Son of John McKinney Adams and Elizabeth Wheeler. Married Mary Ellen Curry 30 JAN 1874 in Scotland County, Missouri.
Occupation: Farmer
MO d/c 11890
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John [sic] A. Adams, living three miles north of Arbela, died suddenly Sunday morning at about 7 o'clock. Saturday he had complained of not feeling well, Sunday morning he had gone to the barn to do his chores when he fell over. Mrs. Adams heard him and rushed to his side to find him gasping. She endeavored to telephone for help, but could not get through, so started to a neighbor but met a man in a wagon and he notified the neighbors, who soon arrived, but Mr. Adams had passed beyond. Following is the obituary read at the funeral:
James Alexander Adams who lives three miles north of Arbela, Missouri, son of John McKinney Adams and Elizabeth Adams, was born in Jennings County, Indiana, April 3, 1849, and died March 25, 1928, being 78 years, 11 months, and 22 days old.
He came with his parents to Scotland County, Missouri, in 1853, to the home farm where he has lived his entire life time. On January 3, 1879, he was united in marriage to Mary F. Curry. To this happy union were born four children. One infant son and the only daughter, Daisy May, preceded him in death a number of years ago.
Besides his wife he leaves to mourn two sons, Stephen C. of Memphis. John William at the home farm, two grandsons, Olin and Stanley C. and one granddaughter, Velma Louise, one sister, Mrs. Drusie Moore of Kahoka, and one half brother, Lewis Adams, and one half sister, Mrs. Mary Riebel, both of Arbela, Missouri, besides a number of other relatives and a host of friends.
He was one of the pioneers of this community, a lover of his home and its surroundings, a worthy son of a great state, who has contributed a long and useful life in the tilling of the soil and service to his fellow man. His personal manner was charming, always kindly disposed, and a great lover of children. He was a strong advocate of high ideals and honest principles, honest and honorable in all of his dealings, and a forceful examiner of right living. He was a devoted husband, a noble father, and a splendid citizen. The community has lost an able and efficient servant, and the family has lost a true friend. He was genial, companionable, and above all, in rock-ribbed fortified character, outstanding in this community.
The funeral service was rendered from the home to the Methodist Church in Arbela, Tuesday, March 27, at 2 p.m. in the presence of the largest congregations, many of whom were unable to gain admission for lack of room. Rev. Arthur S. Olsen, pastor of the Methodist Church in Memphis, officiating, assisted by Revs. Kapfer, the pastor of Granger and George Miner, former pastor. The floral offerings were large and beautiful as a mark of esteem in which the deceased was held in the community. Interment was in Black Oak Cemetery (north of Granger) where the body was tenderly laid to rest. May God bless and comfort the bereaved family, who has the sympathy of their many friends.
The pallbearers were W. H. and W. T. McClellan, W. T. and Dillard Curry, James Fitch and George Adams.
Memphis Reveille - Memphis, Missouri - March 22, 1928 ed. - P1, C1
(Contributed by Peggy Dochterman)
~~~~~~~
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: James A Adams
Age: 1
Birth Year: abt 1849
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1850: Hamilton, Jackson, Indiana, USA
Household Members: Name Age
John Adams 28
Elizabeth Adams 24
Rusilla Adams 3
James A Adams 1
Walter G Adams 11
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: James Adams
Age: 10
Birth Year: abt 1850
Birth Place: Indiana
Home in 1860: Johnson, Scotland, Missouri
Post Office: Memphis
Household Members: Name Age
John M Adams 45
Elizabeth Adams 26
Druzilla Adams 12
James Adams 10
Juleuther Adams 3
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: James Addams
Age in 1870: 21
Birth Year: abt 1849
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1870: Johnson, Scotland, Missouri
Post Office: Memphis
Household Members: Name Age
Jno Addams 49
Elizabeth Addams 45
Doud Addams 23
James Addams 21
J A Addams 12
L F Addams 8
Ellen Addams 4
Missouri, Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Name: James A Adams
Marriage Date: 30 Jan 1879
Marriage Place: Scotland, Missouri
Registration Place: Scotland, Missouri, USA
Spouse: Miss Mary E Curry
