This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: EliseAdams15 Surnames: Adams, Goolsby, Goldsby Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.adams/14702/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Obituary of James Adams, Lenoir, Caldwell Co NC 1893 To the Editor of the Lenoir Topic: James Adams was born ten miles from Halifax Court House, Va., on the 6th day of Oct., 1803. He came to North Carolina about the year 1820. Shortly after, he was employ- ed by W. P. Waugh, of Wilkesboro, [NC] to drive a team. At that time it must be remembered there were no railroads, all transportation was car- ried on by wagoning. Adams was sent to Charleston, Augusta, Colum- bia, Fayetteville, Petersburg, Rich- mond, Baltimore and other places as well. As Waugh carried on a large business, which required many teams running all the time, Adams was consequently on the road the year round. He drove 500 beeves to Bal- timore for Waugh at one time, and frequently took droves to other cit- ies in that direction. He was a remarkable man. Strict- ly honest, he never spoke anything but the truth, was candid in every- thing, never spoke evil of any one unless it was when he was greatly wronged. He married Margaret Goolsby [Goldsby] some 60 years ago. Two children were the fruits of this un- ion. William died several years ago. Arthur, a good and respectable citi- zen, is still living. Mr. Adams died the 7th of Jan., 1893, and was buried at the family cemetery, the funeral services con- ducted by Rev. I. W. Thomas. N. A. Powell Please let me know if you have anything further on this line of Adams. Would like to connect James to his Halifax VA line, and James' children. HELP! Elise, MN 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.