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Agnes Stone

Female 1556 - 1616  (~ 60 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Agnes Stone was born on 01 Jan 1556 in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England; was buried on 15 Jan 1616 in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England.

    Agnes married John Adams on 01 Feb 1575 in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England. John (son of Henry Adams and Rose) was born about 1555 in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England; was buried on 22 Mar 1604 in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. daughter Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born in say 1579 in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England.
    2. 3. daughter Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1581 in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England.
    3. 4. Henry Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 21 Jan 1583 in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England; died on 06 Oct 1646 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was buried on 08 Oct 1646 in Hancock Cemetery, Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  daughter Adams Descendancy chart to this point (1.Agnes1) was born in say 1579 in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1605, England; Roger Warfield.


  2. 3.  daughter Adams Descendancy chart to this point (1.Agnes1) was born about 1581 in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1599; Richard French.


  3. 4.  Henry AdamsHenry Adams Descendancy chart to this point (1.Agnes1) was christened on 21 Jan 1583 in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England; died on 06 Oct 1646 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was buried on 08 Oct 1646 in Hancock Cemetery, Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Miscellaneous: 1603; Henry is mentioned in his father's will.
    • Immigration: 1632, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; According to Burke (1975) his emigration was probably brought about through his wife's connection with Aquila and Thomas Purchase, two of the leading parishioners and associates of the Rev. John White, Rector of Holy Trinity, Dorchester, organizer in 1623 of the 'Dorchester Adventurers', and a great advocate for the colonization of New England. Aquila Purchase, Master of Trinity School, Dorchester, and himself an emigrant to New England, married Ann, the sister of Edith Squire, Henry's wife.
    • History: say 1633; In the records of the colony, he is refereed to as a farmer and a maltster.
    • History: 24 Feb 1639/40, Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He received a land grant in Braintree.
    • Will: 1646, Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; The will mentions Ursula Adams, Peter Adams, John Adams, Joseph Adams, Edward Adams,and Samuel Adams.
    • Probate/Proved: 8 Jun 1647, Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; It was a nuncupative will.
    • Inventory: 8 Jun 1647, Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; His inventory was valued at £75 13/
    • History: Dec 1823, Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; There is a granite column erected to Henry Adam's memory by President John Adams, his great-great-grandson, with the following inscription: "In Memory of HENRY ADAMS who took his flight from the Dragon persecution in Devonshire in England, and alighted with eight sons, near Mount Wollaston. One of the sons returned to England, and after taking time to explore the country, four removed to Medfield and the neighboring towns; two to Chelmsford. One only, Joseph, who lies here at his left hand, remained here, who was an original proprietor in the township of Briantree, incorporated in 1639. This stone and several others have been placed in this yard, by a great-great grandson, from a veneration of the Piety, humility, simplicity, prudence, patience, temperance, frugality, industry and perseverance, of his Ancestors, in hopes of Recommending and imitation to their virtues to their posterity. ... Erected December, 1823."

    Notes:

    Name:


    Died:
    Trask and Jameson give his death date as 8 October 1646, probably mistaking his burial for death date.

    Henry married Edith Squire on 19 Oct 1609 in Charlton, Mackrell, Somersetshire, England. Edith (daughter of Henry Squire) was christened on 29 May 1587 in Charlton, Mackrell, Somersetshire, England; died on 21 Jan 1672 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Lt. Henry Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1604 in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England; died on 21 Feb 1676 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 6. Lt. Thomas Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 25 Mar 1612 in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England; died on 20 Jul 1688 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 7. Capt. Samuel Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1617 in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England; died on 24 Jan 1688/89 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 8. Deacon Jonathan Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1619 in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England; died on 28 Jul 1690 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    5. 9. Ursula Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 19 Jul 1619 in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England; died on 20 Feb 1679.
    6. 10. Peter Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1622 in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England; died on 23 Oct 1690 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    7. 11. John Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 4 Dec 1622 in Kingwestern, Somersetshire, England (not found); died in 1706 in Menotomy (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    8. 12. Joseph Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 9 Feb 1626 in Kingweston, Somersetshire, England; died on 6 Dec 1694 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    9. 13. Mary Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1628 in England; died on 11 Oct 1711 in Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    10. 14. Ensign Edward Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 19 Apr 1629 in Kingweston, Somersetshire, England; died on 12 Nov 1716 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    11. 15. Christopher Adams  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Lt. Henry Adams Descendancy chart to this point (4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born in 1604 in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England; died on 21 Feb 1676 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Offices Held: 1640, Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He was the first Town Clerk of Braintree.
    • Married: 17 Oct 1643, Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Elizabeth Paine, the daughter of Moses and Elizabeth Paine. She was born in England and died 29 February 1676 in Medfield, Massachusetts. They had: 1. Eleazer Adams (1644-1710) 2. Jasper Adams (1647-1742) 3. Elizabeth Adams (1649-1729) 4. John Adams (1652-1728) 5. Henry Adams (1652-1653) 6. Moses Adams (1654-1724) 7. Ensign Henry Adams (1657-1733) 8. Samuel Adams (1661-????)
    • Residence: 1649 to 1676, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
    • Offices Held: say 1651, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He was the Clerk of Writs
    • History: 1659, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He received a land grant of 148 acres in Medfield.
    • Offices Held: 1659, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He was the Representative to the Massachusetts General Court. He served again in 16656, 1674, and 1675.
    • Military: 1675; He was a lieutenant with the Medfield Militia Company and fought during the early part of King Phillip's War.
    • History: 29 Feb 1676; From Hubbard's Indian Wars the following is written about the tragic deaths of Henry and his wife: "The Lieutenant of the town, Adams by name, was shot down by his own door, and his wife mortally wounded by a gun fired afterwards accidentally in the house." In Gooking's History of Praying Indians is the following: "The same night the Lieutenant's widow being at Mr. Wilson's the minister's house, being upon a bed in a chamber, divers soldiers and commanders being in the room underneath, Capt. Jacob having a gun in his hand half bent, with the muzzle upward, he being taking his leave to be gone to his quarters, by some accident the gun fired through, and shot floor, mat, and through and through the body of the Lieutenant's widow that lay upon the bed, and slew her also."
    • Inventory: say 1677; His inventory was valued at valued at £407 6/5d.

