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History of Barbourville, (Knox County) Kentucky

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Biographies:

George M. Adams Biographical Sketch

George M. Adams, representative, was born in Barboursville, Knox county, Ky., Dec. 20, 1837. He was educated at Centre college, but did not graduate. He was admitted to the bar and was clerk of the circuit court of Knox county, 1859-'61 At the outbreak of the civil war he enlisted in the Union army, serving as captain. After a few months' service in the field, he was appointed additional paymaster of volunteers, serving, 1861-'65. He was a representative in the 40th, 41st, 42d and 43d congresses, 1867-'75, and was elected clerk of the house of representatives Dec. 6, 1875.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

Kentucky Facts:
Tree: Kentucky tulip poplar
Bird: cardinal
Flower: goldenrod
Nickname: Bluegrass State
Motto: United We Stand, Divided We Fall
Area (sq. mi.): 40,395
Capitol: Frankfort
Admitted: 1 Jun 1792

Knox County Facts:

Barbourville is situated 299 meters above sea level.