Adams, David Maddux

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David Maddux Adams (1848-1928) was an aspiring journalist and law student when the Mineral King mining rush commenced in 1873. He left for the mining community and became the primary source of articles about the development of the mining community in 1873. [More to come.]

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David Maddux Adams [Burdette, R., ed. 1912. American Biography and Genealogy: California Edition. Volumes I–II. Chicago, New York: The Lewis Publishing Company]

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Person ID

1848.1928.adams

Personal Information

Gender

male

Birth Date

1848-01-27

Death Date

1928-12-14

Birth Location

Conway County, Arkansas

Death Location

Los Angeles, California

Burial Location

Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, California

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Appearance

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Relationships

Mother

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Father

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Siblings

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Children

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Friends

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Education

Literate

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Education Level

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Schools

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Occupation

Class

nonlaboring-professional

Occupations

journalist; attorney;

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Religion

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Political Party

Democrat

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Civic Engagements

Military Service

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Offices Sought

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Offices Won

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Jury Duty and Litigation

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Other Civic Engagements

Deputy Sheriff, Mineral King Mining District;

Estate

Wealth

1870: property wealth $1000.00; personal wealth $1000.00

Property

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Associations

Associated Places

Mineral King [see related articles for broader context]; Antioch

Associated Events

early mining rush 1873-1878 [update link]

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