Melvin O. Adams

Melvin O. Adams
United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts
In office
1905–1906
Preceded byHenry P. Moulton
Succeeded byAsa P. French
Personal details
Born(1850-11-07)November 7, 1850
DiedAugust 9, 1920(1920-08-09) (aged 69)
Resting placeMeetinghouse Hill Cemetery
Ashburnham, Massachusetts
PartyRepublican
SpouseMary Colony
Alma materDartmouth College
OccupationAttorney
Railroad executive
Military officer
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Melvin Ohio Adams (November 7, 1850 – August 9, 1920) was an American attorney and railroad executive who was part of Lizzie Borden's legal defense team, the United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts from 1905 to 1906, and the president of the Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad.