This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JRay38M Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.adams/4040.4049.4738.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I wish I had a nickle for everyone who claims they are or have heard they descend from the Presidents Adams. I too was told the same story growing up. As well as President Wilson. One would think the stories coming from your grandma would be true considering HER grandmother was an Adams....... and her grandfather was a Wilson. Unfortunately no connection to either president has been found. My Adams came from Ireland to S.C. in 1834...... thats WAY far removed from the presidents coming here in early 1700's in New England area.... from England. If your relationship is there........ it will find YOU. Just keep working backwards and you'll find it. You can't force a square peg into a round hole. So trying to work from them down will be impossible because you'll never figure out which line went where. Many people named their children after presidents and other famous people. Abigail was a very popular name. Always work backwards from what you know. It will lead you ! to your answers..... whether they are the answers you seek or not, they will be true answers. Janean Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.