Benjamin Curtis ADAMS
Birth:
10 Dec 1814
Onondaga, New York
Death:
13 Oct 1896
Lester Twp., Blackhawk, Iowa
Burial:
27 Sep 1912
Fairbank Cem., Fairbank, Buchanan, Iowa
Marriage:
1840
Cook, Illinois
Father:
Mother:
Notes:
BIRTH:Headstone lot 103 Fairbank Cemetary, Fairbank,Buchanan,Ia;
MARR:Obit said married in Cook County,Il in 1840;
DIED:Obit Oelwein Registrar;Headstone;
BURIAL:Buchanan County Cemetaries 1980 Lot #103 p. 40;
Obit of wife said there were two children who died as infants. No record of
sex or dates of birth available.
SOURCES:
Benjamin's father Horace is enumerated in Onondaga,NY in 1810 Federal Census
and in Camillus,Onondaga,NY in the Pioneer Index letter from the Onondaga
Public Library 1819;1820 fed census Town of Camillus,Onondaga,NY:1830 fed
census Perrysburg,Cattaraugus,NY;
Family records of GGrandson Harold Chase
1840 Father mortgaged property in Cattaragaus County,NY
Federal Censuses 1850, Cook County, Il
Federal Censuses 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900 Lester Twp, Blackhawk, Ia
State Census 1856,1885, Lester Twp.,Blackhawk,IA, Enumerated with Charles
in 1895
Marriage certs Buchanan County,IA;
Death certs Blackhawk County, Ia
Headstones Siloam Springs, Benton, AR
Obits and headstones Fairbank Cemetary, Fairbank, Buchanan, Ia
Marriage certs Blackhawk County, Ia
Death certs Buchanan County, Ia
Obit of Benjamin Adams
Tuesday morning Oct. 13 Benjamin C. Adams, one of the pioneer settlers and a
man noted for his integrity and honor, passed quietly away on the old homestead
in Black Hawk County, which has been his home for over 42 years.
Mr. Adams, during his long residence in this vicinity, has been surrounded by a
host of friends who join with the bereaved relatives in mourning his loss.
Benjamin Adams was born in Onondago County, N.Y. on the 10th day of December,
1814, and when 9 years old moved to Cattaragus County. In the year of 1837 he
moved to Cook County, Ill. and in the year 1840 he married Miss Arminda West.
In the year 1854 they moved to Iowa and have since resided here. He died Oct.
13, 1896 at his home in Black Hawk County, aged 81 years 10 months and 3 days.
To him was born 9 children, 5 of whom remain with his wife to mourn his loss.
Mr. Adams was a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, being baptized into the
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ, composed of Latterday Saints a short time
age.
The funeral services were held in the M.E. church at this place and were
conducted by Rev. Wyrick. The remains were laid to rest in the Fairbank
Cemetery.
Independence News:
1 Aug 1896 - Many from this neighborhood went up to the Adams place to see the
damage done by the cyclone. It was a terrible sight, the houses and nearly
everything in them being blown to pieces. It is certainly beyond description..
1 August 1895;
Was originally a Latterday Saint converted to the Reoganized Church of Jesus
Christ per obit.(Obit filed in son Charles P. Adams file)
Arminda A. WEST
Birth:
31 Dec 1824
Cattaraugus, New York
Death:
26 Sep 1912
Lester Twp, Blackhawk, Iowa
Burial:
27 Sep 1912
Fairbank Cem, Fairbank, Buchanan, Iowa
Father:
Mother:
Notes:
BIRTH:Records supplied on her Father Jeremiah Spencer West by Leo
Ford;,Headstone;Death Cert;
MARR:Family records;
DEATH:Certificate Bk 3 # 5695 Blackhawk County,Ia;
BURIED:Buchanan County Cemetaries 1980 lot # 103 p.40;
Other Sources:
1850 Federal Census Hanover,Cook,IL
1856 State Census Lester Twp.,Blackhawk,IA
1860 Federal Census Lester Twp.,Blackhawk,IA
1870 Federal Census Lester Twp.,Blackhawk,IA
1880 Federal Census Lester Twp.,Blackhawk,IA
1885 State Census Lester Twp.,Blackhawk,IA(Who are Mary and Alonzo on this
sheet)
1895 State Census Enumerated with Rosa wife of Charles -Where?
Family records of Harold Chase 1216 1st St. NE Oelwein,IA 50662
Obit taken from Martha Bradley's records:
Arminda West, daughter of Mr. and Mrs James West, was born in Cattaragus
County, N.Y.-Dec 31, 1824. The light in the earthly tabernaclee was removed
Friday night, Sept. 27, 1912 near the midnight hour, after shining forth for 87
years, nine months and 26 days.
