56y
Married
Merchant
4421 Germantown Avenue
22nd Ward
1879-06-17; Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer
"William Adamsom, of the extensive manufacturing firm of Baeder, Adamson & Co., died suddenly yesterday morning shortly after reaching the city from his home at Germantown. Upon leaving his residence, No. 4421 Main street, he had to run a short distance to make the 7.30 A. M. train, and doubtless in that way, super-induced the attack which soon terminated fatally. Upon reaching the depot at Ninth and Green streets, he walked down Ninth street to Willow and entered the coal office of Arthur Voorhis, where he was seized with a dizziness which compelled him to lie down on a lounge in the office. He requested that a physician be sent for, which was done, but he grew worse rapidly and died in a few minutes after the arrival if the doctor.
Mr. Adamson was born in this city in 1822, being therefore, at the time of his death fifty-seven years of age. When only nine years old, he entered the store of his uncle, Mr. Charles Baeder, present senior partner of the firm which the deceased was a member, and remained there a few years. He then visited Ne Orleans, where his mother resided, and studied with the view of entering the Presbyterian ministry. He subsequently changed his mind and engaged int he printing business, and left that also, at the age of seventeen, and returned to this city and re-entered employment in his uncle's establishment, of which he soon afterward became the superintendent. Being a man of keen business ability, and possessed of considerable inventive genius, he was instrumental in extending the business of the firm and was, in a few years, given an interest in it.
In 1860, Mr. Delaney, one of the partners did, and the firm became Baeder & Adamson. Its operations were enlarged until it became the most extensive concern of its kind in the country, a result which was largely brought about by the enterprise and ability of the deceased.
Mr. Adamson was a gentleman of amiable disposition and generous traits. He was liberal to a degree in his contributions to charitable, religious and educational objects. Next to Mr. Pardee he was the most liberal patron of Lafayette College at Easton. He founded the Young Men's Christian Association of Germantown, and was its mainstay ever afterward. He was also one of the directors of the Girard National Bank, and took an active interest in several public institutions.
The cause of Mr. Adamson's death was apoplexy. He did not enjoy his usual good health during the greater part of last week, but complained of no specific ailment except Saturday, when he remarked to a member of the firm that he "felt as if his head was full of bees." On Sunday, however, he seemed to have recovered from that indisposition. His thirty years' active participation in business pursuits had made him well-known to the business men of this city, and his genial nature and strict integrity had won for him their esteem and respect, so that the announcement of his death, coming so unexpectedly, produced a shock among them. He leaves a wife and eight children, two of the latter, Messers Robert J. and William B. Adamson, being members of the firm.
The funeral will take place on Thursday, at one o'clock P. M., with services at the Wakefield Presbyterian Church. The interment will be at Laurel Hill."
1879-06-19; Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer
"ADAMSON - Suddenly, on the morning of the 16th instant, WILLIAM ADAMSON, aged fifty-six years.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 2421 Main street, Germantown, this (Thursday) afternoon at 1 o'clock. Services at Wakefield Presbyterian Church. Interment at Laurel Hill."
1879-06-20; Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer
"Yesterday from his late residence in Germantown the body of William Adamson, one of Philadelphia's most prominent manufacturers and best beloved citizens, was conveyed to its final resting place in the family lot at South Laurel Cemetery. During the morning the casket containing the corpse lay upon a catafalque, placed in the centre of the parlor. It was literally surrounded by all the affecting floral tributes that mourning hearts or sympathizing hands could devise.
At the head was a broken column of delicately interwoven white rises standing upon a floral pedestal. At the base of this, worked in immortelles of blue, was the simple word "Father," and near the foot lay a pillow of flowers inscribed also in blue immortelles, "Husband". Close by this was placed a large and prettily designed tablet, which said in flower words, "A Life Well Spent." It was presented by Henry Diston's sons. At the foot of the coffin was placed a unique floral design, representing a column and a broken wheel, a tribute from Mr Adamson's employees,
The casket was a large one, of walnut, with an inside one of lead. It was covered with black silk velvet and draped with black silk. There was no silver upon it whatever excepting the extension bar handles, and these were concealed.
As the remains lay amid these surroundings of combined beauty and sorrow, they were looked upon and wept over during the time they were exposed to view, by one constant stream of people.
