John Adams Life By facebooker_100001830768154 Oct 30, 1735 Birth of John Adams Oct 19, 1755 Graduated from Harvard Day and Month is not accurate Jan 1, 1758 Earned Masters degree in Law Day and Month not accurate Oct 25, 1764 Married to Abagail Smith (third cousin) Feb 1, 1770 Agreed to represent the British soldiers on trial for killing five civilians in what became known as the Boston Massacre. Oct 19, 1770 Adams was elected to the Massachusetts Assembly and was Oct 19, 1774 One of five to represent the colony at the First Continental Congress. May 5, 1776 Congress approved Adams's resolution proposing that the colonies each adopt independent governments. Oct 19, 1777 Became head of the Board of War and Ordinance Oct 19, 1781 One of the American diplomats sent to negotiate the Treaty of Paris, which brought an end to the Revolutionary War. Period: Oct 19, 1784 to Oct 19, 1785 Arranged treaties of commerce with several European nations Oct 19, 1788 Returned home after 10 years in London Period: Oct 19, 1789 to Oct 19, 1797 Became Vice President Period: Oct 19, 1797 to Oct 19, 1801 Became President of U.S.A. Jul 4, 1826 John Adams Died (Same Day as Thomas Jefferson)