Jewett W. Adams

Jewett William Adams (August 6, 1835 – June 18, 1920) was a Governor of Nevada. He was a Democrat. Adams was born in South Hero, Vermont. He came west with the California Gold Rush. Adams worked in mines and later owned a general store, before moving to Nevada in 1864. He was later elected lieutenant governor, serving two terms. In 1882 he was elected Governor, serving one term. Adams later became Superintendent of the United States Mint in Carso... more

Jewett William Adams (August 6, 1835 – June 18, 1920) was a Governor of Nevada. He was a Democrat. Adams was born in South Hero, Vermont. He came west with the California Gold Rush. Adams worked in mines and later owned a general store, before moving to Nevada in 1864. He was later elected lieutenant governor, serving two terms. In 1882 he was elected Governor, serving one term. Adams later became Superintendent of the United States Mint in Carson City. In 1915, Adams and his family moved to San Francisco, California, where he died on June 18, 1920. less