As one of the Founding Fathers, John’s contribution toward the development and success of independent America was profound and extensive. His brand of Federalism and Republicanism continues to permeate almost every aspect of American government today.
John’s wife Abigail was one of the first feminists in U.S. history. She thought that woman’s role should not be limited as a husband’s companion and mother of his children. Also an advocate of married women’s property rights, she espoused the idea of equal education for women and women’s direct participation in matters of state and government.
The Adams’ agnatic pedigree traces back in time to ancient Wales. One of their earliest forebears was Adam Gwent (ca. 1190 – 1246) who was steward to Lord Morgan ap Hywel (died ca 1248).
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Birth 19 Oct 1735 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death 04 Jul 1826 in Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
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14th cousin 5x removed BOYLSTON-GARDNER-WHITE-BALL-WESTON-NEVILLE-HOLLAND-FITZALAN-MOWBRAY-HOWARD-WOOD-COLLINS
1st cousin 2x removed of wife of 9th great-uncle BASS-ALDEN-PABODIE-SIMMONS-CHANDLER-SIMMONS-COLLINS
30th cousin 4x removed HAINAUT-HOWARD-WOOD-COLLINS
1st cousin 2x removed of wife of 1st cousin 9x removed ALDEN-SIMMONS-COLLINS
husband of 28th cousin 6x removed PLANTAGENET/LE ROY – ROYAL BLOODLINE
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