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  2. 6.  Lt. Thomas Adams Descendancy chart to this point (4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was christened on 25 Mar 1612 in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England; died on 20 Jul 1688 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: say 1635; He came to New England say 1635.
    • Proprietor: 1639, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; In 1639 he was a proprietor of Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • Residence: 1642, Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; In 1642 he lived in Braintree, Massachusetts.
    • Freeman: 10 May 1643; On 10 May 1643 he was admitted as a freeman.
    • Military: 1644; In 1644 he was a member of Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company.
    • Residence: From 1646 to 1650, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; From 1646 to 1650 he lived in Concord, Massachusetts.
    • Offices Held: say 1652, Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was the first town clerk of Chelmsford.
    • Proprietor: 19 May 1653, Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; On 19 May 1653 he signed he petition to set aside the Town of Chelmsford: To the honourd John Endicot Esqr. Gouvnr: with the reste: of the honord Magistrats and deputies at the General! Courte now at Boston Assembled: humbly Sheweth: That whereas we your humble petitioners: who made bould the last Court Assembled to present a petition: to the Vew of this honoured Courte which was eccepted and Granted to Vs : for which we giue the Courte hmbl thankes and beinge jncoraged by this Courte to Vew the Land that Lyeth yet Vndisposed of and Vnimprooued on the other side Concord Riuer acordingly we haue by a Comity taken care and paynes to doe, with seuerall others: that by the prouidenc of god : are now joyned petitioners : with us : who Vpon our Vewinge the lands as abousaid doe find a tracke of land: which bordereth Vpon the Riuer Merimake: nere to paatooket, which we doe find: a Very Comfortable place to acomidate A company of gods people Vpon: that may with gods blessinge and Asistance Liue Comfortably Vpon : and doe good in or places for church and Comon wealth, which many of Vs your petitioners are throw our nesisitys for wante of acomidationes some neuer haueing any and some others: but Very Litle a Comidation soe yt we canot subsiste excepte we doo take some care to Looke out in away or god for our Comfortable Subsistance, and now we yr humble petitioners doe intreate this honoured Courte for our Comfortable Suply: would please to grante to Vs soe much land: as may be Comfortable for a plantatione: which we conceiue may there be Layed out to the quantity of six myles Square of Vpland and medow: which parcell of land: we doe intreate may be gin at merimacke Riuer at a necke of land nere to Concord riuer: and soe run Vp by Concord: riuer. South and west into the Contrie, to make Vp that sircomferenc or quantity of land as is aboue expresed: and for as much as many of yr petitioners are in greate nesesity haueinge no .setled place to abide in and we all in Generall beinge desirous to proseed as one man together to cary on that worke the lord shall call Vs t6 and this honered Courte shall in ther cristian wisdom Directe Vs in Tharefore we humbly entreate this honord" Courte to Gratifie yr humble petitioners with a speedy and expresed anser so shall you euer bind Vs to Seme you wherein you shall comand
    • Moved To: 1654, Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He moved with his brother, Samuel to Chelmsford, Massachusetts in 1654..
    • Miscellaneous: 1655, Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; There appears to be a tradition that Samuel and Thomas Adams were at the principal expense of erecting the first meeting house in Chelmsford. But the town records contain no information relative to it.
    • Occupation: 1656, Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; In 1656 he and his brother, Samuel, built mills on the present site of the City of Lowell.
    • Religion: 11 Jun 1656, Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; On 11 Jun 1656 Thomas and Mary were received into covenant in the Chelmsford Church.
    • Miscellaneous: 17 May 1658, Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; On 17 May 1658 he was one of the signers of the partition to the General Court asking for the privilege of trading with the Indians: Chelmsford May: 17: 58 To the honered Coart Assembled at Boston the humble petistion the in habetants of the towne off Chelmsford Sheweth: that we have as god by his Providenc haveing despoased off us with our famelies into this Remoat Corner of the wildernes: whare not with Standing the improvement of all Lawfull Liberties and Advantages put into our hands wee have and doe find as the State of things now standeth Muchdificalte to: nay imposebile [ ] of procuering such nesesarie suplye as boath Church and familie ocations doe call for to the great hasard boath of uss and owrs as wee dout not but yr wisdoms are sensable off which difecalltie is much increased to uss by beeing prohibeted from tradeing with the indiens which we doe Conseive to bee our Lawfull Liberte : owr humble Requeste tharfore is that yr honers would bee pleased to take this Case into yr Consideration: and grant your petiscioners thare Lawfull Liberte which wee Conceive ought not to bee Menopolised in as much as it is no nue inuention and that the Lord would kepe boath you and yours in his feare and truth wee your petiscioners shall for ever praye wee doe further in [ ] your honer Leter to bee our townes brand or Leter of marke as Law injoyneth
    • Military: 1659 to 1682; His militia company elected him chief Sergeant in 1659, but he was refused the office owning to his religious views. In April 1660, he was confirmed upon his agreement not to speak of his views. In 1678, he was made an Ensign, and in 1682, a Lieutenant.
    • Offices Held: 1 Mar 1662/63, Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; On 3 March 1663 he was chosen for a committee to lay out a road over which the Groton people passed in going to Boston: 3d 1 month 1662-3. Thomas Adams and Josiah Richardson being chosen a committee to Joyn with Groton committee to Lay out a Highway from Town to Town the work is performed by them and the way is Laid out from Beaver Brook Bridge over the North side of Robbins-hill and thence through Richard Hildreth's yard and so to the west end of Hart pond over the swamp and so to Thomas Chamberlins meadow and so on towards Groton, on the east side of Tadmuck great meadow"
    • Offices Held: 1667, Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; "To the honored Court assembled at Cambridge, these may inform that Capt. Samuell Adams, Thomas Adams, and Mr. John Webb, are choase Commissioners for the Court of Chelmsford for this yeare 67."
    • Offices Held: 1673, Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; In 1673 he was a Representative to the Massachusetts General Court for Chelmsford.
    • Offices Held: say 1675, Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was a Justice of the Peace.
    • Offices Held: 1678, Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; In 1678 the Town of Chelmsford chose him "For a Comite to order the seating in metting house Capt thom hinchman, Capt Samell Adams,."
    • Will: 28 Mar 1688, Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; On 28 March 1688 he made his will. To his wife Mary he gave the use of his house and orchard; his sons Pelatiah, Timothy and Samuel to provide for her. To Jonathan he gave 10 acres on the east end of his home lot, and other lands, and divided lands among the other sons, Samuel to pay £16 to his dau. Mary Cooper.
    • Inventory: 11 Aug 1688, Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; His estate was inventoried on 11 August 1688 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
    • Probate/Proved: 7 Oct 1690, Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; On 7 October 1690 his will was proved.
    • Last Full Review: 7 Aug 2020

