Austin Adams (lawyer)

Austin Adams
Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court
In office
1886–1887
In office
1880–1881
Associate Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court
In office
January 1, 1876  December 31, 1887
Preceded byWilliam E. Miller
Succeeded byGifford S. Robinson
Personal details
Born(1826-05-24)May 24, 1826
Andover, Vermont
DiedOctober 17, 1890(1890-10-17) (aged 64)
Dubuque, Iowa
Resting placeLinwood Cemetery in Dubuque, Iowa
CitizenshipAmerican
SpouseMary Newbury Adams
Parents
  • Jeremiah Adams (father)
  • Dorcas Austin (mother)
RelativesGovernor John J. Bagley (brother-in-law),
Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams (distant cousins)
EducationDartmouth College,
Harvard Law School
Occupationlawyer, judge

Austin Adams (May 24, 1826 – October 17, 1890) was an American lawyer and justice of the Iowa Supreme Court for twelve years.