Jesse ADAMS

Father: John ADAMS
Mother: Unknown

Family 1: Laura EDMUNDS

(1) Daughters of the American Revolution, Genealogical Research System (Ancestor #: A036281)

  1. Earl ADAMS
  2. Marcia ADAMS
  3. Jerome ADAMS
  4. Adelia ADAMS
  5. John Quincy ADAMS
  6. Juliaett ADAMS
  7. Jesse L. ADAMS
  8. Seth J. ADAMS
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Notes

Updated November 1, 2022. Compiled by Howder (www.howderfamily.com) from the following source(s):

(1) New Hampshire, U.S., Births and Christenings Index via Ancestry.com

- Name: Jesse ADAMS
- Birth Date: 11 Jul 1796
- Birth Place: Nelson, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States
- Gender: Male
- Father's Name: John ADAMS
- FHL Film Number: 1000480

(2) Daughters of the American Revolution, Genealogical Research System

Several DAR members in the database descended from Eliphalet EDMUNDS (Ancestor #: A036281) via his daughter Laura EDMUNDS and her marriage to Jesse ADAMS. These included Ethel A. BANDELIER WELBAUM (Nat'l #: 410856) and Helen WELBAUM MAISONPIERRE (Nat'l #: 475266). Specifically: "The Said John Quincy ADAMS was the child of Jesse ADAMS born on 11 - Jul - 1796 at NH died at New Haven IN on 26 - Dec - 1855 and his ( 1st ) wife Laura EDMUNDS born on 5 - Feb - 1802 at NY died at New Haven IN on 25 - Dec - 1891 married on - Dec - 1820".

(3) Newton, L.H. History of Allen County, Indiana. Chicago, IL.: Kingman Brothers, 1880.

Page 141: Adams Township. Early Settlement. "Jesse ADAMS, William CASWELL, Eliphalet EDMUNDS, Charles WEEKS, Sr., Charles WEEKS, Jr., Martin WEEKS, Israel TAYLOR, Philip FALL, and Capt. HURST, all settle here in 1823. Mr. ADAMS came from Rochester, N. Y., and for many years was prominently identified with the history of this township. It was he who gave it its name, not, however, to perpetuate his own, but, according to his own statement, in honor of John Quincy ADAMS, of whom he was a great admirer. Later in life, Mr. ADAMS removed to Jefferson Township, which is where he died in 1855... The first death was that of a daughter of Jesse ADAMS. She died in 1825, and was buried on her father's farm. The first marriage was solemnized in 1827, by Squire Jesse ADAMS... The first election was held at the house of Eliphalet EDMUNDS, on the second Monday in March, 1826... and the election resulted in... Justices of the Peace, Jesse ADAMS and Cyrus TABER."

Page 142: "The burial of the daughter of Jesse ADAMS, in 1825, consecrated that portion of his farm, and, in 1828, a second interment was made in the same place -- the body being that of Mrs. THATCHER, wife of James THATCHER. From this date the spot was known as the Adams Cemetery, and received many occupants from this and neighboring townships."

Page 153: Jefferson Township. Early Settlement. "Among others who settled in the township at an early day, were... Jesse ADAMS (formerly of Adams Township)..."

(4) U.S., General Land Office Records via Ancestry.com; 5 July 1825.

"Whereas Jesse ADAMS has deposited in the General Land Office of the United States, a certificate of the Register of Land Office at Fort Wayne, Indiana, whereby it appears that full payment has been made by the said Jesse ADAMS according to the provisions of the Act of Congress of the 24th of April, 1820, entitled 'An act making further provision for the sale of the Public Lands,' for the South East fractional quarter of Section Two, in the township thirty north, of range thirteen East, in the District of Fort Wayne, and State of Indiana containing Ninety Seven acres and ninety five hundredths of an acre... on the fifth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty five."

(5) 1830 United States Census for Indiana, Allen Co., Adams Twp.: Page 354.

- Head of Family: Jesse ADAMS
- Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
- Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
- Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
- Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
- Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
- Free White Persons - Under 20: 3
- Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
- Total Free White Persons: 5
- Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 5

(6) 1840 United States Census for Indiana, Allen Co., Jefferson Twp.: Page 41.

- Head of Family: Jesse ADAMS - Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
- Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
- Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
- Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1
- Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
- Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
- Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
- Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1 - Total - All Persons: 9

(7) 1850 United States Census for Indiana, Allen Co., Jefferson Twp.: Page 365; October 26, 1850.

Jesse ADAMS is head of household, married to Laura [EDMUNDS] ADAMS. He is 54 years old, born in New Hampshire and is a farmer with real estate value at $800. Children in the household are Jerome (age 24), John Q. (age 17), Julia (age 14), Jesse L. (age 9) and Seth J. (age 5).

(8) Find a Grave

- Name: Jesse ADAMS
- Birth: 11 Jul 1796
- Death: 26 Dec 1855 (aged 59)
- Burial: IOOF Cemetery; New Haven, Allen County, Indiana, USA
- Plot: Lot 44 Section B
- Memorial ID: 57123305
- NOTE: Marker includes a Masonic square and compass, and also says "Died Dec. 26, 1855. Aged 59 Yrs 5 Mo. 15 D's"