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William Adams (British Columbia politician)

William Adams (British Columbia politician)

Canadian politician

William Adams (March 12, 1851 – July 1, 1936) was a farmer and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Cariboo in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1893 to 1898.

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He was born in Dumfries Township, Canada West, the son of Scottish immigrants, and was educated there.[1] In 1883, Adams married Charlotte McDonald. Adams was first elected to the assembly in an 1893 by-election held following the death of Ithiel Nason. He lived at Lightning Creek. Adams raised livestock.[1] He owned Springfield Ranch, later selling it to his daughter and son-in-law.[2] He died in Chilliwack in 1936.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    Gemmill, John A (1897). The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1897. p. 370. Retrieved 2011-08-22.
  2. [2]
    Patenaude, Branwen Christine (1996). Trails to gold. Vol. 2. Heritage House Publishing Co. p. 127. ISBN 1-895811-09-0. Retrieved 2011-08-22.
  3. [3]
    "FamilySearch.org". Retrieved 23 July 2023.


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