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Thomas Adams 1612–1688

Public Tree Person

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 25 Mar 1612 · David, Somerset, , England
Died 20 Jul 1688 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father (1583–1646)
Mother Edith Squire (1587–1672)
Spouse
Children , , , , , Pelatiah Adams, , , ,
Siblings , , , , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Thomas Adams 1612–1688

and 3 more tree owners connected with Thomas Adams 1612–1688

Immediate Family

Parents
Edith Squire
1587–1672
Spouse(s)
Children
Pelatiah Adams

Biography

The story of Thomas Adams began in 1612 in David, Somerset, England. Thomas Adams married mary blackmore, and had children including edith adams, elizabeth adams, george adams, jonathan twin adams, mary adams, pelatiah adams, rebecca adams, samuel adams, thomas adams, timothy adams. Thomas Adams passed away in 1688 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  3. 3
    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

  4. 4
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  5. 5
    Probate/Wills Middlesex County, Massachusetts Probate Index, 1648-1870

  6. 6
    Record Millennium File

  7. 7
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  8. 8
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  9. 9
    Burial Records Web: Massachusetts, Find A Grave Index, 1620-2013

  10. 10
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  11. 11
    Death Records Massachusetts, Town Death Records

  12. 12
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages

Life Timeline

1612
Birth of Thomas Adams in David, Somerset, England
Birth
1612
Thomas Adams was baptized in Barton, St. David, Somerset, England
Baptism
1688
Death of Thomas Adams in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
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, United States. 4 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 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
PTP
1583–1646
Barton St David, Somerset, England
Edith Squire PTP
1587–1672
Charlton, Mackreel, Somerset, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Adams's Descendants

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TA
Thomas Adams PTP 1612–1688
  1. 1. Pelatiah Adams PTP 1646–1725
  2. 2. PTP 1643–1712
  3. 3. PTP 1660–1660
  4. 4. PTP 1655–1660