    Notes:

    Name:

    Thomas married Mary on Yes, date unknown. Mary died on 23 Mar 1694 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 7.  Capt. Samuel Adams Descendancy chart to this point (4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born in 1617 in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England; died on 24 Jan 1688/89 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1 Jan 1636; (1) Rebecca Graves, the daughter of Thomas and Katherine (Gray) Graves. She was born in Gravesend, Kent, England, and died 8 October 1664 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Their children: 1. Samuel Adams (1647-????) 2. Rebecca Adams 3. Capt. Thomas Adams (1652-1684) 4. John Adams (1657-1657) 5. Catherine Adams 1657-b1659) 6. Catherine Adams(1659-1682) 7. Susanna Adams 8. Nathaniel Adams (1662-????) 9. Mary Adams (1664-1744) 10. Martha Adams (1664-????) 11. Nathaniel Adams (1664-????)
    • Residence: 1649, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
    • Moved To: Between 1653 and 1654, Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Offices Held: 1653, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; He was the Charlestown Town Clerk.
    • Miscellaneous: 3 Jul 1656, Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He received a land grant of 450 acres in Chelmsford.
    • History: 1657; He maintained a grist mill in the eastern part of Chelmsford, near where Lowell now exists.
    • Offices Held: 1664, Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was authorized to solemnize marriages.
    • Offices Held: 1667; He was made a Commissioner of the Court.
    • Married: 7 May 1668, Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; (2) Esther Sparhawk, the daughter of Deacon Nathaniel and Mary (Angier) Sparhawk. Esther was born in Dedham, England, and died 4 November 1745 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Their children: 1. Samuel Adams (1671-b1693)1762) 3. Benjamin Adams (1679-1762) 4. Esther Adams
    • Will: 28 Feb 1683/84, Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Probate/Proved: 19 Sep 1692, Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Name:


    Died:
    Gozzaldi (1930) gives the year as 1669.


  4. 8.  Deacon Jonathan Adams Descendancy chart to this point (4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born in 1619 in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England; died on 28 Jul 1690 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Land/House: 1659, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He was granted land in 1659 in Medfield consisting of 84 acres.
    • History: 1676; His house was burnt by the Indians during the attack on Medfield during King Philip's War.

    Notes:

    Name:


    Died:
    Jameson (1886) gives his death as 1692 in Medfield, now Millis.

    Jonathan married Elizabeth Fussell on Yes, date unknown. Elizabeth (daughter of John Fussell and Elizabeth) died in say 1690 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Elizabeth Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Mar 1666 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Aug 1719 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 17. Sarah Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Dec 1667 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 11 May 1758 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 18. daughter Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1669 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1669 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 19. Jonathan Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Sep 1670 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1670 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    5. 20. Jonathan Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1671 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1671 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    6. 21. Jasper Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Mar 1673/74 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Jul 1742 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Jonathan married Mary Ellice on 20 Mar 1677/78 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Jonathan Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 May 1679 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1744 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 23. Mary Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Aug 1681 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 24. Lydia Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jul 1689 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  5. 9.  Ursula Adams Descendancy chart to this point (4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was christened on 19 Jul 1619 in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England; died on 20 Feb 1679.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Other Will: 4 Aug 1646, Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; She was mentioned in her father's will of 4 August 1646. First, my will is, that my sonne Peter and Jolin, and my dau. Vrsula, shall lmve the ground in the Neck, both vpland and meddow, during the tenno I was to enjoy it, vntill it returne into the townes hands againe from, whom I had it.
    • Land/House: 27 Jun 1671, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; On 27 June 1671 she sold her Watertown property.
    • Last Full Review: 22 Jan 2021

    Notes:

    Name:

    Ursula married Stephen Streeter on 21 Mar 1652 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Ursula married Samuel Hosier on 13 Oct 1657 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Samuel was born about 1610; died on 29 Jul 1665 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Ursula married William Robinson on Yes, date unknown. William was born on 9 Jan 1614 in Canterbury, Kent, England; died in 5 or 6 Jul 1668 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Dorchester North Burying Ground, Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Ursula married Lt. Griffin Crafts on 15 Jul 1673 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Griffin was born about 1603 in possibly Yorkshire, England; died on 4 Oct 1689 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 10.  Peter Adams Descendancy chart to this point (4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born in 1622 in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England; died on 23 Oct 1690 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1650; Rachel Newcome. Their children: 1. John Adams (????-1724) 2. Rachel Adams (????-1678) 3. Deacon Peter Adams (1653-1723) 4. Hannah Adams (1655-1746) 5. Mary Adams (1661-1704) 6. Jonathan Adams (1663-1664) 7. Jonathan Adams (1664-????) 8. Ruth Adams (1665-????) 9. Joseph Adams (1668-1748) 10. Samuel Adams (1671-1731) 11. Henry Adams (1673-????)
    • Moved To: 1652, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
    • Miscellaneous: 1659, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He received a land grant of 101 acres.
    • History: 1676; His home was burnt by Indians during the attack on Medfield during King Philip's War.
    • Inventory: 23 Oct 1690, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; His land was appraised at £12.

