This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cecewi Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.adams/15276/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Caroline County, Maryland's Orphan Court noted: On May 28 1816, order was granted to Gary Hitch and William Hitch to sell the estate of Lovey Adams (note, Lovey Adams was Gary and William Hitch's sister-in-law, nee Lovey Ross). At the same time, Gary Hitch was appointed guardian to Anthony Adams, age 8 years and William Adams, age 6 years, orphans of Daniel C. Adams. William Hitch was appointed guardian to Edward Adams, age 1 year and Margaret Adams age 3 years also orphans of Daniel C. Adams. (CaOCM (rough) MSA-9988, Loc 1/3/1/1; also CaOCP,"1815 Book", unpaged)) I believe this William Adams (above) is in my line leading to William J. Adams (1831 - 1914) in Easton, Maryland as my gggrandfather. Any more information appreciated. 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.