Adams, Rev. James F.

ADAMS, JAMES, PROVOLT

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Date: 11/14/2014 at 11:28:31

Adams, Rev. J. F.--Farmer, section 15 (Madison Twp.) P.O. Sheldahl. Was born in Columbus, Ohio, July 3, 1823, and when about twelve years of age his parents died. He was raised a farmer. In 1840 he emigrated to Cumberland county, Illinois, and in 1844 removed to Fayette county, Indiana, where he remained till he came to his present location in the spring of 1853. In the fall of 1851 he entered the ministry. Was ordained by Bishop James at Indianola. In 1866 he went to Indianola, where he remained for about five years, for the purpose of educating his children, and afterward returned to his home in this county. He was married September 15, 1845 to Miss Sarah Provolt, of Indiana. They have four children living: Emma C., John H., William W., Martha E., and two deceased.

Source: "The History of Polk County, Iowa", p.1025-26. Des Moines, Union Historical Company, 1880.