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Samuel Adams 1689–1746

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Adams in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Researchers connected through Samuel Adams 1689–1746

and 1 more tree owner connected with Samuel Adams 1689–1746

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Samuel Adams began in 1689 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. Samuel Adams passed away in 1746 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  5. 5
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages

  7. 7
    Record A genealogical history of Henry Adams, of Braintree, Mass., and his descendants : also John Adams, of Cambridge, Mass., 1632-18

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    Record U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

Life Timeline

1689
Birth of Samuel Adams in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1746
Death of Samuel Adams in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Adams

This ancestor line traces from Rattlesden, Suffolk, England (1480) to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1689) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Adams (1689–1746) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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 8 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.

Samuel Adams's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Adams PTP
1689–1746
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Samuel Adams's Descendants

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Samuel Adams PTP 1689–1746