Adams Randall Family Tree

Ahnentafel #13. Boulder Genealogical Society, Quarterly , Boulder, CO, Vol 23/1 1991, "Descendants of George S. Adams", by Mary Pesek McRoberts, p 22: Annie Strawn Adams was just as active as her husband Guy in church, fraternal and charitable groups. Her obituary of 30 Sept 1940 described the activities of her lifetime as follows: "She was a charter member of the Boulder Woman's Club and continued her membership in it all of its nearly 40 years existence. She was an active member of the Arapahoe chapter of the D.A.R.; held all of the offices in the Royal Neighbors; was a past president of the Social Order of Beauceant; and was an active member of the Woman's Relief Corps, Eastern Star and other organizations." "She became a member of the Methodist church upon arriving in Boulder in the early nineties and served it faithfully and actively all these years in its Sunday School, church organizations and on committees, one being the music committee. Years ago, Annie was elected a member of the Community Hospital Board. She attended all the meetings; visited the hospital frequently and was always looking out for it welfare and for the pleasure and comfort of its patients." "Annie was a member of the Associated Charities board for many years, doing volunteer work. She remained interest in charities and welfare work upon its reorganization, giving of her time to the Community Chest and to those in distress among her personal acquaintances and those to whom she became attached through church and lodge work." ("Boulder Daily Camera", 30 Sep 1940:8) Annie was survived by her son Dr. Victor Adams of Manzanola, CO, "a leading physican of the Arkansas Valley," by her bro Theodore L. Strawn of Denver and by her sister, Mrs. B.G. Hall of Lincoln Center, KS. Paul Smith of Arnold Motor Company was a nephew and Miss Anita Smith, a Boulder teacher was a niece. Hall-Kelso Mortuary was in charge of funeral arrangements.

Annie Adams Scrapbook , dated March 1910: "Mr. and Mrs. Theodore L. Strawn, George Wickersham of Denver and Mrs. Retta Andrews of Kansas City came in the fine Wickersham car Saturday evening and visited until last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy A. Adams. Mr. Adams returned to Denver with them remaining over today on business. Mrs. Fred Dungan and Mrs. J.W. Currens were guest with the above at dinner Sudnay. Thay are all of the Fitz-Randolph family tree."

In memory Annie Strawn Adams, December 11, 1864, Waynesburg, Pa, died Community Hospital, Boulder, 75 years, 9 mos. 19 days. Father, Chas. C. Strawn. Mother, Sarah Fitz Randolph. Boulder early nineties. She was born Waynesburg, Dec 11, 1864, attended schools that city. Met Mr. Adams at Waynesburg College, who had gone there to study law from Rosita, CO where his father, George Adams, had located years before. Wedded Thanksgiving Day, 1885 at Lincoln Center, Kans. where Mrs. Adams parents had moved from Waynesburg. Mr Adams worked in printing and newpaper offices there and in Salina, Kans. and in 1887 started the Herald at Tescott, Kans. with little equipment. He came from Salina to Boulder to join his father, who was starting to practice law in this city. Mr. Adams practiced law, became associated with the Boulder County Abstract Company, served city as councilman, police magistrate, Julstice of Peace, on YMCA board, died Sept 21, 1933. Theo Strawn, Denver brother and Mrs. B.G. (Myrtle) Hall, Lincoln Center Kans., sister. Annie Adams Scrapbook - Chinese Coolies to Dig Trenches. Korean Doctor Crossed Pacific on Steamer With First Lot. That the allied armies are gradually moving 100,000 Chinese coolies to France to dig trenches and perform other manual labor of the war, is the statement of Dr. Roy K. Smith, for the past six years a medical missionary at Andong, Chosen, Korea. Dr. Smith is in Boulder on a visit at the Guy A. Adams home. He is a relative of Mrs. Adams by marriage. Dr. Smith was a passenger on a Canadian Pacific liner which carried 2,500 coolies. The are being transported across the Pacific to Canada, across that country to the Atlantic and from there to France for work on the western front or at any other salient where they are needed. A 50-bed hospital is maintained at Andong by the Presbyterian church, with Dr. Smith in charge. He reports the people quiet and industrious. Andong is an agricultural section, mining being one of the principal industries a few miles away. The spoken language is a dialect, while the written language is Chinese. Dr. Smith is in America on a furlough of one year.

