Who was Joshua Adams?

Joshua Adams (1701–1706) was born in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Joshua?

Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 20 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Joshua?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Joshua Adams 1701–1706

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 4 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees

Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability

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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua Adams in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 20 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 4 independent trees

Born 22 Jul 1701 · Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Died 1 Apr 1706 · Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Father John Adams (1788–1851)

Mother Micael Bloss

Siblings Bethia Adams, Isaac Adams, John Adams, Jonathan Adams, Josiah Adams, Mary Marie Adams, Michael Adams, Michal Adams, Patience Adams, Richard Adams, Ruth Adams, Samuel Adams

Records

Ancestry Family Tree

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Joshua Adams 1701–1706

and 3 more tree owners connected with Joshua Adams 1701–1706

Immediate Family

Parents

John Adams

1788–1851

Micael Bloss

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1701, Joshua Adams entered the world in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to john adams and micael bloss. Joshua Adams passed away in 1706 in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

1

Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1701

Birth of Joshua Adams in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1706

Death of Joshua Adams in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Adams

This ancestor line traces from Ellenhall, Stafford, Staffordshire, ENGLAND (1123) to Medfield, Norfolk, MA, USA (1701) across 20 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Joshua Adams (1701–1706) was born in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Medfield, Norfolk, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua 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 20 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.