ADAMS, William E.
Date of death: 23 Apr 1896 – Nineveh, Johnson County, Indiana
The Franklin Democrat, Friday, May 1, 1896,
Volume XXXVI Number 42, page 1 column 1
PERSONAL AND LOCAL.
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While Wm. E. Adams was engaged at home in tearing down a woodshed on April 22nd, preparatory to building for himself and family a residence, and when the building was all torn away except one side, word was given to take away the props, which was done. Instead of its falling in the direction intended, it fell back and caught Mr. Adams in such a manner as to almost crush him. The timber which struck him was eight inches square, and twenty feet long, and fell a distance of twelve feet. The heavy timber was removed as soon as possible, and a doctor was sent for. An examination showed that the blow he received was fatal. He suffered untold agony, and all that medical skill, loving hands and kind neighbors could do, was of no avail. He lingered until Thursday evening at 11 o’clock, when he was relieved of pain and agony by death, being a welcome messenger.
The Franklin Democrat, Friday, May 1, 1896,
Volume XXXVI Number 42, page 1 column 4
PERSONAL AND LOCAL.
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The funeral of W. E. Adams which occurred on last Sunday at Young’s Creek church, was the largest of the kind ever assembled at that place. The service was conducted by the pastor, Elder P. J. Baker, assisted by Rev. C. H. Hudson, of Union church.
The Franklin Democrat, Friday, May 1, 1896,
Volume XXXVI Number 42, page 2 column 6
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OBITUARY.
William E. Adams was born in Miami County, Ind., April 1, 1856 [sic], and died April 23, 1896, age 45 years and 22 days. He was one of a family of eight children. He leaves three brothers and two sisters.
At the age of six, his father moved to Jasper where he (William E.) resided until his marriage which took place September 10, 1876, to Addie Abbett, only daughter of John and Louiza Abbett, of this county, and has resided here since.
To this union were born nine children, two of whom died in infancy. Seven children and a loving wife are bereft and left to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate father, and husband. They mourn not as those who have no hope, for God who is exceedingly wise, doeth all things well. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed by the name of the Lord.
In 1871 [he] united with the Baptist church, and after coming to this county, he united with the Young’s Creek Christian church, and has been a consistent member ever since. In the church he held the position of trustee and was to have been ordained as deacon at the next regular meeting. He was also one of the trustees of the Central Indiana Christian Conference. In the church we miss him as a counsellor and as a member. He was always ready to do his service as a neighbor, often discommoding himself to help others.
As a husband and father, he was loving and kind and it seemed to be his greatest desire to live and provide for their comfort. His hospitality was open to all. No one was ever turned away, but every one that came was made welcome.
While we feel the loss greatly in our midst, we are made to realize that he has only gone from labor to reward. Be faithful dear wife and children and in a few years you shall meet him again where sorrow ne’er comes nor anguish is felt.
Link to William E. Adams’ grave
Note: The Johnson County Indiana WPA Death Index, 1882-1920 records on page 2, referencing Book H‑18, page 22, that W. E. Adams, a forty-seven-year-old white male, died 23 Apr 1896 in Nineveh.
Submitted by Mark McCrady, Cathea Curry and Lois Johnson