John Adams Sr 1691–1761
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5 researchers on YourRoots have John Sr in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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
Researchers connected through John Sr 1691–1761
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of John Adams Sr began in 1691 in Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. John Adams Sr married susanna boylston, and had children including elihu adams, john adams, peter boylston adams. John Adams Sr passed away in 1761 in Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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3Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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4Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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5Record North America, Family Histories
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6Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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7Record Find a Grave
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8Record Findagrave
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Sr
This ancestor line traces from Dorking, Surrey, England (1572) to Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1691) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Sr (1691–1761) was born in Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 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 5 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 Sr's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record