John Adams (August 26, 1778 Oak Hill, Durham, New York - September 25, 1854 Catskill, New York) was a United States Congressman from New York. He studied law, and taught school in Durham. He was admitted to the bar in 1805, and began to practice in Durham. He was appointed the surrogate of Greene County, New York in 1810. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1812 to 1813. Wikipedia
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