James ADAMS, Sr., who bore the distinction of being the oldest continuous resident of Greene County, died last Friday at his home in Stafford Township, aged 83 years, 6 months and 11 days. He was born January 29, 1821 in Stafford Township and never lived outside of that township.
He helped haul the first steam engine ever brought to Greene County. It was brought from Louisville to be used in a gristmill at old Fairplay. Mr. ADAMS, who was then a boy, drove three yoke of oxen hitched to a wagon that carried the boiler.
He distinctively remembered that upon one occasion a large band of Indians went by his father’s home.
He was a soldier in the Civil war for three years serving as a member of CO. K, 90TH REGIMENT IND VOL INF. As a citizen he was esteemed by all who knew him.
Four children—Mrs. Julia A. B. MOUNT, of Louisiana, and Henry C., James and Miss Lucretta ADAMS, of Stafford Township—survive.
The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, and the remains were laid to rest in the Sandborn Cemetery.
He helped haul the first steam engine ever brought to Greene County. It was brought from Louisville to be used in a gristmill at old Fairplay. Mr. ADAMS, who was then a boy, drove three yoke of oxen hitched to a wagon that carried the boiler.
He distinctively remembered that upon one occasion a large band of Indians went by his father’s home.
He was a soldier in the Civil war for three years serving as a member of CO. K, 90TH REGIMENT IND VOL INF. As a citizen he was esteemed by all who knew him.
Four children—Mrs. Julia A. B. MOUNT, of Louisiana, and Henry C., James and Miss Lucretta ADAMS, of Stafford Township—survive.
The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, and the remains were laid to rest in the Sandborn Cemetery.
James ADAMS, Sr., who bore the distinction of being the oldest continuous resident of Greene County, died last Friday at his home in Stafford Township, aged 83 years, 6 months and 11 days. He was born January 29, 1821 in Stafford Township and never lived outside of that township.
He helped haul the first steam engine ever brought to Greene County. It was brought from Louisville to be used in a gristmill at old Fairplay. Mr. ADAMS, who was then a boy, drove three yoke of oxen hitched to a wagon that carried the boiler.
He distinctively remembered that upon one occasion a large band of Indians went by his father’s home.
He was a soldier in the Civil war for three years serving as a member of CO. K, 90TH REGIMENT IND VOL INF. As a citizen he was esteemed by all who knew him.
Four children—Mrs. Julia A. B. MOUNT, of Louisiana, and Henry C., James and Miss Lucretta ADAMS, of Stafford Township—survive.
The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, and the remains were laid to rest in the Sandborn Cemetery.
He helped haul the first steam engine ever brought to Greene County. It was brought from Louisville to be used in a gristmill at old Fairplay. Mr. ADAMS, who was then a boy, drove three yoke of oxen hitched to a wagon that carried the boiler.
He distinctively remembered that upon one occasion a large band of Indians went by his father’s home.
He was a soldier in the Civil war for three years serving as a member of CO. K, 90TH REGIMENT IND VOL INF. As a citizen he was esteemed by all who knew him.
Four children—Mrs. Julia A. B. MOUNT, of Louisiana, and Henry C., James and Miss Lucretta ADAMS, of Stafford Township—survive.
The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, and the remains were laid to rest in the Sandborn Cemetery.
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