Legislator Details


Wales Adams
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 3/2/1804
City: Medway, MA
County: Norfolk County, MA
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 11/2/1879
City: Bronson Twp, MI
County: Branch County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date:
City: Bronson Twp, MI
County: Branch County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Adams Cemetery

Marital Information:

Number of Children: 0


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: mechanical work
Race:

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
Youngest son of Eliakim Adams who was a Revolutionary War soldier. Moved to Bronson from NY City in 1830. Helped build the 2nd sawmill in Branch County in 1831. Delegate to the MI state constitutional convention of 1850.

Notable Facts:
Bronson Twp Supervisor for 20 years.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Internal Improvement
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Prairie River
County of Residence Branch
District: Branch
District Description: Branch County

Date Elected: 11/4/1844
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1845
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Internal Improvement
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Prairie River
County of Residence Branch
District: Branch
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1843
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1844
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:

Bibliography:

MIBiog 1:11; PolGryd; Johnson p.221 & 228, p.228 includes portrait;