Who was William Adams?

William Adams (1650–1685) was born in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Adams 1650–1685

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 27 May 1650 · Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 17 Aug 1685 · Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Father William Adams Or Addams

Mother Elizabeth Stacy

Siblings Benjamin Adams, Elizabeth Adams Of Farmington, John Adams, Margaret Adams, Mary Adams, Nathaniel Adams, Patience Adams, Simon Adams, Thomas Adams, Walter Adams

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Individual … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Pennsylvania, Society of Mayflower Descendants …

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Adams Or Addams

Elizabeth Stacy

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

William Adams was born in 1650 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of william adams or addams and elizabeth stacy. William Adams passed away in 1685 in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Family Data Collection - Births
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Record Pennsylvania, Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications

Life Timeline

1650

Birth of William Adams in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1685

Death of William Adams in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Adams

This ancestor line traces from Gissing, Norfolk, England (1542) to Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1650) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Adams (1650–1685) was born in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 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 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.