Adoniram Judson Adams (1833 - 1906)

Born 30 Jan 1833 in Roxbury Township, Washington, Ohio, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Esther Anna Ward — married 10 Nov 1853 (to 1 Jun 1883) in Morganville, Union Township, Morgan, Ohio, United States

Husband of Francie Fannie (Reynolds) Adams — married 6 Sep 1886 (to 16 Dec 1900) in Marion, Linn, Iowa, United States

Descendants

Died 25 Nov 1906 at age 73 in Linn, Iowa, United States

Biography

When Adoniram was 20 he married Esther Anna Ward on 10 November 1853 in of , Ohio, USA. The couple had 9 children.

In the 1850 census A (age 17), Farmer, was in Roxbury, Washington, Ohio, United States.^[1]

Adaniram, son of M. Adams, married Ether Anna Ward on 8 November 1853 in Morganville, Union Township, Morgan, Ohio, United States.^[2]

In the 1860 census Adnire (age 27) was in Marion, Linn, Iowa.^[3]

In the 1870 census A (age 37), Farmer, was in Otter Creek, Linn, Iowa.^[4]

In the 1880 census Judson (age 47), Farmer, was the married head of household in Otter Creek, Linn, Iowa, United States.^[5]

A (age 54), son of Major Adams & Roxane Nolt, married Fanny Hemphill (age 42y), daughter of William Reynolds and Leann Milton [Melton], on 6 September 1886 in Marion, Linn Co, Iowa, United States.^[6]

In the 1900 census Adanios (age 67), Landlord, was the married head of household in Otter Creek, Linn, Iowa.^[7]

Adoniram died on 25 November 1906 and was buried in Lafayette Cemetery, Alburnett, Linn County, Iowa, United States.^[8]

Newspaper Obituary.
A. J. ADAMS ANSWERS THE FINAL SUMMONS
He Had Been in Poor Health for Months - Located in Linn County (Iowa) 51 Years Ago.
Adoniram Judson Adams was born in Washington Co., Ohio, Jan. 30 1833. He was married to Esther Anna Ward on Nov. 10, 1853 to which union eight children, four boys and four girls, were born. Two daughters died in infancy leaving four sons and two daughters to mourn his loss, the mother having died June 1, 1883.
In May, 1855, he with his family moved to Linn county, Ia., where he made his home until his death, Nov. 25, 1906.
He united with the Church of Christ in 1860 and has since lived a consistent christian life. In second marriage he took to wife Mrs. Fannie Hemphill on Sept 6, 1886 having died Dec 16. 1900. Since then he has made his home with his daughter; Mrs. J. L. Joyce of near this place, but frequently visited his other children who are: Mrs. Martha Fleming, Philipsburg, Kan., P. B. Adams, Clay Center, Neb., A. S. Adams, Jr., Valder, Alaska, C. L. Adams, Fruit Vale, Cal. and J. Linley Adams, Chicago, Ill. The funeral servicez (sic) were held at Lafayette Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. B. F. Shoemaker, and were largely attended. Internment was made in the Lafayette cemetery.
Mr. Adams was one of the real pioneers of this section, having been a resident of Linn county for upwards of 51 years. He was a man of sterling worth and character upright in all his dealings with his fellow me, and closes a career .. . (accessed before 14 March 2011)

Research Notes

Note: NAME: Adoniram Admire Judson Adams

NAME: The name Adoniram (Adonirum) Judson comes from a Famous Baptist Missionary to Burma who was born in 1788. He was imprisoned and tortured for translating the Bible.

NAME: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adoniram_Judson

Note: Note: We learn from Adoniram Sr.'s obituary that he had 4 girls and 4 boys. 2 of the girls died in infancy. We also learn that a Mrs. J. L. Joyce was a daughter but we don't know if J L is her husband's initials or hers. In the same article, another daughter is listed as Mrs. Martha Fleming which would tend to indicate that J L is the daughters own initials rather than her husbands. (This is purley supposition and the facts are unknown). We do know that Martha was one of the 4 girls that survived. If "J L" are the initials of the other surviving daughter, then Mary and Minerva where the two daughters who died in infancy. In a letter in the possesion of Ally, she states that a letter from AJ to his son Charles L mentions daughters Mary and Martha. If these are the two surviving daughters, then Mrs. J L Joyce would be the married name of Mary. I havn't seen the contents of this letter as yet. (HNC)

CORRESPONDENCE: Following Email exchanges:

Subj: Re: Adams

Date: 06/04/2000 4:43:10 PM Central Daylight Time

From: AMcG1228 (In Massachusettes)

To: Hncamp (In Nebraska)

Hi my name is Ally,

I found out you have info on one of my family members. Adoniram Judson Adams

I need to find out what his Children's names were, I know he had 8 kids 4 boys & 4 girls Please any info i would love please.

