I cannot believe I hit the "send" button when I went to check my mail. I will actually be sending all of the "C" states tomorrow or Monday when I have time to get through them. My apologies! Jodi JODI REIFSNYDER wrote: > > Here are more from the US Genweb Archives (the searchable part) for > anyone who hasn't looked yet. The "C" states: > > CALIFORNIA > > California Land Patents Database > The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) inherited the functions of > the > General Land Office when it was established by Congress in 1946. > The > California Land Patents Database, derived from General Land > Office and > BLM information, contains deeds (primarily patents) issued by > the United > States in the State of California between 1856 and 1995. > > San Bernardino Co., CA - Index to Federal Land Record > MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP RANGE SECTION DOCID DATE NAME > 0020N 0040E 032 1217498 1961/03/01 ADRIAN JACK LYNN

Here are more from the US Genweb Archives (the searchable part) for anyone who hasn't looked yet. The "C" states: CALIFORNIA California Land Patents Database The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) inherited the functions of the General Land Office when it was established by Congress in 1946. The California Land Patents Database, derived from General Land Office and BLM information, contains deeds (primarily patents) issued by the United States in the State of California between 1856 and 1995. San Bernardino Co., CA - Index to Federal Land Record MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP RANGE SECTION DOCID DATE NAME 0020N 0040E 032 1217498 1961/03/01 ADRIAN JACK LYNN

Hello, everyone. I noted this morning that there are several new addresses on the ADRIAN subscriber list. Welcome! If anyone new wants to catch up with what has been posted, you can search the archives any time at: http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl Just type in ADRIAN-L as the list name, then type in whatever word you'd want to search on the next screen. One word that will show you all the messages for certain is "Adrian." The list is only a few weeks old, so going through all of the archives isn't overwhelming yet. Jodi Reifsnyder Adrian [email protected]

