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John Albert Adams (1841 - 1921)

John Albert Adams
Born in Warrensburg, Johnson Co., MOmap
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Died at age 79 in Warrensburg, Johnson Co., MOmap
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The John A. Adams homestead has been restored by a great-great granddaughter Sue Wayne, and her husband, Bill, and is currently (6/90) being used as a bed and breakfast hostel. (SFT) John A. Adams Eldest son of Daniel and Susan Adams, was born Oct. 16, 1841, in Johnson county, on the old homestead. He received his early education in the common school. He does all his carpenter work on the farm. He married Miss D. Mack, daughter of Godfrey Mack, in 1866. Their family consists of seven children: Benjamin F., Maggie A., Sophronia J., Archie G., Jessie E., Daniel G., and Emma F. His farm consists of 80 acres, on which he has good buildings and a young orchard. He is a successful hog raiser. Mr. and Mrs. Adams are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. In 1861 he entered the Union army, serving about four years. Mr. A. is a careful and systematic farmer, worthy and enterprising. (History of Johnson Co., Kansas City Historical Co., 1881)

Obituary Posted 25 Oct 2016 by presleysl John Albert Adams, a civil war veteran and a resident of Johnson county all his life, died at his home 8 1-2 miles southeast of Warrensburg, at 3 o'clock Friday morning. Death followed an illness of three years duration, four weeks of which time he was bedfast.

John Adams was born in Johnson county one-half mile from where he died, October 16, 1841. He was 79 years old at the time of his death. While very young, Mr. Adams took up farming, which occupation he has followed all of his life.

In April, 1861, Mr. Adams enlisted with the Union forces and fought throughout the Civil War. He was slightly injured in an engagement when the horse he was on which he was riding fell. He served with the Seventh Missouri Cavalry volunteers.

Shortly after the close of the war Mr. Adams was married to Dorothy Mack who survives him. The wedding was performed at the home of the bride 8 1-2 miles southeast of Warrensburg, September 27, 1866. Ten children, five boys and five girls, were born to the union, all of whom survive. They are: Benjamin F., southeast of Warrensburg; Archie G., Absarokee, Mont.; Fred, Roscoe, Mont.; John, Jr., Cortez, Col.; Elmer E., Warrensburg; Mrs. Margaret Wegener, Eldon; Mrs. Sophia Burford, southeast of Warrensburg; Mrs. Jessie George, Roscoe, Mont.; Mrs. Fannie Thorpe, Haviland, Kan.; Mrs. Effie Fitzgerald, Warrensburg.

Four brothers and three sisters also survive: Will of California; Tom, Glendale, Ariz.; Robert, Warrensburg; Dr. James Adams, Morgan, Minn.; Mrs. Anne Denton, Warrensburg; Mrs. Christena McCoy, Carthage; and Mrs. Emma Thornton.

Mr. Adams was an active member of the New Hope Methodist church. He was a very popular resident of the county, having legions of friends. He was a man of high character and principles. Hosts of friends thruout Johnson county will join with the Star-Journal in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.

Funeral services were held at the Adams home at 11 o'clock Sunday morning. Rev. Julius Wegener of Eldon, son-in-law of Mr. Adams, officiated. Mr. Adams, before he died, requested that Rev. Wegener preach the funeral. Burial was in the Adams Memorial Cemetery.

Probably no funeral services held in Johnson county in years were as impressive as those held for Mr. Adams. Overseas veterans in uniform served as pallbearers.

Songs which Mr. Adams loved were sung at the home and at the grave. Sam Fitterling blew taps at the grave.

Mr. Adams remained a patriotic citizen until his death. As he lay in bed, with only a few minutes of his life remaining, a flag was brought in by relatives. Altho his strength was fast failing, Mr. Adams drew his hand up to salute, showing his reverence for the American Flag. After this he fell asleep. Carrying out a request, Mr. Adams was buried in a large American Flag.

The pallbearers were: Willard Greim, Winnie Long, Raymond Fitterling, Roscoe Laughman, Sherman Hates and Leslie Faulwell.

Friday, February 25, 1921:

John A. Adams, for many years one of the prominent and esteemed citizens of Johnson county, died at the family home eight miles southeast of Warrensburg at 3 o'clock Friday morning of last week. Mr. Adams had been in poor health several years and for the past few weeks he was confined to his bed and his condition was critical. His death was not unexpected.

John Albert Adams was born in Johnson county, Missouri, October 16, 1841, one-half of a mile from the home in which he passed away last Friday. At the time of his death he was seventy-nine years, four months and eight days of age, and practically all of his long and useful life spent in the same community. Here he was known for his true worth, where he was loved and esteemed by a large circle of relatives and friends.

Mr. Adams was a devoted patriot. In April, 1861, he enlisted in the Union army and served through the war. He served a double enlistment, but his greatest activities were with the 7th Mo. Cav. and in one engagement he was slightly injured when the horse which he was riding fell. He had a great love for Old Glory, and a few minutes before dissolution the flag he kept hanging over his bed was shown him and he saluted it, as had been his custom for years.

September 26, 1866, he was married to Miss Dorothy Mack, of the same community, at the Mack home. Mrs. Adams survives her husband. To Mr. and Mrs. Adams were born ten children, five boys and five girls, all of whom survive the death of the father, which is rather remarkable. The children are Benjamin F., south and east of Warrensburg; Archie G., Absarokee, Montana; Fred, Roscoe, Montana; John Jr., Cortez, Colorado; Elmer E., Warrensburg; Mrs. Margaret Weneger, Eldon; Mrs. Sophia Burford, southeast of Warrensburg; Mrs. Jessie George, Roscoe, Montana; Mrs. Fannie Thorpe, Haviland, Kansas; Mrs. Effie Fitzgerald, Warrensburg. All of the children but Mrs. John W. George, John A. Jr., Fred G., and Mrs. Margaret Wegener were at the bedside of their father when he answered the final summons.

The deceased is also survived by four brothers and three sisters, Will, o California; Tom, Glendale, Arizona; Robert, of the home community; Dr. James Adams, Morgan, Minnesota; Mrs. Anna Denton, Warrensburg; Mrs. Christena McCoy, Carthage; and Mrs. Emma Thornton, Caldwell, Kansas.

Mr. Adams was always greatly interested in the betterment of the community, the county, the state and the nation. He was active in church matters and for years was a member of the Methodist church. He was the founder of the New Hope church and contributed a large portion of the funds required for building the church building. He always had a pride in the Adams Memorial cemetery and of his own efforts erected a concrete edifice in the cemetery as memorial to his father, Daniel Adams.

The funeral services were held at the family home at 11 o'clock Sunday morning in charge of Rev. Julius Wegener, son-in-law of Mr. Adams, as requested by Mr. Adams. The songs were also selected by Mr. Adams, and he was laid in his last resting place in the folds of a large American flag. The pall bearers were Willard Greim, Winnie Long, Raymond Fitterling, Roscoe Laughman, Sherman Hays, and Leslie Faulwell, all ex-service boys of the World War. The body was laid to rest in the Adams Cemetery.

In the passing of John A. Adams Johnson county has lost one of her best and most highly esteemed pioneer citizens, his widow a loving and devoted husband, the children a kind and loving father, and the community a man who will be long remembered. His memory will be retained and his life is worthy of emulation. His life has been worth living and his being in this world has made the world better. The world needs more men like John A. Adams, and he has not lived in vain.

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