About J. M. Adams
Lived 1834 – 1875 (aged 41). J. M. Adams was an American politician.
James M. Adams of Oconto, Wisconsin (May 4, 1834 – October 19, 1875) was an American medical doctor, 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.
He died in his sleep and was discovered by his daughter on the morning of October 19, 1875.
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Who was J. M. Adams?
member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
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J. M. Adams was born on 4 May 1834 in Castleton.
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J. M. Adams died on 19 October 1875 in Oconto, Wisconsin.
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J. M. Adams was a politician.
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J. M. Adams was American.
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