    Notes:

    Name:


  7. 11.  John Adams Descendancy chart to this point (4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was christened on 4 Dec 1622 in Kingwestern, Somersetshire, England (not found); died in 1706 in Menotomy (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • History: John may have returned to England.
    • Occupation: 1650; He was a mill-wright.
    • Freeman: 1666, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He may have lived in Menotomy (Arlington), Massachusetts.
    • Religion: 1666, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; John and Anne joined the Cambridge Church.
    • Will: 1 Jun 1706, Menotomy (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Name:


    Though unproven, it is often been believed that John was the sixth son of Henry Adams of Braintree. He may came over with his father, Henry, then returned to England with his mother, only to return later with his wife.

    John married AnneEngland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Rebecca Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1651 in England; died on 18 Dec 1677 in Menotomy (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 26. Mary Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Oct 1652 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 3 Apr 1681 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 27. John Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 May 1654 in Menotomy (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in young in Menotomy (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 28. John Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 May 1655 in Menotomy (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 29. Daniel Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Aug 1657 in Menotomy (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in young in Menotomy (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 30. Hannah Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Aug 1657 in Menotomy (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was christened on 17 Jun 1660 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Jan 1660/61 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    7. 31. Daniel Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Aug 1662 in Menotomy (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was christened on 14 Sep 1662 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 14 May 1685 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    8. 32. Joseph Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1664 in Menotomy (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Jul 1701 in Menotomy (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  8. 12.  Joseph Adams Descendancy chart to this point (4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was christened on 9 Feb 1626 in Kingweston, Somersetshire, England; died on 6 Dec 1694 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 26 Nov 1650, Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Abigail Baxter, the daughter of Gregory and Margaret Baxter. She was born September 1634 in Roxbury, Massachusetts and died 27 August 1692 in Boston, Massachusetts. Their children: 1. Hannah Adams (1652-1726) 2. Joseph Adams (1654-1737) 3. John Adams (1657-1657) 4. Abigail Adams (1659-1696) 5. Capt. John Adams (1661-1702) 6. Bethiah Adams (1661-1702) 7. Mary Adams (1663-1744) 8. Samuel Adams (1665-????) 9. Mercy Adams (1668-1706) 10. Capt. Peter Adams (1670-????) 11. Jonathan Adams (1672-????) 12. Mehitable Adams (1678-1713) Their marriage date was recorded as 26 (9) 1650. In the Great Migration Begins, the Marriage date is listed as 29 November 1650
    • Freeman: 1653, Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
    • Offices Held: 1673, Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He was elected a selectman.
    • Will: 18 Jul 1694, Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
    • Probate/Proved: 10 Jan 1695, Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Name:


    Buried:
    To the memory of Joseph Adams, senior
    who died December 6, 1694, aged, 68
    And to his
    wife whose first name was Baxter
    who died Aug. 27, 1692, aged 58
    This tomb Erected by a great grandson in 1817


  9. 13.  Mary Adams Descendancy chart to this point (4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born in 1628 in England; died on 11 Oct 1711 in Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Name:


    Died:
    Mary probably died at the home of her son-in-law, William Holbrook.

    Crane (1907) gives her birth date as 11 August 1711.

    Mary married Capt. George Fairbanks on 26 Oct 1646 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. George (son of Jonathan Fayrbank and Grace Smith) was christened on 28 Nov 1619 in Shelf, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England; died on 10 Jan 1682 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Mary Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Nov 1647 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Jun 1682 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 34. George Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 May 1650 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 5 May 1737 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 35. Samuel Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Oct 1652 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Nov 1676 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 36. Eliezer Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jun 1655 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1741 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 37. Jonas Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Feb 1656/57 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Nov 1676 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    6. 38. Jonathan Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 May 1662 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Dec 1719 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    7. 39. Margaret Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jun 1664 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1714 in Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    8. 40. Berry Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1668 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Jun 1683.

  10. 14.  Ensign Edward Adams Descendancy chart to this point (4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was christened on 19 Apr 1629 in Kingweston, Somersetshire, England; died on 12 Nov 1716 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Land/House: 1659, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He received a land grant of 102 acres.
    • Offices Held: 1689, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He was elected the Representative to the Massachusetts General Court for Medfield. He served again in 1692 and 1702/

    Notes:

    Name:

    Edward married Lydia Rockwood in Mar 1652 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Lydia (daughter of Richard Rockwood and possibly the daughter of Zachary Bicknell) was born in 1634/35 in Massachusetts; died on 3 Mar 1676 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 41. Lydia Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jul 1653 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Dec 1731 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 42. Captain Jonathan Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Apr 1655 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Jan 1718 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 43. John Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Feb 1657/58 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Mar 1751 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 44. Eliashib Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Feb 1658/59 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died before May 1717 in Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island.
    5. 45. Sarah Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 May 1660 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1747 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    6. 46. Lt. James Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jan 1661/62 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Dec 1733 in Barrington, Bristol County, Rhode Island.
    7. 47. Henry Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Oct 1663 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Jun 1749 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut.
    8. 48. Mehitable Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Mar 1665 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Mar 1753 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    9. 49. Elisha Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Aug 1666 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    10. 50. Edward Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jun 1668 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island.
    11. 51. Bethia Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Apr 1670 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1672 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    12. 52. Bethia Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Aug 1672 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Sep 1672 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    13. 53. Abigail Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jan 1674/75 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Feb 1674/75 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    14. 54. Miriam Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Feb 1675/76 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 18 May 1676 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Edward married Abigail Craft on 7 Oct 1678 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Abigail was born on 24 Mar 1634 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1707 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Edward married Sarah Taylor on 6 Jan 1709/10 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 15.  Christopher Adams Descendancy chart to this point (4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • History: He returned to England

    Notes:

    Name:



Generation: 4

  1. 16.  Elizabeth Adams Descendancy chart to this point (8.Jonathan3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 18 Mar 1666 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Aug 1719 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Tilden (1887) gives her death as in 1718.

