Adams, John G. (John Greenleaf), 1810-1887

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Birth 1810
Death 1887

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John Greenleaf Adams (1810-1887) was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He married twice during his life and had one daughter and two sons. His academic pursuits brought him as far as a doctorate in divinity. He was ordained in 1833 in Rumney, New Hampshire, and was also pastor at Claremont, New Hampshire; Providence, Rhode Island; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Malden, Worcester, and Lowell, Massachusetts. He edited the New Hampshire publication Star in the East, and Massachusetts publications such as the Gospel Teacher; Myrtle; and the Sunday School Helper. Adams published a total of 20 books and pamphlets during his life, including Our Day and Fountain. He also contributed to Hymns for Christian Devotion.

From the guide to the Adams, John G. (John Greenleaf). Papers, 1831-1897., (Andover-Harvard Theological Library, Harvard Divinity School)

Universalist minister. Ordained in 1833. Served churches in Claremont, N.H.; Malden, Worcester, and Lowell, Mass.; Providence, R.I.; and Cincinnati, Ohio. Editor of Star in the East, The Gospel Teacher and other Universalist periodicals. Author of numerous books and pamphlets on universalism.

From the description of Papers, 1848-1885 (inclusive). (Harvard University, Divinity School Library). WorldCat record id: 269368006

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