The Derry Enterprise Tuesday, September 26, 1916
In Turkey Many Years
Rev. L. H. Adams Passes Away After Long Life of Eminent Usefulness
The Rev. Lucien Harper Adams, born in Londonderry, July 28, 1839 passed away at his house in Derry Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock following an illness of ten months from infirmities incident to old age. For many years Mr. Adams was a missionary in Turkey and was known as a successful minister in that country.
Rev. Mr. Adams was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Adams of Londonderry. He was educated in district No 8 there, at Pinkerton academy, Derry, Kimball Union academy Merriden, Phillips Andover Theological seminary and Dartmouth college, class of 1858. He was twice married, his first wife was Miss Augusta Adams, who died in Turkey. He afterward married Miss Dora Francis, who also went to Turkey and died there in 1894 when he returned to Derry and had resided here since.
He was pastor of the Congregational church in Petersham, Mass., and from there went to Turkey was as a missionary for the American Board of Foreign Missions. After returning to Derry he bought a lot, planned a residence and had it built according to his tastes.
Three children were born of the second union and now survive their father, they are Edward F. Adams a lawyer of Boston; Prof. Walter Sydney Adams, now assistant Director of the Mt. Wilson Astronomical observatory in Pasadena, Calif., and Miss Helen A. Adams, a successful school teacher, who for the past few years has devoted her time exclusively to the care and attention of her father.
Mr. Adams had one brother Daniel M. Adams, who for many years was a paymaster in the United States army. His widow and children now live in Chicago.
Mr. Adams was always deeply interested in public and philanthropic work. He took much pleasure in assisting in the Central Congregational church, Derry, of which he had long been a member. He also assisted in the business affairs of Pinkerton academy and in local libraries. He took special interest in advancing the educational facilities in his native school district in Number 8 in Londonderry. He made valuable additions to the school building, placed a bell upon it, and gave financial aid in prolonging the terms of school there each year. Until within a year or two he was actively engaged in supplying the pulpits of various churches in this vicinity, and often took the places of local pastors when they were away vacations. He was so well informed upon missionary work in Turkey especially that he was so often called upon to give lectures and addresses upon that phase of Christian work. In politics he was a staunch Republican and was also an earnest and enthusiastic advocate of temperance principles.
The funeral was held at the home Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
The services were largely attended many relatives, neighbors and townspeople being present to pay last sad respects to one whom they had known so long. The Rev. David Jack of the Central Congregational church conducted the services and he was assisted by the Rev. Jesse G. MacMurphy a lifelong friend of the deceased.
The singing was by Charles A. Sefton. There was a beautiful collection of flowers. The bearers were Prof. Edmond R. Angell, Frank G. How, Rev. Frank. N. Saltmarsh and Prof. Cassius S. Campbell. Interment was in Forest Hill cemetery by undertaker Homer A. White.
The son, Prof. Walter S. Adams was unable to reach home in season to attend the funeral but will come home as soon as possible reaching here within a few days.
Note: no marked stone for him has been found in the family lot.
In Turkey Many Years
Rev. L. H. Adams Passes Away After Long Life of Eminent Usefulness
The Rev. Lucien Harper Adams, born in Londonderry, July 28, 1839 passed away at his house in Derry Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock following an illness of ten months from infirmities incident to old age. For many years Mr. Adams was a missionary in Turkey and was known as a successful minister in that country.
Rev. Mr. Adams was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Adams of Londonderry. He was educated in district No 8 there, at Pinkerton academy, Derry, Kimball Union academy Merriden, Phillips Andover Theological seminary and Dartmouth college, class of 1858. He was twice married, his first wife was Miss Augusta Adams, who died in Turkey. He afterward married Miss Dora Francis, who also went to Turkey and died there in 1894 when he returned to Derry and had resided here since.
He was pastor of the Congregational church in Petersham, Mass., and from there went to Turkey was as a missionary for the American Board of Foreign Missions. After returning to Derry he bought a lot, planned a residence and had it built according to his tastes.
