John Quincy
Colonel John Quincy (July 21, 1689 – July 13, 1767) was an American soldier, politician and member of the Quincy political family. His granddaughter Abigail Adams named her son, the future president John Quincy Adams, after him. Two days after his great-grandson's birth, Quincy died. The city of Quincy, Massachusetts, is named after him.
John Quincy | |
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Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
In office 1729–1741 | |
Preceded by | William Dudley |
Succeeded by | William Fairfield |
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Born | Boston, Dominion of New England | July 21, 1689
Died | July 13, 1767 77) Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay | (aged
Resting place | Hancock Cemetery, Quincy |
Spouse | Elizabeth Norton |
Relations | Quincy political family |
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Relatives | Quincy political family |
Education | Harvard College (1708) |
Occupation | Soldier, Politician |
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