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Born August 18, 1807 • Boston • Massachusetts
Died November 21, 1886 (aged 79) • Boston • Massachusetts • (Died on this day)
Political Affiliation Republican Party
House / Dynasty Adams family
Notable Family Members father John Quincy Adams • son Henry Adams • son Brooks Adams
Role In Alabama claims • American Civil War

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