The services at the house commenced at one o'clock and were conducted by Rev. Dr. Cattell of Lafayette College, and Rev. N. S. [McPettinger?], both of whom touched in effective and [?] terms upon the well spent life of the deceased. After this the coffin was removed to the Wakefield Presbyterian Church [more not copied].
Shortly after two o'clock the funeral cortege left the church. It was preceeded by fifteen carriages in which were seated the directors of the Girard National Bank, the directors of the Germantown Savings Fund, a delegation of clergymen, a delegation of the Young Men's Christian Association, the trustees of Lafayette College, and the trustees of the Wakefield Church. The pallbearers were J. L. Erringer, Charles Lannig, D. B. Cummings, J. E. Roberts, Jacob Naylor, T. Charlton Henry, William Brockie and W. M. Scott.
At the grave the services were brief and simple. Prayer was offered by Dr. Cattell, the body was solemnly lowered into the ground and soon the earth clods closed forever upon the form of a man of whom the pretty flower epitaph: "A Life Well Spent" is the briefest and most appropriate memorial."
Married
Merchant
4421 Germantown Avenue
22nd Ward
1879-06-17; Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer
"William Adamsom, of the extensive manufacturing firm of Baeder, Adamson & Co., died suddenly yesterday morning shortly after reaching the city from his home at Germantown. Upon leaving his residence, No. 4421 Main street, he had to run a short distance to make the 7.30 A. M. train, and doubtless in that way, super-induced the attack which soon terminated fatally. Upon reaching the depot at Ninth and Green streets, he walked down Ninth street to Willow and entered the coal office of Arthur Voorhis, where he was seized with a dizziness which compelled him to lie down on a lounge in the office. He requested that a physician be sent for, which was done, but he grew worse rapidly and died in a few minutes after the arrival if the doctor.
Mr. Adamson was born in this city in 1822, being therefore, at the time of his death fifty-seven years of age. When only nine years old, he entered the store of his uncle, Mr. Charles Baeder, present senior partner of the firm which the deceased was a member, and remained there a few years. He then visited Ne Orleans, where his mother resided, and studied with the view of entering the Presbyterian ministry. He subsequently changed his mind and engaged int he printing business, and left that also, at the age of seventeen, and returned to this city and re-entered employment in his uncle's establishment, of which he soon afterward became the superintendent. Being a man of keen business ability, and possessed of considerable inventive genius, he was instrumental in extending the business of the firm and was, in a few years, given an interest in it.
In 1860, Mr. Delaney, one of the partners did, and the firm became Baeder & Adamson. Its operations were enlarged until it became the most extensive concern of its kind in the country, a result which was largely brought about by the enterprise and ability of the deceased.
Mr. Adamson was a gentleman of amiable disposition and generous traits. He was liberal to a degree in his contributions to charitable, religious and educational objects. Next to Mr. Pardee he was the most liberal patron of Lafayette College at Easton. He founded the Young Men's Christian Association of Germantown, and was its mainstay ever afterward. He was also one of the directors of the Girard National Bank, and took an active interest in several public institutions.
The cause of Mr. Adamson's death was apoplexy. He did not enjoy his usual good health during the greater part of last week, but complained of no specific ailment except Saturday, when he remarked to a member of the firm that he "felt as if his head was full of bees." On Sunday, however, he seemed to have recovered from that indisposition. His thirty years' active participation in business pursuits had made him well-known to the business men of this city, and his genial nature and strict integrity had won for him their esteem and respect, so that the announcement of his death, coming so unexpectedly, produced a shock among them. He leaves a wife and eight children, two of the latter, Messers Robert J. and William B. Adamson, being members of the firm.
The funeral will take place on Thursday, at one o'clock P. M., with services at the Wakefield Presbyterian Church. The interment will be at Laurel Hill."
1879-06-19; Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer
"ADAMSON - Suddenly, on the morning of the 16th instant, WILLIAM ADAMSON, aged fifty-six years.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 2421 Main street, Germantown, this (Thursday) afternoon at 1 o'clock. Services at Wakefield Presbyterian Church. Interment at Laurel Hill."
