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History of Franklin County, Pennsylvania, 1887



James Adams Biography



James R. Adams, baggage-master, Chambersburg, was born in Chambersburg, this county, February 15, 1845, son of James and Martha (Stewart) Adams, and was educated in the schools of his native town. In July, 1864, he entered the employ of the Cumberland Valley Railroad Company and acted as brakesman and baggage-master until 1873; then was conductor of a mixed train two or three years, and after that till 1882 was conductor of passenger trains. In December, 1882, he was appointed baggage-master at Chambersburg. He also fills the position of special conductor.

The subject of this sketch was united in marriage, in 1879, with Sophia M., daughter of Adam Christ, a well-known citizen of Chambersburg. Mr. and Mrs. Adams are members of the Roman Catholic Church. Mr. Adams has never desired a political position. He is a Democrat.


Source: Biographical Annals of Franklin County, Pennsylvania : containing genealogical records of representative families, including many of the early settlers, and biographical sketches of prominent citizens; Chicago. Genealogical Pub. Co. 1905. Notes: Prepared in part by George O. Seilhamer.

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