Mary Jane (Brown) Adams (1826 - 1902)

Born 1 Oct 1826 in Louisville, Kentucky

Wife of Wesley Adams — married 7 Oct 1845 in Louisville, Kentucky

Descendants

Died 19 Aug 1902 at age 75 in Vine Grove, Hardin County, Kentucky

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Biography

Mary Jane Brown (Dowdell) Adams had a sister named Ann Eliza Brown DeWitt Stith and a brother named (John) Thomas Brown;

Buried in St. Louis Cemetery, Louisville, Kentucky; Section T; Lot 103; E 1/2;

Buried beside daughter, Elizabeth Adams;

"Adams, Mary J., widow of Wesley, 604 Grayson, between 19th and Montgomery" as listed in Caron's Directory of the City of Louisville for 1871;

"Adams, John N., clerk, Griffith, Ballard & Co., residence 604 Grayson, bet 19th and 20th";

Children:

Charles Keaton Adams (1847 - 4 Sep 1876);

John Martin Adams (8 Dec 1851 - 21 Feb 1924);

Robert Norman Adams (8 May 1853 - 5 Feb 1933); Asst. Gauger;

Elizabeth Adams (6 Jan 1862 - 19 Jan 1937);

Frank Green Adams (15 Jan 1865 - 13 Apr 1946);

Thomas Adams (1868 - bef 1902);

Obituary:

Publication: Kentucky Irish American, Louisville, Kentucky; Issue Date: Saturday, August 23, 1902; Page 4

GOOD WOMAN DEAD Mrs. Mary Jane Adams, widow of the late Wesley Adams and mother of Magistrate John M. Adams died a victim of apoplexy at Vine Grove, Ky. last Tuesday. The remains were brought to Louisville for burial. Mrs. Adams was seventy-six years of age and was a devout Catholic and a charitable woman.

She leaves the following children; Magistrate John M. Adams, Robert N. Adams with the Stewart Dry Goods Company, Frank G. Adams Corresponding Secretary Mackin Council, Y. M. I., and Miss Lizzie Adams.

Her death came as a shock to her children and many friends. The old lady had been in excellent health and only a few days before her death left her home in Louisville to visit relatives at Vine Grove where she was stricken. The remains were brought to Louisville and taken to the family residence 2141 Rowan Street. The funeral took place from St. Cecilia’s church at 9 o’clock Thursday. The Interment was in St. Louis cemetery.

http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn86069180/1902-08-23/ed-1/seq-4/#date1=1789&index=4&rows=20&words=Adams+John+M&searchType=basic&sequence=0&state=&date2=1924&proxtext=john+m.+adams&y=15&x=16&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1

United States Census, 12 Jul 1860 Kentucky Jefferson 4th Ward Louisville City: Wesley Adams, 49, Tavern Keeper, born in Indiana

Wesley Adams Male 49 White 1811 Ind;

Mary J Adams Female 33 White 1827 Ky;

Charles K Adams Male 13 White 1847 Ky;

John M Adams Male 8 White 1852 Ky;

Samuel N Adams Male 7 White 1853 Ky;

Mary A Moloney Female 20 White 1840 Ireland. (domestic)

"United States Census, 1860," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9BSS-CQR?cc=1473181&wc=7QGH-YHM%3A1589426984%2C1589422222%2C1592326981 : 24 March 2017), Kentucky > Jefferson > image 84 of 108; from "1860 U.S. Federal Census - Population," database, Fold3.com (http://www.fold3.com : n.d.); citing NARA microfilm publication M653 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9BSS-CQR?mode=g&i=83&cc=1473181

1870 Census - 21 July 1870

Adams, Mary; 32(42?) 1838(1828?); Female; White; b. Kentucky; Keeping House; Real Estate: $1500; Personal Estate: $250; Mother of foreign birth: Y (Ireland)

