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James Jr. McAdams Compact Disc #8 Pin #200374
Sex: M
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Birth: 1802 Place: Orange Co., N. C.
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Father: James Sr. McAdams Disc #8 Pin #200381
Mother: Hannah Smith Disc #8 Pin #200382
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Spouse: Harriette Faddis Disc #8 Pin #200375
Marriage: Place: Orange Co. N.C.James McAdams found in:
Marriage Index: MD, NC, VA, 1624-1915
Spouse: Harriett, Faddis
Marriage Date: Aug 2, 1832
Location: Orange, North Carolina
James Mcadams, Sr. found in:
U.S. Selected Counties, 1790 Census Index
State: NC
County: ORANGE CO.
Page #: 094
Census/Enumeration year: 1790
Age ranges in household: 00-00-00-00-00Individual Record FamilySearch™ Pedigree Resource File
James Sr. McAdams Compact Disc #8 Pin #200381
Sex: M
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Birth: 1770 Place: Orange Co., N. C.
Parents:
Father: Hugh McAdams Disc #8 Pin #200385
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Spouse: Hannah Smith Disc #8 Pin #200382
Marriage: Jan 1793 Place: Orange Co. N.C.
The will probated for Robert McAdams places his date of interment at August 1846 in Orange County, NC
Hugh McAdams is listed in the 1790 Census for Orange County, NC.
McAdam, Hugh
Spouse: Catey, Beard
Marriage Date: Jan 3, 1803
Location: Orange, North CarolinaHugh McAdams who lived at Back Creek on the Haw River was a wealthy land owner. A portions of his holdings was known as Robson Place. He is first found in Orange Co. on the 1776 elections list and Capt. Tate's Company list. He was appointed constable in 1779. Hugh was drafted into service for the American Cause, but his son, John served for him. Hugh supported the American cause and pay records show him furnishing supplies to the American troops. He married more than once. His widow, Catey Beard whom he married, 3 Jan 1803. was still living in 1820. He first married Catherine Scott, d/o John Scott, 11 Sept. 1761, in Lunenburg Co., Va. He made his will on 3 Jan. 1809 and named 12 children. Most of Hugh's children remained in Orange County area. Later in life, Hugh sold Robson Place to his son, William.
Hugh McAdams is listed in the 1790 Census for Orange County, NC.
McAdam, Hugh
Spouse: Catey, Beard
Marriage Date: Jan 3, 1803
Location: Orange, North CarolinaHugh McAdams who lived at Back Creek on the Haw River was a wealthy land owner. A portions of his holdings was known as Robson Place. He is first found in Orange Co. on the 1776 elections list and Capt. Tate's Company list. He was appointed constable in 1779. Hugh was drafted into service for the American Cause, but his son, John served for him. Hugh supported the American cause and pay records show him furnishing supplies to the American troops. He married more than once. His widow, Catey Beard whom he married, 3 Jan 1803. was still living in 1820. He first married Catherine Scott, d/o John Scott, 11 Sept. 1761, in Lunenburg Co., Va. He made his will on 3 Jan. 1809 and named 12 children. Most of Hugh's children remained in Orange County area. Later in life, Hugh sold Robson Place to his son, William.
The marriage record of Joseph McAdams and Sarah Anne Pinkard McAdams indicates she was previously married to John Graham. The marriage notes for Joseph McAdams show that he is a Doctor as he is listed as Dr. Joseph McAdams.
Dr. Joseph McAdams, Jr. served as a Surgeon's assitant during the American Revolution from 1778 to 1781. As a reward for this service during the War he was given land.Jos McAdams found in:Marriage Index: MD, NC, VA, 1624-1915 Spouse: Sarah Ann, Pickard Marriage Date: Jul 11, 1744 Location: Lancaster, Virginia
The marriage record of Joseph McAdams and Sarah Anne Pinkard McAdams indicates she was previously married to John Graham.
Dr. Joseph McAdams and his wife, Janet Muir lived in St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland Co., VA. During the late 1760's in numerous parishes across Virginia, Militia's were being formed to fight Indians. This era in Virginia included Dr. Joseph McAdams as a participant. The Indians who decided to fight the Colonist, decided the Colonist were taking too much of their land and game animals which roamed freely in Virginia in the Colonia era. After Joseph died, his bible was found and in it is listed the names and births of his children.
Dr. Joseph McAdams, Sr., born abt. 1686 in Scotland, migrated and lived in Northumberland Co., Va. where he served as a Surgeon to ships and naval personnel in 1776 during the American Revolution. It is likely that he served aboard the American Ship 'Defense' with his son, John during the war. Joseph had reached his 80's by now and died in 1777. Land which was promiosed to Joseph for his service to the country was claimed by his heirs. He married Janet Muir. Ref/ Virginians in the Rev.
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Joseph Mc Adams Pedigree
Birth: About 1686 , Northumberland, Virginia
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Marriage: 30 JUL 1712
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Janet Muir Pedigree
Birth: About 1690 , Northumberland, Virginia
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Marriage: 30 JUL 1712
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1. James Mc Adams Pedigree
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Birth: 21 APR 1713 , Northumberland, Virginia
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2. John Mc Adams Pedigree
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Birth: 18 MAR 1715 , Northumberland, Virginia
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Death: 13 DEC 1784
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3. James Mc Adams Pedigree
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Birth: 08 OCT 1717 , Northumberland, Virginia
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4. Joseph Mc Adams Jr. Pedigree
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Birth: 28 MAY 1719 , Northumberland, Virginia
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5. Hugh Mc Adams Pedigree
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Birth: 05 JUL 1720 , Northumberland, Virginia
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6. Charles Mc Adams Pedigree
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Birth: 08 NOV 1722 , Northumberland, Virginia
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7. Robert Mc Adams Pedigree
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Birth: 18 SEP 1724 , Northumberland, Virginia
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John McAdams' father Hugh was drafted into the service of the Revolutionary War, but John Served the time for him. His father served the Colonial American Troops throughout the War. John McAdams was a substitute for his father, Hugh who had been drafted for 3 months service. He served as a private with Capt. Horton, Major Justice, and Col. Lyttle in the command of General Bulter. He was at the battle of Camden in Aug. 1780. He volunteered for another 5 months under the same officers who engaged the Tories at Cross Cress. He received a pension and placed on the rolls of West Tenn. He married Nancy Morrow and died in Nashville. Nat. Archives S-2762
In 1789 John McAdams and Nancy Morrow McAdams moved to Nashville, Tenn where records can be found of them.
William McAdams lived his entire life in Orange County, NC
William McAdams lived his entire life in Orange County, NC