Ancestry of
John Quincy Adams
6th U.S. President
Who was John Quincy Adams?
John Quincy Adams was the sixth President of the United States, serving from 1825 to 1829. Born in Braintree, Massachusetts on July 11, 1767, Adams was the son of John Adams, the second U.S. President. He was a diplomat and served as Minister to several European countries before becoming President. During his presidency, Adams focused on modernizing infrastructure, establishing the National Observatory and promoting American commerce. After leaving office, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he served until his death on February 23, 1848. Adams was a strong advocate for abolition and played a key role in the passage of the Tariff of 1828, also known as the "Tariff of Abominations." He is remembered for his dedication to American ideals and his commitment to preserving the Union.
Some of the most recently added connections of famous kin for John Quincy Adams
Ben Ames Williams
Novelist and Short Story Author
17th cousin 4 times removed
via Isabella de Beauchamp
Ben Ames Williams
Novelist and Short Story Author
16th cousin 5 times removed
via Bartholomew de Badlesmere
Angela Y. Davis
Civil Rights Activist
and former Black Panther
14th cousin 5 times removed
via John of Gaunt
Angela Y. Davis
Civil Rights Activist
and former Black Panther
15th cousin 6 times removed
via Richard FitzAlan
Angela Y. Davis
Civil Rights Activist
and former Black Panther
11th cousin 8 times removed
via Sir John FitzWilliam
Angela Y. Davis
Civil Rights Activist
and former Black Panther
15th cousin 6 times removed
via Sir William de Bohun
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