John Adams

Born in 1735 in Massachusetts
Attended Harvard College in 1755
Father of President John Quincy Adams
2nd President of the USA and Cousin of Sam Adams
Spoke out against Stamp Act and Townshend Act
Lawyer for British soldiers in the Boston Massacre
Attended First and 2nd Continental Congress
Served on Declaration of Independence Committee
Signed Declaration of Independence
Traveled to France to gain their assistance against England