James Adair was born about 1793 in the Cherokee Nation, the son of Elizabeth Scott and Edward Adair. He was a student at missionary Gideon Blackburn's school at Hiwassie in 1805. In August of 1812 the Moravians recorded that Charles Hicks attended their singing and among those who came with him was "James Adair, son of Betsy Scott." [1] James was a soldier in a Cherokee unit during the War of 1812 and participated in action against the Creeks (Hillabees) in November, 1813. When he returned home he filed a claim for damage caused by returning American soldiers. [2] James became ill and died in February 18, 1814. The Moravians wrote, "Betsy Scott... came to us in great torment because her son Jim Adair was gravely ill...." On the 19th, Peggy [Betsy's sister] went to visit her sick nephew but found he had already died." [3] After his death his mother filed a claim for his pay.
Col Morgan, Jr's Reg't, Cherokee Indians, War of 1812, Card #39026986#7003, Adair, James;.
Know all men by these present that I, Betsey Scot of the Cherokee Nation, have this day nominated and appointed Charles Hicks of said nation my true and lawfull attorney for me, and in my name to ask, demand and receive of Col. Return J Miegs or the proper authority, such sum or sums of money as is due my son James Adair, deceased, for his services to the United States, for a tour of duty performed against the hostile Creeks under the command of Captain David McNair of said nation. Commencing the 7th October 1813 and ending the 6thJany.
1814 as the above [do] charge will appear.
I also empower my said attorney to receipt for all moneys for me and to my use, and to act and to do all things necessary on the [premise]in as full and ample manner as I myself could do were I personally present in witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal, on Chickamagie, this thirteenth day of July ANNO DOMINI 1816-.
Test. William Murdock.
Military service: Bet. January 11 - February 10, 1814, under Charles Hicks.
James does not appear to have had any wife or children. The Moravians made no mention of a wife or children. "Nancy Adair" found in later records must have been wife of a different James Adair.
RG75, E545 Reg of BLW: October 28, 1857, BLW# 285654 by Nancy (widow).
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