"2. Nathaniel2 Adams, born probably in England about 1630; died at Boston, Mass., 30 Mar. 1690, aged 60, buried Copps Hill; … Nathaniel Adams, a blockmaker, came to Weymouth with his parents and moved with them to Boston in 1652. His only official position was Tythingman in Capt. Turill's Co., in 1685. … In his will. 22 Mar. 1690, proved 8 May 1690 [Suffolk Prob. 1726], he names wife Mary executrix; his sons Joseph, Isaac, and Nathaniel Jr. (of Charlestown); his daughters Mary Hipdich, Sarah wife of Richard Honywell, and Elizabeth wife of Ebenezer Chaffin. Overseers to be Obadiah Gill and Jacob Howan. Witnessed by Daniel Turoll, Samuel Burrill and Eliezer Moody. The inventory, taken 8 May 1690 by William Robie, Hezekiah Henchman and Timothy Wadsworth, totaled £236-7-0, of which £120 was for land. On 5 Aug. 1707 administration de bonis non was granted to his sons Joseph and Isaac. An inventory taken 5 Sept. 1707 by John Barnard, John Nichols and William Shipreeve totaled £104-7-6, of which £70 was for land."