Peter Boylston Adams 1738–1823
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20 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 20 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Peter Adams 1738–1823
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1738, Peter Boylston Adams entered the world in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to john adams and susannah boylston. Peter Boylston Adams passed away in 1823 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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3Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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4Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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5Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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6Burial Records Web: Massachusetts, Find A Grave Index, 1620-2013
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7Record One World Tree (sm)
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8Record "FamilySearch," database, \\i FamilySearch\\i0
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Adams
This ancestor line traces from St John, Oxfordshire, , England (1564) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1738) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Peter Adams (1738–1823) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 20 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, 20 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.
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Peter Adams's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record