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Elijah Adams 1722–1799 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1722

Birth Location: Bedford Burough, PA

Death Date: 1-21-1799

Death Location: St. Clair Twp., Bedford, PA

Father: Robert Adams

Mother: Elizabeth Chambers

Spouse(s): Hannah Blair

Children(s): Hester Adams, Mordecai Adams, Obediah Adams, Dinah Adams, Ruth Adams, Susanna Adams, Ephriam Adams, Hannah Adams, Elijah Adams, Jane Adams, Robert Adams

In 1722, Elijah Adams entered the world in Bedford Burough, PA, born to Robert Blair Adams And Elizabeth Chambers. In 1774, Elijah Adams resided in Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania. In 1775, Elijah Adams resided in Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania. Elijah Adams married Hannah Blair, and had children including Dinah Adams, Elijah Adams, Ephriam Adams, Hannah Adams, Hester Adams, Jane Adams, Mordecai Adams, Obediah Adams, Robert Adams, Ruth Adams, Susanna Adams. Elijah Adams passed away in 1799 in St. Clair Twp., Bedford, PA.

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Biography

  • In 1722, Elijah Adams entered the world in Bedford Burough, PA, born to Robert Blair Adams And Elizabeth Chambers.
  • In 1774, Elijah Adams resided in Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1775, Elijah Adams resided in Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania.
  • Elijah Adams married Hannah Blair, and had children including Dinah Adams, Elijah Adams, Ephriam Adams, Hannah Adams, Hester Adams, Jane Adams, Mordecai Adams, Obediah Adams, Robert Adams, Ruth Adams, Susanna Adams.
  • Elijah Adams passed away in 1799 in St. Clair Twp., Bedford, PA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Adams
1742–1806
Birth Location: Somerset,New Jersey,USA
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Elizabeth Chambers
1744–1809
Birth Location: Redstone,Fayette,Pennsylvania,USA
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Spouses(s)

Hannah Blair
1725–1745
Birth Location: Bedford Burough, PA
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Children(s)

Hester Adams
1786–1866
Birth Location: Either, , Kentucky, USA
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Mordecai Adams
1764–
Birth Location: , Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
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Obediah Adams
1762–1818
Birth Location: , Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
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Dinah Adams
1760–
Birth Location: , Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
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Ruth Adams
1759–1828
Birth Location: , Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
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Susanna Adams
1758–
Birth Location: , Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
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Ephriam Adams
1756–
Birth Location: , Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
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Hannah Adams
1754–1845
Birth Location: , Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
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Elijah Adams
1752–1863
Birth Location: , Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
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Jane Adams
1748–
Birth Location: , Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
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Robert Adams
1746–1822
Birth Location: Bedford Burough, PA
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Elijah Adams's Ancestors

Self
Elijah Adams
1722–1799
Birth Place: Bedford Burough, PA
Parents
Robert Blair Adams
1742–1806
Somerset,New Jersey,USA
Elizabeth Chambers
1744–1809
Redstone,Fayette,Pennsylvania,USA
Grandparents
Samuel (D) Adams
1716–1741
Bedminster,Somerset,New Jersey,USA
Catherine (Hardwick) Ross
1720–1816
Westmoreland, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Adams
1672–1753
Elizabeth Johns
1677–1775
Alexander Ross
1682–1748
Catherine Chambers
1688–1748
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Ross
1658–1693
Janet Murdock
1662–1683
John Chambers
1662–1730
Elizabeth Austwick
1650–1690

