sentences:  John H. Addams was a prominent business leader and citizen in early Stephenson County.Besides his grist, saw and linseed mill, which became one of the largest in northern Illinois, Addams held positions in banks, railroad companies and was a founder of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company in 1867.He was active in politics much of his life and was a delegate to the state constitutional convention multiple times as well as serving an Illinois State Senator.