Jewett W. Adams
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| Jewett W. Adams | |
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| 4th Governor of Nevada | |
| In office January 1, 1883 – January 3, 1887 |
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| Lieutenant | Charles E. Laughton |
| Preceded by | John H. Kinkead |
| Succeeded by | Charles C. Stevenson |
| 4th Lieutenant Governor of Nevada | |
| In office 1875–1883 |
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| Governor | John H. Kinkead |
| Preceded by | Pressly C. Hyman |
| Succeeded by | Charles E. Laughton |
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| Born | August 6, 1835 South Hero, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | June 18, 1920 (aged 84) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Cypress Lawn Memorial Park Colma, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Jewett William Adams (August 6, 1835 – June 18, 1920) was an American politician. He was the fourth Governor of Nevada. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
[edit] Biography
Adams was born in South Hero, Vermont. He came west with the California Gold Rush. Adams worked in mines and later owned a general store, before moving to Nevada in 1864.
He was later elected the fourth Lieutenant Governor of Nevada, serving two terms. In 1882 he was elected Governor, serving one term. Adams later became Superintendent of the United States Mint in Carson City.
In 1915, Adams and his family moved to San Francisco, California, where he died on June 18, 1920, at the age of 84.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Jewett W. Adams at Find a Grave
- Biography
- Jewett William Adams Papers, 1883-1912, at The Bancroft Library
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| Preceded by John H. Kinkead |
Governor of Nevada 1883 – 1887 |
Succeeded by Charles C. Stevenson |
| Preceded by Pressly C. Hyman |
Lieutenant Governor of Nevada 1875 – 1883 |
Succeeded by Charles E. Laughton |
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