Parmenio Adams

Adams Representative of New York's 29th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

September 9, 1776 (55 years old)

Birthday

January 7, 1832

Death

Born in Simsbury, Connecticut, and later moved to New York.
Married Eleanor Wells and had four children.
Served in various military roles in the New York State Militia from 1806 to 1816, including during the War of 1812.
Held the position of Sheriff of Genesee County twice, from 1815 to 1816 and 1818 to 1821.
Engaged in agriculture, operated a gristmill, and worked as a construction contractor on the Erie Canal.
Elected to the United States House of Representatives after contesting the election results of his predecessor.
Served in the 18th and 19th United States Congress from 1824 to 1827.
Returned to personal business endeavors after his congressional service.
Died in Alexander, New York, and is buried in Forest Hill Cemetery.