First Generation 1. Frances Nims THOMPSON was born on 26 Aug 1872 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Second Generation 2. Francis McGee THOMPSON was born on 16 Oct 1833 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 1 Jan 1916 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Descendants of Michael McClellan and Jane Henry of Colrain Mass., by Lois McClellan Patrif. 1970. p. 14. The historian of Greenfield, Mass. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 256. of Greenfield, Mass. History of Greenfield - Shire Town of Franklin County, Mass., by Francis M. Thompson, Volumes 2, Greenfield, Mass. 1904. p. 826. Francis M. Thompson was admitted to the bar in 1876. Francis McGee THOMPSON and Mary NIMS were married on 25 Oct 1865 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 3. Mary NIMS was born on 3 Jan 1839 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 25 Feb 1915 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Francis McGee THOMPSON and Mary NIMS had the following children: 1 i. Frances Nims THOMPSON. Third Generation 4. John THOMPSON was born on 3 Jan 1789 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 21 Sep 1850 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. John THOMPSON and Elvira (Elsa) ADAMS were married on 1 Jun 1815 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. 5. Elvira (Elsa) ADAMS was born on 13 Apr 1796 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 29 Oct 1880 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. John THOMPSON and Elvira (Elsa) ADAMS had the following children: 2 i. Francis McGee THOMPSON. 6. Lucius NIMS was born on 15 Feb 1807 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 21 Apr 1879 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Greenfield Shire Town of Franklin County Massachusetts, by Francis M. Thompson, Greenfield, Mass., Volume II, 1904. p. 856. Born on the farm which was laid out to his ancestor at the settlement of the town. He was prominent in town affairs ever after his arrival to man's estate, serving as selectman and on the finance committee of the town, and was a member of the legislature in 1843, 1846, 1847 and 1851. At the last term he aided in the election of Charles Sumner to the United States Senate. He was for nine successive years commissioner of Franklin County. The Gazette in its notice of his death says: "It is sufficient to say, as was said by his pastor over his coffin, that he honored every office alone that Mr. Nims served his fellowmen and earned and received the approbation of the community in which he lived. It was as a neighbor, a friend, and a man of generous sympathy, good counsel and kindly acts, that he won the hearts of the people. He was truly the friend of the poor man. To the appeal of the needy his heart and his hand ever readily opened without regard to the security offer! ed. There are many yet who remember, and whose eyes soften as they remember, the kind words and the substantial aid which in their hour of need they received from Lucius Nims." Lucius NIMS and Susan Cordelia AMSDEN were married on 22 Jun 1837 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 7. Susan Cordelia AMSDEN was born on 1 Aug 1812. She died on 30 Oct 1890. Lucius NIMS and Susan Cordelia AMSDEN had the following children: 3 i. Mary NIMS. ii. Maj. Henry Gilbert NIMS was born on 27 Jun 1841 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 29 Feb 1884 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Green River Cemetery, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 256. Served in the 52d Mass. Vols. and in the battles at South Bend and Port Hudson; pay master U.S.A. with rank of Major. 1864-7; dep sheriff. History of Greenfield Shire Town of Franklin County Massachusetts, by Francis M. Thompson, Greenfield, Mass., Volume II, 1904. p. 861. The Gazette says of him: "Major Nims was the oldest son of the late Lucius Nims and has held many positions of public trust. He was one of Greenfield's volunteer soldiers enlisting in the 52d at the age of twenty-one and serving through the Louisiana campaign until his regiment was mustered out. He was soon after appointed paymaster by the government, his commission giving him the rank of major. He was entrusted with large sums of money and by his faithful and efficient services gained the fullest confidence of the government officials, and was made a lieutenant-colonel by 'brevet.' At Fort Vancouver, in 1866, Major Nims received an accidental wound by which he lost a foot by amputation, which caused his resignation from the army. He was appointed deputy by Sheriff Kimball, and was 'crier' at the sessions of the court. He served the town as assessor and selectman, and was always a popular and efficient official." iii. Lucius NIMS was born on 14 Apr 1844 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. iv. Delia NIMS was born on 23 Sep 1848 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 256. Teacher in Greenfield, Mass. v. Thomas NIMS was born on 7 Apr 1851 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Fourth Generation 8. Hugh THOMPSON was born on 15 Sep 1763 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 13 Feb 1843 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in North River Cemetery, Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. p. 21 - Inscpritons & Epitaphs - North River Cemetery, Colrain Mass. - Recorded by Frank Eddy Caldwell, M.D - 1 Aug 1904. Hugh Thompson died 13 Feb 1843, Ae. 79. Hugh THOMPSON and Jean MILLER were married about 1788 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. 9. Jean MILLER was born on 14 Dec 1764 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 18 Nov 1829 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Death recorded in Congregational Church Record Book, Colrain, Mass. She was buried in North River Cemetery, Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. p. 21 - Inscpritons & Epitaphs - North River Cemetery, Colrain Mass. - Recorded by Frank Eddy Caldwell, M.D - 1 Aug 1904. Jane wife of Hugh Thompson died 18 Nov. 1829 age 65 years. Hugh THOMPSON and Jean MILLER had the following children: 4 i. John THOMPSON. ii. Robert THOMPSON was born on 21 Mar 1791 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 13 Oct 1856 in Nunda, Livingston, New York. iii. Hugh McClellan THOMPSON was born on 21 May 1793 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died before 1850 in Nunda, Livingston, New York. Removed to Portage, N.Y. now Nunda. iv. Joseph THOMPSON was born on 28 Sep 1796 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died in , , Wisconsin. v. Levi THOMPSON was born on 9 Apr 1799 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 5 Nov 1870 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families, by Lois McClellan Patrie. p. 185 Lived at the Thompson homestead above Elm Grove. vi. Gurden THOMPSON was born on 9 Sep 1801 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 21 Oct 1830 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 22 Mar 1871 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. vii. Margaret THOMPSON was born on 22 Apr 1803 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died in Richville, St. Lawrence, New York. viii. Adolphus THOMPSON was born in 1810 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. ix. Caroline THOMPSON. 