Shelby County Indiana, Probate Order Book 1 page 223 & 224, Aug. 12, 1833
James B. Wiggins appointed guardian of Adam Smith, age 12 years 8 months. which would make him born about Dec. 1820. Which is different than his death certificate and his tombstone.
Adam Smith was the son of Adam and Sarah Smith.
The Daily Republican
Saturday, May 12, 1888
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L O C A L N E W S.
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The condition of Adam Smith, living near Boggstown, is critical and he is liable to die at any time.
The Daily Republican
June 11, 1888
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Adam Smith, well known to the people of Shelby county, died at 2:45 on Saturday afternoon at his home near Boggstown, aged 69 years. The deceased was born in Clermont county, Ohio, in 1819 and came to Shelby county in 1827. He was married to Elizabeth F. Donnelly in 1843 and unto them was born nine children, five of whom are dead. Those living are all boys. The funeral services were held to-day at 2 o'clock at the Center church west of this city. "Uncle" Adam was a well known figure in Shelby county. He often visited Shelbyville and had a wide acquaintance with all classes of people. He was somewhat peculiar in his ways and rather eccentric, but was generally like. He was a great talker and had a quaint, peculiar way of enforcing his points. Of late years "Uncle" Adam became noted as the defender of the theory that the sun moves around the earth. He quoted scripture to prove that the earth was flat and stood still. He had numerous public debates on this question and the one in this city several years ago will be well remembered. "Uncle" Adam was a good type of the old-fashioned Hoosier pioneer, set in his ways and strenuous in the assertion of his convictions, whether right or wrong. In politics he was a Democrat of the "Mossback" variety but at times quite independent. As Prince Hal said of Falstaff it might truly be said of "Uncle" Adam the "We might better have spared a better man." His many friends will join us in wishing peace to his ashes.
James B. Wiggins appointed guardian of Adam Smith, age 12 years 8 months. which would make him born about Dec. 1820. Which is different than his death certificate and his tombstone.
Adam Smith was the son of Adam and Sarah Smith.
The Daily Republican
Saturday, May 12, 1888
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L O C A L N E W S.
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The condition of Adam Smith, living near Boggstown, is critical and he is liable to die at any time.
The Daily Republican
June 11, 1888
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Adam Smith, well known to the people of Shelby county, died at 2:45 on Saturday afternoon at his home near Boggstown, aged 69 years. The deceased was born in Clermont county, Ohio, in 1819 and came to Shelby county in 1827. He was married to Elizabeth F. Donnelly in 1843 and unto them was born nine children, five of whom are dead. Those living are all boys. The funeral services were held to-day at 2 o'clock at the Center church west of this city. "Uncle" Adam was a well known figure in Shelby county. He often visited Shelbyville and had a wide acquaintance with all classes of people. He was somewhat peculiar in his ways and rather eccentric, but was generally like. He was a great talker and had a quaint, peculiar way of enforcing his points. Of late years "Uncle" Adam became noted as the defender of the theory that the sun moves around the earth. He quoted scripture to prove that the earth was flat and stood still. He had numerous public debates on this question and the one in this city several years ago will be well remembered. "Uncle" Adam was a good type of the old-fashioned Hoosier pioneer, set in his ways and strenuous in the assertion of his convictions, whether right or wrong. In politics he was a Democrat of the "Mossback" variety but at times quite independent. As Prince Hal said of Falstaff it might truly be said of "Uncle" Adam the "We might better have spared a better man." His many friends will join us in wishing peace to his ashes.
Shelby County Indiana, Probate Order Book 1 page 223 & 224, Aug. 12, 1833
James B. Wiggins appointed guardian of Adam Smith, age 12 years 8 months. which would make him born about Dec. 1820. Which is different than his death certificate and his tombstone.
Adam Smith was the son of Adam and Sarah Smith.
The Daily Republican
Saturday, May 12, 1888
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L O C A L N E W S.
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The condition of Adam Smith, living near Boggstown, is critical and he is liable to die at any time.
The Daily Republican
June 11, 1888
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Adam Smith, well known to the people of Shelby county, died at 2:45 on Saturday afternoon at his home near Boggstown, aged 69 years. The deceased was born in Clermont county, Ohio, in 1819 and came to Shelby county in 1827. He was married to Elizabeth F. Donnelly in 1843 and unto them was born nine children, five of whom are dead. Those living are all boys. The funeral services were held to-day at 2 o'clock at the Center church west of this city. "Uncle" Adam was a well known figure in Shelby county. He often visited Shelbyville and had a wide acquaintance with all classes of people. He was somewhat peculiar in his ways and rather eccentric, but was generally like. He was a great talker and had a quaint, peculiar way of enforcing his points. Of late years "Uncle" Adam became noted as the defender of the theory that the sun moves around the earth. He quoted scripture to prove that the earth was flat and stood still. He had numerous public debates on this question and the one in this city several years ago will be well remembered. "Uncle" Adam was a good type of the old-fashioned Hoosier pioneer, set in his ways and strenuous in the assertion of his convictions, whether right or wrong. In politics he was a Democrat of the "Mossback" variety but at times quite independent. As Prince Hal said of Falstaff it might truly be said of "Uncle" Adam the "We might better have spared a better man." His many friends will join us in wishing peace to his ashes.
James B. Wiggins appointed guardian of Adam Smith, age 12 years 8 months. which would make him born about Dec. 1820. Which is different than his death certificate and his tombstone.
Adam Smith was the son of Adam and Sarah Smith.
The Daily Republican
Saturday, May 12, 1888
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L O C A L N E W S.
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The condition of Adam Smith, living near Boggstown, is critical and he is liable to die at any time.
The Daily Republican
June 11, 1888
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Adam Smith, well known to the people of Shelby county, died at 2:45 on Saturday afternoon at his home near Boggstown, aged 69 years. The deceased was born in Clermont county, Ohio, in 1819 and came to Shelby county in 1827. He was married to Elizabeth F. Donnelly in 1843 and unto them was born nine children, five of whom are dead. Those living are all boys. The funeral services were held to-day at 2 o'clock at the Center church west of this city. "Uncle" Adam was a well known figure in Shelby county. He often visited Shelbyville and had a wide acquaintance with all classes of people. He was somewhat peculiar in his ways and rather eccentric, but was generally like. He was a great talker and had a quaint, peculiar way of enforcing his points. Of late years "Uncle" Adam became noted as the defender of the theory that the sun moves around the earth. He quoted scripture to prove that the earth was flat and stood still. He had numerous public debates on this question and the one in this city several years ago will be well remembered. "Uncle" Adam was a good type of the old-fashioned Hoosier pioneer, set in his ways and strenuous in the assertion of his convictions, whether right or wrong. In politics he was a Democrat of the "Mossback" variety but at times quite independent. As Prince Hal said of Falstaff it might truly be said of "Uncle" Adam the "We might better have spared a better man." His many friends will join us in wishing peace to his ashes.
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