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Life of John Adams

  • Born

    John Adams is born in the city of Braintree, Massachusetts. His parents were John Adams and Susana Boylston. He was the oldest of two brothers, Peter and Elihu.
  • Early School

    Early School
    Started school at Dalme Belche’s house where he studied arithmetic, reading and religion.
  • College

    College
    John Adams was admitted to Harvard
  • Law

    Law
    Started Studiying Law under James Putnam
  • John Meets Abigail

    John Meets Abigail
  • John and Abigail Marry

    John and Abigail Marry
  • Elected to Massachusetts Legislature

  • Second Continental Congress

    Second Continental Congress
  • First Continental Congress

    First Continental Congress
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    John Adams signs the Declaration of Independence
  • Vice Presidency

    Vice Presidency
    John Adams becomes George Washington's Vice President
  • Presidency

    Presidency
    John Adams is elected as the second President of the United States
  • Death

    Death
    John Adam dies at age 91.