L. C. ADAMS was born on the 20th day of March, 1863, in the city of Jerseyville, Jersey County, Ill. His parents are Charles N. and Nancy Bell Adams. He was reared in Jerseyville, and there received his education, attending school until he was 18 years of age. At that time, or in the year 1881, he commenced the railroad business, going in as night operator in the Chicago & Alton office at Jerseyville, after learning telegraphy. He held that position in the same office up to the time of coming to Kane, with the exception of two months spent at Minier, Tazewell county. He was assigned to the position at Kane in the month of May, 1885, and attends to all the business in that office. His parents are residents of Jersey township, Jersey County, and live near Jerseyville. His grandfather, N. L. Adams, erected the first steam mill that was built in that city. By continuing as he has begun, Mr. Adams will secure the reputation of being an active, intelligent gentleman.