Macon County AlArchives Obituaries.....Files, Adam J. August 11, 1840
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Montgomery Advertiser, Montgomery, AL, August 21, 1840
Died on the 11th instant, at his residence near Pole Cat Springs, Macon 
county, Ala., Mr. Adam J. Files, a soldier of the Revolution, in the 78th year 
of his age.

He was a native of Virginia, and emigrated to South Carolina at an early age.  
In the War of the Revolution, he manifested his love of Liberty by joining his 
countrymen under General Pickens, and upon all occasions showed his devotion 
to his country's cause, by offering himself as a willing sacrifice upon her 
altar.  At the memorable battle of Cowpens, he was one of the brave men under 
General Morgan, that assisted in effecting the total defeat of the British 
forces under Tarleton, and continued in the service of his country, when 
occasion offered, until the colonies were acknowledged free, sovereign, and 
independent States.  Betweeh the two great political parties arrayed under 
Adams and Jefferson, he took the Jefferson side in politics, and continued a 
warm and consistent Democraft until his death.  He embraced the Christian 
religion at an early age, was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church 
for more than forty years, and continued a faithful follower of the Saviour to 
the end.  Being asked by an affectionate son, in his last moments, if he knew 
him, he made no effort to answer.  He was then asked if he knew Jesus.  He 
motioned his head in assent, and with faint articulation said, he did.  His 
character was without blemish; he was a man of great moral worth, truly the 
friend of man, and beloved by all who knew him.

"Thus sleep the brave, who rise to rest, 
With all their country's honors blest."  

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