Adam, John Jay
soldier, educator, state senator, was born Oct. 30, 1807, in Scotland. In 1826 he emigrated to the United States, and became well known as a successful educator. In 1832 he served in the Black Hawk war; and subsequently took part in the Toledo war as a lieutenant. In 1835 he was a delegate to the Michigan constitutional convention. In 1839 was a representative from Lenawee county to the Michigan legislature, and subsequently served several terms in the state senate. He was also auditor-general of Michigan for several terms.