J. M. Adams
19th century American politician
J. M. Adams | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Oconto–Shawano district | |
In office January 3, 1870 – January 2, 1871 | |
Preceded by | Parlan Semple |
Succeeded by | Parlan Semple |
Personal details | |
Born | (1834-05-04)May 4, 1834 Castleton, Vermont, U.S. |
Died | October 19, 1875(1875-10-19) (aged 41) Oconto, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery, Oconto |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | at least 1 daughter |
Education | Rush Medical College |
Profession | Physician |
James M. Adams of Oconto, Wisconsin (May 4, 1834 – October 19, 1875) was an American physician, politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Oconto County.
Biography
James M. Adams was born in Castleton, Vermont, in May 1834. He received a common school education and attended Rush Medical College in Chicago. He moved to Wisconsin in 1852 and initially settled at Greenbush, Wisconsin, in Sheboygan County. He moved to Oconto County, Wisconsin, sometime before 1869 and was elected to represent the county in the Wisconsin State Assembly for the 1870 session.[1]
He died in his sleep and was discovered by his daughter on the morning of October 19, 1875.[2]
References
- ^ "Wisconsin State Government and State Institutions" (PDF). The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (Report). State of Wisconsin. 1870. p. 368. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
- ^ "Sudden Death of Dr. J. M. Adams of Oconto". Green Bay Press-Gazette. October 19, 1875. p. 4. Retrieved February 4, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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Preceded by | Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Oconto–Shawano district January 3, 1870 – January 2, 1871 | Succeeded by Parlan Semple |