John Adams (1735–1826) was born in Braintree, Norfolk Co., MA and died in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA. 12 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Adams 1735–1826

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 12 independent trees

Born 30 Oct 1735 · Braintree, Norfolk Co., MA

Died 4 Jul 1826 · Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA

Father Phineas Adams

Mother Susan Kingsbury

Siblings Hannah Adams, Margaret Adams, Mary Adams, Mela Adams, Molly Adams, Moses Adams, Phineas Adams, Sarah Adams

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories Connecticut, U.S., Hale Collection of … Boston, Massachusetts, Birth Index

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Immediate Family

Parents

Phineas Adams

Susan Kingsbury

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Adams began in 1735 in Braintree, Norfolk Co., MA. John Adams passed away in 1826 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Burial Records Connecticut, U.S., Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
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Birth Records Boston, Massachusetts, Birth Index

Life Timeline

1735

Birth of John Adams in Braintree, Norfolk Co., MA

Birth

1826

Death of John Adams in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Adams

This ancestor line traces from Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1691) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1735) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Adams (1735–1826) was born in Braintree, Norfolk Co., MA and died in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA. 12 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, 12 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.