Elijah Adams's Descendants

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Elijah Adams (1722–1-21-1799) m. Hannah Blair (1725–1745)
  1. 1. Hester Adams 1786–1866
  2. 2. Mordecai Adams 1764–
  3. 3. Obediah Adams 1762–1818
  4. 4. Dinah Adams 1760–
  5. 5. Ruth Adams 1759–1828
  6. 6. Susanna Adams 1758–
  7. 7. Ephriam Adams 1756–
  8. 8. Hannah Adams 1754–1845
  9. 9. Elijah Adams 1752–1863
  10. 10. Jane Adams 1748–
  11. 11. Robert Adams 1746–1822 m. Mary (Lewis) Terrell 1755–1843
    1. 1. Rev. (John Alexander) Adams 1785–1859 m. Esther Armitage 1790–1828 m. Sarah (Davidson) Fish 1812–1877
      1. 1. James ADAMS 1837–
      2. 2. Henry (Harrison) Adams 1841–1921 m. Caroline (M.) Hooks 1846–1918
        1. 1. Homer (C) Adams 1882–1965 m. Ida 1885–1939
        2. 2. Arthur (Leroy) Adams 1876– m. Margaret J 1886–
        3. 3. Sarah (Ann) Adams 1872–1956
        4. 4. John (B) Adams 1872–1907
        5. 5. William Adams 1870–
        6. 6. Rose Adams 1869– m. Lee Johns 1868–
        7. 7. James (Edmond) Adams 1868–1941
        8. 8. Robert (F) Adams 1867–
        9. 9. Harry (Sirwell) Adams 1866–1908
        10. 10. Sheller Adams 1863–1880
        11. 11. Joseph (E) Adams 1863– m. Lizzie N 1867–
      3. 3. William (Blair) Adams 1839–1918 m. Mary (Ellen) Kuhn 1851–1928
        1. 1. Sadie (Ellen) Adams 1868–1946
        2. 2. Bertha Adams 1892–
        3. 3. Milton (G) Adams 1880–
        4. 4. Effie (A) Adams 1884–
        5. 5. Benj (H) Adams 1888–1963
      4. 4. Francis ((Fanny) Linnie Ameilia) Adams 1844–1917 m. James (Smithers) Wood 1841–1926
        1. 1. James (Heber (Adams)) Wood 1876–
        2. 2. Mable (Jane) WOOD 1886–1935
        3. 3. Frank (Reed) WOOD 1883–1963
        4. 4. Robert (Alexander) Wood 1878–1960
        5. 5. Charles (Rolland) Wood 1874–1964
        6. 6. Sarah (Laura) Wood 1872–1952
        7. 7. Harry (Blair) Wood 1870–1940
        8. 8. Emma (Belle) Wood 1867–1926
        9. 9. Ann Wood 1865–1887
        10. 10. Elizabeth Wood 1865–1918
        11. 11. Margaret Wood 1865–1865
        12. 12. John (W) Wood 1861–
      5. 5. John (Franklin Selby) Adams 1847–1922 m. Matilda (Jane) Walters 1851–
        1. 1. Buelah (Theresa) Adams 1891– m. Delbert (Plummer) Williams 1885–
        2. 2. Nellie Adams 1888–
        3. 3. Mable (Clare) Adams 1884–1967 m. Sam Moyer 1885–1915
        4. 4. Loyal (Lester) Adams 1881– m. Martha 1889–
        5. 5. Halsie Adams 1889–
        6. 6. Bertin (Lusher) Adams 1878–
        7. 7. Mildred Adams 1863–
        8. 8. William (Blair) Adams 1873–1961 m. Jennie (B) McFarland 1875–1954
        9. 9. John (Franklin) Adams 1871–
        10. 10. Sarah (Elizabeth Maude) Adams 1870–
        11. 11. Millie Adams 1875–1877
        12. 12. Martha Adams 1870–
      6. 6. Rev. (Matthew Shields) Adams 1820–1904 m. Nancy (Armaman) Scott 1821–1889
        1. 1. S (Preston) Adams 1841–
        2. 2. James (S) Adams 1856–
        3. 3. Soria Adams 1854–
        4. 4. Mary Adams 1850–
        5. 5. Adalana Adams 1846–
        6. 6. Homer Adams 1844–
        7. 7. Lizzie (E) Adams 1854–
        8. 8. Edwin (Dewitt) Adams 1852–
        9. 9. Charles (W.) Adams 1859–
      7. 7. Martha Adams 1814–
      8. 8. Mary (Ann) Adams 1806–1880 m. Anthony Kealer 1802–1884
        1. 1. Martha (E) KEALER 1848–
        2. 2. Catherine (E) Kealer 1844–
        3. 3. Anthony Kealer 1839–1900
