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Matthew Adams 1686–1755 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 May 1686

Birth Location: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 27 Nov 1755

Death Location: West Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Abraham Sr

Mother: Mary Pettengill

Spouse(s): Sarah Knight

Children(s): Judeth Adams, Matthew Jr, Abraham Adams

In 1686, Matthew Adams entered the world in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to Abraham Adams Sr And Mary Pettengill. In 1753, Matthew Adams resided in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, New England. Matthew Adams married Sarah Knight, and had children including Abraham Adams, Judeth Adams, Matthew Adams Jr. Matthew Adams passed away in 1755 in West Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1686, Matthew Adams entered the world in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to Abraham Adams Sr And Mary Pettengill.
  • In 1753, Matthew Adams resided in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, New England.
  • Matthew Adams married Sarah Knight, and had children including Abraham Adams, Judeth Adams, Matthew Adams Jr.
  • Matthew Adams passed away in 1755 in West Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Abraham Sr
1639–1714
Birth Location: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
AS
Mary Pettengill
1652–1705
Birth Location: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony
MP

Spouses(s)

Sarah Knight
1686–1788
Birth Location: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
SK

Children(s)

Judeth Adams
1716–1784
Birth Location: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
JA
Matthew Jr
1709–1765
Birth Location: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
MJ
Abraham Adams
1713–1795
Birth Location: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
AA

Matthew Adams's Ancestors

Self
Matthew Adams
1686–1755
Birth Place: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Abraham Adams Sr
1639–1714
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Mary Pettengill
1652–1705
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Grandparents
Robert (Adams) II
1602–1682
Lymington, South Hampton, England
Eleanor Wilmont
1610–1677
Huntingfield, Suffolk Coastal District, Suffolk, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Matthew Adams's Descendants

1.
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Matthew Adams (25 May 1686–27 Nov 1755) m. Sarah Knight (3 Nov 1686–24 Apr 1788)
  1. 1. Judeth Adams 1716–1784 m. Edmund Little 1715–1803
    1. 1. John Little 1743–1825
    2. 2. Enoch Little 1748–1820
    3. 3. Hannah (Little) Dole 1757–1843
    4. 4. Joseph Little 1741–1823
    5. 5. Elizabeth (Little) Day 1738–1777
    6. 6. Mary (Little) Merrill 1750–1828
  2. 2. Matthew (Adams) Jr 1709–1765 m. Hannah Rawlins 1726–1782 m. Sarah Bartlett 1715–1738
    1. 1. Sarah (Adams) Jacques 1745–1767
    2. 2. Israel Adams 1746–1835
    3. 3. John Adams 1749–1830
    4. 4. Benjamin Adams 1752–1819 m. Judith Adams 1748–1823
      1. 1. Hannah (R) Adams 1786–1829
      2. 2. Judith (Adams) Hobson 1775–1858
      3. 3. Matthew Adams –1828
      4. 4. Benjaamin (Adams) Jr 1773–1819 m. Susanna (E) Goodhue 1774–1822
        1. 1. Susanna Adams 1797–
        2. 2. Sarah Adams 1799–1799
        3. 3. Samuel (Goodhue) Adams 1800–1859
        4. 4. Paul Adams 1802–
        5. 5. Silas Adams 1802–
        6. 6. Benjamin Adams 1803–
        7. 7. John (Bodily) Adams 1805–
        8. 8. Joseph (Mitchell) Adams 1807–
        9. 9. James (Foster) Adams 1808–1809
        10. 10. Andrew (A) Adams 1810–1811
        11. 11. Elizabeth Adams 1812–
        12. 12. Thomas Adams 1814–
      5. 5. Jeremiah Adams 1793–1832
      6. 6. Charles (W) Adams 1817–1878 m. Lucy (Helen) Everett 1828–1889
        1. 1. Marshall (Cranworth) Adams 1869–1940
        2. 2. Katherine (Everett) Adams 1856–1921 m. Arthur (Henley) Keller 1836–1896
        3. 3. Edward (Frederick) Adams 1849–1899
        4. 4. Thomas (C) Adams 1860–1884
        5. 5. Gertrude (Adams) Sherman 1839–1930
    5. 5. Hannah Adams 1753–1753
    6. 6. Joseph Adams 1755–1820
    7. 7. Elizabeth Adams 1759–1791
  3. 3. Abraham Adams 1713–1795

Matthew Adams's Timeline

5 Records

1686
25 May 1686
Birth of Matthew Adams in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1753
Abt 1753
Age 67
Matthew Adams resided here in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, New England
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, New England
1753
23 Aug 1753
Age 67
Matthew Adams - Probate in Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1755
24 Nov 1755
Age 69
Death of Matthew Adams in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1755
27 Nov 1755
Age 69
Burial of Matthew Adams in West Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
West Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 May 1686
    Event Place: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 02
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1753
    Event Place: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, New England
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Essex County, Massachusetts, Probate Records and Indexes 1638-1916; Author: Massachusetts. Court of Insolvency (Essex County); Probate Place: Essex, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Nov 1755
    Event Place: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Essex County, Massachusetts, Probate Records and Indexes 1638-1916; Author: Massachusetts. Court of Insolvency (Essex County); Probate Place: Essex, Massachusetts
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 27 Nov 1755
    Event Place: West Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1753
    Event Place: Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Essex County, Massachusetts, Probate Records and Indexes 1638-1916; Author: Massachusetts. Court of Insolvency (Essex County); Probate Place: Essex, Massachusetts
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