John Adams, son of Maj Pearson B Adams Esq, was born in 1859.
In 1884 he married Nancy, daughter of Jordan and Delila Skidmore Cogar, and to them were born nine children: Hannah, Pierson B, Delila, Eloise, Mary A, Jordye, John G, Daniel J, and William M.
Mr. Adams was a successful farmer and stockman; he owned the valuable and beautiful Bowling Green Farm.
He was elected sheriff of Braxton County in 1896 and served a term of four years, and was elected sheriff again in 1904 and served another four year term. Mr. Adams was well beloved by his countrymen.
Braxton Democrat
Industrial Edition
1898
John Adams
The election of John Adams to the office of Sheriff, in 1896, was not only a tribute to personal popularity, but a recognition of worth, and gave Braxton county an efficient and painstaking official, whose administration has given perfect satisfaction to members of all parties. Mr. Adams was the regular nominee on the People's Party ticket, and received the endorsement of Republicans. His election by a majority of 66, overcoming a normal Democratic majority of over 800, was evidence of the high appreciation of his personal integrity, and he has fully met the expectations of his constituents in his official acts. His corps of capable deputies include LW Rollyson,
JB Coger, and John I Tonkin.
In 1894, Mr. Adams was a candidate on the fusion ticket for County Commissioner, and, though defeated by a very small majority, his candidacy at that time brought him before the people, and was perhaps a steppingstone in his successful race two years later for the office he now holds.
Bowling Green Farm, his home property, embraces about 400 acres of highly productive land, and is considered one of the best farms in Braxton county. Mr. Adams has a magnificent herd of thoroughbred Shorthorn Durham and Hereford cattle, and is making success as a breeder of blooded stock. Bowling Green farm is unusually adapted to this highly remunerative pursuit, and in the near future Mr. Adams will direct most of his attention to this industry. This enterprising move means much in raising the standard of Braxton county stock, and should be appreciated by all farmers and stock-raisers.
Aside from this home farm, Mr. Adams owns several tracts of land. One on the WV & P railroad near Centralia consists of about 990 acres. This property is well adapted for agricultural pursuits and has several coal seams. About one-half is well-timbered. All of it is for sale on exceptionally advantageous terms.
Another tract, on Elk River, at the mouth of Strange Creek, embraces 150 acres, on which is located a mammoth cold-blast furnace which once manufactured pig iron in large quantities, but which has been closed down since 1879. On the advent of the CC & S railroad, (a certainty in the near future), this furnace will in all probability be opened again. The railroad will pass through this land, and the lack of transportation facilities which caused the cessation of this industry will be remedied. This 150 acres, which is for sale, offers a rare chance for speculative investment.
Mr. Adams is a consistent and earnest member of the People's Party, and the first of that political faith to hold the Sheriff's office in Braxton county. He is a member in good standing of the Knights of Pythias.
Contributor: Alex Brady (50144495)
John Adams, son of Maj Pearson B Adams Esq, was born in 1859.
In 1884 he married Nancy, daughter of Jordan and Delila Skidmore Cogar, and to them were born nine children: Hannah, Pierson B, Delila, Eloise, Mary A, Jordye, John G, Daniel J, and William M.
Mr. Adams was a successful farmer and stockman; he owned the valuable and beautiful Bowling Green Farm.
He was elected sheriff of Braxton County in 1896 and served a term of four years, and as elected Sheriff again in 1904 and served another four-year term. Mr. Adams was well beloved by his countrymen.
In 1884 he married Nancy, daughter of Jordan and Delila Skidmore Cogar, and to them were born nine children: Hannah, Pierson B, Delila, Eloise, Mary A, Jordye, John G, Daniel J, and William M.
Mr. Adams was a successful farmer and stockman; he owned the valuable and beautiful Bowling Green Farm.
He was elected sheriff of Braxton County in 1896 and served a term of four years, and was elected sheriff again in 1904 and served another four year term. Mr. Adams was well beloved by his countrymen.
Braxton Democrat
Industrial Edition
1898
John Adams
The election of John Adams to the office of Sheriff, in 1896, was not only a tribute to personal popularity, but a recognition of worth, and gave Braxton county an efficient and painstaking official, whose administration has given perfect satisfaction to members of all parties. Mr. Adams was the regular nominee on the People's Party ticket, and received the endorsement of Republicans. His election by a majority of 66, overcoming a normal Democratic majority of over 800, was evidence of the high appreciation of his personal integrity, and he has fully met the expectations of his constituents in his official acts. His corps of capable deputies include LW Rollyson,
JB Coger, and John I Tonkin.
