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     His birth and death dates are unknown. Nicholas Wood married Ann (?).

     Thomas Boardman was born circa 1685 (estimated).¹ His death date has not been found.

     John Fox was born on 24 December 1732 in Wethersfield, Connecticut Colony.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Fox and Mary Boardman.^1,3,2 John Fox married as his first wife Mercy Day in 1757 in Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay, now Hampden County.¹ John Fox married as his second wife Esther Parsons in 1783.¹ His death date has not been found.

     Mercy Day was born circa 1735. She was the daughter of Jonathan and Hannah (Bliss) Day.^1,2 She married John Fox, son of Thomas Fox and Mary Boardman, in 1757 in Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay, now Hampden County.¹ Her death date has not been found.

     Esther Parsons was born in 1736.^1,2 She married John Fox , son of Thomas Fox and Mary Boardman, in 1783.¹ Esther Parsons died in 1824.^1,2

     Elisha Fox was born on 25 March 1735 in Wethersfield, Connecticut Colony.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Fox and Mary Boardman.^1,3,2 His death date has not been found.

     Amos Fox was born on 16 December 1736 in Wethersfield, Connecticut Colony.^1,4,2 He was the son of Thomas Fox and Mary Boardman.^1,3,2 Amos Fox married as his first wife Susannah Dickinson on 16 December 1761 in Wethersfield, Connecticut Colony, 8 children.^4,2 Amos Fox married as his second wife Jerusha (?) on 14 March 1779 in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, by Rev. John Marsh. She was listed as a widow in the Wethersfield vital records. They had 1 child.^4,2 His death date has not been found.

     Martha Fox was born on 21 August 1742 in Wethersfield, Connecticut Colony.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Fox and Mary Boardman.^1,3,2 Her death date has not been found.

     James Milton O'Neill was born circa 1882 in New York.² He married Edith Winslow before 1919.¹ His death date has not been found.
     James Milton O'Neill and Edith Winslow appeared on the 1930 Federal census of Lodi, Washtenaw County, Michigan enumerated 15 April 1930. Their children John Winslow were listed as living with them. Along with five other children.²

     Anne Tennant was born on 1 March 1799 in Dumfries, Scotland.² She was the daughter of Christopher Tennant and Isabell Stothart.^1,2 Anne Tennant married Thomas Patton Adams, son of Nathan Adams and Martha Patton, on 18 November 1819 in Davidson County, Tennessee, She met Thomas Patton Adams on a visit to another uncle Robert Stothart in Nashville, TN. in 1815.^1,2 Anne Tennant died on 14 February 1857 in Pulaski, Giles County, Tennessee, at age 57.²
     She immigrated in 1808 with her parents Christopher Tennant and Isabell Stothart.² Anne Tennant appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Pulaski, Giles County, Tennessee, enumerated 21 September 1850. Her children Anne, Nathan and Thomas Patton were listed as living with her. She was enumerated as Ann Addams.³

     Major Thomas Patton Adams was born on 10 February 1836 in Pulaski, Giles County, Tennessee.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Patton Adams and Anne Tennant.¹ Major Thomas Patton Adams married Mary Elizabeth Bragg, daughter of Henry Allen Bragg and Frances Ann Armistead, on 3 December 1867 in Hazelwood, near Arlington, Shelby County, Tennessee.¹ Major Thomas Patton Adams died on 2 September 1901 in Hazelwood, near Arlington, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 65.^1,2 He was buried in Chambers Chapel Cemetery, Lakeland, Shelby County, Tennessee, Find A Grave Memorial# 7664686.¹
     Major Thomas Patton Adams appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Pulaski, Giles County, Tennessee, in the household of his mother Anne Tennant.³ During the Civil War, he served on the staff of his brother Brig. Gen. John Adams. After the war, he established a cotton commission business named Fowlkes and Adams in Memphis, TN. In his later years, he was a full time farmer at Hazelwood.¹ Major Thomas Patton Adams appeared on the 1870 Federal census of Eighth District, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee,, in the household of his mother-in-law Frances Ann Armistead.⁴ Major Thomas Patton Adams and Mary Elizabeth Bragg appeared on the 1880 Federal census of Shelby County, Tennessee, enumerated 10 June 1880. Their children Sterling Fowlkes, Henry Bragg, Frances Graham, Mary Belle and John Crockett were listed as living with them.⁵