Adams, Charles; 24; 1846; Male; White; b. Kentucky; Gauger

Adams, John; 19; 1851; Male; White; b. Kentucky; Shipping Clerk

Adams, Norman; 16; 1854; Male; White; b. Kentucky; Asst. Gauger

Adams, Elizabeth; 8; 1862; Female; White; b. Kentucky

Adams, Frank; 6; 1864; Male; White; b. Kentucky

Adams, Thomas; 2; 1868; Male; White; b. Kentucky

Brown, Joe; 16; 1854; Male; Black; Domestic Servant; b. Maryland

Source Citation; Year: 1870; Census Place: Louisville Ward 11, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_476; Page: 508A; Family History Library Film: 545975

Original data: 1870 U.S. census, population schedules. NARA microfilm publication M593, 1,761 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d. Minnesota census schedules for 1870. NARA microfilm publication T132, 13 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.

https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=7163&h=22119370&tid=&pid=&usePUB=true&_phsrc=vzR24&_phstart=successSource

1900 U.S. Census

2141 Rowan Street

Adams, Mary J.; Head; White; Female; b. Oct 1826; 73; Widowed; Mother of 5 children - 3 still living; Born: Kentucky; Father born: Virginia; Mother born: Ireland; Yes Yes Yes Renting Home

Adams, Lizzie; Daughter; White; Female; Jan 1862; 38; Single; Born: Kentucky; Father born: Indiana; Mother born: Kentucky; Dress-Maker;

Adams, Frank Green; Son; White; Male; Jan 1865; 35; Single; Born: Kentucky; Father born: Indiana; Mother born: Kentucky; Saddler;

Sources

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZB4-XSR

https://books.google.com/books?id=fChEAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA71&lpg=PA71&dq=carl+alsmiller+louisville&source=bl&ots=FLVXVjjPug&sig=mrsicU3EkX-W5SFnYscl0k5SZAM&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjq5_yr2aXSAhVI7SYKHdfqCNwQ6AEIQDAH#v=onepage&q=carl%20alsmiller%20louisville&f=false

Year: 1900; Census Place: Louisville Ward 12, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 532; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1240532 Enumeration District: 0131; Description: Louisville City Magisterial District 8 12th Ward; 27th Precinct bounded by Duncan, 21st, Rowan, 21st, Jefferson, 23rd, Market, 24th

United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls.

Possible family of Mary Jane Dowdell Adams:

In older documents, Dowdell may also be spelled as Doudell, Dowdall, Dowdal or Dowdle.

Old land documents: http://apps.sos.ky.gov/land/nonmilitary/patentseries/vaandokpatents/Default.aspx

Thomas Dowdell

United States Census, 1820," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHLR-VBJ : accessed 17 December 2017), Thomas Dowdell, Little York, Hardin, Kentucky, United States; citing p. 54, NARA microfilm publication M33, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 23; FHL microfilm 186,183.

United States Census, 1820 The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Affiliate Publication Number M33 Affiliate Film Number 23 GS Film Number 0186183 Digital Folder Number 005156978 Image Number 00038

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHLR-VBJ

Wm Dowdall

United States Census, 1820," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHLR-V1V : accessed 17 December 2017), Wm Dowdall, Little York, Hardin, Kentucky, United States; citing p. 56, NARA microfilm publication M33, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 23; FHL microfilm 186,183

United States Census, 1820 Name Wm Dowdall Event Type Census Event Date 1820 Event Place Little York, Hardin, Kentucky, United States Page 56

United States Census, 1820 The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Affiliate Publication Number: M33 Affiliate Film Number: 23 GS Film Number: 0186183 Digital Folder Number: 005156978 Image Number: 00039

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHLR-V1V

Dowdall/Dowdell Family - Hardin County Replies: 0 NewDowdall/Dowdell Family - Hardin County

Posted: 05 Jul 2004 04:10PM Classification: Query Edited: 12 Mar 2006 03:06PM

I am looking for information on William, Thomas or James DOWDALL/DOWDELL of Hardin Co., KY area. William Dowdall married Mary Burcham there in 1805 and believe either Thomas or James to be his father.

