J. M. Adams
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the OcontoShawano district
In office
January 3, 1870  January 2, 1871
Preceded byParlan Semple
Succeeded byParlan Semple
Personal details
Born(1834-05-04)May 4, 1834
Castleton, Vermont, U.S.
DiedOctober 19, 1875(1875-10-19) (aged 41)
Oconto, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeEvergreen Cemetery, Oconto
Political partyDemocratic
Childrenat least 1 daughter
EducationRush Medical College
ProfessionPhysician

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

  1. "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.
  2. "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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