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: James C. A. Adams
Age: 30
Birth Year: abt 1850
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1880: Johnson, Scotland, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary Adams
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members: Name Age
James C. A. Adams 30
Mary Adams 21
Stephen Adams 6m
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: James Adams
Age: 51
Birth Date: Apr 1849
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1900: Thomson, Scotland, Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary Adams
Marriage Year: 1880
Years Married: 20
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Household Members: Name Age
James Adams 51
Mary Adams 41
Stephen Adams 20
William Adams 16
Daisy Adams 12
Gertrude Callison 21
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: James A Adams
Age in 1910: 61
Birth Year: abt 1849
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1910: Thomson, Scotland, Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary E Adams
Occupation: Farmer
Years Married: 31
Household Members: Name Age
James A Adams 61
Mary E Adams 51
Name: James A Adams
[James A Adamus]
[Jones A Adams]
Age: 70
Birth Year: abt 1850
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1920: Thomson, Scotland, Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary Adams
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members: Name Age
James A Adams 70
Mary Adams 60
Occupation: Farmer
MO d/c 11890
~~~~~~~
John [sic] A. Adams, living three miles north of Arbela, died suddenly Sunday morning at about 7 o'clock. Saturday he had complained of not feeling well, Sunday morning he had gone to the barn to do his chores when he fell over. Mrs. Adams heard him and rushed to his side to find him gasping. She endeavored to telephone for help, but could not get through, so started to a neighbor but met a man in a wagon and he notified the neighbors, who soon arrived, but Mr. Adams had passed beyond. Following is the obituary read at the funeral:
James Alexander Adams who lives three miles north of Arbela, Missouri, son of John McKinney Adams and Elizabeth Adams, was born in Jennings County, Indiana, April 3, 1849, and died March 25, 1928, being 78 years, 11 months, and 22 days old.
He came with his parents to Scotland County, Missouri, in 1853, to the home farm where he has lived his entire life time. On January 3, 1879, he was united in marriage to Mary F. Curry. To this happy union were born four children. One infant son and the only daughter, Daisy May, preceded him in death a number of years ago.
Besides his wife he leaves to mourn two sons, Stephen C. of Memphis. John William at the home farm, two grandsons, Olin and Stanley C. and one granddaughter, Velma Louise, one sister, Mrs. Drusie Moore of Kahoka, and one half brother, Lewis Adams, and one half sister, Mrs. Mary Riebel, both of Arbela, Missouri, besides a number of other relatives and a host of friends.
He was one of the pioneers of this community, a lover of his home and its surroundings, a worthy son of a great state, who has contributed a long and useful life in the tilling of the soil and service to his fellow man. His personal manner was charming, always kindly disposed, and a great lover of children. He was a strong advocate of high ideals and honest principles, honest and honorable in all of his dealings, and a forceful examiner of right living. He was a devoted husband, a noble father, and a splendid citizen. The community has lost an able and efficient servant, and the family has lost a true friend. He was genial, companionable, and above all, in rock-ribbed fortified character, outstanding in this community.
The funeral service was rendered from the home to the Methodist Church in Arbela, Tuesday, March 27, at 2 p.m. in the presence of the largest congregations, many of whom were unable to gain admission for lack of room. Rev. Arthur S. Olsen, pastor of the Methodist Church in Memphis, officiating, assisted by Revs. Kapfer, the pastor of Granger and George Miner, former pastor. The floral offerings were large and beautiful as a mark of esteem in which the deceased was held in the community. Interment was in Black Oak Cemetery (north of Granger) where the body was tenderly laid to rest. May God bless and comfort the bereaved family, who has the sympathy of their many friends.
The pallbearers were W. H. and W. T. McClellan, W. T. and Dillard Curry, James Fitch and George Adams.