Believe children of William and Mary (Burcham) Dowdall to be: James, Silas, David, Sarah (married Wililam Viers), Elizabeth (married Franklin Triplett) and Rebecca (married Washington Moore).

Would appreciate any information on this family.

https://www.ancestry.com/boards/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.hardin/4871/mb.ashx

https://www.ancestry.com/boards/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.hardin/4872/mb.ashx

Burcham family of Hardin County - early 1800's Replies: 1 Burcham family of Hardin County - early 1800's

Posted: 05 Jul 2004 04:26PM Classification: Query Edited: 12 Mar 2006 03:06PM

Looking for information on BURCHAM family of Hardin Co., KY. Mary "Polly" Burcham married William Dowdall there in 1805. David Burcham was Mary's father but mother is unknown.

Believe sibllings of Mary Burcham Dowdall to be David Burcham, Henry Burcham, Eleanor HAYS, and Cassandra CARR.

Any help would be appreciated. -- Karen

Cassandra Burcham did marry David Carr 1806 Hardin Co., KY

Old deed info:

From: KYGenWeb Archives Bullitt Co. KY "-Deed Records- " County Seat in Shepherdsville, KY

http://www.usgwarchives.net/ky/bullitt/deeds.html#d

Bullitt County Ky Archives Deed.....Crist, Henry - Dowdall, James March 9, 1805

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File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Patricia O'Connor June 12, 2007, 11:47 am

Salt River Written: March 9, 1805 Recorded: November 15, 1805

Bullitt Co., KY Deed Bk B, p 12

DOWDALL; CRIST; LAYTON; GRAYSON

This Indenture made this ninth day of March 1805 between James DOWDALL of Bullitt County and Henry CRIST of the same place and both of the State of Kentucky Witnesseth that the said James DOWDALL for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred dollars currency to me in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have bargained and sold and by these presents doth bargain and sell to the said Henry CRIST a certain tract or parcell of land containing five hundred acres by survey lying and being in Bullitt County and on the south side of Salt River entered in the name of Thomas DOWDALL but patented in James DOWDALLS name.

Beginning at a Black walnut Hickory two Hoopashes and live Elm trees on the bank of Salt River at the mouth of a draw and on the upper side thereof thence up the River with it’s meander three hundred and twelve poles to this large Beech tree standing on the Bank of the River and at the lower side of a draw at the fording of the River thence south two hundred and fifty two poles to live Black Wallnuts and twelve hoops thence west two hundred and ninety poles to a stake in a marked line. Thence North three hundred and seventeen poles to the Beginning.

To have and to hold the said Tract of land with all its appertenances thereunto belonging to the said Henry CRIST him his heirs & assigns forever to there only proper use & benefit and the said James DOWDALL doth hereby covenant and agree that he will forever warrant and defend the before mentioned tract of land from himself and his heirs and from the heirs of Thomas DOWDALL decd and from all manner of persons claiming by them or under them but from no others unto the before mentioned CRIST his heirs or assigns. Whereas In Testimony I have hereunto set my hand and seal this day and yare first above written 1805

Test. Wm DOWDALL Salley CRIST James DOWDALL [seal] Elizabeth her [X] mark LAYTON Richard LAYTON

Bullitt County towit To all whom it may concern I Frederick William Spence GRAYSON Clerk of the county court of said county do make known that on this twentieth day of July last James DOWDALL a party to this Indenture personally before me at my office acknowledged the same to be his voluntary act and Deed and that I have recorded the said Indenture in my said office as required by law. Witness my hand the fifteenth day of November 1805 Fred W. S. GRAYSON

Transcribed by Patricia O'Connor

File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ky/bullitt/deeds/dowdall379gdd.txt

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