Charles Francis Adams

Charles Francis Adams may refer to:

  • Charles Adams (ice hockey) (1876–1947), grocery magnate and founder of the Boston Bruins
  • Charles Francis Adams, Sr. (1807–1886), grandson of John Adams, son of John Quincy Adams, U.S. congressman, ambassador
  • Charles Francis Adams, Jr. (1835–1915), son of above, Civil War General and president of the Union Pacific Railroad
  • Charles Francis Adams III (1866–1954), nephew of above, Navy secretary
  • Charles Francis Adams IV (1910–1999), son of above, president of Raytheon

Famous quotes containing the word adams:

    Our [adult] children have an adult’s right to make their own choices and have the responsibility of living with the consequences. If we make their problems ours, they avoid that responsibility, and we are faced with problems we can’t and shouldn’t solve.
    —Jane Adams (20th century)