I've seen postings on the list from various Adrian families, with at least one being a distant relative to me. Attached below are some highlights that I've collected from Tom Adrian, who has done extensive research on our lineage (but who is not yet "online.") I apologize for this long post - but I know that some people can't receive files or that not everyone uses compatible word processors. If you would like this same document in a WordPerfect or Word file, just let me know. Anyway, here is the family tree from arrival in the U.S. to myself, with a few notes about some individuals where the information was available. My next goal is to find the connection to my Adrian relatives in Germany. If anyone thinks they can point me to a good lead, I will be thankful. David Adrian (see more below) Born in Germany c.1755 Immigrated to the US (South Carolina) c. 1769 Worked as a tailor, rumored that he ran away from home to come to the US. Married a Welsh woman, Rachael Flemming. Served in the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War, moved to GA on a land grant after the war. Died in 1822, Franklin City, GA ______________ Children: John German Adrian (John German never married and died a bachelor. In 1808 family living in Franklin City, GA, John shown as landowner of 100 acres near William Thomas, McDonald, father David and Hudson. 1810 shows John with 100 acres near King and Hudson River. In 1821 John is shown to own 200 acres and mother Rachel now owner of 100 acres, brother David Jr., 96 acres, brother William Harvey 202 acres. 1823 Captain Adrian's Military District, members are Rachel (mother); Hugh Davidson; Bush; McDonald; Prestridge. In 1827 John and mother Rachel are registrants in the 1827 Land Lottery. Jan. 1829, John is ordained as an Elder of the New Lebanon Presbyterian Church. Date and place of death unknown, but suspect at New Lebanon Cemetery in unmarked grave. Fleming Fowler Adrian (see below) William Harvey Adrian (William Harvey is in 1823 tax roles owning 202 acres in Henry City, GA. Census of 1840 shows William Harvey in Cass City, GA, head of household 40-50 yrs old, 1 son under 5 yrs, 2 free white females 20-30 yrs, 1 free white female 5-10 yrs, and 1 under 5. Census of 1850 shows William Harvey, 56 years old, in Cherokee City, AL, w/wife Clementine 38, daughters Rachael 17, Mary 13, Martha 11, Susan 9, Elizabeth 7, Eliza Scott 3, son Joseph 15, and 2 Mulatto's named Clark. 1870 Census shown William Harvey 72 yrs, Elisha 60, Susan 21, Elizabeth 19, Martha 17, Ann 15, and J. Adkinson - grandson 7.) Robert Dekalb Adrian (Left home at a young age to go to New Orleans. Was never heard from again. ) David Willber Adrian (David served in GA Militia in Capt. Epperson Company. 1819, David W. owns 90 acres on Beaer Creek. Census of 1830 shows David and another adult male (brother John?), wife and one elder woman, daughter, and 2 slaves. David received lands in the Cherokee Land Lottery and Gold Lottery. Elizabeth Adrian Arlexia Adrian Mary Adrian Rachael Adrian _______________ Son David Willber Adrian was born in 1794 and died in 1882. He married Mary McKie. Their children were: John German Adrian (killed at battle of Gettysburg - probably second day of battle) Robert Dekalb Adrian (Fought and was wounded and captured at Battle of Shilo. Sickened and died at Lancaster, KY) James Fowler Adrian (see below) David Willber Adrian (Served in the Confederate Army as a Third Lieutenant, Co. G, 5th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry. Moved to Texas after the war. Family purchased a farm, (177 acres), northeast of Longview. Farm stayed in family, - to grandson Eugene - and is located on what is now Adrian Rd. William Harvey Adrian (see below) Nancy Jane Adrian _______________ Son William Harvey Adrian (II) was born in 1840 in Cass City, GA and died in 1902 in Mineola, TX. He married Elizabeth Chastain. Their children were: James Coston Adrian Mary Chastain Adrian Russell D Adrian Joseph David Adrian __________________ Son Joseph David Adrian was born in 1876 in Cherokee County Alabama and died near 1965 in Golden, TX. His children were: German Cecil Adrian Jonas Coston Adrian Herman N. Adrian ___________ Son German Cecil Adrian was born in 1911 near Golden Texas and died there in 1991. His first wife, Estel Simon, gave him one son, German Cecil Adrian (II), later to go by the name Cecil. ______________ Son Cecil Adrian was born in 1934 in Lake Charles, LA. He married Ira Belle Cormier. Their children are: Cecil Mitchell Adrian (me) Maureen Faye Adrian. ___________ Son Mitchell Adrian was born in 1959 in Lake Charles, LA. Mitchell married Kathy Lynn Aguillard. Their children are: Katelynn Michelle Adrian _____________________________________ David Adrian: David Adrian was born in Germany, came to America as a Tailor, and was first found in 1768 as a witness to sale of land to Jas. Hanna from Wm. Black, of Mecklenburg, N.C., and later was found living in York Dist., S.C. Family legend has it he ran away from home, came to the colonies, at about 14 years old. There was an influx of German Immigrants about this time. The Revolutionary War was just beginning ... David tried to enlist but was rejected as being too young. Since he had training in Band Music, he was accepted as a "Drummer." He went through the War in this capacity and was given the title of "Major," which he bore for the rest of his life. Having made a recent purchase of property, he was subject to serve on the York Dist. jury in 1778. Also of future interest are friends, neighbors, and in-laws also on jury duty; Alex Fleming, Will Hannah Sr., Elijah Fleming, Morris's, Moor's, Ash's ... David married Rachael Fleming (formerly of Pennsylvania). The 1st U.S. census of 1790 shows John Adrian as a witness of a sale of 200 acres to John Black, from William Fleming in Franklin City, GA for 100 pounds, other witnesses: James Little July 1791, a York City jury was empaneled and sworn in, in the Wallace vs. Robert Smith trial, with David Gordon foreman, John Alison, William Davidson, David Adrian, and Allen Dowle ... Deed dated May, 1794, John Black of Franklin City, GA sells to William Fleming 275 acres of land on the Broad River for 100 pounds. Witnessed by John David Adrian. York City records of 10-20-1794 shows Estate of Joseph Lyons, a list of over 100 people owning notes to deceased: David Adrian as witness. By the turn of the century the family is complete - 5 boys and 4 girls: John German, Robert Dekalb, Fleming Fowler, David Willber, William Harvey, Elizabeth, Arlexia, Mary, and Rachael. The girls marred McDonald's, Davidson, and Gowder. York City jurors for 1800 & 1805 show David Adrian . . About 1806-07, the family moves west to Franklin City, GA. At that time the western edge of civilization. Georgia church records show David Adrian and son-in-law John Davidson in area of Hebron Presbyterian Church. 