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William Taylor Adams
Oliver Optic
William T. Adams by Davis & Dow of Boston
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 5th Norfolk District[2]
In office January 6, 1869[1] – January 5, 1870[3]
Succeeded by
Samuel Atherton[4]
Member of the School Committee of Boston, Massachusetts[5]
In office 1870[5]–1870[5]
Member of the School Committee of the Town of Dorchester, Massachusetts[5]
In office 1867[5]–1870[5]
Succeeded by
Office abolished[5]
Personal details
Born
July 30, 1822 Medway, Massachusetts
Died
March 27, 1897 (aged 74) Dorchester, Massachusetts
Nationality
American
Spouse
Sarah Jenkins
Children
Alice Maria Adams, Emma Louisa Adams[6]
Profession
teacher, author
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William Taylor Adams (July 30, 1822 – March 27, 1897), pseudonym Oliver Optic, was an academic, author, and a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
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