Son of Jean Adam. Probably arenticed to his father around 1807-1810, and became his father\'s aistant. He produced good quality work in the style of Etiee Pajeot, although his output was limited. His bows are stamped \'Adam\'.Some bows before 1842 were made in collaboration with his son, Jean Grand Adam.
Busine partner of his brother Henry, after inheriting their father Benjamin\'s violin busine in Saliury in 1795. Went suequently to Liverpool, where he ran the busine.