1808 tax records show David Adrian owning 200 acres, near William Thomas, McDonald, Hudson River, and another 100 acres for son John. In 1808 son Fleming Fowler marries neighbor girl, Mary McDonald. 1810 shows David and son John living in Captain Headens District. 1813 shows David paying taxes for himself and his son John. 1819 shows John paying taxes for himself and father David. 1820 a change of ownership occurs, son Fleming gets 100 acres, father David takes 100, son John 100, and David Jr., 90 acres. 1821 in Captain Duncan's District, son John now owns 200 acres, David Sr. 100, David Jr. 96. Records of 1822 show Rachael Adrian - Widow of Revolutionary War Soldier - owner of land..... Other records of 5-12-1827 show Rachael Adrian a charter member of New Lebanon Church at Homer, GA. Rachael - Widow RS1, registrant in 1827 and 1832 GA Land and Gold Lottery. Most of family stays in Franklin City till 1835, then moved to Cass City. Three of David and Rachael's children married McDonald's. Unable to locate David's grave, many are Rock Mound type without markers. ________________________________ Fleming Fowler Adrian Fleming received a good education..the family acheived more than the average at the time. The Adrian's moved to Georgia about 1806-07. Records of 1810 show Fleming applying for passport to enter Indian Territory. Volunteered and served in the War of 1812 as a Lieutenant in the company commanded by Captain G. L. Sandriges and Col. Groves and Gen. Floyd. He was honorably discharged on August 26, 1814 at Miledgeville, GA. Military records provide a description of: Light complexion, light hair, and blue eyes. Records also indicate that he fought in the Creek Indian Wars at Colibee Swamp and was stationed at Fort Armstrong, Fort Mitchell, and Fort Hull. Fleming was commissioned as Justice of the Peace - 264th Dist., in Franklin City, GA. Fleming served in the GA House of Representatives from 1817 to 1821. In 1819 Fleming was promoted from Major to Lt. Colonel in 46th Batt'n Militia. Fleming was a land investor for many years and was appointed Commissioner of Land Sales for 5 counties. He was again in the house of representatives in 1824 but was impeached in 1828. Census of 1830 shows F. F., age 43, head of household, living in Burgess section, of Carroll City, GA. Males in house; 1 5-10 yrs; 1 10-15 yrs; 1 15-20 yrs; and 5 girls. Wife Mary 39 yrs. Fleming received land in the 1832 Land Lottery near the GA-AL state lines. 1838 shows a US Mail route using the Adrian Ferry. Fleming owned a Plantation, abutting river. 1839 Fleming was elected Representative to Congress from Randolph City, AL (2 terms). In 1842 F. F. and son John were declared bankrupt. 1843 reelected to congress. Fleming was said to be a jolly man, according to family papers he often had much company over for feasts. 1850 Census shows Fleming 63 and wife Mary 60, with Napoleon Bonaparte Adrian 8, and grandson J. Robertson 21, living in household. At some time in his life, due to cancer, Fleming had one arm amputated. He did not take anesthetic when his arm was removed. 1865, Fleming was elected Treasurer of Randolf City, AL. In 1869, Fleming gives Daniel Ellis his property, in return for the care of him and his wife for the remainder of their lives. One acre was retained as burial ground and possibly a Church, hopefully to be called Christian-Union, free to all denominations. Pension records show wife Mary filing for widow's pension on March 28, 1871. _____________________________________ William Harvey Adrian William Harvey served in the Confederate Army as a Private in Company H, 19th Alabama Infantry. William later raised the sons (2 retarded) of his brother, John German, who was killed in the war. William Harvey moved to Texas after the war, first to Gregg then to Wood City at about 1877. The US Census of 1880 shows William Harvey in Wood, TX, as head of household (40), wife Elizabeth 33, James C 12, Mary C 10, Russell D 7, Joseph D 4. All kids born in Alabama. William Harvey died of pneumonia in 1902 at 61 _______________________________ James Fowler Adrian Fought with Gen. Kilpatrick's Cavalry in King George County, VA. Co. H, 48th Alabama Infantry. Wounded but survived gunshot wound. Letter written by James, April 6, 1914 Short History of the Adrian Family Grandfather and Grandmother were of German and Welsh decent. Grandfather came to this country from Germany as a tailor, settled in York District, S.C., and raised a family of five boys and two daughters. Names of boys: John German, Robert Dekalb, Fleming Fowler, David Willber, and William Harvey. The daughters married a McDonald and a Davidson and raised families. John G. died a bachelor, Robert D. left home whilst young to go to New Orleans and was never heard from again. Fleming F. came to Alabama from Georgia, raised a family. His oldest son came through with Cherokee Indians, where they settled in the Territory, now Oklahoma, as an interpreter for the tribe. His descendants are now in Van Zandt county and other parts of Texas. David W., the writers father, married in Georgia, a McDonald, and raised a family of five sons and one daughter. Names: John German, Robert DeKalb, James Fowler, David Willber and William Harvey. Daughter Nancy Jane. Sons all in Confederate War. John G. was killed at Battle of Gettysburg, Robert D. sickened and died at Lancaster, KY, after Shilo Battle. James F. came through with gunshot wound from Gen. Kilpatrick's Calvary in King George County, VA. William H. came through safe, but died of pneumonia in Wood county fifteen years ago. Nancy Jane died in Gregg county thirty years ago. D.W. and James F. still alive, D.W. eighty years, and J.F. eighty two. All have raised families. Their generations are increasing to the fourth generation and the writer being the eldest living member of the family, would ask a favor, that succeeding generations still retain the name "German" in memory of the nationality of their great-great grand kin. I dedicate this short memorandum to the succeeding generations of the Adrian family. J. F. Adrian ______________________ Mitchell Adrian Assistant Professor of Management Longwood College 201 High St. Farmville, VA 23901 (804) 395-2832 (804) 395-2203 - Fax http://web.lwc.edu/staff/madrian/adrhome.htm Opportunities always look bigger going than coming.

