2. Priscillah² Ramsdell (John¹) was born in Lynn, Essex, MA about 1640.

She married James Adams 7 May 1662 in Lynn, Essex, MA. James was born about 1640. James died 3 December 1707 at 67 years of age. James was one of Cromwell's Scot prisoners. He worked with both John Gifford's & Daniel Salmon's teams carting for the Sougus Iron Works. In 1656, he sued Samuell Bennett for taking away his cart & wheels, & Nicholas Pinnion for debt. In 1658, he was a member of Scott's Charitable Society. Priscillah and seven of her children were still alive in 1707 when James died.

Priscillah Ramsdell and James Adams had the following children:

9 i. Elizabeth³ Adams was born in Lynn, Essex, MA 9 February 1663.

10 ii. Presila Adams was born in Lynn, Essex, MA 9 February 1663.

11 iii. James Adams was born in Lynn, Essex, MA 29 March 1668.

12 iv. Hannah Adams was born in Lynn, Essex, MA 25 July 1670.

13 v. John Adams was born in Lynn, Essex, MA 30 August 1672.

14 vi. Nathaniel Adams was born in Lynn, Essex, MA 19 February 1674.

15 vii. Dorcas Adams was born in Lynn, Essex, MA 1 February 1677.

16 viii. Abigail Adams was born in Lynn, Essex, MA 17 April 1681.

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