Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Adams, W. F.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Durham Township


W. F. ADAMS merchant, P.O. Riegelsville, was born in Seneca 
county, N. Y., August 17, 1838, and is a son of Jacob and 
Phillippine Adams, natives of Bucks county.  His early life 
was spent in Indiana, where he received his education.  In 
1870 he married Miss Emily J. Hunt, of Sussex county, N. J.  
They have four children:  Annie J., John H., Lee and Mabel.  
During the war Mr. Adams served in the 74th Indiana 
Volunteers, and was promoted from private to sergeant major, 
and was twice wounded and twice taken prisoner.  He belongs 
to the G. A. R., No. 256, Colonel S. Croasdale Post.  In 
politics he is a democrat.