Samuel Adams, Acting Governor from April 29, 1844 – November 9, 1844
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Samuel Adams, Acting Governor from April 29, 1844 – November 9, 1844
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On this episode of the 1836 Podcast, the Arkansas Governors Series continues with Acting Governor Samuel Adams. In 1844, self-taught Arkansas planter Samuel Adams unexpectedly became acting governor for just six months after Archibald Yell resigned to join Congress. Amid drought, economic hardship, and personal illness, the 38-year-old Democrat continued policies on roads, education, and fiscal discipline—leaving office with a rare $125,000 treasury surplus. From his candlelit boyhood studies to swearing in as representative (1836), senator (1840), acting governor, and later state treasurer (until 1849), Adams embodied quiet competence. Stepfather to future Confederate General James Fagan, his portrait later appeared on Civil War treasury notes as a symbol of stability. This episode uncovers the unsung story of a frontier leader whose brief, steady hand helped shape early Arkansas. Ideal for fans of overlooked American political history. Please continue to support the podcast by liking, sharing, and subscribing! And let us know what other Arkansas history topics you'd like to hear next.
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