This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Cindy_Beane Surnames: Adams, Cushing, Hopkins, Simonton, Parsons, Leland Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.adams/14738/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have no connection to this family. I just found this and thought someone on here might find it of interest. >From History of Camden and Rockport by Reuel Robinson, p. 413: "Few men have filled so large a place in this community, as did Capt. Samuel G. Adams, who died Dec. 2, 1872. Capt. Adams was the son of Joshua Adams who was one of he early settlers at Owl's Head, and one of the leading men of this section of Maine. The subject of this sketch was born at Owl's Head, Thomaston (now South Thomaston), Sept. 28, 1803, and came to Camden in 1821, where he served as clerk in the store of Benjamin Cushing until 1823, and then began business on his own account. In 1827, he married Adeline Cushing, daughter of his former employer. He devoted himself to the mercantile business with assiduity and was very successful. He was in no sense an office seeker, but occasionally accepted an official position when tendered to him. At the solicitation of his friends he accepted the office of Captain in the militia, and also filled some town offices, among them being that of Selectman. In 1840, he was elected Representative to the Legislature by the Whigs. ! Capt. Adams was extensively and favorably known through his connection with commercial affairs, and was always distinguished by his integrity and noted for his square dealings. Capt. Adams was a member of the Congregational church from 1836, and was for many years one of its deacons. He evinced in his life the tenets of his Christian profession and his love for his church was unwavering. Samuel G., and Adeline Adams were the parents of ten children, viz: William G., Joshua, Benjamin C., Lucy C. (who married Rev. J.E. Adams), Cynthia W. (who married Dr. Elisha Hopkins), Flora J. (who married Frederick J. Simonton), Sarah J. (who married Rev. H.M. Parsons, Samuel G. Jr., Fannie E. (who married Reuben Leland), and Ella A." 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.