In 1894, Mr. Adams was a candidate on the fusion ticket for County Commissioner, and, though defeated by a very small majority, his candidacy at that time brought him before the people, and was perhaps a steppingstone in his successful race two years later for the office he now holds.
Bowling Green Farm, his home property, embraces about 400 acres of highly productive land, and is considered one of the best farms in Braxton county. Mr. Adams has a magnificent herd of thoroughbred Shorthorn Durham and Hereford cattle, and is making success as a breeder of blooded stock. Bowling Green farm is unusually adapted to this highly remunerative pursuit, and in the near future Mr. Adams will direct most of his attention to this industry. This enterprising move means much in raising the standard of Braxton county stock, and should be appreciated by all farmers and stock-raisers.
Aside from this home farm, Mr. Adams owns several tracts of land. One on the WV & P railroad near Centralia consists of about 990 acres. This property is well adapted for agricultural pursuits and has several coal seams. About one-half is well-timbered. All of it is for sale on exceptionally advantageous terms.
Another tract, on Elk River, at the mouth of Strange Creek, embraces 150 acres, on which is located a mammoth cold-blast furnace which once manufactured pig iron in large quantities, but which has been closed down since 1879. On the advent of the CC & S railroad, (a certainty in the near future), this furnace will in all probability be opened again. The railroad will pass through this land, and the lack of transportation facilities which caused the cessation of this industry will be remedied. This 150 acres, which is for sale, offers a rare chance for speculative investment.
Mr. Adams is a consistent and earnest member of the People's Party, and the first of that political faith to hold the Sheriff's office in Braxton county. He is a member in good standing of the Knights of Pythias.
Contributor: Alex Brady (50144495)
John Adams, son of Maj Pearson B Adams Esq, was born in 1859.
In 1884 he married Nancy, daughter of Jordan and Delila Skidmore Cogar, and to them were born nine children: Hannah, Pierson B, Delila, Eloise, Mary A, Jordye, John G, Daniel J, and William M.
Mr. Adams was a successful farmer and stockman; he owned the valuable and beautiful Bowling Green Farm.
He was elected sheriff of Braxton County in 1896 and served a term of four years, and as elected Sheriff again in 1904 and served another four-year term. Mr. Adams was well beloved by his countrymen.
John Adams, son of Maj Pearson B Adams Esq, was born in 1859.
In 1884 he married Nancy, daughter of Jordan and Delila Skidmore Cogar, and to them were born nine children: Hannah, Pierson B, Delila, Eloise, Mary A, Jordye, John G, Daniel J, and William M.
Mr. Adams was a successful farmer and stockman; he owned the valuable and beautiful Bowling Green Farm.
He was elected sheriff of Braxton County in 1896 and served a term of four years, and was elected sheriff again in 1904 and served another four year term. Mr. Adams was well beloved by his countrymen.
Braxton Democrat
Industrial Edition
1898
John Adams
The election of John Adams to the office of Sheriff, in 1896, was not only a tribute to personal popularity, but a recognition of worth, and gave Braxton county an efficient and painstaking official, whose administration has given perfect satisfaction to members of all parties. Mr. Adams was the regular nominee on the People's Party ticket, and received the endorsement of Republicans. His election by a majority of 66, overcoming a normal Democratic majority of over 800, was evidence of the high appreciation of his personal integrity, and he has fully met the expectations of his constituents in his official acts. His corps of capable deputies include LW Rollyson,
JB Coger, and John I Tonkin.
In 1894, Mr. Adams was a candidate on the fusion ticket for County Commissioner, and, though defeated by a very small majority, his candidacy at that time brought him before the people, and was perhaps a steppingstone in his successful race two years later for the office he now holds.
Bowling Green Farm, his home property, embraces about 400 acres of highly productive land, and is considered one of the best farms in Braxton county. Mr. Adams has a magnificent herd of thoroughbred Shorthorn Durham and Hereford cattle, and is making success as a breeder of blooded stock. Bowling Green farm is unusually adapted to this highly remunerative pursuit, and in the near future Mr. Adams will direct most of his attention to this industry. This enterprising move means much in raising the standard of Braxton county stock, and should be appreciated by all farmers and stock-raisers.
Aside from this home farm, Mr. Adams owns several tracts of land. One on the WV & P railroad near Centralia consists of about 990 acres. This property is well adapted for agricultural pursuits and has several coal seams. About one-half is well-timbered. All of it is for sale on exceptionally advantageous terms.
