John Q. Adams (Wisconsin politician)

John Quincy Adams (October 5, 1816 – March 17, 1895) was an American educator and Republican politician. He served as a member of the Wisconsin State Senate and the Assembly, representing Columbia County.

John Q. Adams
Portrait from The History of Columbia County, Wisconsin (1880)
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 25th district
In office
January 2, 1854 – January 5, 1857
Preceded byJames T. Lewis
Succeeded byMoses M. Davis
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Columbia 2nd district
In office
January 5, 1863 – January 4, 1864
Preceded byWilliam Dutcher
Succeeded byEdwin W. McNitt
In office
January 3, 1853 – January 2, 1854
Preceded byJames T. Lewis (whole county)
Succeeded byAlfred Topliff
Personal details
Born(1816-10-05)October 5, 1816
Ashfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedMarch 17, 1895(1895-03-17) (aged 78)
Columbus, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeHillside Cemetery, Columbus, Wisconsin
Political party
  • Republican
  • Whig (before 1854)
Spouse
Lucy S. Pomeroy
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(m. 1846⁠–⁠1895)​
Parents
  • Charles Adams (father)
  • Polly (Howes) Adams (mother)
ProfessionTeacher, politician
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