Английская Википедия:George Madison Adams
Шаблон:Infobox officeholder George Madison Adams (December 20, 1837 – April 6, 1920) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, nephew of Green Adams, and slaveowner.
Early years
Adams was born in Barbourville, Knox County, Kentucky, on December 20, 1837.[1] He received private instruction from his father and studied law at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, but did not graduate.[1][2] He served as clerk of the circuit court of Knox County, from 1859 to 1861.[1]
During the Civil War, he enlisted in the Union army, raised a company of volunteers and was captain of Company H, 7th Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, from 1861 to 1863.[2] In 1863 he was appointed additional paymaster of volunteers with the rank of captain, serving until 1865.[1]
He was a slaveowner, as was his son.[3][4]
Career
Adams was elected as a Democrat to the Fortieth and to the three succeeding Congresses from March 4, 1867, to March 3, 1875 (41st, 42nd and 43rd congresses).[1] He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1874 to the Forty-fourth Congress.[2]
Adams was elected Clerk of the House of Representatives on December 6, 1875, during the Forty-fourth Congress, and served until the commencement of the Forty-seventh Congress, December 5, 1881.[1][2]
He was appointed register of the Kentucky land office by Governor J. Proctor Knott and served from 1884 to 1887. He was appointed secretary of state for Kentucky by Governor Simon B. Buckner and served from 1887 to 1891. He was appointed Kentucky State railroad commissioner in 1891. He was appointed United States pension agent at Louisville by President Grover Cleveland and served from 1894 to 1898.[2]
Last years
After retirement he resided at Winchester, Clark County, Kentucky, until his death April 6, 1920. He was interred at Lexington Cemetery at Lexington, Kentucky.[2]
References
Sources
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