Statistics for occurrence #1 of “J. Adams” in chapter 3, page 29 of Historic leaves, volume 1, April, 1902 - January, 1903:
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Aborn, John, b. hatter, h. Cottage, out of Elm.
Adams, Joseph, Broadway, foot of Winter Hill.
Adams, Miss H. A. b. teacher, boards with J. Adams .
Adams, Samuel, boards with J. C. Magoun, at W. H.
Adams, Charles, b. F. H. market, h. Central.
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