John H. Addams
John Huy Addams (July 12, 1822 – August 17, 1881) was a politician and businessman from the U.S. state of Illinois. Addams was born in Pennsylvania in 1822, where he married Sarah Weber (1817–1863). In 1844 the couple moved to Cedarville, Illinois, and he purchased the Cedar Creek Mill. Addams quickly became a successful businessman working as a director for two railroad companies and a bank president. He constructed a prominent Federal style home in 1854 which still stands today. He and his wife Sarah (Weber) Addams had nine children, including Alice Haldeman and social activist Jane Addams.
John H. Addams | |
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| Member of the Illinois Senate | |
| In office 1854–1870 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Huy Addams July 12, 1822 Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | August 17, 1881(aged 59) Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Cedarville Cemetery, Cedarville, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Weber Anna H. Haldeman |
| Children | 9, including Alice and Jane |
| Residence(s) | John H. Addams Homestead, Cedarville, Illinois |
| Occupation | Mill owner |
| Profession | Businessman |
Addams became active in state politics and eventually served as an eight-term Illinois State Senator, from 1854 to 1870. In 1863, his wife, Sarah, died and he was remarried in 1868 to Anna Haldeman, herself a widow. He was a key influence on his daughter Jane and part of the reason she focused so much attention on social causes. He died in Green Bay, Wisconsin, while on a family vacation in 1881.