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JAMES P. ADAMS, one of the most prosperous farmers of Randolph County, and a resident of township 6, range 6, has spent his entire life in the county of which he is still a resident. He was here born December 12, 1848, and is a son of David and Margaret (Douglas) Adams, to whom further reference is made in the biography of L. L. Adams, presented on another page of this volume. James attended the Logan school in township 6, range 6, during the winter seasons, while the summers were devoted to farm work. His father having died when he was a child of six years he was early obliged to become self-supporting, and thus were developed in his character the traits of self-reliance and energy.

In January, 1873, Mr. Adams married Miss Mary J., daughter of Andrew and Eliza Douglas, but their union was of brief duration, the young wife dying the year after the marriage. In 1882 Mr. Adams was united with Miss Lydia Ruppert, the daughter of Charles and Joan Ruppert, natives respectively of Bohemia and Scotland. Five children have been born of this union, namely: Katie B., Lillie A., Eugene R., Josephine M. and James W., all of whom are at home with their parents. In religious connections Mr. and Mrs. Adams are identified with the Presbyterian Church, in which he is Trustee. Socially he is a member of the American Legion of Honor. In politics he adheres to Republican principles, and while never an aspirant for office, has served as School Director and in other positions of trust.