William Adams (British Columbia politician)
Appearance
William Adams | |
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MLA for Cariboo | |
In office 1893–1898 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Dumfries Township, Canada West | March 12, 1851
Died | July 1, 1936 Chilliwack, British Columbia | (aged 85)
Spouse(s) | Sophia Catherine Peterson (m. 1918–1932; his death) |
William Adams (March 12, 1851 – July 1, 1936) was a farmer and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Cariboo in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1893 to 1898.
He was born in Dumfries Township, Canada West, the son of Scottish immigrants, and was educated there.[1] In 1883, Adams married Charlotte McDonald. Adams was first elected to the assembly in an 1893 by-election held following the death of Ithiel Nason. He lived at Lightning Creek. Adams raised livestock.[1] He owned Springfield Ranch, later selling it to his daughter and son-in-law.[2] He died in Chilliwack in 1936.[3]
References
- ^ a b Gemmill, John A (1897). The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1897. p. 370. Retrieved 2011-08-22.
- ^ Patenaude, Branwen Christine (1996). Trails to gold. Vol. 2. Heritage House Publishing Co. p. 127. ISBN 1-895811-09-0. Retrieved 2011-08-22.
- ^ "FamilySearch.org". Retrieved 23 July 2023.