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John Quincy Adams 1767–1848

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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3 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 11 Jul 1767 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 23 Feb 1848 · Washington City, District Of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States
Father John 2Nd Us Pres Adams
Mother Abigail Smith (1744–1818)
Spouse Louisa Johnson (1775–1852)
Children Carolina Adams, Caroline Adams, Charles Francis Adams, George Washington Adams, John Adams, Louisa Catherine Adams, Margaret Adams, Thomas Hollis Adams, William Adams
Siblings Abigail Amelia Adams, Thomas Boylston Adams

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Biography

John Quincy Adams was born in 1767 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, the child of john 2nd us pres adams and abigail smith. John Quincy Adams married louisa catherine johnson, and had children including carolina adams, 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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Life Timeline

1767
Birth of John Quincy Adams in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1848
Death of John Quincy Adams in Washington City, District Of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States
Death

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.

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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. 3 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, 3 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.
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.

John Adams's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Quincy Adams PTP
1767–1848
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Abigail Smith PTP
1744–1818
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Elizabeth Quincy PTP
1721–1775
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

John Adams's Descendants

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JA
John Quincy Adams PTP 1767–1848 m. Louisa Catherine Johnson PTP 1775–1852
  1. 1. William Adams PTP 1595–1664
    1. 1. Edward Adams PTP 1623–1705
  2. 2. John Adams PTP 1803–1834