Hannah Adams



(1755-1831)

Occupation: Writer, Teacher                                   

Class: Middling Sort

Political Scale: 6

OSH Clearance: Not allowed

''You are a tremendously intelligent woman who takes every opportunity for self-improvement and becomes the first female professional writer in America. ''
 * Your mother dies when you are very young and your father’s fortunes fail so he is forced to take in and tutor young students.
 * You study Greek, Latin, and Religion along with the students who rent rooms in your house.
 * Learning quickly, you are soon able to tutor young men yourself.
 * During the Revolution you support your family by making lace, teaching, and writing.
 * You achieve literary acclaim with a book about world religions which makes you a sought-after celebrity dinner guest throughout New England.

Social Network:
 * Thomas Adams (father)
 * John Adams (distant cousin)
 * Abigail Adams (house guest)