    Elizabeth married Deacon John Partridge in 1688 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. John (son of John Partridge and Magdalen Bullard) was born on 21 Sep 1656 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Dec 1743 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 55. Jonathan Partridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Nov 1693 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died about 1758 in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    2. 56. Hannah Partridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Mar 1696 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Oct 1751 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 57. Deborah Partridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Mar 1698 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Aug 1740 in Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    4. 58. James Partridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Oct 1700 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Mar 1769 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    5. 59. Sarah Partridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jan 1702 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    6. 60. Stephen Partridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Apr 1706 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Mar 1742 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    7. 61. Anna Partridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1709 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  2. 17.  Sarah Adams Descendancy chart to this point (8.Jonathan3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 6 Dec 1667 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 11 May 1758 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1710, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Rev. John Rockwood, the son of Nicholas and Margaret (Holbrook) Rockwood. He was born on 12 February 1662 in Medfield, Massachusetts. There is no record of him being ordained nor of his being licensed to preach. He is often called "Rev." in the records because of his speaking at religious assemblies. John was probably a separatist and helped to establish the Baptist Church in Medfield. He lived in that part of Medfield, that became Medway. On 19 July 1688 John, at age 26, married (1) Bethia Twitchell, daughter of Benjamin and Mary Twitchell, in Medfield, Massachusetts. He served in 1709 in Medfield, Massachusetts, as a constable. He died on Friday 16 December 1746 in Medway, Massachusetts.


  3. 18.  daughter Adams Descendancy chart to this point (8.Jonathan3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born in 1669 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1669 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  4. 19.  Jonathan Adams Descendancy chart to this point (8.Jonathan3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 18 Sep 1670 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1670 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  5. 20.  Jonathan Adams Descendancy chart to this point (8.Jonathan3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born in 1671 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1671 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  6. 21.  Jasper Adams Descendancy chart to this point (8.Jonathan3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 12 Mar 1673/74 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Jul 1742 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: say 1693; He was a farmer.

    Notes:

    Died:
    He never married.


  7. 22.  Jonathan Adams Descendancy chart to this point (8.Jonathan3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 5 May 1679 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1744 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • History: 1700; He lived in East Medway on his father's farm which he had inherited. This he passed to his son, Jonathan when he came of age. He then removed to Medfield.
    • Religion: 1720; According to Adams (1898) and Tilden (1887), he "was said to be the 1st Baptist in Medfield".

    Notes:

    Died:
    Jameson (1888) gives his death date as 24 January 1718.

    Jonathan married Thomezine Sheffield in 1697 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Thomezine (daughter of William Sheffield and Mary Webb) was born on 25 May 1673 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Jul 1743 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 62. Tamezin Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Aug 1699 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Sep 1777 in Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 63. Hannah Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Feb 1701/02 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 64. Ezekiel Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jul 1705 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Aug 1777 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 65. Captain Jonathan Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Aug 1709 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Oct 1804 in Millis, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  8. 23.  Mary Adams Descendancy chart to this point (8.Jonathan3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 4 Aug 1681 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  9. 24.  Lydia Adams Descendancy chart to this point (8.Jonathan3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 8 Jul 1689 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 27 Jan 1696/97, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Joseph Daniel, the son of Samuel and Mary (Grant) Daniel. He was born on 3 February 1676/77 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. He died on Saturday 8 June 1720 in Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Elizabeth Daniel (1698-1719) 2. Samuel Daniel (1700-1703) 3. Mary Daniel (1704-1788) 4. Lydia Daniel (1706-____) 5. Joseph Daniel (1709-1783) 6. Sarah Daniel (1712-____) 7. Jasper Daniel (1715-_____) 8. Samuel Daniel (1719-1798) 9. Judah Daniel (1720-1720)

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Adams (1898) lists her birth year as 1680.


  10. 25.  Rebecca Adams Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born about 1651 in England; died on 18 Dec 1677 in Menotomy (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 24 Nov 1669, Menotomy (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Nathaniel Patten, the son of William and Mary Patten. He was born on 28 July 1643 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His birth date was recorded as 28 (5) 1643. Nathaniel was impressed during King Philip's War and served as a constable in Cambridge. After Rebecca's death, on 8 October 1678 Nathaniel, at age 35, married (2) Sarah Cooper, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He served in 1682 as a Constable. After Sarah's death, on 11 October 1711 Nathaniel, at age 68, married (3) Sarah Hancock, at age 44. He died on Thursday 12 July 1725 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Nathaniel Patten (1672-1727) 2. John Patten (1672-____) 3. Anna Patten (1674-____) 4. William Patten (1676-1744) 5. Mary Patten (1679-____) 6. Samuel Patten (1682-____) 7. Elizabeth Patten 8. Daniel Patten (1686-____) 9. Hannah Patten (1689-1739)

    Notes:

    Name:


  11. 26.  Mary Adams Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 25 Oct 1652 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 3 Apr 1681 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1665; John Eames, the son of Thomas and Margaret Eames. He was born on 6 October 1642 in Dedham, Massachusetts. His birth was recorded as 6 (8) 1642. He was a brickmaker and mason. He moved in 1678 to Framingham, Massachusetts. He served in 1682 in Sherborn, Massachusetts, as a Selectman. After Mary's death, in May 1682 John, at age 39, married (2) Elizabeth Eames. He served in 1701 in Framingham, Massachusetts, as a Selectman. He died on Monday 14 December 1733 in Framingham, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Margaret Eames (1666-____) 2. Anna Eames 3. Martha Eames (1679-____)


  12. 27.  John Adams Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 1 May 1654 in Menotomy (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in young in Menotomy (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 28 May 2020


  13. 28.  John Adams Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 1 May 1655 in Menotomy (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: 1676; He served during King Philip's War.
    • Residence: 1681, Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He technically lived in Framingham, near the Sudbury line, but was considered an "out dweller" of Sudbury.
    • Living: 1714, Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Sargent (1860) and Paige (1877) give his birth place as Cambridge.

