Mary Adams 1699–1754
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- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Adams in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Mary Adams 1699–1754
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1699, Mary Adams entered the world in Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, born to moses adams and lydia whitney. Mary Adams married william sheffield iii, and had children including deborah sheffield, rachel sheffield. Mary Adams passed away in 1754 in Holliston.
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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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3Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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4Death Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town Death Records, 1620-1850
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5Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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6Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Adams
This ancestor line traces from Gloucestershire, England (1362) to Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1699) across 12 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Mary Adams (1699–1754) was born in Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Holliston. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 12 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.
Mary Adams's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record