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Series II. Sarah Adams Family Papers contains correspondence to Edwin S. Adams, correspondence among his family and friends, and lines written on the death of Elvira Adams in 1879. Receipts and tintypes of Amanda Adams' brother Joseph Fowler (1824-1888) and his wife are included in this series.

Scope and Contents From the Series: Series III. Richard Adams Family Papers contains one deed to Richard Adams (1726-1788) and several deeds and legal papers belonging to Richard's son, Paul Adams (1758-1833), of Newbury. Most of these papers concern the acquisition of land, while others deal with the operation of gristmills and a sawmill. Other papers in this series pertain to Paul's wife, Hannah G. Adams (1774-1844), his brother Asa Adams (1772-1801), or their children Seneca (1808-1862), Paul Jr. (1814- ) or Thomas Hall...

Scope and Contents From the Series: Series III. Richard Adams Family Papers contains one deed to Richard Adams (1726-1788) and several deeds and legal papers belonging to Richard's son, Paul Adams (1758-1833), of Newbury. Most of these papers concern the acquisition of land, while others deal with the operation of gristmills and a sawmill. Other papers in this series pertain to Paul's wife, Hannah G. Adams (1774-1844), his brother Asa Adams (1772-1801), or their children Seneca (1808-1862), Paul Jr. (1814- ) or Thomas Hall...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Subseries A. Personal Papers contain Revolutionary War papers of Josiah Adams (1757-1852). Following are papers of Gibbons Adams (1787-1862), George W. Adams Sr., (1818-1859), and George W. Adams. [We have added "Senior" to the elder George W. Adams, who died when his son was only three years old, to distinguish the two men.] George W. Adams' papers reflect his interests in history, genealogy, and his avocation beekeeping. Contributions of other family members are also represented. Notable...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Subseries A. Personal Papers contain Revolutionary War papers of Josiah Adams (1757-1852). Following are papers of Gibbons Adams (1787-1862), George W. Adams Sr., (1818-1859), and George W. Adams. [We have added "Senior" to the elder George W. Adams, who died when his son was only three years old, to distinguish the two men.] George W. Adams' papers reflect his interests in history, genealogy, and his avocation beekeeping. Contributions of other family members are also represented. Notable...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Subseries A. Personal Papers contain Revolutionary War papers of Josiah Adams (1757-1852). Following are papers of Gibbons Adams (1787-1862), George W. Adams Sr., (1818-1859), and George W. Adams. [We have added "Senior" to the elder George W. Adams, who died when his son was only three years old, to distinguish the two men.] George W. Adams' papers reflect his interests in history, genealogy, and his avocation beekeeping. Contributions of other family members are also represented. Notable...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Subseries A. Personal Papers contain Revolutionary War papers of Josiah Adams (1757-1852). Following are papers of Gibbons Adams (1787-1862), George W. Adams Sr., (1818-1859), and George W. Adams. [We have added "Senior" to the elder George W. Adams, who died when his son was only three years old, to distinguish the two men.] George W. Adams' papers reflect his interests in history, genealogy, and his avocation beekeeping. Contributions of other family members are also represented. Notable...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Subseries A. Personal Papers contain Revolutionary War papers of Josiah Adams (1757-1852). Following are papers of Gibbons Adams (1787-1862), George W. Adams Sr., (1818-1859), and George W. Adams. [We have added "Senior" to the elder George W. Adams, who died when his son was only three years old, to distinguish the two men.] George W. Adams' papers reflect his interests in history, genealogy, and his avocation beekeeping. Contributions of other family members are also represented. Notable...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Subseries B. Legal and Business Papers contains the wills of Abraham Adams (1676-1763) and Samuel Adams (1717-1791). In addition, there are over 100 legal documents belonging to Abraham Adams and his descendants. These deal primarily with purchase and sale of property and also with articles of agreement among family members with respect to shared obligations. Most of the business papers pertain to Josiah Adams’ term as Tax Collector and Treasurer for Newbury or to George W. Adams’ Sr. term...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Subseries B. Legal and Business Papers contains the wills of Abraham Adams (1676-1763) and Samuel Adams (1717-1791). In addition, there are over 100 legal documents belonging to Abraham Adams and his descendants. These deal primarily with purchase and sale of property and also with articles of agreement among family members with respect to shared obligations. Most of the business papers pertain to Josiah Adams’ term as Tax Collector and Treasurer for Newbury or to George W. Adams’ Sr. term...