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Thomas Adams (politician)
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For other people named Thomas Adams, see Thomas Adams (disambiguation).
Thomas Adams (1730– August 1788) was a politician and businessman from Virginia. One of the Founding Fathers of the United States, he was a delegate of the Continental Congress and signed the Articles of Confederation.
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![]() Thomas Adams, signatory to the Articles of Confederation | |
Born | c. 1730 |
Died | August or October, 1788 Augusta County, Virginia, United States |
Occupation(s) | politician, businessman |
Known for | His sign on the Virginia Association and the Articles of Confederation |
Spouse | Elizabeth (Fauntleroy) Cocke |
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Delegate from Virginia to the Continental Congress | |
In office 1778–1780 | |
Member of the Virginia State Senate | |
In office 1784–1787 | |
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