Samuel Adams (Arkansas politician)
Samuel Adams | |
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Thomas S. Drew | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 5, 1805 Halifax County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | February 27, 1850 (aged 44) Saline County, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Holly Cemetery, Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. 34°44′15.3″N 92°16′42.5″W / 34.737583°N 92.278472°W |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relations | James F. Fagan (stepson) |
Samuel Adams (June 5, 1805 – February 27, 1850) was an American politician who served as
governor of Arkansas
from April to November 1844.
Early life
Adams was born in Halifax County, Virginia. He moved to Arkansas in 1835, where he became a planter and was active in state politics.
Political career
Adams was a
State Treasurer
and served in that position until his death.
Death
Samuel Adams died in Saline County, Arkansas. He is buried in the historic Mount Holly Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Personal life
Adams was the stepfather of Civil War General James Fleming Fagan.
Legacy
An engraving of Samuel Adams graced Arkansas Civil War treasury notes as well as he devoted Arkansas freedom.
See also
References
- ^ "Arkansas Governor Samuel Adamspublisher=National Governors Association". Retrieved August 10, 2012.
External links
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