Melvin O. Adams | |
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United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts | |
In office 1905–1906 | |
Preceded by | Henry P. Moulton |
Succeeded by | Asa P. French |
Personal details | |
Born | Ashburnham, Massachusetts | November 7, 1850
Died | August 9, 1920 Boston, Massachusetts | (aged 69)
Resting place | Meetinghouse Hill Cemetery Ashburnham, Massachusetts |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican[1] |
Spouse | Mary Colony[1] |
Alma mater | Dartmouth College |
Occupation | Attorney Railroad executive Military officer |
Melvin Ohio Adams (November 7, 1850 – August 9, 1920) was an American attorney and railroad executive who was part of Lizzie Borden's legal defense team, the United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts from 1905 to 1906, and the president of the Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad.[1]