Adams, George
soldier, merchant, banker, was born Sept. 13, 1834, in Baltimore, Md. He received his education in the Baltimore schools and at the Newton university. In 1852 he moved to Wheeling, W. Va., where he subsequently engaged in the grocery and commission business. In 1864 he organized the First National bank of Wheeling; and for many years was president of one of the largest banking institutions of that city. During the civil war he served as captain and subsequently as colonel of the fifth regiment of West Virginia militia, an organization that gave good service in defense of the union. He has been president of the Wheeling Library association; president of the Buckeye Glass company; and of various other institutions.