The Biographical Dictionary of America/Adams, Benjamin

ADAMS, Benjamin, representative, was born in Mendon, Mass., Dec. 18, 1764; son of Josiah and Sarah (Reed) Adams. He was graduated at Brown university in 1788, receiving his A.M. degree in course. He was admitted to the bar and practised in Uxbridge, Mass. He was a representative in the state legislature, 1809-14; state senator, 1814-15, and 1822-25, and a representative in the 14th, 15th and 16th congresses, 1816-21, having been elected first to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Elijah Brigham in 1816. He died in Uxbridge, Mass., March 28, 1837.