    Name:

    John married Hannah Bent on 26 Feb 1680 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Hannah (daughter of John Bent and Hannah Stone) was born on 6 May 1661 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 66. Deacon John Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Mar 1683 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 67. Daniel Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Nov 1685 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 68. Hannah Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Feb 1687/88 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died after 1766 in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    4. 69. Charles Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jun 1690 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Family/Spouse: Sarah. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 70. Thomas Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Oct 1706 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  14. 29.  Daniel Adams Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 8 Aug 1657 in Menotomy (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in young in Menotomy (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Sargent (1860) gives his birth place as Cambridge.


  15. 30.  Hannah Adams Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 8 Aug 1657 in Menotomy (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was christened on 17 Jun 1660 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Jan 1660/61 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  16. 31.  Daniel Adams Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 12 Aug 1662 in Menotomy (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was christened on 14 Sep 1662 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 14 May 1685 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Sargent (1860) gives his birth place as Cambridge.

    Died:
    He never married.


  17. 32.  Joseph Adams Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born in 1664 in Menotomy (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Jul 1701 in Menotomy (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 21 Feb 1688, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Margaret Eames, he daughter of Thomas and Mary (Blanford) Eames. She was born on 8 July 1666 in Sudbury, Massachusetts. She administered Joseph's estate on 1 August 1701. After Joseph's death, on 27 December 1705 Margaret, at age 39, married (2) Lt. Daniel Dean. Issue: 1. Joseph Adams (1689-1774) 2. Abigail Adams 3. Daniel Adams (1689-1780) 4. Cherry Adams (1689-____) 5. John Adams (1689-1725)
    • Estate Admin: 4 Sep 1697; Joseph received from his father, the Adams homestead in Menotomy.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Sargent (1860) and Paige (1877) give his birth place as Cambridge.


  18. 33.  Mary Fairbanks Descendancy chart to this point (13.Mary3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 10 Nov 1647 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Jun 1682 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 16 Jan 1666, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Joseph Daniels, the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Morse) Daniels. He was born about 1640 in Watertown, Massachusetts. He deposed on 25 April 1672 in Medfield, Massachusetts, giving his age as about 31 years. After Mary's death, about 1683 Joseph, married (2) Rachel Sheffield, daughter of William and Mary (Webb) Sheffield. After Rachel's death, on 27 January 1696/97 Joseph, married (3) Lydia Adams, at age 43, daughter of Ensign Edward and Lydia (Rockwood) Adams, in Medfield, Massachusetts. He died on Sunday 23 June 1715 in Medfield, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Joseph Daniels (1666-1739) 2. Mary Daniels (1669-____) 3. Samuel Daniels (1671-____) 4. Mehitable Daniels (1674-1686) 5. Ebenezer Daniels (1677-1767) 6. Elizabeth Daniels (1679-____) 7. Jeremiah Daniels (1680-1680) 8. Eleazar Daniels (1681-1772) 9. Jeremiah Daniels (1684-1771) 10. Rachel Daniels (1686-____) 11. Zachariah Daniels (1689-1689)
    • History: 1676; During King Philip's War their home was burnt during the attack on Medfield.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth date was recorded as 10 (9) 1647.

    Died:
    Crane (1907) gives her death date as 9 August 1682.


  19. 34.  George Fairbanks Descendancy chart to this point (13.Mary3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 26 May 1650 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 5 May 1737 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: (1) Rachel Adams, the daughter of Peter and Rachel (Newcome) Adams. She was born in Braintree, Massachusetts. She died on Thursday 12 May 1678 in Medfield, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Rachel Fairbanks (1672-____) 2. Mary Fairbanks (1675-____)
    • Married: (3) Sarah ______. Issue: 1. Jonas Fairbanks (1688-1690) 2. Sarah Fairbanks (1690-____) 3. George Fairbanks (1694-1754) 4. John Fairbanks (1697-____) 5. Hannah Fairbanks
    • Married: Abt 1679; (2)Susanna ______. She died about 1685. Issue: 1. Susanna Fairbanks (1680-____) 2. Susanna Fairbanks (1682-____) 3. Dorothy Fairbanks (1683-____) 4. Margaret Fairbanks (1685-____)
    • Residence: 14 Oct 1713, Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; George Fairbanks was admitted as a townsman in Medway.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded as 26 (3) 1650.


  20. 35.  Samuel Fairbanks Descendancy chart to this point (13.Mary3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 28 Oct 1652 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Nov 1676 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded as 28 (8) 1652.


  21. 36.  Eliezer Fairbanks Descendancy chart to this point (13.Mary3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 8 Jun 1655 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1741 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Land/House: say 1700; He settled in Sherborn, Mass. and drew a house lot of 18 acres on Main Street.
    • Offices Held: 1703, Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was elected a selectman.

    Eliezer married Martha Lovett about 1678 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Martha (daughter of Daniel Lovett and Joanna Blott) was born on 4 Jun 1654/55 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 71. Mary Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Oct 1678 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 72. Martha Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jan 1680 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 3 Apr 1754 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 73. Lydia Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Mar 1682 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Sep 1755 in Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 74. Margaret Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Dec 1684 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Jul 1698 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 75. Mercy Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Oct 1688 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Sep 1742 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 76. Captain Eleaser Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Dec 1690 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Sep 1741 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  22. 37.  Jonas Fairbanks Descendancy chart to this point (13.Mary3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 23 Feb 1656/57 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Nov 1676 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded as 23 (12) 1656.


