James
ADAMS
(b.
7 June 1748
,
Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
d.
8 June 1805
,
Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
)
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James ADAMS was born 7 June 1748 in Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
James ADAMS was the child of Joseph ADAMS and Sarah BRADFORDJames had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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James married Jerusha KNIGHT 16 February 1772 in Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 9 children. Jerusha KNIGHT was born 13 March 1747 in Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville). Jerusha died 27 July 1829 in Canterbury, Connecticut, USA. Jerusha was the child of Jonathan KNIGHT and Elizabeth HUTCHINS.
James ADAMS died 8 June 1805 in Canterbury, Connecticut, USA.
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Family and Children of James ADAMS
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Jerusha KNIGHT-- Date: 16 February 1772 Place: Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Jerusha KNIGHT was the child of Jonathan KNIGHT and Elizabeth HUTCHINS
Children of James ADAMS and Jerusha KNIGHT:
Sarah Bradford ADAMS (b.2 April 1774, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 24 May 1852, Pompey, Onondaga, New York, USA)
James ADAMS (b.5 November 1775, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 24 November 1851, Manchester, Connecticut, USA )
Mary ADAMS (b.26 March 1778, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 23 May 1858, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA)
Elisha A ADAMS (b.1 June 1782, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 12 November 1863, Benson, Vermont, USA)
Lorenza ADAMS (b.1 June 1782, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 17 June 1837, )
Lucy ADAMS (b.6 February 1784, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 5 December 1784, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut)
Luther ADAMS (b.6 February 1784, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 19 July 1820, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA)
Jeduthan ADAMS (b.13 August 1786, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 23 November 1845, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA)
Joshua Knight ADAMS (b.1 January 1791, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA d. 7 February 1876, Harford, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA)
Jerusha KNIGHT-- Date: 16 February 1772 Place: Canterbury, Crown Colony of ConnecticutJerusha KNIGHT was the child of Jonathan KNIGHT and Elizabeth HUTCHINS
Children of James ADAMS and Jerusha KNIGHT:
Sarah Bradford ADAMS (b.2 April 1774, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 24 May 1852, Pompey, Onondaga, New York, USA) James ADAMS (b.5 November 1775, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 24 November 1851, Manchester, Connecticut, USA ) Mary ADAMS (b.26 March 1778, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 23 May 1858, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA) Elisha A ADAMS (b.1 June 1782, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 12 November 1863, Benson, Vermont, USA) Lorenza ADAMS (b.1 June 1782, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 17 June 1837, ) Lucy ADAMS (b.6 February 1784, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 5 December 1784, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut) Luther ADAMS (b.6 February 1784, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 19 July 1820, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA) Jeduthan ADAMS (b.13 August 1786, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 23 November 1845, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA) Joshua Knight ADAMS (b.1 January 1791, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA d. 7 February 1876, Harford, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA)Add Share the History, Life Events, and Stories of James ADAMS
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1748 Birth 7 June 1748
Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
1772 Marriage / PartnerJames ADAMS and Jerusha KNIGHT 16 February 1772, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
He was 23 years old.
1774 Birth of ChildSarah Bradford ADAMS was born 2 April 1774, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
James was 25 years old.
Revolutionary War
ADAMS, JAMES
Ancestor #: A000519
Service: CONNECTICUT Rank(s): LIEUTENANT
Birth: 6-15-1748 CANTERBURY WINDHAM CO CONNECTICUT
Death: 6-28-1805 CANTERBURY WINDHAM CO CONNECTICUT
Service Source: BATES, ROLLS & LISTS OF CT MEN IN THE REV, VOL 6, P 170
Service Description: 1) CAPT BENJAMIN BACON
2) COL JOHN DOUGLASS
RESIDENCE
1) City: CANTERBURY - County: WINDHAM CO - State: CONNECTICUT
SPOUSE
1) JERUSHA KNIGHT
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ADAMS, JAMES
Ancestor #: A000519
Service: CONNECTICUT Rank(s): LIEUTENANT
Birth: 6-15-1748 CANTERBURY WINDHAM CO CONNECTICUT
Death: 6-28-1805 CANTERBURY WINDHAM CO CONNECTICUT
Service Source: BATES, ROLLS & LISTS OF CT MEN IN THE REV, VOL 6, P 170
Service Description: 1) CAPT BENJAMIN BACON
2) COL JOHN DOUGLASS
RESIDENCE
1) City: CANTERBURY - County: WINDHAM CO - State: CONNECTICUT
SPOUSE
1) JERUSHA KNIGHT
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1775 Birth of ChildJames ADAMS was born 5 November 1775, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
James was 27 years old.
1778 Birth of ChildMary ADAMS was born 26 March 1778, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
James was 29 years old.
1782 Birth of ChildElisha A ADAMS was born 1 June 1782, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
James was 34 years old.
1782 Birth of ChildLorenza ADAMS was born 1 June 1782, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
James was 34 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1784 Birth of ChildLucy ADAMS was born 6 February 1784, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
James was 35 years old.
1784 Birth of ChildLuther ADAMS was born 6 February 1784, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
James was 35 years old.
1786 Birth of ChildJeduthan ADAMS was born 13 August 1786, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
James was 38 years old.
1791 Birth of ChildJoshua Knight ADAMS was born 1 January 1791, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
James was 42 years old.
Death
Name: James Adams
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Death Date: 08 Jun 1805
Death Place: Canterbury
Age: 57
Birth Date: 1748
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B03215-7
System Origin: Connecticut-EASy
GS Film number: 3076
Reference ID: p 20
'Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:F7CH-MZ6 : 3 December 2014), James Adams, 08 Jun 1805; citing Canterbury, reference p 20; FHL microfilm 3,076.'
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Name: James Adams
Gender: Male
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Burial Place: Canterbury
Death Date: 08 Jun 1805
Death Place: Canterbury
Age: 57
Birth Date: 1748
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B03215-7
System Origin: Connecticut-EASy
GS Film number: 3076
Reference ID: p 20
'Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:F7CH-MZ6 : 3 December 2014), James Adams, 08 Jun 1805; citing Canterbury, reference p 20; FHL microfilm 3,076.'
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The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
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