Who was Sampson Adams?

Sampson Adams (1729–1785) was born in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sampson Adams 1729–1785

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 25 Aug 1729 · Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Died 26 Aug 1785 · Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Father John Adams Sr

Mother Mary Flagg (1690–1751)

Siblings Abijah Adams, Benjamin Adams, Daniel Adams, Elizabeth Adams, George Adams Sr, Grace Adams, Increase Adams, John Adams Jr, Mary Adams, Mephibosheth Adams, Mercy Adams, Michael Adams, Prudence Adams, Sarah Adams

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Adams Sr

Mary Flagg

1690–1751

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1729, Sampson Adams entered the world in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, born to john adams sr and mary flagg. Sampson Adams passed away in 1785 in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

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1729

Birth of Sampson Adams in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts

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1785

Death of Sampson Adams in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sampson Adams

This ancestor line traces from Barton, Lancashire, England (1555) to Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1729) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sampson Adams (1729–1785) was born in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Sampson 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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