Constituency : Edinburgh 1856-65
Adam is better known as the co-founder of Blacks' publishing firm responsible for Who's Who and Whittaker's Almanack amongst other titles. He had relatively humble origins being the son of a builder and he served as a bookseller's apprentice before setting up in business himself. He was Lord Provost of Edinburgh twice.
Adam was one of two MPs for Edinburgh, first being elected at a by-election in 1856 at the rather advanced age of 72.
Adam was defeated in 1865 by a rival from a more Radical faction Duncan McLaren although his colleague James Moncreiff may have been the real target. He retired voluntarily from an active business role in the same year.
Adam died in 1874 aged 89.
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