George Madison Adams

George Madison Adams
A man with dark hair and a mustache wearing a dark jacket and vest, light tie, and white shirt
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 9th district
In office
March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1875
Preceded byJohn McConnell Rice
Succeeded byJohn D. White
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 8th district
In office
March 4, 1867 – March 3, 1873
Preceded byWilliam H. Randall
Succeeded byMilton J. Durham
21st Clerk of the United States House of Representatives
In office
December 6, 1875 – December 5, 1881
Preceded byEdward McPherson
Succeeded byEdward McPherson
49th Secretary of State of Kentucky
In office
September 3, 1887 – August 25, 1891
GovernorSimon Bolivar Buckner
Preceded byJames A. McKenzie
Succeeded byWillis Ringo
Personal details
Born(1837-12-20)December 20, 1837
Barbourville, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedApril 6, 1920(1920-04-06) (aged 82)
Winchester, Kentucky, U.S.
Resting placeLexington Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
RelationsNephew of Green Adams
Alma materCentre College
ProfessionLawyer
Signature
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Union
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Union Army
Rank Captain
UnitCompany H, 7th Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

George Madison Adams (December 20, 1837 – April 6, 1920) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, nephew of Green Adams, and slaveowner.