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Allen Ancel Adams (1838 - 1907)

Allen Ancel Adams
Born in Putnam County, Indianamap
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Husband of — married 30 Sep 1858 in Appanoose County, Iowamap
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Died at age 68 in Appanoose County, Iowamap
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Adams, A. A ., farmer, Sec. 8; P. O. Tranquility; born in Putnam Co., Ind., May 25, 1838, son of Hugh Adams, who was born in Kentucky in 1812; and with his parents came to Putnam Co., Ind., in 1832, where he married Miss Lucinda Jones, daughter of Allen Jones, formerly of Washington Co., Ind.; she died in 1841, leaving three children. He, with his father, came to this county in 1856; is a resident of Adams Co., Iowa; remained in Appanoose, and in September 30, 1858, married Miss Mary A. Moreland, daughter of William Moreland, from Putnam Co., Ind., a resident of this township since 1849, until his death in March 30, 1878; a man highly honored and respected by all who knew him. He left a wife and ten children, all residents of this county, except three in Wayne Co. Mr. Adams owns 120 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Has five children - John H., born Sept. 1, 1856; Lucinda J., born March 2, 1862; Alfred A., born March 15, 1864; Alden T., born Sept. 24, 1867, and Elvin M., born Dec. 6, 1872. Democrat. Has held the office of Supervisor, President of School Board, ,and Director. The History of Appanoose County..., Iowa Chicago: Western Hist. Co., 1878. Johns Township http://www.rootsweb.com/~iabiog/appanoose/h1878/h1878-johns.htm

A. A. Adams came to the county with his father, Hugh Adams, in 1856, and in 1858 married Nancy A. Moreland, daughter of William Moreland, who located here in 1849. Mr. Adams became prominently known in the township and was a member of the board of supervisors. Past and present of Appanoose County, Iowa: ... L. L. Taylor, editor. Chicago : S. J. Clarke Pub. Co., 1913. Johns Township, page 406


Kevin Jones genealogy Entries: 3650 Updated: 2006-11-16 19:51:45 UTC (Thu) Contact: Kevin Jones ID: I2141 Name: Allen A. ADAMS Sex: M Birth: ABT 1840 in IN 1 Note: 2 1850 census: found On 5 Sep 1850, Hugh Adams (36, farmer) and Malinda Adams (42) lived in Cloverdale Twp. (Putnam) IN with their children William L. (14), Allen A. (10), Isaac W. D. (8), Hugh M. (3), and Hardin J. (6 mos.). Hugh and Malinda were illiterate. Change Date: 26 JUN 2006 Father: Hugh ADAMS b: ABT 1814 in KY Mother: Malinda JONES b: ABT 1808 in KY Sources: Text: 1850 Federal Census, Indiana, Putnam Co., Cloverdale, p. 554. Text: b. abt 1840 IN http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=kevinbjones&id=I2141

1860 U S Census of Pottawattamie County, Iowa; Boomer Township Page 96 Dwelling No. 717 Family No. 649 Allen (Adams) 22 M Farmer 20 350 Indiana Mary A 17 F House Wife Indiana John H 8/12 M Iowa His father is living in the house before him.

Buried in Jones Cemetery, Wayne County, Iowa (I have been to the cemetery and seen the grave, Ellen Krull Miller) http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=54481034


Sources

Information from, Aunt Abby Adams Mellett(sister and daughter of John and Fedelia), Lawrence 'Barney' Mallett(Abby's son), Laveta Marquiss(Daughter of Faye, Granddaughter of Delia), Aunt Amy Adams Lykkehoy(sister and daughter of John and Fedelia), David Adams(grandson of Harlen), Edna Davis Zintz(daughter of Ratha), Beverly Adams Hill(granddaughter of Ray), and Ruby Jones Davis(cousin).


  • The History of Appanoose County..., Iowa

Chicago: Western Hist. Co., 1878. Johns Township http://www.rootsweb.com/~iabiog/appanoose/h1878/h1878-johns.htm Past and present of Appanoose County, Iowa: ... L. L. Taylor, editor. Chicago : S. J. Clarke Pub. Co., 1913. Johns Township, page 406 Death information is from Appanoose probate files for Allen Adams





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