Francis Marion Adams (1844 - 1876)

Born 4 Apr 1844 in Crawford, Illinois, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Margaret E. (Carnes) Jefferson — married 4 May 1868 in Black Hawk, Iowa, United States

Husband of Mary M. (Magill) Powden — married 4 Mar 1871 in Crawford, Illinois, United States

Died 21 Jul 1876 at age 32 in Crawford, Illinois, United States

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Biography

Francis was born in 1844. He died in 1876 at the age of 32.

Francis served during the Civil War with the 3rd State Militia, Cavalry (1st Organization), U-Z and 3d State Militia, Cavalry (2d Organization).

Parents: Eli Adams I 1793 - 1857 and Elizabeth (Shaw) Adams 1802 - 1894.

Francis was married two times.

Spouse #1: Margaret E. (Carnes) Jefferson, Adams 1845 - 1924 They were married 5/4/1868 in Black Hawk, Iowa. Per Iowa, County Marriages, 1838 - 1934. Findagrave #11844879

Children with Margaret:

1. Alice May Adams 1870 - aft. 1880

• On 1880 Census, age 10

2. James Eli Adams 1872 - 1926

• Married Carolina Augusta Kuhnel 1876 - 1923
• Findagrave #50969475

Spouse #2: Mary E. (Magill) Adams 1868 - 1937. They were married 3/4/1871 in Crawford, Illinois. Per Illinois Marriages, 1815 - 1935. She married 2nd John S. Powden & they had 3 children. Findagrave #130284479

Children with Mary:

1. Orley Adams 1875 - 1876

Francis married pretty Mary Magill on 3/4/1871. She was the step daughter of John Buser, a close neighbor. Two children were born to them, James Eli and Orley. They made their home on land just North of the Phi Adams farm. Here he farmed until his health left him because of consumption. He died 7/21/1876 and was buried in Greenhill Cemetery. Their son Orley died in infancy. Mary Magill was born 11/18/1852. She later married John Powden of Crawford County and by him had three children, William, Fred and Frank. "Aunt Mary" died 4/2/1937 and she was buried in the New Robinson Cemetery.

Son, James Eli born abt. 1872 became a railroad telegraph operator. While working for the Frisco Railroad in Seymour, Missouri he met and married Lena Kauhnel. They had three children, Glenn, Orley and Llewellyn. He did abt. 1931 in Phoenix, Arizona. He and his wife are buried there. Written by Roy Clifford Adams, 1955.

Research Notes

The above says his son, James Eli was the child with Mary Magill. No 1st marriage is mentioned for Francis. Needs more research.

Sources

• Francis is buried at GreenHill Cemetery in Crawford County, Illinois, USA. His page lists and has links to his parents, siblings, 2 spouses, 1 child. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/173617556/francis-marion-adams#add-to-vc

• Francis Marion Adams: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LH14-LNY

• 1850 Census: FrancisM. Adams. Age: 7. White, male. Home in 1850: Crawford, Illinois. Birthdate/place: 1843 in Illinois. Household members: Eli Adams, 56 (KY). Elizabeth Adams, 46 (TN). James Adams, 22. John Adams, 20. Bolivar W. Adams, 18. Alexander H. Adams, 16. Eliza I. Adams, 14. Elisha F. Adams, 12. Eli Adams, 10. Francis M. Adams, 7. Mary E. Adams, 4. Note: All the kids are listed as born in Illinois.

• 1860 Census: Marion Adams. Age: 16. Home in 1860: Township 6 Range 10, Crawford, Illinois. Birthdate/place: 1844 in Illinois. Household members: Elizabeth Adams, 57 (TN). Elisha Adams, 22. Eli Adams, 20. Sarah Adams, 24. Marion Adams, 16. Mary Adams, 13. Note: All but Elizabeth are listed as born in Illinois.

• 1870 Census: Marian Adams. Age: 26. Home in 1870: Montgomery, Crawford, Illinois. Birthdate/place: 1844 in Illinois. Occupation: farmer. Inferred Mother: Elizabeth Adams. Household members: Elizabeth Adams, 68. Marian Adams, 26.

• U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863 - 1865. Marion Adams. Birthyear/place: 1843 in Illinois. Age on 7/1/1863: 20. Unmarried/Single. Residence: Franklin, Crawford, Illinois. Congressional District: 11th. Class: 1.

• U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861 - 1865. Francis M. Adams. Age: 21. Enlistment date: 1865. Military Unit: Third State Militia, Cavalry (1st Organization), U-Z and Third State Militia, Cavalry (2d Organization).