William was the son of William and Jane (Roach) Adam.
Portrait and Biographical Album of Will County, Illinois : Published 1890 (internet archive)
WILLIAM J. ADAM, Secretary and Treasurer of the Joliet Paper Company, is a native of Joliet, and is classed among the most intelligent and enterprising of its young business men. He was born in this city, September 18, 1852. Here in the city schools he laid a solid foundation for his future career. After attaining manhood, he first entered the business world through the doors of his father's flouring mill, which stood where the paper mill now stands. In 1887 he began the manufacture of barb wire and such line of goods, in company with his father, and they have already built up a thriving business, from which they derive a desirable income.
Mr. Adam and Miss Lizzie Folger, were wedded November 28, 1874, and to them
has come one child, whom they have named Folger. Mr. Adam is a thoughtful, clear-headed, energetic man, of good personal habits, and is highly considered by all about him, both socially and as a business man. He is a leading member of the Central Presbyterian Church, of which he is Trustee, and in politics gives his allegiance to the Republican party.
Portrait and Biographical Album of Will County, Illinois : Published 1890 (internet archive)
WILLIAM J. ADAM, Secretary and Treasurer of the Joliet Paper Company, is a native of Joliet, and is classed among the most intelligent and enterprising of its young business men. He was born in this city, September 18, 1852. Here in the city schools he laid a solid foundation for his future career. After attaining manhood, he first entered the business world through the doors of his father's flouring mill, which stood where the paper mill now stands. In 1887 he began the manufacture of barb wire and such line of goods, in company with his father, and they have already built up a thriving business, from which they derive a desirable income.
Mr. Adam and Miss Lizzie Folger, were wedded November 28, 1874, and to them
has come one child, whom they have named Folger. Mr. Adam is a thoughtful, clear-headed, energetic man, of good personal habits, and is highly considered by all about him, both socially and as a business man. He is a leading member of the Central Presbyterian Church, of which he is Trustee, and in politics gives his allegiance to the Republican party.
William was the son of William and Jane (Roach) Adam.
Portrait and Biographical Album of Will County, Illinois : Published 1890 (internet archive)
WILLIAM J. ADAM, Secretary and Treasurer of the Joliet Paper Company, is a native of Joliet, and is classed among the most intelligent and enterprising of its young business men. He was born in this city, September 18, 1852. Here in the city schools he laid a solid foundation for his future career. After attaining manhood, he first entered the business world through the doors of his father's flouring mill, which stood where the paper mill now stands. In 1887 he began the manufacture of barb wire and such line of goods, in company with his father, and they have already built up a thriving business, from which they derive a desirable income.
Mr. Adam and Miss Lizzie Folger, were wedded November 28, 1874, and to them
has come one child, whom they have named Folger. Mr. Adam is a thoughtful, clear-headed, energetic man, of good personal habits, and is highly considered by all about him, both socially and as a business man. He is a leading member of the Central Presbyterian Church, of which he is Trustee, and in politics gives his allegiance to the Republican party.
Portrait and Biographical Album of Will County, Illinois : Published 1890 (internet archive)
WILLIAM J. ADAM, Secretary and Treasurer of the Joliet Paper Company, is a native of Joliet, and is classed among the most intelligent and enterprising of its young business men. He was born in this city, September 18, 1852. Here in the city schools he laid a solid foundation for his future career. After attaining manhood, he first entered the business world through the doors of his father's flouring mill, which stood where the paper mill now stands. In 1887 he began the manufacture of barb wire and such line of goods, in company with his father, and they have already built up a thriving business, from which they derive a desirable income.
Mr. Adam and Miss Lizzie Folger, were wedded November 28, 1874, and to them
has come one child, whom they have named Folger. Mr. Adam is a thoughtful, clear-headed, energetic man, of good personal habits, and is highly considered by all about him, both socially and as a business man. He is a leading member of the Central Presbyterian Church, of which he is Trustee, and in politics gives his allegiance to the Republican party.
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