Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 6th ed., 1887, Henry Co. DAVID C. ADAMS was born in Henry County, Ky., November 30, 1836, and is a son of John and Sallie (Adams) Adams. His father was born in Henry County, Ky., October 19, 1797, was a farmer, rode and constable for eighteen years; was also deputy sheriff for several years. He was a son of David, who was born in in Ireland. Mrs. Sallie Adams was born in Henry County, a daughter of David Adams, Sr. David C. Adams was well educated for business pursuits, and followed merchandising from 1857 to 1865, but was very unsuccessful; has always had farming carried on, however, and owns 165 acres of good land. November 3, 1859, he married Mary E. Barton, of Henry County, Ky., daughter of David and Elizabeth (Marsh) Barton. Four children blessed this union: George M., William M., Florida B. and Sallie M. Mr. Adams, his wife and Florida B. are members of the Christian Church. He is a Master Mason, and was the assessor of Henry County for eight years, from 1878 to 1886. Adams Barton Marsh = none http://www.rootsweb.com/~kygenweb/kybiog/henry/adams.dc.txt