Came across this while researching a different name. Hope it helps someone! Ref: Condensed data acquired from the History of Louisa County by Arthur Springer published in 1912 and now out of print; with appropriate page numbers listed where the complete biography can be found. Adamson, John W. (p. 440) Born in Henry County, Iowa May 12, 1870, son of W. S. and Rebecca A. Adamson, both natives of Ohio. His father died 19 February 1908. His siblings: Annie (married L.E. Bush of Packwood, Ia); Grant H. of Ottumwa; and John W. Purchased 138 acres in Columbus City Twp. Louisa County in 1902. He married Rosa Rahmiller 5 September, 1895, daughter of Fred and Louisa (Irving) Rahmiller. They had six children: Edith b. 28 July 1896; Vern b. 3 October 1897; Walter b. 18 December 1898, d. 23 December 1909; Flossie, b. 17 September 1990; Pearl b. 5 September 1902; Lela b. 22 December 1905..