John Adams (1788–1851) was born in Putney, Windham, Vermont and died in Williamstown, Orange, Vermont. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Adams 1788–1851

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 2 Dec 1788 · Putney, Windham, Vermont

Died 2 Mar 1851 · Williamstown, Orange, Vermont

Father Samuel Adams Sr

Mother Elizabeth Betsy Litchfield

Siblings Abigail Adams, Elijah Adams, Elisha Adams, Elizabeth Betsey Adams, Louisa Adams, Luther Adams, Mary Polly Adams, Parker Adams, Samuel Adams Jr

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Adams Sr

Elizabeth Betsy Litchfield

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1788, John Adams entered the world in Putney, Windham, Vermont, born to samuel adams sr and elizabeth betsy litchfield. John Adams passed away in 1851 in Williamstown, Orange, Vermont.

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Life Timeline

1788

Birth of John Adams in Putney, Windham, Vermont

Birth

1851

Death of John Adams in Williamstown, Orange, Vermont

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Adams

This ancestor line traces from West Riding, Yorkshire, England (1556) to Putney, Windham, Vermont (1788) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Adams (1788–1851) was born in Putney, Windham, Vermont and died in Williamstown, Orange, Vermont. 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 8 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.
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