I realize that many of you will have already checked the Genweb archives in states you care about ( http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/isearch to do a search by state). I also realize that I could be causing a massive mess of tabs by cutting and pasting when we all have different e-mail programs. If this causes you great problems, please send me a personal e-mail and I'll fix it or not bother. Otherwise, I'm going through all of the states and have made it through the "A's". Here they are in case they help anyone. I'll keep going and post what I can get done in bits. Jodi [email protected] --------------- ALASKA WWI Registration Cards, State of Alaska 1ST COLUMN: NAME 2ND COLUMN: BIRTH DATE 3RD COLUMN: ETHNIC GROUP 4TH COLUMN: BIRTH LOCATION OR OTHER INFO (spelling unreliable) OTHER COLUMNS: LOCATION OF REGISTRATION Adrian, Frank 10 Feb 1876, W Canadian; rel.Tacoma WA, Saint Michael AK Adrian, Swan 17 Jan 1888, W Stockholm Sweden ALABAMA Muster Roll of 19th Ala Infantry Regiment Aug 1861 - Apr 1865 Submitted by Richard W. Smart, [email protected], October 1997 ADRIAN, William H., Private, H, Aug 31, 1861, Huntsville, Ala ARKANSAS STONE CO., ARK., FEDERAL LAND RECORDS This file was compiled from the Bureau of Land Management land records and includes Homestead and Cash Entry Patents before 1908 for what is now Stone Co, AR. L Name F Name MI Sec No T R Acres Date ADRIAN ALEXANDER 27 17N 11W 0 1892/04/16 ADRIAN ALEXANDER 27 17N 11W 160 1892/04/16 ADRIAN ALEXANDER 35 17N 11W 115.68 1882/12/15 ADRIAN GEORGE W 21 17N 11W 0 1888/12/28 ADRIAN GEORGE W 21 17N 11W 160 1888/12/28 IZARD CO., ARK., FEDERAL LAND RECORDS ADRIAN JOHN O 32 17N 10W 0 1890/02/19 ADRIAN JOHN O 32 17N 10W 0 1890/02/19 ADRIAN JOHN O 32 17N 10W 160 1890/02/19 LONOKE CO., ARK., FEDERAL LAND RECORDS ADRAIN JOHN 34 4N 8W 160 1821/05/16 ADRAIN INDEPENDENCE CO., ARK., FEDERAL LAND RECORDS ADREN GEORGE W 9 13N 7W 80 1848/09/01 ADRIAN ROBERT N 28 15N 6W 40 1859/07/01 Following are the names of the men who served in the Seventh Arkansas Confederate Infantry. ADRIAN, R. N.

