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Wadsworth, Adrian Rowe

civil engineer, legislator, was born Nov. 26, 1855, in Farmington, Conn. He is a descendant of William Wadsworth, who landed in Boston in 1832; and the Wadsworths have been among the most prominent public spirited of the families of Farmington.

In 1880 he graduated from the scientific department of Yale college; and two years later was elected city surveyor of Shamokin, Pa. He next entered upon the duties of construction and bridge building. In 1885 he moved to Minneapolis, where he practiced his profession in engineering work for street and motor line tramways. He subsequently returned to his native city, and since 1886 has been interested in developing a public water supply. He is president of the Connecticut Dairyman's association, and president of the Farmer's association of the general assembly. He takes an active part in political affairs; was justice of the peace for four years, and received the election in 1897 to the general assembly of the Connecticut state legislature.