William L. Adams
b. 21 September 1845, d. 20 June 1881
- Father: Thomas Jefferson Adams b. 26 October 1812, d. 21 January 1901
- Mother: Elizabeth Ann Oldham b. 22 May 1824, d. 27 October 1898
- William L. Adams was born on 21 September 1845 in Alabama.
- Thomas Jefferson Adams appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Greene County, Alabama. Other members of the household included William L. Adams, Julia Ann Adams and John Quincy Adams. Also in the household were three other mechanics, one of whom, John C. Oldham, likely was Elizabeth's brother.
- Thomas Jefferson Adams and Elizabeth Ann Oldham appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Beaver PO, Anderson County, Texas, living near Thomas' brother Howell.. Other members of the household included William L. Adams, Julia Ann Adams, John Quincy Adams, Peter G. Adams, Sarah J. Adams and Thomas R. Adams. Elizabeth's brother John C. Oldham and his family were enumerated next door.
- He married M. M. (?)
- Thomas Jefferson Adams and Elizabeth Ann Oldham appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Palestine PO, Anderson County, Texas. Other members of the household included William L. Adams, John Quincy Adams, Peter G. Adams and Sarah J. Adams.
- He was a farmer, according to the 1870 census.
- William L. Adams died on 20 June 1881 at age 35.
- He was interred at Holly Springs Cemetery, Montalba, Anderson County, Texas.
- Last Edited: 20 Feb 2011