John Adams (abt. 1715 - abt. 1783)

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Biography

John was born about 1715, probably in County Antrim, Ireland. He was the son of John Adams and Elizabeth Hughlings. He served as a private in the Revolutionary War. In the Genealogies of New Jersey is the following: "John Adams, born about 1715; lived in Tewksbury Township, Hunterdon County; died 12 May 1783 in his 68th year; an Elder in the Lamington Presbyterian Church, which is in Bedminster Township and across the river from Tewksbury [SCHQ 2:311]. Married Agnes ___, who, with four children and several grandchildren are named in his will 15 February 1783 - 12 May 1783 [NJW : 1190J]. The residence of his family and the similarity of given names suggest a possible relationship to the preceding John Adams of Bedminster Township. Also, he may have been an older brother of Samuel Adams (see hereinafter), a native of Pennsylvania."

John wrote his will, dated 15 February 1783, and passed away on 12 May 1783. The will was probated on 27 May 1783.

Sources

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54565576/pvt-john-adams
• The Roll Family Windmill, Genealogy of the Roll and Allied Families, https://rollwindmill.org/html/somersev.html.
• Genealogies of New Jersey Families: From the Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey, 1996.