Personal Life
On September 8, 1857, Austin Adams married Mary K. Newbury, second daughter of Samuel Newbury and Mary Sergeant. Mary Newbury Adams supported the advancement of women and was a member of many progressive and scientific organizations. Austin also enthusiastically supported the advancement of women, particularly women's education.
He enjoyed reading literature as recreation. He usually only read parts of a bookâthe rest he felt was unneeded.
All biographies praise his personal qualities, calling him a simple, considerate, intelligent man.
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