This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CI.2ADEB/9212.1.1 Message Board Post: My ADAMS family was originally from Ireland, but came to America sometime after 1782 according to the census information. They apparently came into NY or PA and moved across the country through PA, WV, Ohio, and MO, then some of the children went to Montana, Ca, and probably other places I have no idea about. Most settled in MO and were Railroad workers. Sue Adams Diaz