William C. Adamson
American politician (1854-1929)
William Charles Adamson (August 13, 1854 – January 3, 1929) was a United States representative from Georgia, an Associate Justice of the United States Customs Court and a member of the Board of General Appraisers.
Early years and family
Adamson was born on August 13, 1854, in Bowdon, Georgia, son of John W. Adamson and Mary A. McDaniel, and grandson of William C. Adamson, and of John McDaniel.
He attended the common schools. His youth was spent on a farm and in hauling cotton and goods between Atlanta and Bowdon, Georgia.
He was married on January 29, 1885, to Minna Reese of Carrollton, Georgia.
Education and career
Adamson received an Artium Baccalaureus degree from Bowdon College in 1874. He read law in the office of the Hon. S. W. Harris and was admitted to the bar in October, 1876 and commenced practice in Carrollton, Georgia. He served as judge of the city court of Carrollton from 1885 to 1889. He served as an attorney for the city of Carrollton for a number of years.
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