At the time of the 1841 England Census John Adams, aged about 30, ag. lab., and wife Frances, aged about 25, were living in Winton Street Alfriston. With them were children: Ann (9), Fanny (8), Sarah (6), Catherine (2).
At the time of the 1851 England Census John Adams, age 40, born in Alfriston, agricultural labourer, and wife Frances, age 38, born in Alfriston, were living in Alfriston Sussex. Present were children (born in Alfriston): Catherine (12), William (9), and mother-in-law Sarah Reed (67) of Sompting, widow, pauper.
At the time of the 1861 England Census John Adams, age 50, born in Alfriston, builder, and wife Frances, age 48, born in Alfriston, were living at 2 Grafton St., Brighton Sussex.
At the time of the 1881 England Census John Adams, age 70, born in Alfriston, carpenter, and wife Frances, age 68, born in Alfriston, were living at 58 Gloster Rd., Brighton Sussex.