James William Adams

Background

Adams, James William was born on October 29, 1921 in Conover, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Aldred Henry and Pauline (Evertson) Adams.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, 1943.

Career

Analytical chemist, United States Rubber Company, Institute, West Virginia, 1943-1947; research chemist, United States Rubber Company, Naugatuck, Connecticut, 1947-1952; senior scientist, Marathon Corporation, Rothschild, Wisconsin, 1952-1953; research group leader, Marathon Corporation, Rothschild, Wisconsin, 1953-1957; senior research associate, American Can Company, Rothschild, 1957-1980; research fellow, Reed Lignin Inc., Rothschild, 1980-1989; retired, 1989. Chemistry specialist J&B Cons., Schofield, Wisconsin, since 1989.

Achievements

• James William Adams has been listed as a noteworthy chemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Alderman Schofield City Council, 1958-1974. Volunteer Wausau Nordic Ski Club. Member American Chemical Society (tour speaker since 1986, chairman Center Wisconsin section 1995), American Institute Chemists, New York Academy Sciences.

Connections

Married Joyce Marie Braatz, October 27, 1944 (divorced October 1986). Children: Judy R. Adams Swank, Neal J. Married Barbara A. Backlund, April 4, 1987.

Father:

Aldred Henry Adams

Mother:

Pauline (Evertson) Adams

Spouse:

Joyce Marie Braatz

Spouse:

Barbara A. Backlund

child:

Neal J. Adams

child:

Judy R. Adams Swank Adams