Benjamin Adams

American politician (1764-1837)
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Summary

Benjamin Adams was born on December 16, 1764[1], in Mendon[2]. He died on March 28, 1837[3], in Uxbridge[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Prospect Hill Cemetery[7]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[8]
  • Position held: member of the United States House of Representatives[9], member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[10], member of the State Senate of Massachusetts[11]
  • Educated at: Brown University[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Member of political party: Federalist Party[14]
  • Residence: Massachusetts[15]
  • Family name: Adams[16]
  • Given name: Benjamin[17]
  • Work location: Boston[18]
  • Relative: George E. Adams[19]
  • Described by source: The Biographical Dictionary of America[20], Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
  • Name in native language: Benjamin Adams[23]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject every politician/Massachusetts[24]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Adams born?

Benjamin Adams's place of birth was Mendon[2].

Where did Benjamin Adams die?

Benjamin Adams died in Uxbridge[4].

What did Benjamin Adams do for work?

Benjamin Adams worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6].

Where did Benjamin Adams go to school?

Benjamin Adams was educated at Brown University[12].

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  6. [10] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
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  8. [12] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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