County of Christian, Kentucky.  Historical and Biographical.  Edited by
William Henry Perrin.  F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1884, p. 523.

JAMES M. ADAMS was born January 12, 1839, in Christian County, four
miles from Hopkinsville, and is a son of John and Elizabeth (Cayce)
Adams. He was brought up on the farm, and upon arriving at manhood's
estate commenced the business for himself.  When the war broke out he
concluded to attend school, and did so for a time, but the next fall
visited Nashville,Ill., where he remained several months, and then
returned home and bought his present place at Church Hill. A few years
later he and a relative (by marriage) opened a store in partnership.
They commenced on a small scale, and for two years conducted a
successful business, when they dissolved partnership, and Mr. Adams
associated his brother with him, but in 1875 sold out. In 1880 he again
embarked in merchandising, forming a partnership with J. E. Evans, which
still continues. They carry a large stock of goods, and have an
extensive trade.  Mr. Adams was married, January 25, 1874, to Mary, a
daughter of E. H. Siveley. They have four children:  John E., Emily E.,
Rosalie and Charles D.  Mr. and Mrs. Adams are both strict members of 
the church; he is a charter member of Church Hill Grange.

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