While in her teens, she with her parents, came to Cook County, Illinsoi. This
union was blessed with 9 children, 2 0f whom died in infancy. After living in
Elgin for 14 years they moved to Iowa in 1854 and settled where theu resided
the remainder of their days, the father departing this life about 16 years ago.
James A. died in Cario,Illinois. while on his way home from the civil war in
1864. Lovina died in Siloam Springs, Arkansas about 1897. There remains to
mourn her loss the following children: H.L. Adams, Mrs Sam Monroe, Charles
Adams and Mrs Lucinda DeWald all of Fairbank. Besides these she leave 58
grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren. Four children she raised as a
mother. She was a member of the Baptist Church for eight years, uniting with
the body many years ago. About 19 years ago she united with the Latterday
Saints. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church on Sept. 26 in
charge of the Reverend Peddicord and internment was in the Fairbank cemetery.
Conflict:
Harold Chase Grandson said Arminda A. West on his family group sheets to me.
Sheets from Davenports sent by Barbara Emmons said Arminda Lucinda West.
Children
Marriage
1
James Aurora ADAMS
Birth:
Mar 1845
Hanover Twp., Cook, Illinois
Death:
18 Sep 1864
Jefferson Barr., St. Louis, Missouri
Marr:
Notes:
BIRTH:Family records in possession of Harord Chase, Oelwein,Iowa;
DEATH:US Military Hospital records;Records of Harold Chase;
BURIAL:Records of Harold Chase;
BIRTH:1850 federal census Hanover,Cook,Illinois; 1860 federal census Lester
Twp.,Blackhawk,Iowa;
Died at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Have a certificate for Government Undertaker
located in St. Louis,Mo. Cause of death Typho Malarial Fever.
2
Birth:
10 Mar 1846
Hanover Twp., Cook, Illinois
Death:
22 Jun 1929
Hawthorne, Los Angeles, California
Notes:
BIRTH:Family records;
MARR:Book B page 202 Blackhawk,IA;
DEATH:Family records;
BURIED:Hawthorne,L.A.,CA;
Conflict on date of birth. 10 or 11 Mar 1846;
Other Sources:
1895 State Census Lester Twp.,Blackhawk,IA GSF# 1,021,712;
1900 Federal Census GSF# 1,024,418 Lester Twp.,Blackhawk,IA;
1910 Federal Census Fairbank,Buchanan,Ia GSF# 1.374,406;
Family records of Harold Chase 1216 1st St. NE Oelwein,IA 50662;
Obit of William Harrison Adams said he has 1 half sister Mrs Charley Kelton of
Redwood City, Ca and one half brother, Morris, of Fresno,Ca.
Searched Missouri North 1870 federal census. There was one Nelson Adams born
in Missouri.
Military: Civil war, Co C, 9th regiment Iowa Inf. enlisted 9 Mar 1864 mustered
out 18 Jun 1865 at Louisville,Ky. Affidavit dated 12 May 1886 from Adjutant
General's Office stated no records of wounds or injury. His physical
description at the time was: eyes, blue; Hair, light; complexion, fair;
height, 5'4";
Pension: Horace stated Melissa applied for divorce around 1875 at
Brownsville,Mo. and remarried. He did not list May Lyons as one of his and
Lucinda Herr's children, so assume Lucinda had her before they were married.
When Lucinda applied for pension after Horaces's death, she stated Horace left
her 15 Jan. 1911.
Residence: Hot Springs, S.D. in Oct 1912.
3
Birth:
22 Apr 1848
Cook, Illinois
Death:
12 Nov 1926
Fairbank, Buchanan, Iowa
Notes:
BIRTH:Headstone;
MARR:Book C#351 Blackhawk Cnty,Ia;
DEATH:#81 Blackhawk Cnty,IA;
BURIED:Fairbank Cemetary, Lot # 104, Fairbank,Buchanan,IA;
1870 Federal Census Franklin Twp.,Bremer,IA GSF# 545,877 with Emma Bond;
1880 Federal Census Franklin Twp.,Bremer,IA GSF# 1,254,32;
1885 State Census Franklin Twp.,Bremer,IA GSF# 1,021,445;
1900 Federal Census Franklin Twp.,Bremer,IA GSF# 1,240,419;
1920 Federal Census Fairbank,Buchanan,IA GSF# 1,820,479;
1925 Iowa state census Fairbank,Buchanan,IA age 78 Widower living alone
Conflict on date of birth. Cemetery book 22nd Harold 21st.
