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John Adams (D) LtCol 1661–1703

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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have John LtCol in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 01 May 1661 · Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Died 20 Jul 1703 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
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Researchers connected through John LtCol 1661–1703

and 2 more tree owners connected with John LtCol 1661–1703

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Biography

The story of John Adams (D) LtCol began in 1661 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA. John Adams (D) LtCol married hannah checkley, hannah webb, and had children including john jacob adams. John Adams (D) LtCol passed away in 1703 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1661
Birth of John Adams (D) LtCol in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
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Death of John Adams (D) LtCol in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
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Oldest Ancestor Line from John LtCol

This ancestor line traces from Kingweston, South Somerset District, Somerset, England (1626) to Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA (1661) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John LtCol (1661–1703) was born in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, 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 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.

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John LtCol's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Adams (D) LtCol PTP
1661–1703
Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
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John LtCol's Descendants

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John Adams (D) LtCol PTP 1661–1703