John Adams 1695–1762
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5 researchers on YourRoots have John Adams in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 20 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: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through John Adams 1695–1762
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of John Adams began in 1695 in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. John Adams married abigail cleveland, and had children including abigail adams, cornelius adams, ebenezer adams, john adams, lois adams, lydia adams, mary adams, mary terry, ruth adams, samuel adams. John Adams passed away in 1762 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, USA.
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1Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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2Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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3Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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4Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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5Record Ancestry Family Tree
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6Record OneWorldTree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Adams
This ancestor line traces from Ellenhall, Stafford, Staffordshire, ENGLAND (1123) to Medfield, Norfolk, MA, USA (1695) across 20 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Adams (1695–1762) was born in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, USA. 5 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 5 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 20 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
John Adams's Descendants
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1. PTP 1751–1793
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2. PTP 1748–1823
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3. PTP 1744–1818 m. PTP 1747–1798
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5. PTP 1753–1827