1879-06-20; Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer
"Yesterday from his late residence in Germantown the body of William Adamson, one of Philadelphia's most prominent manufacturers and best beloved citizens, was conveyed to its final resting place in the family lot at South Laurel Cemetery. During the morning the casket containing the corpse lay upon a catafalque, placed in the centre of the parlor. It was literally surrounded by all the affecting floral tributes that mourning hearts or sympathizing hands could devise.
At the head was a broken column of delicately interwoven white rises standing upon a floral pedestal. At the base of this, worked in immortelles of blue, was the simple word "Father," and near the foot lay a pillow of flowers inscribed also in blue immortelles, "Husband". Close by this was placed a large and prettily designed tablet, which said in flower words, "A Life Well Spent." It was presented by Henry Diston's sons. At the foot of the coffin was placed a unique floral design, representing a column and a broken wheel, a tribute from Mr Adamson's employees,
The casket was a large one, of walnut, with an inside one of lead. It was covered with black silk velvet and draped with black silk. There was no silver upon it whatever excepting the extension bar handles, and these were concealed.
As the remains lay amid these surroundings of combined beauty and sorrow, they were looked upon and wept over during the time they were exposed to view, by one constant stream of people.
The services at the house commenced at one o'clock and were conducted by Rev. Dr. Cattell of Lafayette College, and Rev. N. S. [McPettinger?], both of whom touched in effective and [?] terms upon the well spent life of the deceased. After this the coffin was removed to the Wakefield Presbyterian Church [more not copied].
Shortly after two o'clock the funeral cortege left the church. It was preceeded by fifteen carriages in which were seated the directors of the Girard National Bank, the directors of the Germantown Savings Fund, a delegation of clergymen, a delegation of the Young Men's Christian Association, the trustees of Lafayette College, and the trustees of the Wakefield Church. The pallbearers were J. L. Erringer, Charles Lannig, D. B. Cummings, J. E. Roberts, Jacob Naylor, T. Charlton Henry, William Brockie and W. M. Scott.
At the grave the services were brief and simple. Prayer was offered by Dr. Cattell, the body was solemnly lowered into the ground and soon the earth clods closed forever upon the form of a man of whom the pretty flower epitaph: "A Life Well Spent" is the briefest and most appropriate memorial."
56y
Married
Merchant
4421 Germantown Avenue
22nd Ward
1879-06-17; Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer
"William Adamsom, of the extensive manufacturing firm of Baeder, Adamson & Co., died suddenly yesterday morning shortly after reaching the city from his home at Germantown. Upon leaving his residence, No. 4421 Main street, he had to run a short distance to make the 7.30 A. M. train, and doubtless in that way, super-induced the attack which soon terminated fatally. Upon reaching the depot at Ninth and Green streets, he walked down Ninth street to Willow and entered the coal office of Arthur Voorhis, where he was seized with a dizziness which compelled him to lie down on a lounge in the office. He requested that a physician be sent for, which was done, but he grew worse rapidly and died in a few minutes after the arrival if the doctor.
Mr. Adamson was born in this city in 1822, being therefore, at the time of his death fifty-seven years of age. When only nine years old, he entered the store of his uncle, Mr. Charles Baeder, present senior partner of the firm which the deceased was a member, and remained there a few years. He then visited Ne Orleans, where his mother resided, and studied with the view of entering the Presbyterian ministry. He subsequently changed his mind and engaged int he printing business, and left that also, at the age of seventeen, and returned to this city and re-entered employment in his uncle's establishment, of which he soon afterward became the superintendent. Being a man of keen business ability, and possessed of considerable inventive genius, he was instrumental in extending the business of the firm and was, in a few years, given an interest in it.
In 1860, Mr. Delaney, one of the partners did, and the firm became Baeder & Adamson. Its operations were enlarged until it became the most extensive concern of its kind in the country, a result which was largely brought about by the enterprise and ability of the deceased.
Mr. Adamson was a gentleman of amiable disposition and generous traits. He was liberal to a degree in his contributions to charitable, religious and educational objects. Next to Mr. Pardee he was the most liberal patron of Lafayette College at Easton. He founded the Young Men's Christian Association of Germantown, and was its mainstay ever afterward. He was also one of the directors of the Girard National Bank, and took an active interest in several public institutions.
