Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 2nd ed., 1885,
Hancock Co.

J. Q. ADAMS was born in Hancock County, May 31, 1845, and is a son of William
and Mary Ann (Bright) Adams.  The father was born near Frankfort, Ky., July 22,
1799, his people being natives of Pennsylvania.  The grandfather, John Adams,
made the journey from Pennsylvania to Frankfort on a raft.  In 1808 he came to
Hancock County and settled on a farm of 500 acres, which is now owned by his two
sons, David and William Adams.  The grandfather subsequently served as a soldier
in the war of 1812, and resided in the county until a good old age.  The father
of subject is still living in this county.  The mother was born in Madison,
Ind., and was an own [sic] sister of the famous John Bright of early days.  Our
subject is the fourth of a family of eight children, of whom three are now
living: Georgetta, Jesse and J. Q.  The latter received the rudiments of his
education in the county.  He also attended Notre Dame University and Cecilian
College.  He began life for himself when twenty-two years old, and first settled
on the home place.  He remained only there a short time and then came to his
present farm, where he now owns about 375 acres with about 225 in cultivation.
He also pays considerable attention to stock raising, handling about 150 head
per year.  Mr. Adams was married in the fall of 1867 to Miss Nancy E. Hawes, a
daughter of Benjamin Hawes, of Daviess County, Ky.  This lady was also a native
of Daviess County, and to her were born two children; Georgetta is the only one
living.  This lady died in 1872.  Subject was next married December 16, 1875, to
Miss Margaret J. Crockett, a daughter of Anthony and Susan (Robb) Crockett.
This lady was born in Franklin County, June 15, 1850.  One child blesses this
union - Jesse Crockett.  [as written; probably Jesse Crockett Adams.  jm].

Adams Bright Hawes Crockett Robb
=
PA, IN, Daviess, Franklin

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