Grizzly Adams, Charlton, MA


This is the gravestone of Grizzly Adams.  He absolutely was a real person.  Born James Adams in Medway, Massachusetts in 1812, he went on to become a famous outsdoorsman and showman with P.T. Barnum.  He died in 1860. In the 1970s a television show was based on his life.

Grizzly Adams is buried in Bay Path Cemetery in Charlton, Massachusetts.

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  1. DougVernXOctober 22, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    I remember that show Grizzly Adams. I had a big bear as a pet as I recall. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. DianeOctober 22, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    He's my cousin :) Is it OK to download the photo? Thanks, Diane

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  3. MarianOctober 22, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Diane, That's fine but if you post it anywhere on the internet please give a link back to The Symbolic Past blog. Thanks. Marian

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  4. DianeOctober 22, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Thank you!

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