This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dscifres68 Surnames: Adams Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.adams/4578.4581.4637/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am a descendant of a John Adams who traveled from Pennsylvania in 1797 down the Ohio on a river boat on a raft to Kentucky. I have old newspaper articles and old family lore that we are cousins of John Adams the president. I think there is a possibility my John Adams born 1769 may be the child of Capt. Elihu Adams. 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.