Daniel
ADAMS
Born
15 October 1720
,
Concord, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died
10 October 1795
,
Townsend, Massachusetts, USA
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Born: 15 October 1720 in Concord, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Father:
Daniel ADAMS
Mother:
Elisabeth MINOT
Paternal grandparents:
Joseph ADAMS
, Margaret EAMES
Maternal grandparents:
James MINOT
, Rebecca WHEELER
Daniel had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Daniel married Keziah BROOKS 1 March 1744 in Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 6 children.
Keziah BROOKS was born 2 March 1726 in Concord, Massachusetts, USA. Keziah died 21 August 1754 in Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor).
Daniel married (2) Mehitabel CROSBY abt. 1756 in Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 9 children.
Mehitabel CROSBY was born abt. 1733 in Old Town, Maine, USA. Mehitabel died 4 April 1783 in Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor).
Daniel married (3) Sarah GREEN 30 June 1784 in Townsend, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay . Sarah GREEN was born 2 September 1733 in Groton, Massachusetts, USA. Sarah died 4 January 1823 in Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor).
Daniel ADAMS died 10 October 1795 in Townsend, Massachusetts, USA .
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Spouse & Children of Daniel ADAMS
Daniel ADAMS married 
Keziah BROOKS
Marriage date: 1 March 1744
Marriage place: Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Keziah BROOKSMarriage date: 1 March 1744
Marriage place: Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Children of Daniel ADAMS and Keziah BROOKS
Elizabeth ADAMSBorn: 31 July 1745, Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: abt. 1745, Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: abt. 1745, Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Daniel ADAMSBorn: 29 July 1746, Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 10 June 1827, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 10 June 1827, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA
Abner ADAMSBorn: 22 October 1748, Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 13 February 1834, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 13 February 1834, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA
Rebecca ADAMSBorn: 6 July 1750, Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 30 April 1836, Brookline, New Hampshire, USA
Died: 30 April 1836, Brookline, New Hampshire, USA
Benjamin Daniel ADAMSBorn: 17 October 1752, Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 9 April 1830, Cavendish, Vermont, USA
Died: 9 April 1830, Cavendish, Vermont, USA
Ephraim ADAMSBorn: 14 August 1754, Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: ,
Died: ,
Daniel ADAMS married Mehitabel CROSBY
Marriage date: abt. 1756
Marriage place: Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Mehitabel CROSBYMarriage date: abt. 1756
Marriage place: Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Children of Daniel ADAMS and Mehitabel CROSBY
Robert ADAMSBorn: 8 January 1757, Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: abt. 1757, Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: abt. 1757, Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Kezia ADAMSBorn: 28 February 1759, Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 25 May 1782, Townsend, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 25 May 1782, Townsend, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Mehitable ADAMSBorn: 23 February 1761, Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: ,
Died: ,
Elizabeth ADAMSBorn: 7 June 1763, Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 4 June 1782,
Died: 4 June 1782,
Mary ADAMSBorn: 23 July 1765, Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 2 November 1857, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 2 November 1857, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA
Joseph ADAMSBorn: 7 July 1767, Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 5 September 1846, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 5 September 1846, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA
James ADAMSBorn: 27 May 1769, Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 9 July 1770, Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 9 July 1770, Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Phebe ADAMSBorn: 18 December 1770, Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 13 December 1848, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 13 December 1848, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA
James ADAMSBorn: 15 April 1773, Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 8 August 1859, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 8 August 1859, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA
Daniel ADAMS married Sarah GREEN
Marriage date: 30 June 1784
Marriage place: Townsend, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Sarah GREENMarriage date: 30 June 1784
Marriage place: Townsend, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Children of Daniel ADAMS and Sarah GREEN
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Birth — 172015 October 1720
Concord, Province of Massachusetts Bay
1744 Marriage / PartnerDaniel ADAMS and Keziah BROOKS 1 March 1744, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)
He was 23 years old.
1745 Birth of ChildElizabeth ADAMS was born 31 July 1745, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)
Daniel was 24 years old.
1746 Birth of ChildDaniel ADAMS was born 29 July 1746, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)
Daniel was 25 years old.
1748 Birth of ChildAbner ADAMS was born 22 October 1748, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)
Daniel was 28 years old.
1750 Birth of ChildRebecca ADAMS was born 6 July 1750, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)
Daniel was 29 years old.
1752 Birth of ChildBenjamin Daniel ADAMS was born 17 October 1752, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)
Daniel was 32 years old.
1754 Birth of ChildEphraim ADAMS was born 14 August 1754, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)
Daniel was 33 years old.
1754 Death of Spouse/PartnerKeziah BROOKS died 21 August 1754, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)
1757 Birth of ChildRobert ADAMS was born 8 January 1757, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)
Daniel was 36 years old.
1759 Birth of ChildKezia ADAMS was born 28 February 1759, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)
Daniel was 38 years old.
1761 Birth of ChildMehitable ADAMS was born 23 February 1761, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)
Daniel was 40 years old.
1763 Birth of ChildElizabeth ADAMS was born 7 June 1763, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)
Daniel was 42 years old.
1765 Birth of ChildMary ADAMS was born 23 July 1765, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)
Daniel was 44 years old.
1767 Birth of ChildJoseph ADAMS was born 7 July 1767, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)
Daniel was 46 years old.
1769 Birth of ChildJames ADAMS was born 27 May 1769, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)
Daniel was 48 years old.
1770 Death of ChildJames ADAMS died 9 July 1770, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)
Daniel was 49 years old.
1770 Birth of ChildPhebe ADAMS was born 18 December 1770, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)
Daniel was 50 years old.
1773 Birth of ChildJames ADAMS was born 15 April 1773, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)
Daniel was 52 years old.
Revolutionary War
ADAMS, DANIEL
Ancestor #: A000426
Notice: TREAT AS NEW ANCESTOR (WHY?)
Service: MASSACHUSETTS Rank(s): PATRIOTIC SERVICE
Birth: 1720 CONCORD MASSACHUSETTS
Death: 10-10-1795 TOWNSEND MASSACHUSETTS
Service Description: 1) MEM OF COMM OF CORRESPONDENCE
SPOUSE
1) MEHITABEL CROSBY
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ADAMS, DANIEL
Ancestor #: A000426
Notice: TREAT AS NEW ANCESTOR (WHY?)
Service: MASSACHUSETTS Rank(s): PATRIOTIC SERVICE
Birth: 1720 CONCORD MASSACHUSETTS
Death: 10-10-1795 TOWNSEND MASSACHUSETTS
Service Description: 1) MEM OF COMM OF CORRESPONDENCE
SPOUSE
1) MEHITABEL CROSBY
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1782 Death of ChildKezia ADAMS died 25 May 1782, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)
Daniel was 61 years old.
1783 Death of Spouse/PartnerMehitabel CROSBY died 4 April 1783, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1784 Marriage / PartnerDaniel ADAMS and Sarah GREEN 30 June 1784, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)
He was 63 years old.
Grave
Old Burying Ground Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA PLOT Row 9 Right Headstone 16
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Death — 179510 October 1795
Townsend, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 75.
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Burial details for Daniel:
Old Burying Ground Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA PLOT Row 9 Right Headstone 16
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The name 'Massachusetts' originates with native Americans in the Massachusetts Bay area (from the language of the Algonquian nation). The name translates roughly as 'at or about the great hill.' (statesymbolsusa.org)1620 - 1627 - Plymouth Colony, New England
1628 - 1686 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1689 - 1692 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1692 - 1775 - Province of Massachusetts Bay
1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state
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