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Samuel Adams' tremor.

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  • 1Gertrude H. Sergievsky Center and the Department of Neurology, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA. EDL2@columbia.edu

Neurology
|May 9, 2001
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Samuel Adams experienced a progressive tremor affecting his hands, head, and voice, starting in his 40s. This familial essential tremor ultimately prevented him from writing for the last decade of his life.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Medical History

Background:

  • Historical accounts suggest Samuel Adams, a prominent American Revolutionist, had a tremor.
  • No formal clinical study documented the characteristics or progression of his condition.

Discussion:

  • Analysis of Samuel Adams' writings and original documents reveals a progressive tremor impacting his hands, head, and voice.
  • The tremor, evident by his early 40s, worsened over time, significantly impairing his penmanship by his 50s and 60s.

Key Insights:

  • Samuel Adams' tremor was familial, affecting his daughter and her descendants.
  • By age 71, Adams was compelled to dictate all correspondence due to his deteriorating writing ability.

Outlook:

  • This study identifies Samuel Adams as having one of the earliest documented cases of essential tremor.

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  • Further research could explore the genetic or environmental factors contributing to familial essential tremor.