Who was Thomas Adams?

Thomas Adams (1772–1832) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Boylston Adams 1772–1832

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Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 15 Sep 1772 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Died 12 Mar 1832 · Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Father John Adams 2Nd President Of Usa

Mother First Lady Abigail Quincy Smith

Siblings Abigail Amelia Nabby Adams, Charles Adams, Elizabeth Adams, John Quincy Adams 6Th President Of Usa, Susanna Adams

Records

Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts, Death Records U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the … Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Index, 1784-1840

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Adams 2Nd President Of Usa

First Lady Abigail Quincy Smith

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1772, Thomas Boylston Adams entered the world in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to john adams 2nd president of usa and first lady abigail quincy smith. Thomas Boylston Adams passed away in 1832 in Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Death Records Massachusetts, Death Records
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Newspaper/Obituary U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast
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Record Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Index, 1784-1840

Life Timeline

1772

Birth of Thomas Boylston Adams in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1832

Death of Thomas Boylston Adams in Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Adams

This ancestor line traces from Derby, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom (1587) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1772) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Adams (1772–1832) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 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 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 7 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.
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