Memphis Reveille - Memphis, Missouri - March 22, 1928 ed. - P1, C1
(Contributed by Peggy Dochterman)
~~~~~~~
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: James A Adams
Age: 1
Birth Year: abt 1849
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1850: Hamilton, Jackson, Indiana, USA
Household Members: Name Age
John Adams 28
Elizabeth Adams 24
Rusilla Adams 3
James A Adams 1
Walter G Adams 11
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: James Adams
Age: 10
Birth Year: abt 1850
Birth Place: Indiana
Home in 1860: Johnson, Scotland, Missouri
Post Office: Memphis
Household Members: Name Age
John M Adams 45
Elizabeth Adams 26
Druzilla Adams 12
James Adams 10
Juleuther Adams 3
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: James Addams
Age in 1870: 21
Birth Year: abt 1849
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1870: Johnson, Scotland, Missouri
Post Office: Memphis
Household Members: Name Age
Jno Addams 49
Elizabeth Addams 45
Doud Addams 23
James Addams 21
J A Addams 12
L F Addams 8
Ellen Addams 4
Missouri, Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Name: James A Adams
Marriage Date: 30 Jan 1879
Marriage Place: Scotland, Missouri
Registration Place: Scotland, Missouri, USA
Spouse: Miss Mary E Curry
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: James C. A. Adams
Age: 30
Birth Year: abt 1850
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1880: Johnson, Scotland, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary Adams
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members: Name Age
James C. A. Adams 30
Mary Adams 21
Stephen Adams 6m
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: James Adams
Age: 51
Birth Date: Apr 1849
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1900: Thomson, Scotland, Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary Adams
Marriage Year: 1880
Years Married: 20
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Household Members: Name Age
James Adams 51
Mary Adams 41
Stephen Adams 20
William Adams 16
Daisy Adams 12
Gertrude Callison 21
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: James A Adams
Age in 1910: 61
Birth Year: abt 1849
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1910: Thomson, Scotland, Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary E Adams
Occupation: Farmer
Years Married: 31
Household Members: Name Age
James A Adams 61
Mary E Adams 51
Name: James A Adams
[James A Adamus]
[Jones A Adams]
Age: 70
Birth Year: abt 1850
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1920: Thomson, Scotland, Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary Adams
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members: Name Age
James A Adams 70
Mary Adams 60
Son of John McKinney Adams and Elizabeth Wheeler. Married Mary Ellen Curry 30 JAN 1874 in Scotland County, Missouri.
Occupation: Farmer
MO d/c 11890
~~~~~~~
John [sic] A. Adams, living three miles north of Arbela, died suddenly Sunday morning at about 7 o'clock. Saturday he had complained of not feeling well, Sunday morning he had gone to the barn to do his chores when he fell over. Mrs. Adams heard him and rushed to his side to find him gasping. She endeavored to telephone for help, but could not get through, so started to a neighbor but met a man in a wagon and he notified the neighbors, who soon arrived, but Mr. Adams had passed beyond. Following is the obituary read at the funeral:
James Alexander Adams who lives three miles north of Arbela, Missouri, son of John McKinney Adams and Elizabeth Adams, was born in Jennings County, Indiana, April 3, 1849, and died March 25, 1928, being 78 years, 11 months, and 22 days old.
He came with his parents to Scotland County, Missouri, in 1853, to the home farm where he has lived his entire life time. On January 3, 1879, he was united in marriage to Mary F. Curry. To this happy union were born four children. One infant son and the only daughter, Daisy May, preceded him in death a number of years ago.
Besides his wife he leaves to mourn two sons, Stephen C. of Memphis. John William at the home farm, two grandsons, Olin and Stanley C. and one granddaughter, Velma Louise, one sister, Mrs. Drusie Moore of Kahoka, and one half brother, Lewis Adams, and one half sister, Mrs. Mary Riebel, both of Arbela, Missouri, besides a number of other relatives and a host of friends.
He was one of the pioneers of this community, a lover of his home and its surroundings, a worthy son of a great state, who has contributed a long and useful life in the tilling of the soil and service to his fellow man. His personal manner was charming, always kindly disposed, and a great lover of children. He was a strong advocate of high ideals and honest principles, honest and honorable in all of his dealings, and a forceful examiner of right living. He was a devoted husband, a noble father, and a splendid citizen. The community has lost an able and efficient servant, and the family has lost a true friend. He was genial, companionable, and above all, in rock-ribbed fortified character, outstanding in this community.
