Robert Newton Adams

1835–1914 (age 79)

Businessman

Biography

Robert Newton Adams earned renown as a meticulous and principled businessman, known for his partnerships that fostered growth and stability within local trade. His belief in fair dealing and his willingness to mentor rising colleagues endeared him to both peers and the broader community.

He remained dedicated to civic causes long after his day-to-day responsibilities lessened, and his gravestone at Lakewood Cemetery marks the resting place of a man committed to service as much as to success.