US Congressman. The uncle of Kentucky Congressman George M. Adams, he completed preparatory studies, studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced law in Barbourville, Kentucky. He was a member of the Kentucky State House of Representatives in 1839 and a presidential elector on the Whig ticket in 1844. In 1847, he was elected as a Whig to the Thirtieth Congress, serving until 1849. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he was a judge of the circuit court of Kentucky, (1851-56) and elected as the candidate of the Opposition Party to the Thirty-sixth Congress, serving (1859-61). After his term, he was the Sixth Auditor of the U.S. Treasury Department, (1861-64). He then resumed the practice of law, until his death at age 71.
US Congressman. The uncle of Kentucky Congressman George M. Adams, he completed preparatory studies, studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced law in Barbourville, Kentucky. He was a member of the Kentucky State House of Representatives in 1839 and a presidential elector on the Whig ticket in 1844. In 1847, he was elected as a Whig to the Thirtieth Congress, serving until 1849. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he was a judge of the circuit court of Kentucky, (1851-56) and elected as the candidate of the Opposition Party to the Thirty-sixth Congress, serving (1859-61). After his term, he was the Sixth Auditor of the U.S. Treasury Department, (1861-64). He then resumed the practice of law, until his death at age 71.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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