Josiah Adams (1781-1854) was the fifth child and second son born to Moses and Abigail (Stone) Adams. While little is known of Josiah’s childhood, we do know that he was educated at home by his father (New 156). Moses, a Harvard educated minister residing and preaching in Acton, was a firm believer in the value of education. Beside his own children, Moses also prepared some of the local boys for admission to college.
