Hon. Austin Adams

ADAMS, NEWBERRY

Posted By: Cheryl Locher Moonen (email)
Date: 5/18/2015 at 21:02:45

HON. AUSTIN ADAMS, Judge of the Supreme Court of Iowa, Dubuque; is a native of Vermont, and was born at Andover, Windsor Co., May 24, 1826; his parents were both natives of New England; he commenced life as a farmer boy, being trained to habits of economy and industry, qualities which have been invaluable to him in all subsequent life. After closing his studies in the common schools, he, in his 14th year, entered Black River Academy to complete his preparatory studies, and, in his 19th year, entered the Sophomore Class of Dartmouth College at Hanover, N.H., from which he graduated. Being of a studious disposition, his taste inclined to the legal profession, and his desire for it was increased by frequently attending the courts and listening to the arguments of the advocates. After leaving college, he accepted the situation of Principal of the Academy at West Randolph, Vt., employing his leisure time in studying law. He afterward, attended the Harvard Law School, and was admitted to practice at Windsor, Vt., in January, 1854, being examined by Hon. Jacob Collamer, since United States Senator, and, before that time, Postmaster General in Taylor's Cabinet. After his admission to the bar, he formed a partnership with ex- Gov. Coolidge for a short time. The State of Iowa being fast settled up, in the fall of 1854, he joined the western tide of emigration, and located in Dubuque, and determined to make it his future home. He engaged in the practice of his profession and soon became one of the leading members of the bar in the State. In October____he was elected Judge of the Supreme Court of Iowa for a term of six years.___cally, he has also been identified with the Republican party, but has taken__________ interest more than to perform his duties as a citizen. He has been for sometime the Regent of the State University of Iowa, and in his own city was, for a time, President of the Board of Education. In 1857, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Newberry, a daughter of Rev. Samuel Newberry, a Presbyterian clergyman. pg.759-760
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