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In researching my Adrian family in Fayette County, Iowa, I have come across these U.S. census entries for two Adrian families who do not fit in with my own family. 1880, Fayette County, Iowa, Harland twp. William Adrian, age 40, Farmer, born in Prussia, parents born in Prussia Bertha, age 33, wife, born in Prussia, parents born in Prussia William, age 11, son, born in WI Matilda, age 9, dau., born in WI Bertha, age 7, dau., born in WI Francis, age 5, dau., born IA Albert, age 4, son, born IA Minnie, age 3, dau., born IA Elvinia, age 1, dau., born IA Lenia, age 12 days (born in May) born in IA 1910, Fayette County, IA, Scott twp. Adrian, August T., age 36, Farmer, Born Germany, parents born Germany, Naturalized in 1881 Catharine N., age 27, wife, born IA, parents born IA Martha H., age 6, dau., born IA Alma L., age 4, dau., born IA Henry C., age 3, son, born IA Elmer T., age 1 year, 10 months, born IA Maybe these can help someone else! Sara Holmes [email protected]

It's interesting to hear that the Luxembourg/Trier Province area is overwhelmingly Catholic. My own Adrian line certainly did not remain with the Church, if they were infact originally Catholic. (My gr-gr-grandfather, Peter, one of the immigrant family, abandoned his first wife and children, though I'm unclear if he divorced and remarried or simply lived with his second wife. His brother, Michael, did divorce and remarry, so this is hardly behavior you'd expect of practicing Catholics.) But it had also peaked my interest earlier that someone had posted an Adrian line from Germany to Pennsylvania. I had thought this same area around the cuurent boundaries of Germany/France/Luxembourg was also an area of Mennonite activity & one from which many immigrants removed from to Pennsylvania. I can't find the post I recall seeing about the PA Adrians to see if it stated what part of Germany they were from, but wonder if they would have come from this general area as well. Anyone have a clue as to how the Adrian surname is distributed in Europe today? By the way Pete, the man you thought looked like your father is one of Reinhart Adrian's sons, who lived in Cassville, Wisconsin (and was a grandson of Gerhardt, the eldest of the immigrant sons). There was a strong resemblance among many of the Adrian men. My grandfather took strongly after his father & grandfather and he did have a tanned complexion (and so does my brother) which may be similar to what you described as an olive complexion common in your family. Sara Holmes At 01:49 PM 3/6/99 -0600, Pete Seaba wrote: > >On Sat, 6 Mar 1999, Sara J. Holmes wrote: > >> I am descended from Michael and Elizabeth (Willkom) Adrian who came from >> the Province Trier/Luxembourg area around 1852. Two of their sons, Mathias >> and Gerhardt, settled in Grant County, Wisconsin, while Peter settled in >> Sumner, Iowa (and his descendants in neighboring Fayette County, IA) and >> later with a second family in Michigan City, Indiana. The fourth son, >> Michael, moved to Chippewa Co., Wisconsin. I do not know what religion >> they originally followed, but they do fit into the pattern Pete Seaba >> described for the German Catholics coming to the Dubuque area of Iowa. > >Even today you have to look long and hard to find anything other than >the Roman Catholic religion practiced in this area! > > I >> still have some photos of these Adrians, including three of the immigrant >> sons, online at http://home.att.net/~sjholmes/Adrian.html > >In the large group, the man in the back, second from the left, looks >like my late father. It is difficult to tell complexion from b/w >scanned photos. > >> My recently found on-line cousin, Farrell Adrian, said she once stayed in >> Trier (which is listed as Peter Adrian's birthplace in Civil War records) >> and recalls that the emperor Hadrian had gone to the area and we have >> wondered if the origin of the Adrian surname is somehow connected to >> Hadrian. Perhaps one of my cousins (Farrell, Pat?) has more time to post >> more details on this line. > >It is one of those cute facts from the encyclopaedia; Adrian IS derived >from Hadrian. AND the Porta Nigra (Black Wall), built in Roman times, >stands in central Trier. But can we prove a direct line back to Hadrian?? >It's the stuff that makes nice filler in a family history. > >I would not rely on Trier as being the birthplace. A Civil War >record is primary evidence of service in the Civil War, not place >of birth. Often I found ancestors citing a town that would be >recognized, such as the county seat. > >> Sara Holmes >> Metairie, Louisiana > >Pete Seaba >Iowa City, IA > >

On Sat, 6 Mar 1999, Sara J. Holmes wrote: > I am descended from Michael and Elizabeth (Willkom) Adrian who came from > the Province Trier/Luxembourg area around 1852. Two of their sons, Mathias > and Gerhardt, settled in Grant County, Wisconsin, while Peter settled in > Sumner, Iowa (and his descendants in neighboring Fayette County, IA) and > later with a second family in Michigan City, Indiana. The fourth son, > Michael, moved to Chippewa Co., Wisconsin. I do not know what religion > they originally followed, but they do fit into the pattern Pete Seaba > described for the German Catholics coming to the Dubuque area of Iowa. Even today you have to look long and hard to find anything other than the Roman Catholic religion practiced in this area! I > still have some photos of these Adrians, including three of the immigrant > sons, online at http://home.att.net/~sjholmes/Adrian.html In the large group, the man in the back, second from the left, looks like my late father. It is difficult to tell complexion from b/w scanned photos. > My recently found on-line cousin, Farrell Adrian, said she once stayed in > Trier (which is listed as Peter Adrian's birthplace in Civil War records) > and recalls that the emperor Hadrian had gone to the area and we have > wondered if the origin of the Adrian surname is somehow connected to > Hadrian. Perhaps one of my cousins (Farrell, Pat?) has more time to post > more details on this line. It is one of those cute facts from the encyclopaedia; Adrian IS derived from Hadrian. AND the Porta Nigra (Black Wall), built in Roman times, stands in central Trier. But can we prove a direct line back to Hadrian?? It's the stuff that makes nice filler in a family history. I would not rely on Trier as being the birthplace. A Civil War record is primary evidence of service in the Civil War, not place of birth. Often I found ancestors citing a town that would be recognized, such as the county seat. > Sara Holmes > Metairie, Louisiana Pete Seaba Iowa City, IA

I am descended from Michael and Elizabeth (Willkom) Adrian who came from the Province Trier/Luxembourg area around 1852. Two of their sons, Mathias and Gerhardt, settled in Grant County, Wisconsin, while Peter settled in Sumner, Iowa (and his descendants in neighboring Fayette County, IA) and later with a second family in Michigan City, Indiana. The fourth son, Michael, moved to Chippewa Co., Wisconsin. I do not know what religion they originally followed, but they do fit into the pattern Pete Seaba described for the German Catholics coming to the Dubuque area of Iowa. I still have some photos of these Adrians, including three of the immigrant sons, online at http://home.att.net/~sjholmes/Adrian.html My recently found on-line cousin, Farrell Adrian, said she once stayed in Trier (which is listed as Peter Adrian's birthplace in Civil War records) and recalls that the emperor Hadrian had gone to the area and we have wondered if the origin of the Adrian surname is somehow connected to Hadrian. Perhaps one of my cousins (Farrell, Pat?) has more time to post more details on this line. Pete, I would like to know if you think these Adrians have some similar physical similarities to your line. Sara Holmes Metairie, Louisiana [email protected]

