| Full name: | John Adamson |
| Born: | 1845, Little Grant, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Died: | 29th December 1931, Neville's Cross, Co Durham, England |
| Batting: | Right-hand batsman |
| Bowling: | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Relations: | Grandson: CL Adamson; Grandson: JA Adamson; Son: CY Adamson; Son: F Adamson |
| Teams: | Durham (Miscellaneous: 1883-1888); All teams |
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