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Captain A. W, Adams, postmaster of North Baltimore, and a veteran of the Civil
War, is a native of Seneca County, Ohio, born November 28, 1838. He is the son
of Martin and Martha Dillon Adams, both of whom were born in Jefferson County,
Ohio, the former in 1800, and the latter in 1807. They were the parents of the
following children: George W., who is in the insurance business in Chicago,
Illinois; Thomas, a dentist in Springfield, Ohio; Henry Clay, a lieutenant in
the 25th Kansas regiment, who was killed during the Civil War; Pollie, deceased,
wife of -- Hall, of Pueblo County, Colorado; Andrew J., deceased; A. W., our
subject; Francis Marion, who was killed in Colorado; Rhoda D., who died in
Nebraska; Eli R., residing in Toledo; Peter C., living in Springfield; Campbell,
who died in Troy, and Jennie, living in Columbus.

Captain Adams remained in Seneca County during his childhood, attending the
district and graded schools. In the fall of 1861, he enlisted in Company K. 49th
O.V.I., and contributed his mite in the cause of preserving the Union. He was
promoted through the various ranks to the position of captain, receiving his
commission at Nashville, Tennessee, and served in that capacity during the
remainder of the war, being mustered out of service on November 30, 1865. The
captain participated in all the battles with his company, among them being those
of Chickamauga, Stone River, Nashville, and Franklin. He took part in 28 pitched
battles and numerous skirmishes and was fortunate enough to escape without
receiving a wound. At the close of the war, Captain Adams returned to Tiffin,
Ohio, and engaged in the shoe business for one year. Selling out in 1868 he went
to St. Paul, Minnesota, and after a short residence there to California, where
he engaged in the lumber business. From California he went to Nevada, where he
remained a year, afterward spending another year in Minnesota before he
returned to Ohio, coming first to Toledo, in this state. He finally settled on a
farm in Bloom Township, Wood County. This place is situated in section 28 and
comprises 240 acres, on which there are three oil wells, which produce 180
barrels per day, he receives a royalty of 1/6. In 1886 the first gas well was
drilled on this farm. In 1893 Captain Adams was appointed postmaster at North
Baltimore, and in this capacity has made himself one of the most popular
citizens of this town. He adheres to the Democratic Party and is a staunch
believer and admirer of its principles.

Captain Adams was married in Toledo, on December 22, 1874, to miss Minnie K. Maybee,
who was born in Monroe County, Michigan, on March 14, 1849, and they have two
children, Grace M. and Maude; the former graduated from the public schools of
North Baltimore May 29th, 1896, Maude is now in the class of 1898, same school.
The captain is one of distinguished appearance, a most genial companion, his
many and varied experiences making him an interesting conversationalist, and his
travels have given him an excellent insight into human nature, with the power of
self-restraint that makes him an admirable public official.

Biographical Record of Wood County, Beers,1897, P. 555-6