The cause of Mr. Adamson's death was apoplexy. He did not enjoy his usual good health during the greater part of last week, but complained of no specific ailment except Saturday, when he remarked to a member of the firm that he "felt as if his head was full of bees." On Sunday, however, he seemed to have recovered from that indisposition. His thirty years' active participation in business pursuits had made him well-known to the business men of this city, and his genial nature and strict integrity had won for him their esteem and respect, so that the announcement of his death, coming so unexpectedly, produced a shock among them. He leaves a wife and eight children, two of the latter, Messers Robert J. and William B. Adamson, being members of the firm.
The funeral will take place on Thursday, at one o'clock P. M., with services at the Wakefield Presbyterian Church. The interment will be at Laurel Hill."
1879-06-19; Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer
"ADAMSON - Suddenly, on the morning of the 16th instant, WILLIAM ADAMSON, aged fifty-six years.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 2421 Main street, Germantown, this (Thursday) afternoon at 1 o'clock. Services at Wakefield Presbyterian Church. Interment at Laurel Hill."
1879-06-20; Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer
"Yesterday from his late residence in Germantown the body of William Adamson, one of Philadelphia's most prominent manufacturers and best beloved citizens, was conveyed to its final resting place in the family lot at South Laurel Cemetery. During the morning the casket containing the corpse lay upon a catafalque, placed in the centre of the parlor. It was literally surrounded by all the affecting floral tributes that mourning hearts or sympathizing hands could devise.
At the head was a broken column of delicately interwoven white rises standing upon a floral pedestal. At the base of this, worked in immortelles of blue, was the simple word "Father," and near the foot lay a pillow of flowers inscribed also in blue immortelles, "Husband". Close by this was placed a large and prettily designed tablet, which said in flower words, "A Life Well Spent." It was presented by Henry Diston's sons. At the foot of the coffin was placed a unique floral design, representing a column and a broken wheel, a tribute from Mr Adamson's employees,
The casket was a large one, of walnut, with an inside one of lead. It was covered with black silk velvet and draped with black silk. There was no silver upon it whatever excepting the extension bar handles, and these were concealed.
As the remains lay amid these surroundings of combined beauty and sorrow, they were looked upon and wept over during the time they were exposed to view, by one constant stream of people.
The services at the house commenced at one o'clock and were conducted by Rev. Dr. Cattell of Lafayette College, and Rev. N. S. [McPettinger?], both of whom touched in effective and [?] terms upon the well spent life of the deceased. After this the coffin was removed to the Wakefield Presbyterian Church [more not copied].
Shortly after two o'clock the funeral cortege left the church. It was preceeded by fifteen carriages in which were seated the directors of the Girard National Bank, the directors of the Germantown Savings Fund, a delegation of clergymen, a delegation of the Young Men's Christian Association, the trustees of Lafayette College, and the trustees of the Wakefield Church. The pallbearers were J. L. Erringer, Charles Lannig, D. B. Cummings, J. E. Roberts, Jacob Naylor, T. Charlton Henry, William Brockie and W. M. Scott.
At the grave the services were brief and simple. Prayer was offered by Dr. Cattell, the body was solemnly lowered into the ground and soon the earth clods closed forever upon the form of a man of whom the pretty flower epitaph: "A Life Well Spent" is the briefest and most appropriate memorial."
Married
Merchant
4421 Germantown Avenue
22nd Ward
1879-06-17; Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer
"William Adamsom, of the extensive manufacturing firm of Baeder, Adamson & Co., died suddenly yesterday morning shortly after reaching the city from his home at Germantown. Upon leaving his residence, No. 4421 Main street, he had to run a short distance to make the 7.30 A. M. train, and doubtless in that way, super-induced the attack which soon terminated fatally. Upon reaching the depot at Ninth and Green streets, he walked down Ninth street to Willow and entered the coal office of Arthur Voorhis, where he was seized with a dizziness which compelled him to lie down on a lounge in the office. He requested that a physician be sent for, which was done, but he grew worse rapidly and died in a few minutes after the arrival if the doctor.