Another tract, on Elk River, at the mouth of Strange Creek, embraces 150 acres, on which is located a mammoth cold-blast furnace which once manufactured pig iron in large quantities, but which has been closed down since 1879. On the advent of the CC & S railroad, (a certainty in the near future), this furnace will in all probability be opened again. The railroad will pass through this land, and the lack of transportation facilities which caused the cessation of this industry will be remedied. This 150 acres, which is for sale, offers a rare chance for speculative investment.
Mr. Adams is a consistent and earnest member of the People's Party, and the first of that political faith to hold the Sheriff's office in Braxton county. He is a member in good standing of the Knights of Pythias.
Contributor: Alex Brady (50144495)
John Adams, son of Maj Pearson B Adams Esq, was born in 1859.
In 1884 he married Nancy, daughter of Jordan and Delila Skidmore Cogar, and to them were born nine children: Hannah, Pierson B, Delila, Eloise, Mary A, Jordye, John G, Daniel J, and William M.
Mr. Adams was a successful farmer and stockman; he owned the valuable and beautiful Bowling Green Farm.
He was elected sheriff of Braxton County in 1896 and served a term of four years, and as elected Sheriff again in 1904 and served another four-year term. Mr. Adams was well beloved by his countrymen.
In 1884 he married Nancy, daughter of Jordan and Delila Skidmore Cogar, and to them were born nine children: Hannah, Pierson B, Delila, Eloise, Mary A, Jordye, John G, Daniel J, and William M.
Mr. Adams was a successful farmer and stockman; he owned the valuable and beautiful Bowling Green Farm.
He was elected sheriff of Braxton County in 1896 and served a term of four years, and was elected sheriff again in 1904 and served another four year term. Mr. Adams was well beloved by his countrymen.
Braxton Democrat
Industrial Edition
1898
John Adams
The election of John Adams to the office of Sheriff, in 1896, was not only a tribute to personal popularity, but a recognition of worth, and gave Braxton county an efficient and painstaking official, whose administration has given perfect satisfaction to members of all parties. Mr. Adams was the regular nominee on the People's Party ticket, and received the endorsement of Republicans. His election by a majority of 66, overcoming a normal Democratic majority of over 800, was evidence of the high appreciation of his personal integrity, and he has fully met the expectations of his constituents in his official acts. His corps of capable deputies include LW Rollyson,
JB Coger, and John I Tonkin.
In 1894, Mr. Adams was a candidate on the fusion ticket for County Commissioner, and, though defeated by a very small majority, his candidacy at that time brought him before the people, and was perhaps a steppingstone in his successful race two years later for the office he now holds.
Bowling Green Farm, his home property, embraces about 400 acres of highly productive land, and is considered one of the best farms in Braxton county. Mr. Adams has a magnificent herd of thoroughbred Shorthorn Durham and Hereford cattle, and is making success as a breeder of blooded stock. Bowling Green farm is unusually adapted to this highly remunerative pursuit, and in the near future Mr. Adams will direct most of his attention to this industry. This enterprising move means much in raising the standard of Braxton county stock, and should be appreciated by all farmers and stock-raisers.
Aside from this home farm, Mr. Adams owns several tracts of land. One on the WV & P railroad near Centralia consists of about 990 acres. This property is well adapted for agricultural pursuits and has several coal seams. About one-half is well-timbered. All of it is for sale on exceptionally advantageous terms.
Another tract, on Elk River, at the mouth of Strange Creek, embraces 150 acres, on which is located a mammoth cold-blast furnace which once manufactured pig iron in large quantities, but which has been closed down since 1879. On the advent of the CC & S railroad, (a certainty in the near future), this furnace will in all probability be opened again. The railroad will pass through this land, and the lack of transportation facilities which caused the cessation of this industry will be remedied. This 150 acres, which is for sale, offers a rare chance for speculative investment.
Mr. Adams is a consistent and earnest member of the People's Party, and the first of that political faith to hold the Sheriff's office in Braxton county. He is a member in good standing of the Knights of Pythias.
Contributor: Alex Brady (50144495)
John Adams, son of Maj Pearson B Adams Esq, was born in 1859.
In 1884 he married Nancy, daughter of Jordan and Delila Skidmore Cogar, and to them were born nine children: Hannah, Pierson B, Delila, Eloise, Mary A, Jordye, John G, Daniel J, and William M.
Mr. Adams was a successful farmer and stockman; he owned the valuable and beautiful Bowling Green Farm.
He was elected sheriff of Braxton County in 1896 and served a term of four years, and as elected Sheriff again in 1904 and served another four-year term. Mr. Adams was well beloved by his countrymen.
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