John Adams (glassmaker)

He made good use of this advantage, turning his factory, located in Pittsburgh, into a large and successful operation.

Along with his sons Adolphus and William, he produced numerous artistic table glassware designs.

John Adams also served on the Pittsburgh City Council, was a director of the Iron & Glass Dollar Savings Bank, street railway companies and Flint Glass Association.

She founded an orphanage, and supported it by her second occupation which was discovering and trading in Chinese antiquities.

Their tombstones are arranged in a circle, around a large Adams Family obelisk, located in the Pittsburgh, Southside Cemetery.