Thank ya Ally (Email removed)

AMcG1228: The kids I have are the names in the letter from AJ to his son Charles L. in my Family letters: Martha, Mary, Josiah, Purley, A.S., Charles

CORRESPONDENCE: from Ginny Allen

to Howard Camp <Email removed>,

date Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 10:02 PM

subject new researcher added

Yesterday, I sent you the name of Pat/Eldon Brownell. Eldon is a descendant of Isaac Adams, son of Joel Adams, Jr. Tonight, I heard from yet another family member, Sue Ellen Adams, whose husband is the great-grandson of Adoniram Judson Adams, another son of Roxanna and Major Adams.

In reviewing what I have and what I might need early next week when all the material is put together for DAR, I find I do not have a copy of the 1810 Census that might show Major as a male child of 1 years in the household. Would any one of you have it?

Once I get all this tied together, the new documents scanned, etc. I will just put it all on CDs and forward to each of you. We can make corrections/additions as necessary. If the historians/genealogists haven't been able to reconcile all this in 200 years, who am I to say my records are accurate....because little can be documented.

...Ginny

Sources

1. ↑ 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MX3D-CMF : 4 April 2020), A J Adams in household of Major Adams, Roxbury, Washington, Ohio, United States; citing family 100, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.)
   A J Adams (17), Farmer, in Roxbury, Washington, Ohio, USA. Born in Ohio.
2. ↑ Marriage: "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 004017249_001_M969-FQM; FHL microfilm: 910662; Image number: 64; Packet letter: C; Indexing batch: M02336-4
   FamilySearch Record: XZG4-PYF (accessed 25 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 9392-S53D-6T
   Adaniram J Adams marriage to Ether Anna Ward on 8 Nov 1853 in Morganville, Union Township, Morgan, Ohio, United States.
3. ↑ 1860 Census: "1860 United States Federal Census"
   The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Marion, Linn, Iowa; Roll: M653_332; Page: 221; Family History Library Film: 803332
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7667 #5600729 (accessed 25 March 2024)
   Adnire Adams (27) in Marion, Linn, Iowa. Born in Ohio.
4. ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDVF-Q9Y : 19 March 2020), A J Adams, 1870
   A J Adams (37), Farmer, in Otter Creek, Linn, Iowa. Born in Ohio.
5. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MD21-ZX6 : 28 August 2017), Judson Adams, Otter Creek, Linn, Iowa, United States; citing enumeration district ED 273, sheet 340B, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm 1,254,351
   Judson Adams (47), married, Farmer, head of household in Otter Creek, Linn, Iowa, USA. Born in Ohio.
6. ↑ Marriage: "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 004321343; FHL microfilm: 001704466; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: M02695-9
   FamilySearch Record: XJN9-N9B (accessed 25 March 2024)
   A J Adams (54) marriage to Fanny Hemphill (42y) on 6 Sep 1886 in Marion, Linn Co, Iowa, United States.
7. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1900; Census Place: Otter Creek, Linn, Iowa; Roll: 443; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0085
   Ancestry Record 7602 #14539242 (accessed 25 March 2024)
   Adanios Adams (67), married, Landlord, head of household in Otter Creek, Linn, Iowa. Born in Ohio, USA.
8. ↑ Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current"
   Find A Grave: Memorial #54472221
   Ancestry Record 60525 #18139195 (accessed 25 March 2024)
   Adoniram Judson Adams Sr burial (died on 25 Nov 1906) in Lafayette Cemetery, Alburnett, Linn County, Iowa, United States of America. Born on 30 Jan 1833.

See also:

• MARRIAGE: Adoniram J. ADAMS - International Genealogical Index/NAGender: M Marriage: 10 Nov 1853 Morgan, Ohio Spouse: Esther Anna WORD Batch Number: M514081 Dates: 1819-1860 Source Call No. 0910657 V. AC Type: Film
• "Iowa State Census, 1895," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VT3R-GBW : 4 April 2020), Adoniram J Adams, Linn, Iowa, United States; citing p. 356, 1895, State Historical Society, Des Moines; FHL microfilm 1,022,074
• "Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XV3V-QYG : 16 January 2020), J. Adamson, 1906