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Thomas Adams 1612–1688

Public Tree Person

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Adams 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 3 independent trees

Born 25 Mar 1612 · David, Somerset, England
Died 20 Jul 1688 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial Ameica
Father Henry Adams
Mother Edith Squire (1587–1672)
Siblings Edward Adams, Henry Adams, John Adams, Jonathan Adams, Joseph Adams, Mary Adams, Samuel Adams, Ursula Adams

Researchers connected through Thomas Adams 1612–1688

and 2 more tree owners connected with Thomas Adams 1612–1688

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Adams began in 1612 in David, Somerset, England. Thomas Adams passed away in 1688 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial Ameica.

Sources

Life Timeline

1612
Birth of Thomas Adams in David, Somerset, England
Birth
1688
Death of Thomas Adams in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial Ameica
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Adams

This ancestor line traces from Barton St David, Somerset, , England (1583) to David, Somerset, England (1612) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Adams (1612–1688) was born in David, Somerset, England and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial Ameica. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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.

Thomas Adams's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Adams PTP
1612–1688
David, Somerset, England
Parents
Unknown
Edith Squire PTP
1587–1672
Charlton, Somerset, , England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Adams's Descendants

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Thomas Adams PTP 1612–1688