John Adams 1691–1761
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20 researchers on YourRoots have John Adams in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 20 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through John Adams 1691–1761
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1691, John Adams entered the world in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to joseph g adams and hannah bass. John Adams married susannah boylston, and had children including elihu adams, john adams, peter b adams. John Adams passed away in 1761 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Record Millennium File
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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3Burial Records U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current
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4Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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5Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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6Record North America, Family Histories
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7Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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8Record One World Tree (sm)
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9Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages
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10Record Newspapers.com - Alexandria Gazette - 13 Jul 1826 - Page 3
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Adams
This ancestor line traces from Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1654) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1691) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Adams (1691–1761) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 20 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 20 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
John Adams's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record