About Stephen Adams
Lived 1807 – 1857 (aged 49). Stephen Adams was an American politician, judge, lawyer and delegate.
Stephen Adams (October 17, 1807 – May 11, 1857) was an American clergyman, lawyer and politician who served as a United States representative (1845 to 1847) and senator (1852 to 1857) from Mississippi.
Early years Adams was born on October 17, 1807, in Pendleton, South Carolina, the son of Baptist clergyman David Adams. he moved with his parents to Franklin County, Tennessee in 1812. He attended the public schools, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1829, practiced in Franklin County.
Career Adams was a member of the Tennessee Senate from 1833 to 1834, when he removed to Aberdeen, Mississippi on May 11, 1857, and was interred in Elmwood Cemetery.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Stephen Adams's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Stephen Adams's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Stephen Adams?
American politician, US Senator (1807-1857)
When was Stephen Adams born?
Stephen Adams was born on 17 October 1807 in Pendleton.
When did Stephen Adams die?
Stephen Adams died on 11 May 1857 in Memphis.
What was Stephen Adams's occupation?
Stephen Adams was a politician, judge, lawyer and delegate.
What nationality was Stephen Adams?
Stephen Adams was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Stephen Adams (politician)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Stephen Adams. https://biography.guide/stephen-adams-politician/
MLA: "Stephen Adams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/stephen-adams-politician/.
Chicago: "Stephen Adams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/stephen-adams-politician/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-21 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:00 UTC