family record of John, 2nd son of Jacob Shoemaker, marr. Eva Coontz; will mentions wife, Eve, his two eldest sons Adam & Jacob and that he had children under age (Elias & Mary who were appointed guardians in 1843).
1850 census, Wayne Twp, Jefferson Co, OH, Adam Shoemaker, 40, farmer, bp PA; Elizabeth, 36; William, 13; Mary, 11; Amos, 8; Samuel, 6; Isaac, 4; Elias, 2; Joshua, 14 months.