Title
Preview
Description
Black and white sketch of Samuel Adams, including biographical narrative.
Transcription
A faithful public servant
Born in Virginia June 1805.. His parents moved to Tennessee where he grew to manhood.. Came to Arkansas in 1835 and located on Cabin Creek in Johnson County.. Became wealthy.. Homestead land and bought up much more.. Was president of a Van Buren bank..
Elected to the state senate and was made president of that body. Became acting acting governor 1844 when Gov. Yell announced for congress.. Served the remaining months of that term and was then elected state treasurer. Adams' son - John D.- became Civil War major and noted steamboat operator. General Jas. Fagan was S. Adams' step-son. Samuel Adams died Feb. 27, 1850.
Physical Description
Document, 11" x 14"
Language
English
Identifier
MS.000379, Image 01
Resource Type
Image
Collection
Walter J. Lemke drawings collection: biographical sketches, MS.000379
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Samuel Adams, Walter J. Lemke drawings collection: biographical sketches, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
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Disciplines
United States History
