William Adams 1594–1658
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5 researchers on YourRoots have William Adams in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 5 independent trees
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Biography
William Adams was born in 1594 in Wem, Shropshire, England. William Adams married elizabeth kemp adams line, and had children including elizabeth adams, elizabeth kemp, hannah adams, john lieut adams, mary adams, nathaniel adams, nathaniel adams addams, patience adams, randall adams, samuel adams, sarah adams, simon adams, thomas adams, william adams, william adams or addams. William Adams passed away in 1658 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Adams
This ancestor line traces from Wem, , Shropshire, England (1510) to Wem, , Shropshire, England (1594) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Adams (1594–1658) was born in Wem, Shropshire, England and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 5 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, 5 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.
- 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.
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William Adams's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record