Benjamin Adams

Federalist Representative of Massachusetts's 11th district

  • Representative

    Massachusetts, district 11

    December 6, 1819 - March 3, 1821

3

Congresses Served

3

House Terms

December 16, 1764 (72 years old)

Birthday

March 28, 1837

Death

  • American lawyer and politician active in the early 19th century.
  • Born in a rural agricultural community and received a well-rounded education.
  • Graduated from Brown University in 1788, where he studied law.
  • Admitted to the Massachusetts Bar and began practicing law in Uxbridge, Massachusetts.
  • Served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1809 to 1814.
  • Elected to the Massachusetts Senate in 1814 and served until 1815.
  • Elected to the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1816 to 1821, filling a vacancy and participating in three consecutive congresses.
  • Reelected to the Massachusetts State Senate in 1822, serving until 1825.
  • Died in Uxbridge in 1837 and is buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
  • His residence, the Benjamin Adams House, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.