Background
Adams, William Jackson was born on January 27, 1860 in Rockingham, North Carolina, United States. Son of Review S. D. and Mary (Jackson) Adams.
Adams, William Jackson was born on January 27, 1860 in Rockingham, North Carolina, United States. Son of Review S. D. and Mary (Jackson) Adams.
Bachelor of Arts, University of North Carolina, 1881, Doctor of Laws, 1924. Studied law same.
1 son, William. Admitted to North Carolina bar, 1883. Member North Carolina House of Representatives, 1893, Senate, 1895. Member Board of Internal Improvements, 1899-1901.
Appointed judge Superior Court for unexpired term December, 1908.
Elected to same office, 1910-1918 and 1918-1926, resigned September, 1921. Appointed justice Supreme Court of North Carolina, September, 1921, for unexpired term of Justice West. R. Allen, deceased.
Twice elected to same office, term ends 1934.
Member North Carolina House Member Board of Internal Improvements, 1899-1901.
Married Florence Wall.