William Taylor Adams
American author and politician (1822–1897) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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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William Taylor Adams Oliver Optic | |
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Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 5th Norfolk District[1] | |
In office January 6, 1869[2] – 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] |
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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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