Adams, Samuel. Father of the illustrious patriot of the same name; was born in Boston, 1689; died, 1748. He was justice of the peace and selectman of the town of Boston, deacon of the Old South Church, and very influential in establishing the New South Church, built on Summer street, in 1715. He was a prominent member of a secret political body, organized in the ship-yards, called the "Caulkers' Club." Was this the origin of the caucus?