Son of James and Cecily (Ford) Adams. Born in Albemarle County, VA. Served as a "substitute" for his brother James Adams in militia units during Revolutionary War. Enlisted in a militia unit commanded by Captain William Courtley and Colonel Francis Taylor during the Revolutionary War. He was a sergeant.
He was married to Salley Ford 04 Oct 1786 in Virginia. They had nine children.
His pension application of Oct 1832 can be read at the following link:
http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/elbert/military/revwar/pensions/adamstho.txt
According to "Early Cemeteries and Gravestones: Elbert County Georgia 1798-1919" compiled by the Elbert County Historical Society in 1984 his grave is located in the Thomas Adams graveyard somewhere off Brewers Mill Rd.
Subsequently, the grave site was located and the memorial confirmed in a serene hill-top setting off of Brewers Mill Rd. The site is located on private property and access is restricted.
He was married to Salley Ford 04 Oct 1786 in Virginia. They had nine children.
His pension application of Oct 1832 can be read at the following link:
http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/elbert/military/revwar/pensions/adamstho.txt
According to "Early Cemeteries and Gravestones: Elbert County Georgia 1798-1919" compiled by the Elbert County Historical Society in 1984 his grave is located in the Thomas Adams graveyard somewhere off Brewers Mill Rd.
Subsequently, the grave site was located and the memorial confirmed in a serene hill-top setting off of Brewers Mill Rd. The site is located on private property and access is restricted.
Son of James and Cecily (Ford) Adams. Born in Albemarle County, VA. Served as a "substitute" for his brother James Adams in militia units during Revolutionary War. Enlisted in a militia unit commanded by Captain William Courtley and Colonel Francis Taylor during the Revolutionary War. He was a sergeant.
He was married to Salley Ford 04 Oct 1786 in Virginia. They had nine children.
His pension application of Oct 1832 can be read at the following link:
http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/elbert/military/revwar/pensions/adamstho.txt
According to "Early Cemeteries and Gravestones: Elbert County Georgia 1798-1919" compiled by the Elbert County Historical Society in 1984 his grave is located in the Thomas Adams graveyard somewhere off Brewers Mill Rd.
Subsequently, the grave site was located and the memorial confirmed in a serene hill-top setting off of Brewers Mill Rd. The site is located on private property and access is restricted.
He was married to Salley Ford 04 Oct 1786 in Virginia. They had nine children.
His pension application of Oct 1832 can be read at the following link:
http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/elbert/military/revwar/pensions/adamstho.txt
According to "Early Cemeteries and Gravestones: Elbert County Georgia 1798-1919" compiled by the Elbert County Historical Society in 1984 his grave is located in the Thomas Adams graveyard somewhere off Brewers Mill Rd.
Subsequently, the grave site was located and the memorial confirmed in a serene hill-top setting off of Brewers Mill Rd. The site is located on private property and access is restricted.
Inscription
THOMAS
ADAMS
SGT. COURTLEY'S CO.
TAYLOR'S VA. REGT.
REV. WAR
FEBRUARY 4, 1836
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