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Sir Knight John de Adams VIII 1502–1548

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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 15 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 15 trees
Death year and location consistent across 15 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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15 researchers on YourRoots have Sir VIII in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 15 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Jan 1502 · Barton St David, Somerset, England, England
Died 4 Feb 1548 · Barton St David, South Somerset District, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Father John Robert Adam Adams
Mother Catherine Katharin Stebbing
Spouse Jane Rodgers Adams
Children Henry Adams, Henry Adams, Johanna Adams, Joseph Adams, Margaret M Adams, Martha Jane Adams Hall, Mychanlt Adams, Randall Adams, Richard Laumeleti Addames, Robert Adams, Sir William John Adams, Thomas Adams
Siblings James Adams, John Andrew Adams, Mary Adams
Records
British Chancery Records, 1386-1558 England & Wales, Christening Index, … England, Select Deaths and Burials, … Geneanet Community Trees Index London, England, Non-conformist Registers, 1694-1931 North Carolina, U.S., Index to … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories England, Select Births and Christenings Wiltshire, England, Church of England … Somerset, England, Church of England … Gloucestershire, England, Church of England … England, Select Dorset Church of … Surrey, England, Church of England … Birmingham, England, Church of England … Derbyshire, England, Church of England … Birmingham, England, Church of England … Ancestry Family Tree UK and Ireland, Find a …
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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1502, Sir Knight John de Adams VIII entered the world in Barton St David, Somerset, England, England, born to john robert adam adams and catherine katharin stebbing. Sir Knight John de Adams VIII married jane rodgers adams, margery alice squire, margery margerye margaret alice squire squier adams, mildred adams, mrs alice adams, and had children including henry adams, henry richard breeds adams, johanna adams, joseph adams, margaret m adams, martha jane adams hall, mychanlt adams, randall adams, richard laumeleti addames, robert adams, sir william john adams, thomas adams. Sir Knight John de Adams VIII passed away in 1548 in Barton St David, South Somerset District, Somerset, England, United Kingdom.

Sources

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    Record British Chancery Records, 1386-1558

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    Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

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    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

  4. 4
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  5. 5
    Record London, England, Non-conformist Registers, 1694-1931

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    Marriage Records North Carolina, U.S., Index to Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868

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

  8. 8
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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    Record North America, Family Histories

  10. 10
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

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    Marriage Records Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  12. 12
    Marriage Records Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials

  13. 13
    Marriage Records Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  14. 14
    Church Records England, Select Dorset Church of England Parish Registers

  15. 15
    Marriage Records Surrey, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  16. 16
    Marriage Records Birmingham, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  17. 17
    Marriage Records Derbyshire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns

  18. 18
    Baptism Records Birmingham, England, Church of England Baptisms

  19. 19
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  20. 20
    Record UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

Life Timeline

1502
Birth of Sir Knight John de Adams VIII in Barton St David, Somerset, England, England
Birth
1504
Sir Knight John de Adams VIII was married in Beverstone, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Marriage
1530
Sir Knight John de Adams VIII was married in Barton St. David, Somerset, England
Marriage
1548
Death of Sir Knight John de Adams VIII in Barton St David, South Somerset District, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Death
1570
Sir Knight John de Adams VIII was married in Devon, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Marriage

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir VIII

This ancestor line traces from Barton St David, Somerset, England, United Kingdom (1470) to Barton St David, Somerset, England, England (1502) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir VIII (1502–1548) was born in Barton St David, Somerset, England, England and died in Barton St David, South Somerset District, Somerset, England, United Kingdom. 15 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, 15 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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 2 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.

Related Records

John Robert Adam Adams
Father
Catherine Katharin Stebbing
Mother

Sir VIII's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sir Knight John de Adams VIII PTP
1502–1548
Barton St David, Somerset, England, England
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Sir VIII's Descendants

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Sir Knight John de Adams VIII PTP 1502–1548
  1. 1. Henry Richard Breeds Adams PTP 1531–1596