Who was William Adams?

William Adams (1555–1603) was born in Barton St David, Somerset, England and died in Somerton, Somerset, , England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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William Adams 1555–1603

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1555 · Barton St David, Somerset, England

Died 19 Mar 1603 · Somerton, Somerset, , England

Father Nickolas Adams

Mother Margaret Squire

Siblings John Adams, Margaret Adams, Robert Adams, Rychard Adams, William Thomas Adams

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Immediate Family

Parents

Nickolas Adams

Margaret Squire

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of William Adams began in 1555 in Barton St David, Somerset, England. William Adams passed away in 1603 in Somerton, Somerset, England.

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1555

Birth of William Adams in Barton St David, Somerset, England

Birth

1603

Death of William Adams in Somerton, Somerset, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Adams

This ancestor line traces from of, Beverston, Gloucestershire, England (1422) to Barton St David, Somerset, England (1555) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Adams (1555–1603) was born in Barton St David, Somerset, England and died in Somerton, Somerset, , England. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 4 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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