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W. H. Adams, Esq. (formerly member for Boston), Chief Justice of Hong-Kong, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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W. H. Adams, Esq. (formerly member for Boston), Chief Justice of Hong-Kong, 1860. Creator: Unknown
W. H. Adams, Esq. (formerly member for Boston), Chief Justice of Hong-Kong, 1860. It is no longer necessary that a man should be a descendant of a proud ancestry in order that he may achieve greatness or attain eminence...After completing his school education...[Mr. Adams] took to the business of a compositor in a printing establishment in London...in 1834 he removed to Boston to take the management of the Lincolnshire Herald, a Conservative paper...he was elected a member of the Town Council, and eventually twice filled the responsible post of Mayor...He was called to the Bar in 1843...His eloquence in this capacity led to his appointment to the Recordership for Derby...In 1856 he was appointed Poor-law Auditor for the Lincoln, Nottingham, and Rutland district...[in April 1857]...he was returned, without opposition, as the fellow-representative of Herbert Ingram of Boston in die British House of Commons...in the early part of 1859 [he was appointed] to the high and responsible position of Attorney-General of Hong-Kong...Since then he has been further promoted to the office of Chief Justice'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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[Caption] This photograph captures W.H. Adams, Esq., a man who defied the conventions of his time and rose to great heights through hard work and determination. Born with no notable ancestry, Adams proved that one's background was not a barrier to achieving success and making a significant impact on the world. After completing his school education, Adams began his career as a compositor in a London printing establishment. In 1834, he relocated to Boston to manage the Lincolnshire Herald, a Conservative paper. His dedication and leadership skills were soon recognized, and he was elected to the Town Council. Adams went on to serve the esteemed position of Mayor of Boston twice. In 1843, Adams was called to the Bar, and his eloquence in this capacity led to his appointment as Recordership for Derby. In 1856, he was selected as the Poor-law Auditor for the Lincoln, Nottingham, and Rutland district. In April 1857, Adams was elected, without opposition, as the fellow representative of Herbert Ingram of Boston in the British House of Commons. In the early part of 1859, Adams was appointed to the high and responsible position of Attorney-General of Hong-Kong. His exceptional work in this role led to his further promotion to the office of Chief Justice in 1860. This photograph, taken in 1860, captures Adams in his later years, as he continued to make his mark on the world. The image serves as a testament to his perseverance, intelligence, and unwavering commitment to his profession. Adams' story is a reminder that greatness and eminence can be achieved through hard work and determination, regardless of one's background. [Note: This caption is based on the information provided in the text from "Illustrated London News," 1860, and does not include any commercial use information.]
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