This William Adams is more shadowy than the other William Adams, grandfather of Petronel Adams (and since they have the same name, they cannot be any closer than first cousins)
Married Joan Adams 11 February 1724, Malborough, Devon
Their daughter Joan was born in 1726
William Adams of Batson, Malborough was buried 14 April 1729.
Daughter Joan was of Batson Hall when she died, but I am unclear as to whether Batson was a single building, or a hamlet.
Link to granddaughter Petronel Adams:
http://www.genealogistsforum.co.uk/f...light=petronel