Arthur Connely "Arter" Adams
Birth: Jan. 24, 1824
Boone County
Kentucky, USA
Death: Jan. 12, 1901
Edinburg
Christian County
Illinois, USA
Son of Robert G. Adams and Betsey Coney Adams, he grew to manhood in Boone county, Kentucky. On December 20, 1849 in Boone county he was married to Mary Ann Mason another native of Boone county.
To their union was born six children that I know of, John (Elizabeth Jane) Strickland, William Seth (Lieuzena Powell) Adams, Lydia Ann, Cornelius (Zurilda Alice) Rench, Owen Spencer (Emma Beck) Adams, Harriett Adelia and Minnie Hester Adams.
OBITUARY-WEEKLY BREEZE
WED. JANUARY 16, 1901
ARTER ADAMS DEAD
Arter Adams, one of the best known farmers in Christian county, died Saturday at his home near Sharpsburg from the infirmities of old age. he was about 80 years of age. he is survived by his wife and several children.
The funeral was held at the Baptist church in Sharpsburg, remains interred at the Sharpsburg cemetery.
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