Adrians of Keokuk County, Iowa The Adrians of Keokuk County are descended from Lorenz Adrian and Magdalena Hammes. The Saarland Archives, Saarbru"cken, supplied a copy of the birth certificate of Magdalena Hammes. She was born on 22 May 1823 in Oberperl. Parents were Georg Hammes and Susanna Pauly. Witnesses Johann Weiland & Peter Braunshausen. The Archives did not find a birth record for Lorenz Adrian. Family members remember that the couple were married in St. Maria Chapel, Sehndorf. Perl is at the juncture of Luxembourg, France and Germany. Sehndorf is adjacent to Perl. Oberperl is the upper part of Perl. At the time the lower part was called Niederperl. Today the signs read Perl and Oberperl. Many German Catholics emmigrated to the U.S. and settled near Dubuque Iowa. Later emmigrants, on their trip up the Mississippi, would hear that the land in the Dubuque area was taken. However areas such as Keokuk County were just being opened. A Mr. Besser emmigrated from Perl on 4 May 1844 and heard about the open land in Keokuk County. He and his family settled in Keokuk County. Notes say that Mrs. Besser "often wrote letters to her friends in Germany" On 22 February 1847 Johann Blaise signed Maria Adrian's birth certificate. Maria was the first born child of Lorenz Adrian and Magdelena (Hammes) Adrian. 22 March 1847; Johann Blaise departed Antwerp for on the "Charlemagne". With him were 5 of his older children. He purchased land in Keokuk County and built a cabin for his family. In May of 1849, Johann returned to Perl for his wife and younger children. In 1852 Johann Blaise again emmigrated to the U.S. with the remainder of his family. The Adrian family also emmigrated. The "Tirrell", sailing from Havre, arrived in New Orleans 18 May 1852. According to Germans to America, the Tirrell's passenger list included: Lorenz Adrian, 32, male, from Prussia Madelaine " , 26, female Marie " , 7, female Susanne " , 5, female Missing from the list was Johann? Born in the U.S. were Nicklaus, Mary Magdaline, Peter and Michael. Lorenz (Lawrence) Adrian settled in Clear Creek Township, Keokuk County, Iowa. Most of the first generation married others who had emmigrated from Perl. Maria married John TRIERWEILER Susanna married John SALM Johann married Margaretha SCHILTZ Nicklaus married Mary PAULUS Mary Magdalena "Lena" married Peter SIEREN Peter married Margaret BRAUNSCHAUSEN Michael married Matilda Helen RUNG A number of these descendants have high cheekbones and an olive complexion. There are Roman ruins near Perl: It is not difficult to imagine the Roman/Italian influence. Another trait is be longevity, at least among the women. Several of the women have reached 100 years old. Peter J. Seaba Iowa City

The woman in Ohio who did some census lookups for me just sent me these additional names that are in the marriage records for Cuyahoga County. The reason the year says "about" is that she pulled the names from an index that refers to microfilm rolls. The rolls cover time periods that she tried to indicate with "about." I have no details on the actual marriages, but if you're trying to find one of these folks, this could be a clue for where to look. All were under the ADRAIN spelling: Hellen - about 1902 Josephine - about 1907 May - about 1897 Mayett C. - about 1904 Rhoda - about 1895 Alfred - about 1907 Charles H. - about 1901 Harvey E. - about 1908 Mihel F. - about 1894 Jodi [email protected]

Edie, Hello, and welcome to the list. Have you been in touch with Geraldine who manages the Ryerson list? ([email protected] to subscribe). She contacted me when she saw this new list and mentioned the Holland Adriance connection with Ryersons. My instinct tells me that some ADRIANCE's would have become ADRIAN's...as your instinct is probably telling you too. But I don't know anything about the ADRIANCE name beyond what's been shared in the last few days. Does anyone else know these names? Jodi Reifsnyder Adrian [email protected] [email protected] wrote: > > Hi folks, > I was sooo glad to see this list on Roots last night!! > Here is just a tidbit of my line of ADRIANCEs....connected to the Ryersons... > I do have more ancestors, just thought I would start off with this. > Edie in Atlanta > [email protected] > > Descendants of William Adriance > > 1 William Adriance b: Abt. 1817 NY d: WFT Est. 1858-1908 > .. +Deborah Ann Angevine/Angeoine b: Abt. 1818 Pleasant Valley,Dutchess > Co,NY d: Abt. 1892 > ........ 2 Frank Adriance b: Abt. 1855 NY] d: WFT Est. 1856-1945 > ............ +Sarah Elizabeth Covert b: 1851 > ................... 3 Linette Angevine Adriance > ............................. 4 Sylvai Bates Adriance b: February 06, 1926 > > I have much more information on the ADRIANCEs, COVERTs, etc but just wanted to > get this posted. > Edie in Atlanta > [email protected]