     Nathan Adams was born circa 1765 in Strabane, Tyrone County, Ireland.¹ He married Martha Patton in 1784 in Ireland.¹ Nathan Adams died in 1816 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.¹
     Nathan Adams and Martha Patton immigrated in 1784. After living in America for three years, they returned to Ireland where they remained until 1814 at which point they returned to America.¹

     Martha Patton was born on 24 April 1768 in Strabane, Tyrone County, Ireland.³ She married Nathan Adams in 1784 in Ireland.³ Martha Patton died on 15 January 1854 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 85. She died at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Rosanna and Robert Gibson.³
     Martha Patton and Nathan Adams immigrated in 1784. After living in America for three years, they returned to Ireland where they remained until 1814 at which point they returned to America.³ Martha Patton moved to circa 1817 Nashville shortly after her husband's death to be near several of her older children.³ She appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee,, enumerated 25 September 1850 in the household of Robert Gibson and Rosanna Adams her daughter and son-in-law.⁴

     Henry Bragg Adams was born on 10 October 1870 in Shelby County, Tennessee.^4,3 He was the son of Major Thomas Patton Adams and Mary Elizabeth Bragg.³ Henry Bragg Adams married Mary Buford McMillin on 24 May 1910 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.^5,3 Henry Bragg Adams died on 31 August 1945 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 74.³ He was buried in Chambers Chapel Cemetery, Lakeland, Shelby County, Tennessee, Find A Grave Memorial# 7664691.⁶
     Henry Bragg Adams appeared on the 1880 Federal census Tennessee in the household of his parents Major Thomas Patton Adams and Mary Elizabeth Bragg.⁴ Henry Bragg Adams appeared on the 1910 Federal census of Memphis, Tennessee in the household of his parents John Crockett Adams and Hazel Patton.⁷ Henry Bragg Adams and Mary Buford McMillin appeared on the 1920 Federal census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, enumerated 10 January 1920. Their children Bessie McMillin and John Sterling were listed as living with them.⁸

     Frances Graham Adams was born on 10 June 1872 in Hazelwood, near Arlington, Shelby County, Tennessee.^2,3 She was the daughter of Major Thomas Patton Adams and Mary Elizabeth Bragg.³ Frances Graham Adams married Roscoe Feild on 23 August 1898 in Mt. Airy, Shelby County, Tennessee.³ Frances Graham Adams died on 12 August 1972 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 100.³
     Frances also went by the nickname Fannie.^1,3 She appeared on the 1880 Federal census Tennessee in the household of her parents Major Thomas Patton Adams and Mary Elizabeth Bragg.² Frances Graham Adams appeared on the 1920 Federal census of Memphis, Tennessee in the household of her mother Mary Elizabeth Bragg.⁴ Frances Graham Adams and Roscoe Feild appeared on the 1930 Federal census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee enumerated 15 April 1930. Their children Roscoe Adams and Frances Elizabeth were listed as living with them. Also in the household were daugher-in-law Georgie Glynn Bledsoe, son-in-law David Kincaid Beane, grand-daughter an unknown person and Frances Graham's brother Sterling Fowlkes Adams.⁵

     Mary Belle Adams was born on 16 August 1875 in Hazelwood, near Arlington, Shelby County, Tennessee.^1,2 She was the daughter of Major Thomas Patton Adams and Mary Elizabeth Bragg.² Mary Belle Adams married Otto Kramer on 5 June 1901 in Hazelwood, near Arlington, Shelby County, Tennessee.² Mary Belle Adams died on 28 July 1982 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, at age 106.^2,3
     Mary Belle Adams appeared on the 1880 Federal census Tennessee in the household of her parents Major Thomas Patton Adams and Mary Elizabeth Bragg.¹ Mary Belle Adams and Otto Kramer appeared on the 1910 Federal census of Lynn Lane Township, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, enumerated 22 April 1910. Their children Catherine Elizabeth and Clara Adams were listed as living with them.⁴ Mary Belle Adams and Otto Kramer appeared on the 1920 Federal census of Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, enumerated 20 January 1920. Their children Catherine Elizabeth, Clara Adams, Annabelle, Otto Sterling, Karl and Frances were listed as living with them. Otto was president and manager of a Fire Insurance Complany.⁵ Mary Belle Adams and Otto Kramer appeared on the 1930 Federal census of Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma enumerated 5 April 1930. Their children Annabelle, Karl and Otto Sterling were listed as living with them.⁶

