Benjamin F. Gue,
History of Iowa From the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the Twentieth Century…
(1903)
“ AUSTIN ADAMS was born at Andover, Vermont, May 24, 1826. He worked on his father's farm until fourteen years of age, attending the district school during the winter months. He prepared for college at Black River Academy, teaching school winters from the time he was sixteen, to assist in defraying expenses through college. Entering Dartmouth he graduated in 1848. While pursuing his legal studies he served five years as principal of West Randolph Academy. ”
