John
ADAM
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Born: 29 May 1714 in Bowfield in Lochwinoch Shere of Renfew, Scotland
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John married Sarah LEONARD 16 November 1749 in Taunton, Province of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Sarah LEONARD was born 19 January 1735 in Easton, Massachusetts, USA. Sarah died 16 November 1815 in Salisbury, Connecticut, USA (Lakeville).
John ADAM died 17 April 1802 in Canaan, Connecticut, USA .
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Spouse & Children of John ADAM
Sarah LEONARDMarriage date: 16 November 1749
Marriage place: Taunton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Children of John ADAM and Sarah LEONARD
John ADAMDied: September 1826, Canaan, Connecticut, USA
Samuel Robert ADAMDied: 25 August 1796, Canaan, Connecticut, USA
William ADAMDied: 22 April 1812, Canaan, Connecticut, USA
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Birth — 171429 May 1714
Bowfield in Lochwinoch Shere of Renfew, Scotland
1749 Marriage / PartnerJohn ADAM and Sarah LEONARD 16 November 1749, Taunton, Massachusetts, USA (East Taunton)
He was 35 years old.
1755 Birth of ChildJohn ADAM was born 4 March 1755, Taunton, Massachusetts, USA (East Taunton)
John was 40 years old.
1762 Birth of ChildSamuel Robert ADAM was born 26 June 1762, Taunton, Massachusetts, USA (East Taunton)
John was 48 years old.
1773 Birth of ChildWilliam ADAM was born 17 December 1773, Taunton, Massachusetts, USA (East Taunton)
John was 59 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1796 Death of ChildSamuel Robert ADAM died 25 August 1796, Canaan, Connecticut, USA (Falls Village)
John was 82 years old.
Name: John Adam
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Death Date: 17 Apr 1802
Death Place: Canaan
Age: 87
Birth Date: 29 May 1714
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B03215-5
System Origin: Connecticut-EASy
GS Film number: 3076
Reference ID: p 9
'Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934,' database, FamilySearch : 3 December 2014
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Last updated: 2/22/2025 1:10:14 PM
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