  23. 38.  Jonathan Fairbanks Descendancy chart to this point (13.Mary3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 1 May 1662 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Dec 1719 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: (2) Anne ______. Issue: 1. Benjamin Fairbanks (1715-1719)
    • Married: say 1684; (1) Sarah ______. She died on Sunday 9 July 1713 in Sherborn, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. George Fairbanks (1685-1753) 2. Jonathan Fairbanks (1686-1754) 3. Comfort Fairbanks (1690-____) 4. Joseph Fairbanks (1692-____) 5. Samuel Fairbanks (1693-____) 6. Jonas Fairbanks (1697-____)
    • Occupation: say 1692; He was a physician.
    • Offices Held: 1695 to 1701; He was a Selectman.
    • Offices Held: 1699 to 1701; He was the Town Clerk.

    Notes:

    Died:
    He drowned while crossing the ice on Bogestow Pond.


  24. 39.  Margaret Fairbanks Descendancy chart to this point (13.Mary3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 27 Jun 1664 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1714 in Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: (1) William Holbrook, the son of William and Elizabeth (Pitts) Holbrook. He was born on 23 June 1657. William was one of the richest men in Mendon and held extensive lands there. William's will was dated 15 November 1714 and proved 16 December 1714. His will does not mention any children. He died on Monday 19 November 1714 in Mendon, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Mary Holbrook (1684-1685) 2. Margaret Holbrook (1687-1687) 3. William Holbrook (1693-____)
    • Married: (2) Josiah Thayer, the son of Ferninando and Huldah (Hayward) Thayer. He was born in Mendon, Massachusetts. On 7 February 1690 Josiah, married (1) Sarah Bass, daughter of Deacon Thomas and Sarah (Wood) Bass, in Mendon, Massachusetts. He died in 1728 in Mendon, Massachusetts.
    • Probate/Proved: 16 Dec 1714


  25. 40.  Berry Fairbanks Descendancy chart to this point (13.Mary3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born about 1668 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Jun 1683.

  26. 41.  Lydia Adams Descendancy chart to this point (14.Edward3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 12 Jul 1653 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Dec 1731 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 12 Dec 1672, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; (1) James Allen, the son of James and Ann (Guild) Allen. He was born on 28 April 1646 in Medfield, Massachusetts. He died in 1691 in Medfield, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Zachariah Allen (1689-1690)
    • History: 1676, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Her house was burnt during the Indian attack on Medfield during King Philip's War.
    • Married: 27 Jan 1715, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; (2) Joseph Daniels, the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Morse) Daniels. He was born about 1640 in Watertown, Massachusetts. On 16 January 1665/66 Joseph, married (1) Mary Fairbanks, at age 18, daughter of Capt. George and Mary (Adams) Fairbanks, in Medfield, Massachusetts. He deposed on 25 April 1672 in Medfield, Massachusetts, giving his age as about 31 years. After the death of Mary, about 1683 Joseph, married (2) Rachel Sheffield, daughter of William and Mary (Webb) Sheffield. He died on Sunday 23 June 1715 in Medfield, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth date was recorded as 12 (5) 1653.


  27. 42.  Captain Jonathan Adams Descendancy chart to this point (14.Edward3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 4 Apr 1655 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Jan 1718 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 20 Mar 1678, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; (1) Mary Ellis, the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Wight) Ellis. She was born on 26 September 1660 in Medfield, Massachusetts. She died in 1717 in Medfield, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Jonathan Adams (1679-1694) 2. Mary Adams (1681-1725) 3. Lydia Adams (1689-1691) 4. Jonathan Adams (1696-1776)
    • History: say 1710; He was one of the first settlers of Medway, and the first Deacon of the Medway Church.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded as 4 (2) 1655.

    Married:
    Their marriage date was recorded as (1) 1678.


  28. 43.  John Adams Descendancy chart to this point (14.Edward3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 18 Feb 1657/58 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Mar 1751 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Land/House: 1682, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He received a land grant on the west side of the Charles River in 1682. They lived in Medfield, in that part that became Millis, Massachusetts.

    John married Deborah Partridge on 4 Apr 1681 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Deborah (daughter of John Partridge and Magdalen Bullard) was born on 16 Aug 1662 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Mar 1751 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 77. Edward Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jan 1682 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Sep 1742 in Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts .
    2. 78. John Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Dec 1684 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Nov 1759 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 79. Daniel Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jan 1686 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Sep 1772 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 80. Eleazer Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Sep 1687 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Oct 1775 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    5. 81. Obadiah Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jan 1689 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Nov 1765 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    6. 82. Jonathan Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 May 1696 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Apr 1776 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Family/Spouse: Susanna Breck. Susanna was born on 10 May 1667 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 28 May 1744 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 83. Thomas Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Feb 1695/96 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 1743 to 1745 in Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
    2. 84. Susanna Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jul 1697 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 85. Jeremiah Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jul 1699 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    4. 86. Abraham Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Aug 1701 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1785 in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    5. 87. Bethia Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jun 1702 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1757 in Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 88. Phineas Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 May 1705 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Feb 1756 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    7. 89. Hannah Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Mar 1707 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Jul 1756 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    8. 90. Esther Adams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Nov 1708 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  29. 44.  Eliashib Adams Descendancy chart to this point (14.Edward3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 18 Feb 1658/59 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died before May 1717 in Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1678; the granddaughter of Miles Standish. Issue: 1. Eliashib Adams 2. daughter Adams 3. daughter Adams 4. daughter Adams 5. daughter Adams

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded as 18 (12) 1658.

    Died:
    Muse (1995) says he died before 1716.


