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ADAMS, Henry

ADAMS, Henry

Male 1583 - 1646  (63 years)

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  • Name ADAMS, Henry  [1, 2, 3, 4] 
    Birth 21 Jan 1583  Barton St David, Somerset, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4] 
    Gender Male 
    Arrival 1638  Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4] 
    Differentiator The Great Migration; Immigrant 
    Great Migration Yes, but no GM profile 
    Web Address Book: https://archive.org/details/henryadamsofsome00bart 
    Web Address Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Adams_(farmer) 
    Web Address Wikitree: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Adams-277 
    Immigration 1638 
    Henry arrived in 1638 on the ship Mary & John with his wife, 7 sons and 1 daughter; son Jonathan emigrated in 1651. The colonial authorities at Boston allotted to him 40 acres of land at “The Mount,” for the 10 persons in his family, Feb. 24, 1641 
    Occupation Farmer 
    Residence USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4] 
    Death 6 Oct 1646  Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4] 
    • Age: 63
    Person ID I576  My Genealogy | Laviolette Ancestry, Laviolette Ancestry
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2024 

    Father ADAMS, John Richard,   b. 1 Jan 1555, St David, Somerset, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Mar 1604, St David, Somerset, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 49 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother STONE, Agnes Katherine,   b. 1 Jan 1556, St David, Somerset, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Jan 1616, St David, Somerset, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 60 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 1 Feb 1575  St David, Somerset, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F184  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 SQUIRE, Edith Rosamund,   b. 29 May 1587, Charlton Mackrell, Somerset, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Jan 1673, Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 85 years) 
    Marriage 19 Oct 1609  Charlton Mackrell, Somerset, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4] 
    Children 
     1. ADAMS, Captain Samuel,   b. 17 Jan 1616, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Jan 1688, Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. ADAMS, Lieutenant Thomas,   b. 25 Mar 1612, Barton St David, Somerset, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Jul 1688, Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. ADAMS, ELEAZER,   b. 1631, Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1710, Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     4. ADAMS, Lieutenant Henry,   b. 1604, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Feb 1676, Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +5. ADAMS, Joseph Sr.,   b. 9 Feb 1626, Somerset, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Dec 1694, Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     6. ADAMS, Ursula,   b. 19 Jul 1619, Barton St David, Somerset, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Feb 1678, Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 58 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +7. ADAMS, John,   b. 4 Dec 1622, Kingweston, Somerset, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Jun 1706, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     8. ADAMS, Peter,   b. 1 Mar 1621, Kingweston, Somerset, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Oct 1690, Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     9. ADAMS, Jane,   b. 1624, Norfolk, Somerset, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Dec 1654, Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 30 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     10. ADAMS, Christopher,   b. 1628, Barton St David, Somerset, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Jun 1686, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 58 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     11. ADAMS, Mary,   b. 1625, Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Aug 1711, Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 86 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     12. ADAMS, Deacon Jonathan,   b. 25 Mar 1612, Barton St David, Somerset, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Jul 1690, Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     13. ADAMS, Ensign Edward,   b. 19 Apr 1629, Somerset, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Nov 1716, Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 87 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     14. ADAMS, William,   b. 1620  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     15. ADAMS, Hannah,   b. 1618, Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 31 Jan 1702, Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F142  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2024 

    Family ID F143  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 21 Jan 1583 - Barton St David, Somerset, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 19 Oct 1609 - Charlton Mackrell, Somerset, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsArrival - 1638 - Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - - USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 6 Oct 1646 - Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Photos
    Famous Descendants of Henry Adams
    Henry Adams of Braintree

    Histories
    Quincy, Massachusetts monument    		Quincy, Massachusetts monument
    Henry Adams (Braintree)-Wikipedia bio    		Henry Adams (Braintree)-Wikipedia bio
    Will Proved 8 June 1647    		Will Proved 8 June 1647
    Our immigrant ancestor    		Our immigrant ancestor

    External Links
    Wikipedia: Henry Adams (1583-1646)    		Wikipedia: Henry Adams (1583-1646)
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Adams_(farmer)
    Henry and Edith "Rosamund" (Squire) Adams emigrated to Braintree, Massachusetts in 1632 or 33. They are the emigrant ancestors of U.S. Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams and 2nd great grandparents of U.S. Founding Father Samuel Adams. We are descended from Henry and Edith through the Laviolette (DeRochemont) line. I was accepted as a member of DAR after documenting our lineage to Ebenezer Adams, grandson of Joseph Adams, uncle of President John Adams.  This makes President John Adams my 1st cousin 9X removed, John Quincy my 2nd cousin 8x removed, and Samuel Adams my 1st cousin 10X removed. 

    Albums
    Great Migration    		Great Migration (119)
    The "Great Migration," as defined by the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS), encompasses the English Puritan migration to New England from 1620 to 1640. This movement primarily involved English Puritans who relocated in family units, driven by a quest for religious freedom and the aspiration to establish a Puritan commonwealth. These migrants originated from various regions of England and settled in areas that now form Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, including the Plymouth Colony and the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

    An individual's inclusion in the Great Migration Study Project requires evidence of migration to New England within the specified period of 1620 to 1640. The project's objective is to compile biographical and genealogical profiles of all immigrants who arrived in New England during these two decades. The NEHGS has produced extensive volumes and directories, providing details about the lives of these immigrants. This collection presents research on many ancestors who were part of this significant historical migration.

    You may be shocked by how many there are. Even I was at first. However, most of these Great Migration ancestors are my 9th and 10th great-grandparents, and in some cases 11th and 12th, and with the number of great-grandparents doubling with each generation, the possibilities quickly become immense. We have a total of 1024 sets of 9th great-grandparents and 2048 sets of 10th great-grandparents. This makes finding so many Great Migration ancestors more understandable.
    Founding Families of Braintree    		Founding Families of Braintree (1)
    Braintree, Massachusetts, boasts a rich history dating back to its initial colonization in 1625 by Captain Wollaston. Originally named Mount Wollaston, the area was later called Merry Mount under Thomas Morton's rule. It was resettled and officially incorporated as Braintree in 1640, taking its name from the English town. Originally, Braintree encompassed a larger area, including present-day Randolph, Holbrook, Quincy, and parts of Milton.

    Today, as a suburban community 10 miles south of Boston, Braintree maintains its historical legacy, promoting local landmarks to tourists and cherishing its significant role in shaping American history.

  • Notes 
    • The Adams family in America stems from the emigrant Henry Adams, who married Edith Squire and settled in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. His many children emigrated with him, including a son Joseph.
      The Adams family was among the early settlers in the British colony to set roots in this new land of opportunities. Henry Adams emigrated from Somerset, England in 1638, he had 10 children. Three of his sons were involved in politics. Lt. Thomas Adams served in the Massachusetts Government Council, Cap. Samuel Adams served in the Massachusetts General Court and John Adams I was a Massachusetts Selectman. John Adams I was the grand father of Deacon Samuel Adams. Little did he know that two members of his family would become presidents of the United States.

      WikiTree Research: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Adams-277

  • Sources 
    1. [S1289] Ancestry.com, U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2010;), Place: Massachusetts; Year: 1636; Page Number: 186.

    2. [S1280] Yates Publishing, U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2004;), Source number: 1156.159; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1.

    3. [S1578] Ancestry Family Trees, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.;), Database online.
      Record for Henry ADAMS
      http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=pubmembertrees&h=-1091209103&indiv=try

    4. [S1578] Ancestry Family Trees, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.;), Database online.
      Record for Edith Rosamund Squire *
      http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=pubmembertrees&h=5091693765&indiv=try


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