The Biographical Dictionary of America/Adams, George M.

ADAMS, George M., representative, was born in Barboursville, Knox county, Ky., Dec. 20, 1837. He was educated at Centre college, but did not graduate. He was admitted to the bar and was clerk of the circuit court of Knox county, 1859-'61. At the outbreak of the civil war he enlisted in the Union army, serving as captain. After a few months' service in the field, he was appointed additional paymaster of volunteers, serving, 1861-'65. He was a representative in the 40th, 41st, 42d and 43d congresses, 1867-'75, and was elected clerk of the house of representatives Dec. 6, 1875.