James H McAdams

Brief Life History of James H

When James H McAdams was born in 1830, in Fayette, Ohio, United States, his father, John McAdams, was 26 and his mother, Nancy Garrison, was 21. He married Barbara Kimble on 29 January 1853, in Fayette, Ohio, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 2 daughters. He lived in Concord Township, Fayette, Ohio, United States in 1850 and Warren Township, Clinton, Indiana, United States in 1860. He registered for military service in 1861. He died on 19 January 1862, in Clinton, Indiana, United States, at the age of 32, and was buried in Clinton, Indiana, United States.

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James H McAdams
1830–1862
Barbara Kimble
1834–
Marriage: 29 January 1853
Mary Catherine McAdams
1853–1930
Jacob A. McAdams
1855–
Martha J. McAdams
1857–

Sources (9)

  • James H Mcadams in household of John Mcadams, "United States Census, 1850"
  • James H. Mcadams, "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013"
  • Legacy NFS Source: James H McAdams - Government record: military-service: 1861; Indiana, United States

World Events (7)

1830 · The Second Great Awakening

Being a second spiritual and religious awakening, like the First Great Awakening, many Churches began to spring up from other denominations. Many people began to rapidly join the Baptist and Methodist congregations. Many converts to these religions believed that the Awakening was the precursor of a new millennial age.

1834

Historical Boundaries: 1834: Clinton, Indiana, United States

1841 · Indiana Nears Bankruptcy

The State of Indiana was near bankruptcy in 1841 due to the inability to repay interest incurred for the Massive Internal Improvement Act. The state liquidated much of its public works. Many of the projects were handed over to the state’s creditors as a way to reduce debt. Only two of the eight proposed infrastructure projects were completed by the creditors.

Name Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McAdam with the redundant addition of the English patronymic ending -s.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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