John Adams (1744–1816) was born in Charles, Maryland, United States and died in Charles, Maryland, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Adams 1744–1816

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 3 Dec 1744 · Charles, Maryland, United States

Died 2 Jan 1816 · Charles, Maryland, United States

Father John Adams Jr

Mother Sarah Stacy Gibbons

Siblings Ann Adams, Elizabeth Adams, George Adams, George Beal Adams, James Adams, John Adams, Josiah Peake Adams, Littleton Adams, Martha Elizabeth Adams, Susannah Adams, Thomas Adams

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S. and International Marriage Records, … Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Adams Jr

Sarah Stacy Gibbons

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1744, John Adams entered the world in Charles, Maryland, United States, born to john adams jr and sarah stacy gibbons. John Adams passed away in 1816 in Charles, Maryland, United States.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

Life Timeline

1744

Birth of John Adams in Charles, Maryland, United States

Birth

1816

Death of John Adams in Charles, Maryland, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Adams

This ancestor line traces from Wellington, Shrops, England (1661) to Charles, Maryland, United States (1744) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Adams (1744–1816) was born in Charles, Maryland, United States and died in Charles, Maryland, United States. 2 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, 2 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 4 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.