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Samuel Adams 1722–1803

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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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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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
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Adams in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Researchers connected through Samuel Adams 1722–1803

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Samuel Adams was born in 1722 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States, the child of samuel adams and sarah paine. Samuel Adams passed away in 1803 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

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    Census 1790 United States Federal Census

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    Burial Records Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots

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    Marriage Records Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., Marriages, 1700-1809

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    Birth Records Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

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    Record Millennium File

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

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

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    Birth Records Boston, Massachusetts, Birth Index

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    Burial Records Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index

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    Record US & British Isle, Joseph Thomas Biographical Dictionary: 1890

  15. 15
    Record Boston Births, 1700-1800

Life Timeline

1722
Birth of Samuel Adams in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1803
Death of Samuel Adams in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Adams

This ancestor line traces from Kettleburgh, Suffolk, England (1449) to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts (1722) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Adams (1722–1803) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States of America. 7 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, 7 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 10 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
1722–1803
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Samuel Adams PTP
1760–1828
Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah Paine PTP
1697–1777
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Joseph Adams PTP
1730–1809
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Adams's Descendants

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Samuel Adams PTP 1722–1803