Three children were born of the second union and now survive their father, they are Edward F. Adams a lawyer of Boston; Prof. Walter Sydney Adams, now assistant Director of the Mt. Wilson Astronomical observatory in Pasadena, Calif., and Miss Helen A. Adams, a successful school teacher, who for the past few years has devoted her time exclusively to the care and attention of her father.
Mr. Adams had one brother Daniel M. Adams, who for many years was a paymaster in the United States army. His widow and children now live in Chicago.
Mr. Adams was always deeply interested in public and philanthropic work. He took much pleasure in assisting in the Central Congregational church, Derry, of which he had long been a member. He also assisted in the business affairs of Pinkerton academy and in local libraries. He took special interest in advancing the educational facilities in his native school district in Number 8 in Londonderry. He made valuable additions to the school building, placed a bell upon it, and gave financial aid in prolonging the terms of school there each year. Until within a year or two he was actively engaged in supplying the pulpits of various churches in this vicinity, and often took the places of local pastors when they were away vacations. He was so well informed upon missionary work in Turkey especially that he was so often called upon to give lectures and addresses upon that phase of Christian work. In politics he was a staunch Republican and was also an earnest and enthusiastic advocate of temperance principles.
The funeral was held at the home Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
The services were largely attended many relatives, neighbors and townspeople being present to pay last sad respects to one whom they had known so long. The Rev. David Jack of the Central Congregational church conducted the services and he was assisted by the Rev. Jesse G. MacMurphy a lifelong friend of the deceased.
The singing was by Charles A. Sefton. There was a beautiful collection of flowers. The bearers were Prof. Edmond R. Angell, Frank G. How, Rev. Frank. N. Saltmarsh and Prof. Cassius S. Campbell. Interment was in Forest Hill cemetery by undertaker Homer A. White.
The son, Prof. Walter S. Adams was unable to reach home in season to attend the funeral but will come home as soon as possible reaching here within a few days.
Note: no marked stone for him has been found in the family lot.
The Derry Enterprise Tuesday, September 26, 1916
In Turkey Many Years
Rev. L. H. Adams Passes Away After Long Life of Eminent Usefulness
The Rev. Lucien Harper Adams, born in Londonderry, July 28, 1839 passed away at his house in Derry Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock following an illness of ten months from infirmities incident to old age. For many years Mr. Adams was a missionary in Turkey and was known as a successful minister in that country.
Rev. Mr. Adams was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Adams of Londonderry. He was educated in district No 8 there, at Pinkerton academy, Derry, Kimball Union academy Merriden, Phillips Andover Theological seminary and Dartmouth college, class of 1858. He was twice married, his first wife was Miss Augusta Adams, who died in Turkey. He afterward married Miss Dora Francis, who also went to Turkey and died there in 1894 when he returned to Derry and had resided here since.
He was pastor of the Congregational church in Petersham, Mass., and from there went to Turkey was as a missionary for the American Board of Foreign Missions. After returning to Derry he bought a lot, planned a residence and had it built according to his tastes.
Three children were born of the second union and now survive their father, they are Edward F. Adams a lawyer of Boston; Prof. Walter Sydney Adams, now assistant Director of the Mt. Wilson Astronomical observatory in Pasadena, Calif., and Miss Helen A. Adams, a successful school teacher, who for the past few years has devoted her time exclusively to the care and attention of her father.
Mr. Adams had one brother Daniel M. Adams, who for many years was a paymaster in the United States army. His widow and children now live in Chicago.
Mr. Adams was always deeply interested in public and philanthropic work. He took much pleasure in assisting in the Central Congregational church, Derry, of which he had long been a member. He also assisted in the business affairs of Pinkerton academy and in local libraries. He took special interest in advancing the educational facilities in his native school district in Number 8 in Londonderry. He made valuable additions to the school building, placed a bell upon it, and gave financial aid in prolonging the terms of school there each year. Until within a year or two he was actively engaged in supplying the pulpits of various churches in this vicinity, and often took the places of local pastors when they were away vacations. He was so well informed upon missionary work in Turkey especially that he was so often called upon to give lectures and addresses upon that phase of Christian work. In politics he was a staunch Republican and was also an earnest and enthusiastic advocate of temperance principles.