The funeral service was rendered from the home to the Methodist Church in Arbela, Tuesday, March 27, at 2 p.m. in the presence of the largest congregations, many of whom were unable to gain admission for lack of room. Rev. Arthur S. Olsen, pastor of the Methodist Church in Memphis, officiating, assisted by Revs. Kapfer, the pastor of Granger and George Miner, former pastor. The floral offerings were large and beautiful as a mark of esteem in which the deceased was held in the community. Interment was in Black Oak Cemetery (north of Granger) where the body was tenderly laid to rest. May God bless and comfort the bereaved family, who has the sympathy of their many friends.
The pallbearers were W. H. and W. T. McClellan, W. T. and Dillard Curry, James Fitch and George Adams.
Memphis Reveille - Memphis, Missouri - March 22, 1928 ed. - P1, C1
(Contributed by Peggy Dochterman)
~~~~~~~
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: James A Adams
Age: 1
Birth Year: abt 1849
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1850: Hamilton, Jackson, Indiana, USA
Household Members: Name Age
John Adams 28
Elizabeth Adams 24
Rusilla Adams 3
James A Adams 1
Walter G Adams 11
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: James Adams
Age: 10
Birth Year: abt 1850
Birth Place: Indiana
Home in 1860: Johnson, Scotland, Missouri
Post Office: Memphis
Household Members: Name Age
John M Adams 45
Elizabeth Adams 26
Druzilla Adams 12
James Adams 10
Juleuther Adams 3
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: James Addams
Age in 1870: 21
Birth Year: abt 1849
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1870: Johnson, Scotland, Missouri
Post Office: Memphis
Household Members: Name Age
Jno Addams 49
Elizabeth Addams 45
Doud Addams 23
James Addams 21
J A Addams 12
L F Addams 8
Ellen Addams 4
Missouri, Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Name: James A Adams
Marriage Date: 30 Jan 1879
Marriage Place: Scotland, Missouri
Registration Place: Scotland, Missouri, USA
Spouse: Miss Mary E Curry
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: James C. A. Adams
Age: 30
Birth Year: abt 1850
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1880: Johnson, Scotland, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary Adams
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members: Name Age
James C. A. Adams 30
Mary Adams 21
Stephen Adams 6m
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: James Adams
Age: 51
Birth Date: Apr 1849
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1900: Thomson, Scotland, Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary Adams
Marriage Year: 1880
Years Married: 20
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Household Members: Name Age
James Adams 51
Mary Adams 41
Stephen Adams 20
William Adams 16
Daisy Adams 12
Gertrude Callison 21
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: James A Adams
Age in 1910: 61
Birth Year: abt 1849
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1910: Thomson, Scotland, Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary E Adams
Occupation: Farmer
Years Married: 31
Household Members: Name Age
James A Adams 61
Mary E Adams 51
Name: James A Adams
[James A Adamus]
[Jones A Adams]
Age: 70
Birth Year: abt 1850
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1920: Thomson, Scotland, Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary Adams
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members: Name Age
James A Adams 70
Mary Adams 60
Occupation: Farmer
MO d/c 11890
~~~~~~~
John [sic] A. Adams, living three miles north of Arbela, died suddenly Sunday morning at about 7 o'clock. Saturday he had complained of not feeling well, Sunday morning he had gone to the barn to do his chores when he fell over. Mrs. Adams heard him and rushed to his side to find him gasping. She endeavored to telephone for help, but could not get through, so started to a neighbor but met a man in a wagon and he notified the neighbors, who soon arrived, but Mr. Adams had passed beyond. Following is the obituary read at the funeral:
James Alexander Adams who lives three miles north of Arbela, Missouri, son of John McKinney Adams and Elizabeth Adams, was born in Jennings County, Indiana, April 3, 1849, and died March 25, 1928, being 78 years, 11 months, and 22 days old.
He came with his parents to Scotland County, Missouri, in 1853, to the home farm where he has lived his entire life time. On January 3, 1879, he was united in marriage to Mary F. Curry. To this happy union were born four children. One infant son and the only daughter, Daisy May, preceded him in death a number of years ago.
