Background
ADAMS, Frederick Ray was born on February 1, 1884 in Towanda, 111. Son of William Benjamin and Jennie Louise (Harper) Adams.
ADAMS, Frederick Ray was born on February 1, 1884 in Towanda, 111. Son of William Benjamin and Jennie Louise (Harper) Adams.
Public Schools; High School. Putland’s Business College. Hamilton College, of Law.
Joliet, 111. Employed by Michigan Central Railroad Company, as Accountant, 1901-1906. Traffic Manager, Southern Steel Company, 1906-1907. First Deputy Tax Collector, Will Company, 111., 1908-1909.
Employed by Will Company National. Bank, as Auditor, 1909-1918. Appointed City Treasurer, Joliet, 1916.
Appointed Assistant Probate Judge, Will Company, 111., 1918-1923. Engaged in general practice of law, 1923-1926. Appointed Probate Judge, 1926.
Elected Probate Judge. Will Company, 111., since 1926. Republic in politics.
Member: Artist Fellowship & Master of Arts. R. & S.M.; Joliet Commandry. Knight Templar; A.A.S.R.
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.; Modern Woodman of American Clubs: Hamilton, Kiwanis, Joliet Country.
Spouse Hattie Irene Darragh, September 26, 1906.