James
ADAMS
Born
7 June 1748
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Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died
8 June 1805
,
Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
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Born: 7 June 1748 in Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Father:
Joseph ADAMS
Mother:
Sarah BRADFORD
James 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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Spouse & Children of James ADAMS
James ADAMS married 
Jerusha KNIGHT
Marriage date: 16 February 1772
Marriage place: Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Jerusha KNIGHT was the child of Jonathan KNIGHT and Elizabeth HUTCHINS
Jerusha KNIGHTMarriage date: 16 February 1772
Marriage 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 ADAMSBorn: 2 April 1774, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 24 May 1852, Pompey, Onondaga, New York, USA
Died: 24 May 1852, Pompey, Onondaga, New York, USA
James ADAMSBorn: 5 November 1775, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 24 November 1851, Manchester, Connecticut, USA
Died: 24 November 1851, Manchester, Connecticut, USA
Mary ADAMSBorn: 26 March 1778, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 23 May 1858, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
Died: 23 May 1858, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
Elisha A ADAMSBorn: 1 June 1782, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 12 November 1863, Benson, Vermont, USA
Died: 12 November 1863, Benson, Vermont, USA
Lorenza ADAMSBorn: 1 June 1782, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 17 June 1837,
Died: 17 June 1837,
Lucy ADAMSBorn: 6 February 1784, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 5 December 1784, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 5 December 1784, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Luther ADAMSBorn: 6 February 1784, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 19 July 1820, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
Died: 19 July 1820, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
Jeduthan ADAMSBorn: 13 August 1786, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 23 November 1845, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
Died: 23 November 1845, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
Joshua Knight ADAMSBorn: 1 January 1791, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
Died: 7 February 1876, Harford, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA
Died: 7 February 1876, Harford, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Birth — 17487 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.
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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.
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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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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
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state
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