John H. Addams, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John H. Addams

19th-century American state politician

Date of Birth: 12-Jul-1822

Place of Birth: Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 17-Aug-1881

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

John Huy Addams (July 12, 1822 – August 17, 1881) was a politician and businessman from the U.S.
state of Illinois.
Addams was born in Pennsylvania in 1822, where he married Sarah Weber (1817-1863).
In 1844 the couple moved to Cedarville, Illinois and he purchased the Cedar Creek Mill.
Addams quickly became a successful businessman working as a director for two railroad companies and a bank president.
He constructed a prominent Federal style home in 1854 which still stands today.
He and his wife Sarah (Weber) Addams had nine children, including Alice Haldeman and social activist Jane Addams. Addams became active in state politics and eventually served as an eight-term Illinois State Senator, from 1854 to 1870.
In 1863 his wife, Sarah, died and he was remarried in 1868 to Anna Haldeman, herself a widow.
He was a key influence on his daughter Jane and part of the reason she focused so much attention on social causes.
He died in Green Bay, Wisconsin while on a family vacation in 1881.