About William L. Adams
Lived 1821 – 1906 (aged 84–85). William L. Adams was an American journalist.
William Lysander Adams (1821–1906) was an American writer, newspaper editor, and medical doctor from Oregon.
Early life and career
Adams was born in Oberlin, Ohio on February 5, 1821. He came to Yamhill County, Oregon in 1848.
In 1855, Adams bought the Oregon Spectator and renamed it the Oregon Argus.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William L. Adams?
American writer
When was William L. Adams born?
William L. Adams was born in 1821 in Painesville.
When did William L. Adams die?
William L. Adams died in 1906.
What was William L. Adams's occupation?
William L. Adams was a journalist.
What nationality was William L. Adams?
William L. Adams was American.
Sources & further reading
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