Joseph
ADAMS
(b.
9 February 1626
,
Kings Waston, Somerset, England
d.
6 December 1694
,
Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay
)
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Joseph ADAMS was born 9 February 1626 in Kings Waston, Somerset, England
Joseph ADAMS was the child of Henry ADAMS and Edith SQUIREJoseph was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1650.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Joseph married Abigail BAXTER 26 November 1650 in Braintree, Massachusetts Bay Colony . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Abigail BAXTER was born 28 September 1634 in Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA*. Abigail died 27 August 1692 in Braintree, Massachusetts, USA. Abigail was the child of Gregory BAXTER and Margaret PADDY.
Joseph ADAMS died 6 December 1694 in Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay.
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Family and Children of Joseph ADAMS
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Abigail BAXTER-- Date: 26 November 1650 Place: Braintree, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Abigail BAXTER was the child of Gregory BAXTER and Margaret PADDY
Children of Joseph ADAMS and Abigail BAXTER:
Hannah ADAMS (b.13 November 1652, Braintree, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. 15 September 1726, Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay)
m. Samuel SAVIL 10 April 1673 in Braintree, Massachusetts, USA
Joseph ADAMS (b.24 December 1654, Braintree, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. 12 February 1737, Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay)
m. Hannah BASS 8 February 1688 in Braintree, Massachusetts, USA
Abigail BAXTER-- Date: 26 November 1650 Place: Braintree, Massachusetts Bay ColonyAbigail BAXTER was the child of Gregory BAXTER and Margaret PADDY
Children of Joseph ADAMS and Abigail BAXTER:
Hannah ADAMS (b.13 November 1652, Braintree, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. 15 September 1726, Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay)m. Samuel SAVIL 10 April 1673 in Braintree, Massachusetts, USA
Joseph ADAMS (b.24 December 1654, Braintree, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. 12 February 1737, Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay)m. Hannah BASS 8 February 1688 in Braintree, Massachusetts, USA
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Origin of Surname
ADAMS
(Hebrew) Man, earthly, or red. The surname of Adam is of great antiquity in Scotland. Duncan Adam, son of Alexander Adam, lived in the reign of King Robert Bruce, and had four sons, from whom all the Adams, Adamsons, and Adies in Scotland are descended.
An etymological dictionary of family and Christian names - By William Arthur - 1857.
ADAMS
(Hebrew) Man, earthly, or red. The surname of Adam is of great antiquity in Scotland. Duncan Adam, son of Alexander Adam, lived in the reign of King Robert Bruce, and had four sons, from whom all the Adams, Adamsons, and Adies in Scotland are descended.
An etymological dictionary of family and Christian names - By William Arthur - 1857.
1626 Birth 9 February 1626
Kings Waston, Somerset, England
Biography
Joseph Adams was a maltster. He was baptized on 9 February 1626 at Kingweston, Somersetshire, England. He was the son of Henry Adams and Edith Squire. In 1646 at Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Joseph Adams was mentioned in the will of Henry Adams. On 26 November 1650 at Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Joseph married Abigail Baxter, daughter of Gregory Baxter and Margaret Paddy. Joseph Adams became a freeman in 1653 at Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. He served in 1673 at Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as a Selectman. He left a will on 18 July 1694 at Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. He died on Monday, 6 December 1694 at Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, at age 68 years, 9 months and 27 days. Joseph's will was proved on 10 January 1695 at Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Joseph's gravestone inscription at Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, reads:
To the memory of Joseph Adams, senior
who died December 6, 1694,...Read MORE...
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Joseph Adams was a maltster. He was baptized on 9 February 1626 at Kingweston, Somersetshire, England. He was the son of Henry Adams and Edith Squire. In 1646 at Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Joseph Adams was mentioned in the will of Henry Adams. On 26 November 1650 at Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Joseph married Abigail Baxter, daughter of Gregory Baxter and Margaret Paddy. Joseph Adams became a freeman in 1653 at Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. He served in 1673 at Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as a Selectman. He left a will on 18 July 1694 at Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. He died on Monday, 6 December 1694 at Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, at age 68 years, 9 months and 27 days. Joseph's will was proved on 10 January 1695 at Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Joseph's gravestone inscription at Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, reads:
To the memory of Joseph Adams, senior
who died December 6, 1694,...Read MORE...
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1650 Marriage / PartnerJoseph ADAMS and Abigail BAXTER 26 November 1650, Braintree, Massachusetts, USA
He was 24 years old.
1652 Birth of ChildHannah ADAMS was born 13 November 1652, Braintree, Massachusetts, USA
Joseph was 26 years old.
1654 Birth of ChildJoseph ADAMS was born 24 December 1654, Braintree, Massachusetts, USA
Joseph was 28 years old.
1673 Marriage of ChildHannah ADAMS married 10 April 1673, Braintree, Massachusetts, USA to Samuel SAVIL
1688 Marriage of ChildJoseph ADAMS married 8 February 1688, Braintree, Massachusetts, USA to Hannah BASS
1692 Death of Spouse/PartnerAbigail BAXTER died 27 August 1692, Braintree, Massachusetts, USA
Grave
Here Lyeth Buried
ye Body of
Joseph Adams Senior
Aged 68 years
Died December ye 6
1694
Hancock Cemetery Quincy Norfolk County Massachusetts, USA
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1694 Death 6 December 1694
Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay
He died at the age of 68.
Joseph is buried at: Hancock Cemetery Quincy Norfolk County Massachusetts, USA
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