A kind woman in Ohio did some lookups for me in the Cuyahoga County Archives while I did some checking out here in Pennsylvania Dutch territory for her. I'm afraid that those she found were not my husband's line that I know of yet (ours was a James Willard ADRIAN b. 1858 in Cleveland, son of John ADRIAN and Elizabeth TIPTON). Here's the info. in case it helps someone else: 1850 census, Cleveland: -Adrian-Isaac--age 50--Born N.Y. Hannah-age 38--born England 1880 census, Cleveland: -Adrian-James--Age 50 years-works in mill (b. Ire.) Helen-- Age 42 (b. Ire.) Martha -- Age 20-Born NY Ann E.-- Age 18-Born NY John -- Age 17-works in mill-b.NY Alice --Age 16-Born NY George -- Age 15-born NY Joseph E. -- Age 10-born Oh Francis J. -- Age 7-born Oh James W.--Age 6 - born Oh Chal. H -- Age 4-born Oh May F. -- Age 3-born Oh Ella------Age 1-born Oh -Adrian, Anna--23, Servant living with a family-- Born in NY None found in Cuyahoga Cty. in either 1840 or 1860, but there were these listings for the following counties: 1840-- John-Crawford Cty--Jackson (026) John R--Guernsey--Know (469) Thomas-Harrison--Archer (239) 1860-- John W.-Hardin--Hale (350) John--Crawford--Jackson (147) John--Coshocton-Bedford Also a marriage for a John Rudolph Adrian & Elizabeth Cecilia Busch-June 16, 1908 Let me know if you connect with any of these so we can place them somewhere. -Jodi Reifsnyder Adrian [email protected]

Does anyone have any information on this persons family??? from NY TIMES obits 8- 23- 49 Vanderpoel ADRIANCE, MD b NYC, May 13 1869 d August 22 1949 at age 80 of cerebral hemorrhage, Williamston, Mass attended undergraduate college: Williams College, graduate 1890 atended College of Physicians and Surgeons, medical department of Columbia College, New York, graduated 1893 liscensed in NY in 1893, New Jersey 1907 and Mass 1909 practiced medicine in Williamstown, Mass Was a member of the American Medical Association Served during World War I Thanks ahead of time. Edie in Atlanta [email protected]

Hi folks, I was sooo glad to see this list on Roots last night!! Here is just a tidbit of my line of ADRIANCEs....connected to the Ryersons... I do have more ancestors, just thought I would start off with this. Edie in Atlanta [email protected] Descendants of William Adriance 1 William Adriance b: Abt. 1817 NY d: WFT Est. 1858-1908 .. +Deborah Ann Angevine/Angeoine b: Abt. 1818 Pleasant Valley,Dutchess Co,NY d: Abt. 1892 ........ 2 Frank Adriance b: Abt. 1855 NY] d: WFT Est. 1856-1945 ............ +Sarah Elizabeth Covert b: 1851 ................... 3 Linette Angevine Adriance ............................. 4 Sylvai Bates Adriance b: February 06, 1926 I have much more information on the ADRIANCEs, COVERTs, etc but just wanted to get this posted. Edie in Atlanta [email protected]