The funeral was held at the home Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
The services were largely attended many relatives, neighbors and townspeople being present to pay last sad respects to one whom they had known so long. The Rev. David Jack of the Central Congregational church conducted the services and he was assisted by the Rev. Jesse G. MacMurphy a lifelong friend of the deceased.
The singing was by Charles A. Sefton. There was a beautiful collection of flowers. The bearers were Prof. Edmond R. Angell, Frank G. How, Rev. Frank. N. Saltmarsh and Prof. Cassius S. Campbell. Interment was in Forest Hill cemetery by undertaker Homer A. White.
The son, Prof. Walter S. Adams was unable to reach home in season to attend the funeral but will come home as soon as possible reaching here within a few days.
Note: no marked stone for him has been found in the family lot.
In Turkey Many Years
Rev. L. H. Adams Passes Away After Long Life of Eminent Usefulness
The Rev. Lucien Harper Adams, born in Londonderry, July 28, 1839 passed away at his house in Derry Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock following an illness of ten months from infirmities incident to old age. For many years Mr. Adams was a missionary in Turkey and was known as a successful minister in that country.
Rev. Mr. Adams was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Adams of Londonderry. He was educated in district No 8 there, at Pinkerton academy, Derry, Kimball Union academy Merriden, Phillips Andover Theological seminary and Dartmouth college, class of 1858. He was twice married, his first wife was Miss Augusta Adams, who died in Turkey. He afterward married Miss Dora Francis, who also went to Turkey and died there in 1894 when he returned to Derry and had resided here since.
He was pastor of the Congregational church in Petersham, Mass., and from there went to Turkey was as a missionary for the American Board of Foreign Missions. After returning to Derry he bought a lot, planned a residence and had it built according to his tastes.
Three children were born of the second union and now survive their father, they are Edward F. Adams a lawyer of Boston; Prof. Walter Sydney Adams, now assistant Director of the Mt. Wilson Astronomical observatory in Pasadena, Calif., and Miss Helen A. Adams, a successful school teacher, who for the past few years has devoted her time exclusively to the care and attention of her father.
Mr. Adams had one brother Daniel M. Adams, who for many years was a paymaster in the United States army. His widow and children now live in Chicago.
Mr. Adams was always deeply interested in public and philanthropic work. He took much pleasure in assisting in the Central Congregational church, Derry, of which he had long been a member. He also assisted in the business affairs of Pinkerton academy and in local libraries. He took special interest in advancing the educational facilities in his native school district in Number 8 in Londonderry. He made valuable additions to the school building, placed a bell upon it, and gave financial aid in prolonging the terms of school there each year. Until within a year or two he was actively engaged in supplying the pulpits of various churches in this vicinity, and often took the places of local pastors when they were away vacations. He was so well informed upon missionary work in Turkey especially that he was so often called upon to give lectures and addresses upon that phase of Christian work. In politics he was a staunch Republican and was also an earnest and enthusiastic advocate of temperance principles.
The funeral was held at the home Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
The services were largely attended many relatives, neighbors and townspeople being present to pay last sad respects to one whom they had known so long. The Rev. David Jack of the Central Congregational church conducted the services and he was assisted by the Rev. Jesse G. MacMurphy a lifelong friend of the deceased.
The singing was by Charles A. Sefton. There was a beautiful collection of flowers. The bearers were Prof. Edmond R. Angell, Frank G. How, Rev. Frank. N. Saltmarsh and Prof. Cassius S. Campbell. Interment was in Forest Hill cemetery by undertaker Homer A. White.
The son, Prof. Walter S. Adams was unable to reach home in season to attend the funeral but will come home as soon as possible reaching here within a few days.
Note: no marked stone for him has been found in the family lot.
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