Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Adams, James April 29, 1914
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Virginian Pilot and The Norfolk Landmark April 30, 1914
DECLINED TO DRIVE CARRIAGE FOR BUTLER

James Adams, Who Refused Federal Officer Ride In His Hack, Died Yesterday

James Adams, a well known citizen of Norfolk, who because of his devotion to the 
Confederacy, which he served loyally and honorably during the civil war, 
declined to permit Gen. Benjamin F. Butler of the Union army to ride in his 
carriage, died early yesterday morning at his home, No. 1012 Bermuda street.
Mr. Adams, who was in his 75th year, for many years owned and drove a public 
carriage in this city.  When General Butler arrived here after the war, Mr. 
Adams' carriage was at the wharf and the Federal general was about to enter the 
vehicle when Mr. Adams recognized the general.
Mr. Adams positively refused to allow General Butler to enter the carriage, 
because of the latter's hostility toward the Confederate cause.
In February, Mr. Adams took to his bed after many years of active work.  His 
carriage was usually selected as that in which members of the clergy rode at 
funerals and he was proud of this distinction.  He numbered among his friends 
clergymen of every denomination, with whom he was very popular.
A native of County Down, Ireland, Mr. Adams came to America as a youth and 
settled in Norfolk.  He is survived by a daughter, Miss Marian Adams and a 
cousin, Mrs. William George, both of this city.
The funeral will take place from the residence Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock and 
will be conducted by Rev. H.H. Covington of St. Paul's P.E church, of which Mr. 
Adams was a member, and possibly Bishop B.D. Tucker of Lynchburg.  Members of 
Wyandotte Tribe of Red Men, to which Mr. Adams belonged, will attend.

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