Hello everyone - One of my early ancestors was a Mary O'Draine/Adrian from Co. Antrim in Ireland. She died between 1762 and 1768 in (then) Frederick, Virginia, (now) Hampshire Co., West Virginia. Her husband was Alexander Chesnut, also of Co. Antrim. She has probably thousands of descendants living today -- most people with the Chesnut/Chestnut surname on their family tree can claim her as their ancestor. As she is the earliest ancestor on this line for which I have information, I have begun researching her surname and its variants for any clues that might help me in researching her parents etc. I will post here what I have found -- it will be of help mostly to those whose Adrians were from Ireland. Please note that where you see a "/" after a letter it means there should be an accent mark of this shape over that letter. >From More Irish Families, by Edward MacLysaght: ADRAIN, O'Drean ADRIAN The old Irish surname O/'Drea/in, first anglicized O'Drean and O'Dreyne, became Adrain when the English language was widely introduced into Ulster after the seventeenth century Plantation, and in due course this in turn was usually shortened to Drain or Drean, or sometimes changed to Adrian; Adrian is normally of entirely different origin, being derived from the Latin Adrianus or Hadrianus. Adrain has for centuries been regarded as an Ulster name, but it originated in Co. Roscommon, where the O'Dreanes were chiefs of Calry and erenaghs of Ardcarne in the barony of Boyle until dispossessed by the MacDermotts. The last mention of them as such in the Annals is for the year 1241. By 1659 they were so well established in east Ulster that we find a townland in Co. Down in Petty's 'census' called Ballydraine (i.e. Ballydrain in the parish of Tullynakill). Several families of the name, written in the Hearth Money Rolls of the 1660's as O'Drean and Adreane, were living in Co. Down and south Antrim at that time. The best known man of the name was Robert Adrain (1775-1843), who was born at Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim: he was a noted mathematician in America, whither he had escaped after taking part and being wounded in the Insurrection of 1798. >From another book, whose title I have forgotten: Adrian - v. Adryan, Adrien, Adrain, Drain, Drean Some of the name of Adrian etc. may actually be of the old Irish family of O'Drean. Subequently the name may be found as Drean and Drain. This Irish family was found anciently in Roscommon, where they served as chiefs of Calry. Note the place name of Ballydrain near Tullynahill. Additionally, the name spelled as "Adryan" in the 17th century is found in Co. Dublin. This family name is traditionally linked to the province of Ulster. >From Irish Names and Surnames, by Patrick Woulfe: O/ DREA/IN O Dreane, Adrien, Adrian, Drain, Draine; 'des. of drea/n' (wren). The O'Dreains were anciently chiefs of Calraidhe in Co. Roscommon, and erenaghs of Ardcarne, near Boyle, but were dispossessed in the 13th or 14th century by the MacDermotts. They appear to have removed to Co. Antrim, which is the only place where the name was found in the 16th century. And from The Surnames of Ireland, by Edward MacLysaght: Adrain _O/ Drea/in_. Woulfe's derivation from drea/n, wren, is improbable. There is an older word drenn, which has several meanings including rough and firm. The name is sometimes shortened to Drain. This erenagh family was originally of Co. Roscommon but later under pressure from the MacDermots, settled in Ulster. And now a few notes on all this: Erenagh is apparently an Irish word referring to a "steward" of church lands, that is someone given charge of them. I think this was a title of nobility. The MacDermotts were (and still are) one of the principal clans or families of Co. Roscommon. It would seem that most people who have "Adrain" ancestors from Ireland are descended from the ancient family of O'Dreain; those whose ancestors' surname is only known to be "Adrian" may or may not be of this origin, as some Adrians in Northern Ireland were Anglo-Irish "settlers" during the Plantation as mentioned above. Also, some of the surname Adrain from Ulster crossed over to Scotland at some point and, changing their name to Drain, MacDrain or O'Drain, became a sept of Clan Donald in Kintyre. Another sept in this clan were the Hawthorn(e)s, and it has been suggested that some Adrains changed their name to Hawthorn(e) in a sort of pseudo-translation, as the Gaelic word "droighean" meant hawthorn. Finally, as you all have probably found, when doing genealogical research, it's a good idea to check common variants if you can't find the surname you're looking for in an index etc. So, for those who think they may be connected to the O'Dreains of antiquity, here are all known variants (in Ireland) of the surname that I have seen: (O) Drean(e), (O) Drain(e), (O) Drane, (O) Drehan(e), (O) Dreyne, Drehin, Adrain, Adreane, Adryan, Adrien, and Adrian.

Hello all. For Mitchell and Bob who I know have subscribed to our new list: Both of you sent me information on your lines that trace back to David ADRIAN (ADRON) in South Carolina who immigrated from Germany. I just want to make sure that you know each other. Please send me an e-mail if not and I'll put you in touch. And tell us all about it! Since we started this list (what are we up to? 5 days I think), I've received several responses from people joining the list as well as others who don't like to be on lists but are anxious to share anyway. I'm trying to go through them right now and will make whatever effort I can to put connected folks in touch with each other. We have lines originating in Ireland, England, Germany and France represented here. Some remain in those countries, some went to the U.S. and Canada, and other places I'm sure. Some emigrated early, others within the last 100 years. Thanks to Colleen who posted her Alabama line and Bobbi who posted her Germany to Pennsylvania connections. Any connections or clues for them? If you're still waiting to post, this is a great time. We have enough subscribers to get some useful sharing going. Jodi

Since we have a few subscribers now, I want to introduce myself and say welcome to the list. And please don't get discouraged if you don't hear much from your queries for now. It takes awhile to get a list going, and it only happens if people like you keep on participating. I'm doing heavy web-surfing for others with this surname to find those who can join us. Please go ahead and post your queries if you haven't done so yet. Few people will read it, but there are four of us on the list (which isn't a bad total for the first day.) Then do it again soon for anyone else who joins so we can get going. If you have any problems at all with the list that you can't solve from the message you received when you signed up, please contact me. Glad to see you here. Jodi Reifsnyder Adrian [email protected]

Hello All, Seeking info on parents of Christian ADRIAN, born Hesse Darmstadt, Germany ca. 1795. Emigrated with wife and children to Pittston, Pennsylvania, 1852 & 1854. Son, Christian Jr. served in the Pa. 9th Vol. Infantry as a musician in the band. Children of Christian ADRIAN and Mary Elizabeth Von Fenderland were: Elizabeth ADRIAN, born 5 May, 1827 Hesse Darmstadt Henry ADRIAN, born 1829, Hesse Darmstadt Christian ADRIAN Jr. born June, 1830 Hesse Darmstadt Frederick ADRIAN, born 15 May, 1836 Hesse Darmstadt Caroline ADRIAN, born 1839, Hesse Darmstadt Any info on this family will be greatly appreciated. Bobbi [email protected]