Adams

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Ad·ams | \ ˈa-dəmz

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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 \ ˈkwin-zē

, ˈkwin(t)-sē \ 1767–1848 son of John Adams vice president of the U.S. (1789-97); 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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“Adams.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Adams. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.

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