George Madison Adams
George Madison Adams (December 20, 1837 – April 6, 1920) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, nephew of Green Adams, and slaveowner.
George Madison Adams | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 9th district | |
| In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1875 | |
| Preceded by | John McConnell Rice |
| Succeeded by | John D. White |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 8th district | |
| In office March 4, 1867 – March 3, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | William H. Randall |
| Succeeded by | Milton J. Durham |
| 21st Clerk of the United States House of Representatives | |
| In office December 6, 1875 – December 5, 1881 | |
| Preceded by | Edward McPherson |
| Succeeded by | Edward McPherson |
| 49th Secretary of State of Kentucky | |
| In office September 3, 1887 – August 25, 1891 | |
| Governor | Simon Bolivar Buckner |
| Preceded by | James A. McKenzie |
| Succeeded by | Willis Ringo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 20, 1837 Barbourville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | April 6, 1920 (aged 82) Winchester, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Resting place | Lexington Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relations | Nephew of Green Adams |
| Alma mater | Centre College |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States Union |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Company H, 7th Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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