10. Capt. Edward ADAMS Jr. was born about 1768. A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families, by Lois McClellan Patrie. p. 3 & 92 Edward Jr. bought the mills on the West Branch, added an ashery, distillery and a fulling mill and erected a store and tavern which he conducted for many years. It was he who gave Adamsville its name. Of Adamsville. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 643. of Colrain, Mass. Capt. Edward ADAMS Jr. and Sally WEBBER were married on 29 Nov 1792. 11. Sally WEBBER died on 2 Sep 1809 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Capt. Edward ADAMS Jr. and Sally WEBBER had the following children: i. Luseba ADAMS was born on 29 Dec 1793 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 2 Oct 1883 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 5 ii. Elvira (Elsa) ADAMS. iii. Orel (Oreb) ADAMS was born on 2 Sep 1801 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 1 Dec 1827 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Howland Cemetery, Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts. 12. Hull NIMS was born on 15 Dec 1755 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 19 Jun 1842 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Lower Meadow Cemetery, Colrain Road, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 253. Settled in Greenfield, Mass.; Rev. sol.; served tow enlistments in 1777, in Apr. under Capt. Timothy childs, in Sept. under Capt. John Wells, and was at the capture of Burgoyne. Hull NIMS and Hannah NEWTON were married on 1 Dec 1785 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 13. Hannah NEWTON was born on 30 Mar 1766 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 2 Mar 1847 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Lower Meadow Cemetery, Colrain Road, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Hull NIMS and Hannah NEWTON had the following children: i. Mary (Polly) NIMS was born on 21 Apr 1786 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 4 Mar 1852 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. ii. Joel NIMS was born on 1 Dec 1788 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 16 Jun 1794 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was buried in Lower Meadow Cemetery, Colrain Road, Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. iii. Esther NIMS was born on 21 Feb 1791 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 1 Aug 1814 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Lower Meadow Cemetery, Colrain Road, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. iv. Hannah NIMS was born on 1 Mar 1793 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 31 Dec 1810 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Greenfield, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1915. p. 277. Consumption. v. Sarah (Sally) NIMS was born on 15 Aug 1797 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. vi. Thomas NIMS was born on 15 Aug 1797 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 29 Oct 1825 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 27 Sep 1849 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Greenfield, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1915. p. 278. Typhus fever He was buried in Lower Meadow Cemetery, Colrain Road, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Shelburne, Massachusetts - to the End of the Year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass. 1931. p. 133 of Greenfield, Mass. 1825. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 255. Greenfield; many years co. commissioner; rep. 1831, 32 and 42. Vanished Pioneer Homes and Families of Shelburne, Massachusetts, by Leila Stone Bardwell. Published by the Shelburne Historical Society, 1974. 38a. of Greenfield, Mass., 1825 History of Greenfield Shire Town of Franklin County Massachusetts, by Francis M. Thompson, Greenfield, Mass., 1904. p. 844-5. The following notice is from the Franklin Democrat of October 1, 1849: "Mr. Nims was one of our most useful and esteemed citizens. In all the private relations of life he sustained an irreproachable character, and he discharged the duties of the various public stations to which the suffrages of his fellow citizens from time to time assigned him, with ability and the strictest fidelity. He faithfully served his town in the most important offices, and as a representative in the state legislature, and his county for several years as a member of the Board of County Commissioners. He was a democrat of the Jeffersonian school, and was several times the candidate of his party for the state senate and for Congress. He was a man who did his own thinking; his investigations were philosophical and profound; his information was extensive; his views of private and public matters were characterized by sound common sense, which commended them to general approbation. His influence was extensive, and his loss will be severly felt by our community." Mr. Nims, one son and three daughters all died the same year of typhoid fever. vii. Joel NIMS was born on 30 Jul 1799 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 26 Aug 1802 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Greenfield, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1915. p. 277. Dysentery. viii. Albert Hull NIMS was born on 22 Feb 1802 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 5 Oct 1826 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 17 Sep 1855 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. ix. John NIMS was born on 19 Aug 1804 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 8 Apr 1837 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Arms Cemetery, Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. 6 x. Lucius NIMS. 14. Eliel T. AMSDEN. Eliel T. AMSDEN and Hannah TOMPSON were married. 15. Hannah TOMPSON. Eliel T. AMSDEN and Hannah TOMPSON had the following children: 7 i. Susan Cordelia AMSDEN.