Adams
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Ansel Easton 1902–1984 American photographer
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Charles Francis 1807–1886 son of John Quincy Adams American author and diplomat
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Franklin Pierce 1881–1960 known as F.P.A. American journalist
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Henry Brooks 1838–1918 son of Charles Francis Adams American historian
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John 1735–1826 American diplomat; 2nd president of the U.S. (1797–1801)
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John (Coolidge) 1947– American composer
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John Quin*cy
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1767–1848 son of John Adams 6th president of the U.S. (1825–29)
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1767–1848 son of John Adams 6th president of the U.S. (1825–29)
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Maude 1872–1953 originally Maude Kiskadden American actress
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Samuel 1722–1803 American Revolutionary patriot
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Samuel Hopkins 1871–1958 American author
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