I used birth place of the children as Franklin Twp.,Bremer,IA because they
were there in all the federal census till after all the children were born.
The 1885 st. census said Edward, Fred, Ernest & James were all born in Bremer
Co.,Ia.
Listed in 1897-98 Waterloo Directory - assessed value of property a $95
The 1885 and 1895 state census also said all the children were born in Bremer
County Co.,Iowa;
Printed Record: "Independence Bulletin Journal" Thurs, 18 Nov 1962 Henry L.
Adams died 12 Nov 1926. Born 11 Apr 1848. Moved here with his parents at the
age of 8 from Springfield,Ill. Married Jane Willey in 1873. Six sons:
Frederick, Ernest, James, Gilbert, Vol, and Mrs J.R. Crisman. Two brothers:
H.N. Adams, Hawthorne, Ca, and C.P. Adams, Fairbank. Two sisters Mrs Sam
Monroe, Canada and Mrs. Lillie Lyon, Fairbank.
First wife: Emma Bond died when baby was born. Married 11 Mar 1869.
There is a Affidavit filed in Fayette Co,IA 13 Feb, 1923 and recorded in Book 5
p 35. Would be interesting to see if this is the selling of some of his
property for debts. Harold sent copy of the record.
Probates Buchanan Co,Ia Book 7 P. 90 Nov 18 1930;
Index D Book 11 P. 305 Buchanan County Probate Index;
4
Birth:
23 Aug 1851
Cook, Illinois
Death:
17 Jun 1896
Siloam Springs, Benton, Arkansas
Notes:
BIRTH:Headstone;
MARR:Book B # 228,Lester Twp,Blackhawk,Ia;
DEATH:Headstone,Siloam Springs,Benton,AR;Obit;
BURIED:Siloam Springs Cemetary,Siloam Springs,Benton,Arkansas per letter;
Other Sources:
1856 State Census Lester Twp.,Blackhawk,IA
1860 Federal Census Lester Twp.,Blackhawk,IA
1870 Need to find ?
1880 Federal Census Lester Twp.,Blackhawk,IA GSF# 1,254,327;
1895 State Census Oran Twp.,Fayette,IA GSF# 1,020,350;
Copy of obit from unknown newspaper sent to me by Barbara Emmons.
Life's Labor Ended
Mrs Larina Miller, wife of Hiram Miller, departed this life June 17, at her
home near Silvian Springs, Arkansas, where they had moved only a few months
ago. Her sickness was of short duration. Her babe of a few months followed
its mother in a few days. Mrs Miller was a illustrious example of Christian
character and her life although one of, an ofter of suffering , was laid with
Christ. (Her faith... etc. etc.) --- May her death be the means of bringing
the sorrowing family closer to Him who doeth all things well.
5
Birth:
24 Dec 1852
Elgin/Hanover, Cook, Illinois
Death:
1 Dec 1938
Campsie, Alberta, Canada
Notes:
BIRTH:1900 Federal Census, Lester Twp., Blackhawk, IA;Family living in
Hanover, Cook County,Il in the 1850 Federal Census;
MARR:Cert # 368, Lester Twp., Blackhawk, IA;
DEATH:Family records;Obit Bulletin-Journal Independence,Ia 22 Dec. 1938;
BURIAL:Family records;
Question of spelling on place of burial. Rossilie,Alberta,Ca or Roselea?
Obituary: the Bulletin-Journal, 22 Dec 1938 "Mrs Samuel Monroe, 86, former
Fairbank resident,died Dec. 1, at her home in Campsie, Alberta, Canada,
according to word received by relatives here. She was born at Elgin,Ill., and
came to Fairbank with her parents when she was three years old. She was
married to Samuel Monroe at Fairbank Sept 16, 1871 and they celebrated their
sixty-fourth wedding anniversary in 1935.
The left Fairbank and moved to Canada in 1913. Surviving her are three sons,
John, Campsie; Delbert, Sangudo,Alberta,Canada; George, Waterloo;five daughters.
Mrs William Goeller, Mrs Clark McCoy and Mrs Ole Bredson, Campsie; Mrs Otto
Luloff, Nora, Mn; Mrs Julie Dylke, Yakama, Wash. Her husband preceded her in
death Sept. 16, 1935.
