Joseph Adams, son of Joseph and Abigail (Baxter) Adams, born in Braintree, December 24, 1654, died there February 12, 1737. He was a soldier of King Philip's war, 1676, and selectman of Braintree three years. He married (first) February 20, 1682, Mary Chapin, born August 27, 1662, died June 14, 1687; married (second in 1708) Hannah Bass, born June 22, 1667, died October, 1705, daughter of John and Ruth (Alden) Bass. By his first wife Joseph Adams had two children, Mary and Abigail; by his second wife he had Rev. Joseph, Deacon John, Samuel, Josiah, Hannah, Ruth, Bethia and Captain Ebenezer

Grandfather of 2nd United States President John Adams, great-greatfather of 6th President John Quincy Adams.