Lawrence Adams (Mississippi politician)
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Preceded byL. A. Whittington
Succeeded byMarion W. Smith
BornDecember 10, 1914
Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.
Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedJuly 18, 1994 (aged 79)
Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.
Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.
Lawrence Adams | |
|---|---|
 c. 1949 | |
| Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office January 1948 – January 1960 | |
| Preceded by | L. A. Whittington |
| Succeeded by | Marion W. Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 10, 1914 Natchez, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | July 18, 1994 (aged 79) Natchez, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
George Lawrence Adams (December 10, 1914 - July 18, 1994) was an American lawyer and Democrat politician. He represented Adams County in the Mississippi State Senate from 1948 to 1960.
George Lawrence Adams was born December 10, 1914, in Natchez, Mississippi.[1] He graduated from Natchez High School.[2] He then graduated from the University of Mississippi with a L.L.B. degree.[2] In 1937, he started practicing law in Natchez.[2] During World War II, Adams served in the Infantry branch of the United States Army and held the rank of Major when he was discharged.[3][2] He also served on the Board of Trustees of Jefferson Military College.[1]