  30. 45.  Sarah Adams Descendancy chart to this point (14.Edward3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 29 May 1660 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1747 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 10 Jan 1677, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; John Turner, the son of John and Deborah Turner. He was born in 1659. He fought the Indians as a member of Captain Moseley's Company. He died in 1710 in Medfield, Massachusetts, Issue: 1. Deborah Turner (1679 2. John Turner (1681-____) 3. Stephen Turner (1684-1774) 4. Edward Turner (1688-____) 5. Ebenezer Turner (1693-1759)


  31. 46.  Lt. James Adams Descendancy chart to this point (14.Edward3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 4 Jan 1661/62 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Dec 1733 in Barrington, Bristol County, Rhode Island.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 4 Jan 1689; Mary ______. Issue: 1. James Adams (1691-____) 2. James Adams (1693-1751) 3. Sarah Adams (1695-1696) 4. Mary Adams (1697-____) 5. Sarah Adams (1700-____) 6. Ebenezer Adams (1702-1778) 7. John Adams (1704-1772) 8. Christian Adams (1706-1713) 9. Elizabeth Adams (1708-1710) 10. Elizabeth Adams (1711-____)
    • Moved To: 1690, Barrington, Bristol County, Rhode Island
    • Offices Held: 1718; He was a member of the committee appointed for the new town of Barrington to hire Mr. Samuel Perry as the their pastor. He served again on a like committee in 1728.
    • Will: 19 Mar 1732/33, Barrington, Bristol County, Rhode Island; He mentions his wife, Mary, and his children: James, Ebenezer, John, and Sarah.
    • Probate/Proved: 18 Sep 1733, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts
    • Complier's Note: 4 Jun 2019; His will appears to have been proved before he died.


  32. 47.  Henry Adams Descendancy chart to this point (14.Edward3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 29 Oct 1663 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Jun 1749 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 10 Dec 1691, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; (1) Patience Ellis, the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Wight) Ellis. She was born on 22 February 1668 in Medfield, Massachusetts. She died in 1695 in Medfield, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. David Adams (1692-1753) 2. Hannah Adams (1694-____)
    • Moved To: say 1695, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
    • Married: 1698, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island; (2) Ruth Ellis, the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Wight) Ellis. She was born on 31 October 1670 in Medfield, Massachusetts. Ruth was the sister of Henry's first wife. Issue: 1. Solomon Adams (1699-1778) 2. Henry Adams Jr. (1700-1763) 3. Ruth Adams (1702-____) 4. Ebenezer Adams (1704-____) 5. Patience Adams (1704-____) 6. Joseph Adams (1706-1769)
    • Moved To: Abt 1706, Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut
    • Married: 28 Oct 1735, Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut; (3) Hannah Dana, the daughter of Jacob and Patience Dana. She was born on 25 November 1685 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. On 4 April 1706 Hannah, at age 20, married (1) Jonathan Hydes, son of Jonathan Hydes, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She died on Wednesday 20 March 1748 in Canterbury, Connecticut.
    • Will: 10 Sep 1748, Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut; He mentions his wife, Hannah, and his children: Solomon, David, Ebenezer, Joseph, Hannah, Ruth, and Patience.
    • Probate/Proved: 21 Jul 1749, Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut


  33. 48.  Mehitable Adams Descendancy chart to this point (14.Edward3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 20 Mar 1665 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Mar 1753 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1685; Josiah Faxon, the son of Richard and Elizabeth Faxon. He was born on 8 September 1660 in Braintree, Massachusetts. He died in 1731 in Braintree, Massachusetts intestate. Issue: 1. Josiah Faxon (1690-____) 2. Thomas Faxon (1692-____) 3. Lydia Faxon (1695-____) 4. Mehitable Faxon (1698-____) 5. Edward Faxon (1700-____) 6. Elizabeth Faxon (1702-____) 7. Eliashib Faxon (1704-____) 8. Sarah Faxon (1706-____)


  34. 49.  Elisha Adams Descendancy chart to this point (14.Edward3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 25 Aug 1666 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: say 1686; He was a carpenter.
    • Married: 18 Dec 1689; Mehitable Cary. She was born in Bristol, Rhode Island. After Elisha's death, on 5 December 1700 Mehitable, married (2) Miles Standish, son of Josiah and Sarah (Allen) Standish.She and Miles Standish moved about 1701 to Preston, Connecticut. Issue: 1. Lydia Adams (1690-____) 2. William Adams (1693-1725) 3. Mehitable Adams (1695-____) 4. Elisha Adams (1697-1731)
    • Moved To: Abt 1690, Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island
    • Will: 12 May 1698, Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island
    • Probate/Proved: 2 Aug 1698, Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island


  35. 50.  Edward Adams Descendancy chart to this point (14.Edward3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 28 Jun 1668 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 19 May 1692; Elizabeth Walley, the daughter of the Rev. Thomas Walley. She was born in West Barnstable, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Elizabeth Adams (1693-____) 2. Edward Adams (1694-____) 3. Hannah Adams (1696-____) 4. Thomas Adams (1698-____) 5. Elisha Adams (1699-____) 6. Lydia Adams (1701-____) 7. Nathaniel Adams (1704-____) 8. Bethia Adams (1706-____) 9. Abigail Adams (1710-____)
    • Moved To: Abt 1693, Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island


  36. 51.  Bethia Adams Descendancy chart to this point (14.Edward3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 12 Apr 1670 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1672 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  37. 52.  Bethia Adams Descendancy chart to this point (14.Edward3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 18 Aug 1672 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Sep 1672 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  38. 53.  Abigail Adams Descendancy chart to this point (14.Edward3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 25 Jan 1674/75 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Feb 1674/75 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Adams (1898) gives her birth date as 25 June 1675.


  39. 54.  Miriam Adams Descendancy chart to this point (14.Edward3, 4.Henry2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 28 Feb 1675/76 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 18 May 1676 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 10 Mar 2021

    Notes:

    Birth: Adams (1898) gives her birth date as 26 February 1676.