This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: hgadams56 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.adams/14550.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, The information I have regarding this family is that they originated in Germany and the man's name was Johan Adam, a potter from Lancaster Co, PA. His name was anglicized to John Adams. I'll look up what I have on him from the NC State Archives and get back to you. Do you have an email address to contact you directly? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.