SOURCES:1880 Fed. Census # 1,254,327, Lester Twp., Blackhawk, IA;
1885 State census 1,021,442 Lester Twp., Blackhawk, IA;
1895 State Census 1,021,712 Lester Twp., Blackhawk, IA;
1900 Fed. Census 1,240,419, Lester Twp., Blackhawk, IA; This census
said mother of 10 children with nine living;
1910 Federal Census 1,374,405 Lester Twp., Blackhawk,IA;
Family records of Harold Chase 1216 1st St. NE Oelwein,IA 50662;
Information provided by Delmar McCoy son of Katie Montroe;
Moved to Canada in 1913.
6
Birth:
21 Jan 1855
Lester Twp., Blackhawk, Iowa
Death:
7 Aug 1932
Lester Twp., Blackhawk, Iowa
Notes:
BIRTH:Information supplied by Grandson Harold Chase;1900 Federal Census
GSF# 1,240, 418 Lester Twp,Blackhawk,Ia;Daughter Olive's birth cert verfied
place of birth of father;
MARR:Book L # 331 Blackhawk County,Ia;
DEATH:Information supplied by Harold Chase;
BURIED:Buchanan County Cemetaries Lot # 105 p.40;
Other Sources:
1856 State Census Lester Twp.,Blackhawk,IA GSF#1,021,442
1860 Federal Census Lester Twp.,Blackhawk,IA GSF#803,312
1870 Federal Census Lester Twp.,Blackhawk,IA GSF#545,876
1880 Federal Census Lester Twp.,Blackhawk,IA GSF#1,254,328
1885 State Census Lester Twp.,Blackhawk,IA GSF# 1,021,442
1900 Federal Census Lester Twp.,Blackhawk,IA GSF# 1,240,418;
1910 Federal Census Lester Twp.,Blackhawk,IA GSF# 1,374,405;
Family records of Harold Chase 1216 1st St. NE Oelwei,IA 50662;
GSF#1,571,808 Military Reg. Blackhawk Co.,Iowa 1890 age 35 No. 38;
Printed record: Article on murder trial of Charles P. Adams begins in Waterloo
Courier, 4 Feb. 1895.
Printed Record: Letter to Editor from Horace N. Adams, son of Benjamin Adams,
Waterloo, Courier, 13 Mar 1895.
7
Birth:
12 Jun 1857
Lester Twp., Blackhawk, Iowa
Death:
18 Dec 1939
Oelwein, Fayette, Iowa
Notes:
BIRTH:Headstone;1900 Federal Census Oran Twp.,Fayette,IA GSF#1,240,432;
MARR:Book C # 342, Blackhawk County,IA;
DEATH:Headstone;
BURIAL:Buchanan County Cemetaries 1980 Lot 17 p.43;
Other Sources:
1860 Federal Census Lester Twp.,Blackhawk,IA GSF# 803,312
1870 Federal Census Lester Twp.,Blackhawk,IA GSF# 545,876
1880 Federal Census Fairbank,Buchanan,IA GSF# 1,254,329
1895 State Census Oran Twp.,Fayette,IA GSF# 1,020,350
1900 Federal Census Oran Twp.,Fayette,IA GSF# 1,240,432;
1910 Federal Census Fairbank,Buchanan,IA GSF# 1,374,406;
1920 Federal Census Fairbank,Buchanan,IA GSF# 1,820,470 son Oran is living
with her and she said she is 62 and a widow.
Obit: The Independence Conservative, 27 Dec 1939
Lucinda Arminda married again after Milton's death to a Lyon.
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Benjamin Curtis Adams - Arminda A. West
Benjamin Curtis Adams
was born at Onondaga, New York 10 Dec 1814.
His parents were Horace Adams and Nancy .
He married Arminda A. West 1840 at Cook, Illinois . Arminda A. West was born at Cattaraugus, New York 31 Dec 1824 .
They were the parents of 7
children:
James Aurora Adams
born Mar 1845.
Horace Nelson Adams
born 10 Mar 1846.
Henry Lewis Adams
born 22 Apr 1848.
Saloma Lovina Adams
born 23 Aug 1851.
Amanda Melvina Adams
born 24 Dec 1852.
Charles Plumb Adams
born 21 Jan 1855.
Lucinda Arminda Adams
born 12 Jun 1857.
Benjamin Curtis Adams died 13 Oct 1896 at Lester Twp., Blackhawk, Iowa .
Arminda A. West died 26 Sep 1912 at Lester Twp, Blackhawk, Iowa .