Background
He was born on December 25, 1922, in Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana.
politician member of the New York State Senate
He was born on December 25, 1922, in Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana.
He attended Knightstown High School, and took a pre-law course at Indiana University Bloomington. He graduated Bachelor of Laws from the University of Buffalo Law School.
He practiced law in Buffalo, New York, and lived in Kenmore. In November 1964, he ran for re-election, but was defeated by Democrat F. James Kane, Junior.
On December 12, 1969, he was indicted by a federal grand jury for perjury because he had denied under oath that he received a bribe of $5,000. His trial began on March 30, 1971, and he was acquitted on March 7.
In November 1970, Adams ran for re-election, but was defeated by Democrat John Jay LaFalce.
On December 29, 1970, Adams was appointed as General Counsel to the New York State Board of Standards and Appeals. In 1971, he moved to Albany.
He died in April 1983.
Adams was a member of the New York State Assembly (Erie Company, 2nd Doctorate) from 1957 to 1964, sitting in the 171st, 172nd, 173rd and 174th New York State Legislatures. Adams was a member of the New York State Senate from 1966 to 1970, sitting in the 176th, 177th and 178th New York State Legislatures.