Mr. Adamson was born in this city in 1822, being therefore, at the time of his death fifty-seven years of age. When only nine years old, he entered the store of his uncle, Mr. Charles Baeder, present senior partner of the firm which the deceased was a member, and remained there a few years. He then visited Ne Orleans, where his mother resided, and studied with the view of entering the Presbyterian ministry. He subsequently changed his mind and engaged int he printing business, and left that also, at the age of seventeen, and returned to this city and re-entered employment in his uncle's establishment, of which he soon afterward became the superintendent. Being a man of keen business ability, and possessed of considerable inventive genius, he was instrumental in extending the business of the firm and was, in a few years, given an interest in it.
In 1860, Mr. Delaney, one of the partners did, and the firm became Baeder & Adamson. Its operations were enlarged until it became the most extensive concern of its kind in the country, a result which was largely brought about by the enterprise and ability of the deceased.
Mr. Adamson was a gentleman of amiable disposition and generous traits. He was liberal to a degree in his contributions to charitable, religious and educational objects. Next to Mr. Pardee he was the most liberal patron of Lafayette College at Easton. He founded the Young Men's Christian Association of Germantown, and was its mainstay ever afterward. He was also one of the directors of the Girard National Bank, and took an active interest in several public institutions.
The cause of Mr. Adamson's death was apoplexy. He did not enjoy his usual good health during the greater part of last week, but complained of no specific ailment except Saturday, when he remarked to a member of the firm that he "felt as if his head was full of bees." On Sunday, however, he seemed to have recovered from that indisposition. His thirty years' active participation in business pursuits had made him well-known to the business men of this city, and his genial nature and strict integrity had won for him their esteem and respect, so that the announcement of his death, coming so unexpectedly, produced a shock among them. He leaves a wife and eight children, two of the latter, Messers Robert J. and William B. Adamson, being members of the firm.
The funeral will take place on Thursday, at one o'clock P. M., with services at the Wakefield Presbyterian Church. The interment will be at Laurel Hill."
1879-06-19; Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer
"ADAMSON - Suddenly, on the morning of the 16th instant, WILLIAM ADAMSON, aged fifty-six years.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 2421 Main street, Germantown, this (Thursday) afternoon at 1 o'clock. Services at Wakefield Presbyterian Church. Interment at Laurel Hill."
1879-06-20; Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer
"Yesterday from his late residence in Germantown the body of William Adamson, one of Philadelphia's most prominent manufacturers and best beloved citizens, was conveyed to its final resting place in the family lot at South Laurel Cemetery. During the morning the casket containing the corpse lay upon a catafalque, placed in the centre of the parlor. It was literally surrounded by all the affecting floral tributes that mourning hearts or sympathizing hands could devise.
At the head was a broken column of delicately interwoven white rises standing upon a floral pedestal. At the base of this, worked in immortelles of blue, was the simple word "Father," and near the foot lay a pillow of flowers inscribed also in blue immortelles, "Husband". Close by this was placed a large and prettily designed tablet, which said in flower words, "A Life Well Spent." It was presented by Henry Diston's sons. At the foot of the coffin was placed a unique floral design, representing a column and a broken wheel, a tribute from Mr Adamson's employees,
The casket was a large one, of walnut, with an inside one of lead. It was covered with black silk velvet and draped with black silk. There was no silver upon it whatever excepting the extension bar handles, and these were concealed.
As the remains lay amid these surroundings of combined beauty and sorrow, they were looked upon and wept over during the time they were exposed to view, by one constant stream of people.
The services at the house commenced at one o'clock and were conducted by Rev. Dr. Cattell of Lafayette College, and Rev. N. S. [McPettinger?], both of whom touched in effective and [?] terms upon the well spent life of the deceased. After this the coffin was removed to the Wakefield Presbyterian Church [more not copied].
Shortly after two o'clock the funeral cortege left the church. It was preceeded by fifteen carriages in which were seated the directors of the Girard National Bank, the directors of the Germantown Savings Fund, a delegation of clergymen, a delegation of the Young Men's Christian Association, the trustees of Lafayette College, and the trustees of the Wakefield Church. The pallbearers were J. L. Erringer, Charles Lannig, D. B. Cummings, J. E. Roberts, Jacob Naylor, T. Charlton Henry, William Brockie and W. M. Scott.
At the grave the services were brief and simple. Prayer was offered by Dr. Cattell, the body was solemnly lowered into the ground and soon the earth clods closed forever upon the form of a man of whom the pretty flower epitaph: "A Life Well Spent" is the briefest and most appropriate memorial."
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