Joseph Adams 1702–1790
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4 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Joseph Adams 1702–1790
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1702, Joseph Adams entered the world in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to thomas adams and bethia blanchard. Joseph Adams married dorothy merriman, priscilla warner, and had children including bethia adams, dorothy adams, lydia adams, mary adams, mercy adams, priscilla adams, ruth adams. Joseph Adams passed away in 1790 in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
Sources
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1Birth Records Massachusetts, Town Birth Records
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2Record Massachusetts Town Death Records
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3Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Adams
This ancestor line traces from Coutances, Manche, Basse-Normandie, France (1566) to Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1702) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joseph Adams (1702–1790) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 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