Robert Newton Adams D.D. (1835 - 1914)

Born 15 Sep 1835 in Fayette, Ohio, United States

Died 25 Mar 1914 at age 78 in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United States

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Biography

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Robert Newton Adams was an American clergyman and soldier. Adams was a Colonel in the Union Army during the Civil War. Colonel Adams commanded the 81st Regiment, Ohio Infantry. Adams was a Brevet Brigadier General.

Robert was born on September 15, 1835. He was the son of Albert Adams and Nancy Verdie (Coffey) Adams. ^[1][2]

In 1858, Admas entered Miami University (Ohio). ^[3][4]

Military Service

Brig. Gen. Robert Adams D.D. served in the United States Civil War.
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• Civil War

In 1861, after graduation from Miami University, Adams enlisted in the "University Rifles" (Company C), 20th Regiment, Ohio Infantry. ^[3][4] The term of service was 3 months. After his term expired, Adams organized a company and was made Captain. His company joined the 81st Regiment, Ohio Infantry. In May 1862, Adams was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. In August 1864, Adams was promoted to Colonel in command of the 81st Regiment. ^[4][3]

Adams saw combat in the battles of Shiloh, Corinth, Town Creek, Resaca, Dallas, Kennesaw Mountain, Nickajack Creek, Atlanta, Jonesborough, and Hobkirk's Hill. ^[3][2] Adams was wounded at the Battle of Jonesborough. ^[4]

In May 1865, Adams received a promotion to Brevet Brigadier General with rank dating from March 13, 1865. ^[4] On July 13, 1865, Adams mustered out of service. ^[3]

Postbellum

After the War, Adams studied at the Allegheny Theological Seminary. From 1869 to 1875, Adams was a pastor in Ohio and Kansas. ^[3][2] Adams moved to Minnesota. In 1866, Adams became the Superintendent of Home Missions. That was a position he would hold for 21 years. ^[2]

Robert Newton Adams passed away on March 25, 1914. He was buried at Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota. ^[1][2][3]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5842/robert-newton-adams: accessed 29 December 2023), memorial page for Robert Newton Adams (15 Sep 1835–25 Mar 1914), Find a Grave Memorial ID 5842, citing Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4} Robert N. Adams Facts for Kids - Kids encyclopedia. https://kids.kiddle.co/Robert_N._Adams
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6} Robert N. Adams, Military Wiki, Fandom. https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/Robert_N._Adams
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4} "Adams, Robert Newton," House Divided: The Civil War Research Engine at Dickinson College, https://hd.housedivided.dickinson.edu/node/4955

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See also:

• Wikipedia: Robert N. Adams
• Wikidata: Item Q112109707