Adams, James, 1783-1843

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Dates:
Birth 1783-01-24
Death 1843-08-11

Biographical notes:

Springfield, Illinois, lawyer; appointed Sangamon County Probate Justice of the Peace, 1823; elected Probate Judge, Sangamon County, 1837.

From the description of Legal document : [Springfield, Ill.], filed 1846 Feb. 6. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 26484741

Landowner who lived in Springfield, Illinois and wanted to fund an educational institution. He was also involved in Freemasonry.

From the description of Estate papers, 1838-1932. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122367809

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Subjects:

  • Inheritance and succession

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Places:

  • Springfield (Ill.) (as recorded)
  • Springfield (Ill.) (as recorded)
  • Illinois--Springfield (as recorded)

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