        4. 4. Isabella KEALER 1832–
        5. 5. Mathias KEALER 1829–
        6. 6. Esther Kealer 1827–1906
        7. 7. Shealds (A) KEALER 1849–
        8. 8. John (Thompson) Kealer 1843–1917
        9. 9. Nancy KEALER 1835–1896
        10. 10. Mary (Jane) KEALER 1835–1896
        11. 11. Sarah (A) KEALER 1833–
      9. 9. Elisabeth (Mary) Adams 1809– m. Casper Tarr 1804–
        1. 1. McConnell Tarr 1837–
        2. 2. Ann (Elizabeth) Tarr 1844–
        3. 3. John Tarr 1850–
        4. 4. Matilda Tarr 1853–
        5. 5. Shields Tarr 1838–
      10. 10. Robert (Fowler) Adams 1832–1900 m. Adeline (K.) Kingsley 1840–1925
        1. 1. Minnie (Lucinda) Adams 1881–1881
        2. 2. Emma (Bell) Adams 1872–1903 m. William (Harris) Womer 1865–1912
        3. 3. Angeline (Matilda) Adams 1864–1929 m. William (James) Graham 1861–1924
        4. 4. Infant ADAMS 1884–1884
        5. 5. Harry (Kingsley) Adams 1873–1930
        6. 6. Sarah ("Sadie" Amelia) Adams 1876–1975 m. Charles (Henry) Garris 1873–1967
        7. 7. Pearl (Irene) Adams 1886–1976 m. Walter (Holland) Herbold 1884–1943
        8. 8. Mildred (Adeline) Adams 1875–1969 m. Irwin (Leroy) Cuffman 1874–1929
        9. 9. Robert (Clyde) Adams 1879–1962 m. Margaret (Nancy) Houk 1878–1963
        10. 10. Ulysses (Sydney) Adams 1868–1939 m. Minnie (L) Whippo 1873–1963
        11. 11. Clara (Blanche) Adams 1867–1867
        12. 12. James (Harrison) Adams 1863–1944 m. Mary (Ann Minnie) Tregoning 1867–
        13. 13. Shields (Monroe) Adams 1863–1953 m. Margaret (A) Black 1862–1934
        14. 14. Nannie (Minerva) Adams 1860–1939 m. John (Filmore) Harper 1852–1936
        15. 15. Amos (Oren) Adams 1858–1920 m. Minnie (E.) Greer 1866–1962
        16. 16. Plummer (Lincoln (Lourey)) Adams 1857–1925 m. Mary (Ida) Hutchinson 1867–1906
        17. 17. Anna (Carrie) Adams 1873–1950 m. Alexandre (Onésime) Oriet 1874–1953 m. James (Alexander) Webb 1863–1920

Elijah Adams's Timeline

5 Records

1722
1722
Birth of Elijah Adams in Bedford Burough, PA
Bedford Burough, PA
1774
1774
Age 52
Elijah Adams resided here in Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania
Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania
1775
1775
Age 53
Elijah Adams resided here in Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania
Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania
1790
1790
Age 68
Elijah Adams resided here in Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
1799
1-21-1799
Age 77
Death of Elijah Adams in St. Clair Twp., Bedford, PA
St. Clair Twp., Bedford, PA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1722
    Event Place: Bedford Burough, PA
    Record Source: OneWorldTree

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1774
    Event Place: Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 315

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1775
    Event Place: Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 315

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: , Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Image:

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1793
    Event Place: Bedford
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Land Warrants

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1-21-1799
    Event Place: St. Clair Twp., Bedford, PA
    Record Source: OneWorldTree
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