Silas Adams

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Youth

He was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky. on February 9, 1839, moved to Casey County with his parents in 1841 attended the public schools: Kentucky University at Harrodsburg, and Transylvania University at Lexington;

Civil War

He entered the Union Army during the Civil War as a first lieutenant, First Regiment, Kentucky Volunteer Cavalry and was later promoted to captain, lieutenant colonel, and colonel of the regiment. He was mustered out December 31, 1864.

His experiences in the cavalry are recorded in the book "The wild riders of the First Kentucky Cavalry" by Eastham Tarrant

Postwar Life

Following the war he entered Lexington Law School in 1867 and was admitted to the bar and practiced. He served two terms as county attorney and member of the State house of representatives 1889-1892. He led an unsuccessful campaign as Republican candidate for the United States Senate in 1892. He was later elected as a Republican to the 53rd US Congress (March 4, 1893-March 3, 1895). He followed as an unsuccessful independent candidate for reelection in 1894 to the 54th US Congress; resumed the practice of law.

He died in Liberty, Casey County, Ky., May 5, 1896

He is buried in Brown Cemetery, Humphrey, Kentucky.

Source: infoplease.com: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present

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