Besides his wife he leaves to mourn two sons, Stephen C. of Memphis. John William at the home farm, two grandsons, Olin and Stanley C. and one granddaughter, Velma Louise, one sister, Mrs. Drusie Moore of Kahoka, and one half brother, Lewis Adams, and one half sister, Mrs. Mary Riebel, both of Arbela, Missouri, besides a number of other relatives and a host of friends.
He was one of the pioneers of this community, a lover of his home and its surroundings, a worthy son of a great state, who has contributed a long and useful life in the tilling of the soil and service to his fellow man. His personal manner was charming, always kindly disposed, and a great lover of children. He was a strong advocate of high ideals and honest principles, honest and honorable in all of his dealings, and a forceful examiner of right living. He was a devoted husband, a noble father, and a splendid citizen. The community has lost an able and efficient servant, and the family has lost a true friend. He was genial, companionable, and above all, in rock-ribbed fortified character, outstanding in this community.
The funeral service was rendered from the home to the Methodist Church in Arbela, Tuesday, March 27, at 2 p.m. in the presence of the largest congregations, many of whom were unable to gain admission for lack of room. Rev. Arthur S. Olsen, pastor of the Methodist Church in Memphis, officiating, assisted by Revs. Kapfer, the pastor of Granger and George Miner, former pastor. The floral offerings were large and beautiful as a mark of esteem in which the deceased was held in the community. Interment was in Black Oak Cemetery (north of Granger) where the body was tenderly laid to rest. May God bless and comfort the bereaved family, who has the sympathy of their many friends.
The pallbearers were W. H. and W. T. McClellan, W. T. and Dillard Curry, James Fitch and George Adams.
Memphis Reveille - Memphis, Missouri - March 22, 1928 ed. - P1, C1
(Contributed by Peggy Dochterman)
~~~~~~~
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: James A Adams
Age: 1
Birth Year: abt 1849
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1850: Hamilton, Jackson, Indiana, USA
Household Members: Name Age
John Adams 28
Elizabeth Adams 24
Rusilla Adams 3
James A Adams 1
Walter G Adams 11
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: James Adams
Age: 10
Birth Year: abt 1850
Birth Place: Indiana
Home in 1860: Johnson, Scotland, Missouri
Post Office: Memphis
Household Members: Name Age
John M Adams 45
Elizabeth Adams 26
Druzilla Adams 12
James Adams 10
Juleuther Adams 3
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: James Addams
Age in 1870: 21
Birth Year: abt 1849
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1870: Johnson, Scotland, Missouri
Post Office: Memphis
Household Members: Name Age
Jno Addams 49
Elizabeth Addams 45
Doud Addams 23
James Addams 21
J A Addams 12
L F Addams 8
Ellen Addams 4
Missouri, Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Name: James A Adams
Marriage Date: 30 Jan 1879
Marriage Place: Scotland, Missouri
Registration Place: Scotland, Missouri, USA
Spouse: Miss Mary E Curry
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: James C. A. Adams
Age: 30
Birth Year: abt 1850
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1880: Johnson, Scotland, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary Adams
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members: Name Age
James C. A. Adams 30
Mary Adams 21
Stephen Adams 6m
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: James Adams
Age: 51
Birth Date: Apr 1849
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1900: Thomson, Scotland, Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary Adams
Marriage Year: 1880
Years Married: 20
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Household Members: Name Age
James Adams 51
Mary Adams 41
Stephen Adams 20
William Adams 16
Daisy Adams 12
Gertrude Callison 21
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: James A Adams
Age in 1910: 61
Birth Year: abt 1849
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1910: Thomson, Scotland, Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary E Adams
Occupation: Farmer
Years Married: 31
Household Members: Name Age
James A Adams 61
Mary E Adams 51
Name: James A Adams
[James A Adamus]
[Jones A Adams]
Age: 70
Birth Year: abt 1850
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1920: Thomson, Scotland, Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary Adams
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members: Name Age
James A Adams 70
Mary Adams 60
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