JOHN QUINCY ADAMS 1767–1848
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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 9 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
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Immediate Family
Biography
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS was born in 1767 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, the child of john adams and abigail smith. In 1625, JOHN QUINCY ADAMS resided in Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. In 1820, JOHN QUINCY ADAMS resided in Washington Ward 3, Washington, District of Columbi. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS married louisa catherine johnson, and had children including caroline adams, charles francis adams, george washington adams, john adams, louisa catherine adams, margaret adams, thomas hollis adams, william adams. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS passed away in 1848 in Washington City, District Of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States.
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1Census 1820 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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3City Directory Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-2005
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4Record Family Data Collection - Births
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5Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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6Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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7Record Handy Book of American Authors, 1907
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8Record Millennium File
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9Burial Records Minnesota Cemetery Inscription Index, Select Counties
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10Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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11Record US & British Isle, Joseph Thomas Biographical Dictionary, 1890
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12Burial Records U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
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13Burial Records Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index
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14Burial Records District of Columbia, Find a Grave Index
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15Record Three hundred years of Quincy, 1625-1925 : historical retrospect of Mount Wollaston, Braintree, and Quincy
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from JOHN ADAMS
This ancestor line traces from Braunton Manor, Barnstaple, Devonshire, England (1499) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1767) across 9 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- JOHN ADAMS (1767–1848) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Washington City, District Of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States. 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 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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JOHN ADAMS's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record
JOHN ADAMS's Descendants
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1. PTP 1811–1812
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2. PTP 1807–1886
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3. PTP 1803–1834