William Edward Adams

Background

Adams, William Edward was born on October 15, 1866 in Medina, Ohio, United States. Son of Samuel Thorne and Sarah Helm (Gardiner) Adams.

Education

Graduated from the high school, Medina, 1885. Elective studies, Hiram (O.) College, 1888-1893. Graduate Cleveland (O.) School of Expression, 1896.

Bachelor of Arts, Richmond (O.) College, 1904, Master of Arts, 1906.

Career

Successively farm laborer, salesman, teacher public schools. Head department of speech, Hiram College, 1893-1897. Head of Fort Wayne (Indiana) School of Expression, 1897-1899.

Lecturer Tri-State Business College, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1898-1900.

Ordained ministry Disciples of Christ Church, 1896, and served in various states 20 years. Head of speech department, Spokane University, 1921-1930, Whitworth College, Spokane, 1930-1934.

Has lectured in 29 states.

Achievements

• William Edward Adams has been listed as a noteworthy clergyman, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served in educational department Young Men's Christian Association, Camp Lewis, Washington, and on Pacific slope, World War. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science. Mason (32°).

Connections

Married Grace Carlton, July 25, 1893. Children: Russel Monroe, Harold Jay, Carlton Fitch, Arlene Marie, Samuel Thorne (deceased), Helen Elizabeth (Mistress Harry Wright).

Father:

Samuel Thorne Adams

Mother:

Sarah Helm (Gardiner) Adams

Spouse:

Grace Carlton

child:

Samuel Thorne Adams (deceased)

child:

Arlene Marie Adams

child:

Carlton Fitch Adams

child:

Helen Elizabeth Adams (Mistress Harry Wright)

child:

Harold Jay Adams

child:

Russel Monroe Adams