Legislator Details


Judge Oscar Adams
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 43

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 4/16/1827
City: Harpersfield, NY
County: Delaware County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 2/2/1903
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 2/4/1903
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Woodlawn Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Elizabeth Walton on 8/27/1852; she died 3/3/1864; children Martha A., Libbie M. & one other. Married Mary J. Walton (Elizabeth's sister); daughter Yaida M.

Number of Children: 5

Background

Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: lawyer, judge
Race:

Education:
attended North New Berlin and Cary Collegiate Institute in NY state; graduated from law school in Ballston Springs (Spa), NY.

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Hiram & Elizabeth Adams. Admitted to the bar 1850 in New York.. After practicing in New York state for a time he moved to Flint, MI in 1855. He served as paymaster for the army during the Civil War, 2 years. He moved to Cheboygan in 1882. Elected Circuit Ct Commissioner of Genesee Co. in 1860. Elected judge of the 33rd Judicial Circuit of Michigan, 1893.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Twenty-Sixth Legislature, 1871-1872
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Education
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: Genesee 2
District Description: Wards 1, 2 and 3 of the City of Flint; townships of Clayton, Flint, Burton and Davison

Date Elected: 11/4/1870
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1871
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

RepDist 6:1; MIBiog 1:10; Manual 1871 p.114; SeekMI; DFP 2/3/1903 p.5
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