     Francis Edward Adams was born on 10 May 1881 in Hazelwood, near Arlington, Shelby County, Tennessee.^1,2 He was the son of Major Thomas Patton Adams and Mary Elizabeth Bragg.¹ Francis Edward Adams married Martha Chester Battle Cooper on 18 January 1911 in Arlington Methodist Church, Arlington, Shelby County, Tennessee.¹ Francis Edward Adams died on 18 February 1970 in Methodist Hospital, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 88.^1,2 He was buried in Chambers Chapel Cemetery, Lakeland, Shelby County, Tennessee, Find A Grave Memorial# 7657041.³
     Francis Edward Adams and Martha Chester Battle Cooper appeared on the 1920 Federal census of Shelby County, Tennessee, at Civil District 2, enumerated 23 February 1920. Their children Mary Ormond and Francis Edward were listed as living with them. His occupation was listed as "farmer."⁴ Francis Edward Adams and Martha Chester Battle Cooper appeared on the 1930 Federal census of Shelby County, Tennessee, at District 1 enumerated 16 April 1930. Their children Mary Ormond and Francis Edward were listed as living with them.⁵

     Annie Tennant Adams was born on 1 December 1883 in Hazelwood, near Arlington, Shelby County, Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Major Thomas Patton Adams and Mary Elizabeth Bragg. Annie Tennant Adams married Oscar Rhea Abernathy on 2 October 1918 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.¹ Annie Tennant Adams died on 9 September 1987 at age 103.¹
     Annie Tennant Adams appeared on the 1910 Federal census of Memphis, Tennessee in the household of her parents John Crockett Adams and Hazel Patton.² Annie Tennant Adams and Oscar Rhea Abernathy appeared on the 1930 Federal census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, enumerated 14 April 1930.³

     Thomas Patton Adams was born on 20 September 1886 in Hazelwood, near Arlington, Shelby County, Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Major Thomas Patton Adams and Mary Elizabeth Bragg. Thomas Patton Adams married Anna Price on 3 July 1912 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.¹ Thomas Patton Adams died on 20 April 1946 in Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri, at age 59.¹

     Mary Buford McMillin was born on 4 September 1884 in Chicota, Lamar County, Texas.^1,2 She married Henry Bragg Adams, son of Major Thomas Patton Adams and Mary Elizabeth Bragg, on 24 May 1910 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.^3,2 Mary Buford McMillin died on 22 September 1967 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 83.² She was buried in Chambers Chapel Cemetery, Lakeland, Shelby County, Tennessee, Find A Grave Memorial# 7664695.⁴
     Mary Buford McMillin and Henry Bragg Adams appeared on the 1920 Federal census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, enumerated 10 January 1920. Their children Bessie McMillin and John Sterling were listed as living with them.¹

     Bessie McMillin Adams was born on 29 December 1911 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.^1,2 She was the daughter of Henry Bragg Adams and Mary Buford McMillin.^1,2 Bessie McMillin Adams married Julian Alfred Lohmeyer on 30 August 1941 in Hardy, Sharp County, Arkansas.² Bessie McMillin Adams died on 3 September 1982 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 70.²
     Bessie McMillin Adams appeared on the 1920 Federal census of Memphis, Tennessee in the household of her parents Henry Bragg Adams and Mary Buford McMillin.¹

     John Sterling Adams was born on 25 November 1915 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.^4,2 He was the son of Henry Bragg Adams and Mary Buford McMillin.^3,2 John Sterling Adams married Floye Garrison on 7 June 1942.² John Sterling Adams died in September 1989 in Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, at age 73.^4,2
     John Sterling Adams appeared on the 1920 Federal census of Memphis, Tennessee in the household of his parents Henry Bragg Adams and Mary Buford McMillin.³

     Dorothy Lee Adams was born on 13 February 1920 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Bragg Adams and Mary Buford McMillin.¹ Dorothy Lee Adams died on 4 November 1920 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.¹ She was buried in Chambers Chapel Cemetery, Lakeland, Shelby County, Tennessee, Find-a-Grave memorial #7664700.²

     Roscoe Adams Feild was born on 23 September 1901 in Rockport, Spencer County, Indiana.^1,2 He was the son of Roscoe Feild and Frances Graham Adams.² Roscoe Adams Feild married Georgie Glynn Bledsoe on 21 December 1929 in Corinth, Alcorn County, Mississippi.² His death date has not been found. He died in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.^2,4
     Roscoe Adams Feild appeared on the 1920 Federal census of Memphis, in Shelby County, Tennessee, enumerated 10 January 1920 in the household of Mary Elizabeth Bragg.¹ Roscoe Adams Feild appeared on the 1930 Federal census of Memphis, Tennessee in the household of his parents Roscoe Feild and Frances Graham Adams.⁵