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Name of Soldier: Hugh White ADAMS
- Personal Description and Vital Statistics:
- Born: March 27, 1843 in Barbourville, Knox County, Kentucky
Height: 5' 10"
Complexion: Fair
Eyes: Blue-Gray
Hair: Light
Occupation: Merchant
Died: August 6, 1916 in Yonkers, Westchester County, New York
Name of Father: George M. ADAMS
Name of Mother: Amelia WHITE
- Siblings:
- Jane B. ADAMS
- Susan W. ADAMS
- Catherine ADAMS
- Sarah A. ADAMS
- Amelia ADAMS
- Marriage:
- Spouse: Caroline Barker HAYWOOD
Died: August 11, 1906
Date of Marriage: January 8, 1867
Place of Marriage: Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Children:
- Benjamin Haywood ADAMS - Born October 22, 1868
- Amelia White ADAMS - Born March 17, 1871
- George Madison ADAMS - Born October 13, 1872
- Hugh White ADAMS, Jr. - Born June 12, 1875
- Ralph Randolph ADAMS - Born June 28, 1877
- Military Service:
- On August 20, 1861, Hugh White ADAMS enlisted as a Private in
Company H, 3rd Kentucky Infantry. He was mustered into service
on September 22, 1861 at Camp Dick Robinson. During his service
he served as Private and Sergeant Major. He was promoted Adjutant on
November 1, 1862; and Major on February 16, 1863 in Young's Point, Louisiana.
He resigned as Major on August 5, 1863 in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
On September 15, 1911, while residing in Yonkers, Westchester County, New York,
Hugh applied for a pension for his service in the United States during the Civil War.
NOTE: Military Service is incomplete.
- Residences:
- At the time of his enlistment, Hugh White ADAMS resided in Barbourville, Knox County,
Kentucky. After his discharge, he resided in the following locations:
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- Lexington, Fayette County, KY - Until July 1874
- Peeksville, New York - Until 1876
- Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey - Until 1892
- New York City, New York - Until April 1894
- Yonkers, Westchester County, New York
- At the time of his death, Hugh White ADAMS resided in Yonkers, Westchester County,
New York where he died on August 6, 1916.
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Descendants of Hugh White ADAMS
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