Born 1630, free man in Boston on May26, 1647. He was surveyor for the town in 1654, 5, and 1657 and a block maker by trade. He married Mary Purport, daughter of Philemon Purmort, first schoolteacher of Boston on September 24,1658 by Mr Richard Bellingham.
Nathaniel died March 30, 1690, age 60. His will mentions his wife Mary, his sons Joseph, Isaac, and Nathaniel Jr. Also daughters Mary Hipditch, widow, Sarah Honeywell, and Elizabeth Chaffin. He was a member of the church in 1658.
From COPP'S HILL CEMETRY
Here lyes ye body of NATHANIEL ADAMS aged 60 yeares. Deceased the 29th of March, 1689-90