Elihu Adams

brother of United States President John Adams (1741-1776)
Person human Q5360840
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Elihu Adams

Summary

Elihu Adams is a human[1]. He was born in Braintree[2]. He was born on May 29, 1741[3]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He died on March 18, 1776[5]. He worked as a captain[6].

Key Facts

  • Elihu Adams was born in Braintree[2].
  • Elihu Adams died in Cambridge[4].
  • Elihu Adams was born on May 29, 1741[3].
  • Elihu Adams died on March 18, 1776[5].
  • Elihu Adams is buried at Massachusetts[7].
  • Elihu Adams's father was John Adams, Sr.[8].
  • Elihu Adams's mother was Susanna Boylston[9].
  • Among Elihu Adams's spouses was Thankful White[10].
  • Elihu Adams held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
  • Elihu Adams worked as a captain[6].
  • Elihu Adams is recorded as male[12].
  • Elihu Adams's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Elihu Adams's military branch is recorded as Continental Army[14].
  • Elihu Adams's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[15].
  • The cause of death was dysentery[16].
  • Elihu Adams was part of the conflict American Revolutionary War[17].
  • Elihu Adams's family name is recorded as Adams[18].
  • Elihu Adams's given name is recorded as Elihu[19].
  • Elihu Adams's allegiance is recorded as Province of Massachusetts Bay[20].
  • Elihu Adams's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[21].
  • Elihu Adams's sibling is recorded as John Adams[22].
  • Elihu Adams's sibling is recorded as Peter Boylston Adams[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Braintree[2], Elihu Adams… he was born on May 29, 1741[3]. His father was John Adams, Sr.[8]. His mother was Susanna Boylston[9].

Career and Affiliations

Elihu Adams's professions included captain[6].

Personal Life

Elihu Adams was married to Thankful White[10].

Death and Burial

Elihu Adams died on March 18, 1776[5]. He died in Cambridge[4]. The cause of death was dysentery[16]. He is buried at Massachusetts[7].

FAQs

Where was Elihu Adams born?

Elihu Adams was born in Braintree[2].

Where did Elihu Adams die?

Elihu Adams died in Cambridge[4].

Who were Elihu Adams's parents?

Elihu Adams's father was John Adams, Sr.[8]. Elihu Adams's mother was Susanna Boylston[9].

Who was Elihu Adams married to?

Elihu Adams's spouses include Thankful White[10].

What did Elihu Adams do for work?

Elihu Adams worked as captain[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling John Adams, Peter Boylston Adams
    Father John Adams, Sr.
    Manner of death natural causes
    Instance of human
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