Joseph Adams 1626–1694
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12 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Adams 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 12 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1626, Joseph Adams entered the world in Kingweston, Somerset, England, born to henry adams and edith squire. Joseph Adams married abigail baxter, anne howe, and had children including abigail adams, bethiah adams, hannah adams, john adams, jonathan adams, joseph adams, joseph adams jr, mary adams, mehitable adams, peter adams, rebecca baxter adams, samuel adams. Joseph Adams passed away in 1694 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.
Sources
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1Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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2Record North America, Family Histories
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3Record FamousKin.com
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Adams
This ancestor line traces from Kettleburgh, Suffolk, England (1503) to Kingweston, Somerset, England (1626) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joseph Adams (1626–1694) was born in Kingweston, Somerset, England and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 12 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, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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.
Joseph Adams's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record