Austin Adams (lawyer)

Austin Adams
Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court
In office
1886–1887
In office
1880–1881
Associate Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court
In office
January 1, 1876 – December 31, 1887
Preceded byWilliam E. Miller
Succeeded byGifford S. Robinson
Personal details
Born(1826-05-24)May 24, 1826
Andover, Vermont
DiedOctober 17, 1890(1890-10-17) (aged 64)
Dubuque, Iowa
Resting placeLinwood Cemetery in Dubuque, Iowa
CitizenshipAmerican
SpouseMary Newbury Adams
Parents
  • Jeremiah Adams (father)
  • Dorcas Austin (mother)
RelativesGovernor John J. Bagley (brother-in-law),
Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams (distant cousins)
EducationDartmouth College,
Harvard Law School
Occupationlawyer, judge

Austin Adams (May 24, 1826 – October 17, 1890) was an American lawyer and justice of the Iowa Supreme Court for twelve years.

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