pastor author Presbyterian divine
He was the grandson of Richard Adams, the rector of Woodchurch, in the part of Cheshire which is called the hundred of Wirral, and son of Charles Adams, who, with his brother Randall, was brought up to the church, and became the father of four Adams — Richard, Peter, Thomas, and Charles, who were all clergymen.
Brasenose College.
In 1655 he was settled in the church of Saint Mildred, Bread-street, London, where he was a very useful preacher, and was regarded as an ornament to his function. Among his parishioners was John Milton. In this situation he remained till his death on 7 February 1698.
A sermon preached on occasion of his death by John Howe was printed.
