Silas Adams
Silas Adams | |
|---|---|
John H. Wilson | |
| Succeeded by | David G. Colson |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
| In office 1889–1892 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 9, 1839 Kentucky University |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Unit | 1st Kentucky Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Silas Adams (February 9, 1839 – May 5, 1896) was an American attorney and politician from Kentucky who served for one term as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Kentucky's 11th congressional district.
Early life and education
He was born in
Career
He entered the Union Army during the Civil War as a first lieutenant in the 1st Kentucky Cavalry Regiment. He was later promoted to captain, lieutenant colonel and colonel of the regiment. He was mustered out on December 31, 1864.
His experiences in the cavalry are recorded in the book The Wild Riders of the First Kentucky Cavalry by Eastham Tarrant.
Following the war, he entered the Lexington Law School in 1867. He was later admitted to the bar and practiced law.
He served two terms as county attorney and later was a member of the
Personal life
He died in Liberty on May 5, 1896, and was buried in Brown Cemetery in Casey County.[citation needed]
References
- United States Congress. "Silas Adams (id: A000047)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771–Present
- Who Was Who in America: Historical Volume 1607-1896. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who, 1963.
