John adams parents

John Adams (October 30, - July 4, ), the Second President of the United States, was born in Braintree, Massachusetts.

His father, who shared his name, was a farmer, lieutenant in the militia, and a Congregationalist deacon.

Adams was the oldest of his three brothers and the first Adams to attend college.

Early Life

He inherited a ferocious work ethic from his father and worked his way through school. Although he did not come from a rich family, he attended Harvard and taught school for a few years.

John adams accomplishments

His father had hopes of him becoming a pastor. However, Adams chose a life within the law instead.

He was admitted to the bar and studied under an affluent attorney named James Putnam. It was here that he became passionate about the 13 Original Colonies after hearing an argument that James Otis gave.

John would marry Abigail Smith () on October 25,

Abigail and John Adams would become the most famous couple in American history.