Obadiah
ADAMS
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Born: 20 January 1689 in Medfield, Massachusetts, Dominion of New England
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Obadiah married Christian SANFORD 24 April 1716 in Mendon, Province of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Christian SANFORD was born abt. 1697 in Mendon, Massachusetts, USA. Christian died 21 July 1777 in Medway, Massachusetts, USA. Christian was the child of Thomas SANFORD and Christian UNKNOWN.
Obadiah ADAMS died 22 November 1765 in Medway, Province of Massachusetts Bay.
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Spouse & Children of Obadiah ADAMS
Christian SANFORDMarriage date: 24 April 1716
Marriage place: Mendon, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Christian SANFORD was the child of Thomas SANFORD and Christian UNKNOWN
Children of Obadiah ADAMS and Christian SANFORD
Nathan ADAMSDied: 26 January 1800, Medway, Massachusetts, USA
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Birth — 168920 January 1689
Medfield, Massachusetts, Dominion of New England
1716 Marriage / PartnerObadiah ADAMS and Christian SANFORD 24 April 1716, Mendon, Massachusetts, USA
He was 27 years old.
1723 Birth of ChildNathan ADAMS was born 30 December 1723, Medway, Massachusetts, USA
Obadiah was 34 years old.
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Here Lies the Body of Mr Obadiah Adams who died November ye 22d 1765 in the 77 year of his Age
Evergreen Cemetery West Medway Norfolk County Massachusetts, USA
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Death — 176522 November 1765
Medway, Province of Massachusetts Bay
He died at the age of 76.
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Last updated: 3/27/2025 4:27:36 PM
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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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