Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, Edition 8-B Johnson Co. GREEN F. ADAMS was born in Magoffin County, Ky., October 15, 1857. He was reared on the farm and educated in the common schools. When fourteen years of age he began merchandising in his native county, and in 1885 removed to Johnson County, where he is a merchant. In 1880 he married Samantha Preston, a daughter of Montgomery and Miranda (Price) Preston, of Johnson County; his wife died in August, 1887, leaving three children: Helen, Samantha and Wm. W. Mr. Adams is a member of the Masonic lodge of Paintsville, and casts his vote with the Republicans. Adams Preston Price = Magoffin-KY http://www.rootsweb.com/~kygenweb/kybiog/johnson/adams.gf.txt