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Peter Boylston Adams 1738–1823

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Peter Adams in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 16 Oct 1738 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Died 2 Jun 1823 · Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Adams
Mother Susanna Boylston (1708–1797)
Siblings Elihu Adams, President John Adams

Researchers connected through Peter Adams 1738–1823

and 3 more tree owners connected with Peter Adams 1738–1823

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1738, Peter Boylston Adams entered the world in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, born to john adams and susanna boylston. Peter Boylston Adams passed away in 1823 in Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Burial Records Web: Massachusetts, Find A Grave Index, 1620-2013

Life Timeline

1738
Birth of Peter Boylston Adams in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Birth
1823
Death of Peter Boylston Adams in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Adams

This ancestor line traces from Sanderstead, Surrey, England (1539) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1738) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Peter Adams (1738–1823) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Peter 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 7 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.

Peter Adams's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Peter Boylston Adams PTP
1738–1823
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Susanna Boylston PTP
1708–1797
Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Peter Adams's Descendants

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PA
Peter Boylston Adams PTP 1738–1823