Annie Adams Scrapbook, ca 1912, Lincoln Herald Faith that Removes Mountains When coming here from Colorado in their touring car a few days ago, Guy Adams and family found themselves stuck in a deep mud hole out about forty miles from anywhere in the prairies of eastern Colorado. It was just at night-fall and there was little prospect of their being able to secure help, so the outlook wasn't a cheerful one. The one favorable condition was that they were right by the railroad track, but they couldn't see how that afforded any special ground for hope of assistance. They labored long and hard but without success. Night had settled down with its darkness and it appeared that they were doomed to spend the entire night there in the open country. At this stage of their forlorn situation a freight train came in sight. The idea of flagging that train and asking for help occured to Mrs. Adams. When Mrs. Adams wants to do a thing she does it , and when she asks others to do a thing they do it, and more than that they enjoy doing it. Well, she flagged that train and it stopped, and when she related the sad story of their being stranded out there in the desert, she and her husband and their two "little" boys, the train men simply had a good hearty laught over it, and proceeded at once to give the desired assistance. They got their ropes, cables, etc., uncoupled the engine from the train and ran out to the nearest point to the automobile and in less than no time yanked it out of the mud onto dry land. When offered pay for their trouble they refused, saying that they could never tell when their turn would come to ask a similar favor. Mr. Adams says that even in the dark he thought he detected a smile on the faces of some of the train men when they saw the "little" boys for whom their sympathy had been aroused by the touching appeal of the mother. The "little" boys though but sixteen years of age stand full six feet tall and weigh about 175 pounds each being as large as their father. The facts related in this story are true. At first thought one might imagine the railroad men getting angry and refusing to give aid. But railroad men as a rule are mighty good fellows, and these proved to be of that kind. We might say, too, that but few persons would have the nerve to stop a train and ask for help, but her readiness to do so just shows that Mrs. Adams knows human nature and did not quiestion the willingness of the men to give them a boost. Her faith was of the kind that removes mountains.

Nov 26-1885: Annie Adams Scrapblook An important social event - Thanksgiving evening at the residence of the bride's parents, in this city were married Guy A. Adams, of Rosita, Col., and Miss Annie Strawn, of this city, Rev. W. T. Robison officiating. The bridal party attended the concert in which the bride sang a prominent soprano part. The marriage ceremony was performed after the concert, in the presence of a few select guests. After the ceremony which was performed at 11, p.m., a bountiful repast was served. The bride has only lived in the city since last spring, but in that time she has grown to be a favoite with our young people. Her musical talent will be greatly missed by our Glee Club and church choir. The groom is a practical printer and newspaper man. He will take charge of an office which he has recently purchased in Rosita, Col. His is also about to enter the legal profession. As they start out upon the journey of wedded life, the BANNER wishes them a voyage of success and happiness. - Lincoln Center (Kan.) Banner.

Annie Adams - Joined by letter Jan 17, 1886 J. A. Stayt minister Dismissed by letter 12-30-1886--received into full membership but no date--I. McDowell minister From Mildred Groton, P. O. Box 273, Lincoln, KS 67455, March 3, 2000, Methodist church records.

September 4, 1931 - Annie Adams Scrapbook: Royal Neighbors Celebrate Anniversary. There was a large attendance of Royal Neighbors last night at the celebration of the thirteenth anniversary of the lodge. A history of the order from its orign to the present time was read by Mr. George Keeton and was found most interesting. A letter from Mrs. Burketta Pierce Snyder, Supreme Auditor of the lodge, was read by Mrs. Guy Adams. She was identified with the Boulder lodge for many years. Mrs. Guy Adams and Mrs. Henrietta Kaiser, the later now living in California, are the only living charter members of the lodge. March 192- Mrs. Guy A Adams Named Royal Neighbors Delegate. Mrs. Guy A. Adams of this city one of the five elected at the State --meeting of the Royal Neighbors of American at yesterday to represent Colorado at the Supreme Camp wihich meet at Hot Springs Arkansas in May. Mrs. Burkella P. Snyder of ------who with Mrs. Adams has returned from Sterling, will attend the Supreme Camp by virtue of her position as supreme auditor of the organization. The State Camp was very successful, being largely attended, It is --every four years. The Royal Neighbors is an auxiliary of the Modern Woodman and is the largest graternal insurance order in the world that is officered and operated solely by women, says the Sterling Advocat. It has 10,000 members in Colorado in addition to 2,000 juveniles no date - Royal Neighbors Hear Convention Reports Mrs. Burkella A. Snyder, supreme auditor of the Royal Neighbors lodge, and Mrs. Anna S. Adams, gave their reports of the Supreme Camp held at Hot Springs, Ark., from May 4 to 9 and which they attended as delegates. Mrs. Snyder was re-elected supreme auditor. The two returned to Boulder several days ago, Mrs. Adams having gone to Salina, Kan., for a visit with friends following the convention, and Mrs. Snyder to Council Bluffs, Ia.Mrs. Guy A. Adams left today for Cleveland, Ohio, to attend the ---quadrennial meeting of Royal Neighbors of America where a ten day session will be held. ---delegates, from Colorado of which Mrs. Adams is one, will attend. After the session Mrs. Adams will visit in Pittsburgh, Waynesburg, Pa., ---other points, expecting to be about two months.

Annie Adams Scrapbook - Greene County neighbors and friends. Mrs. G. Adams' Family Neighbors of Brants In Greene County, Pa. The home of Mrs. Guy Adams' family was in Green county, Pennsylvania, also home of the family of W. H. Brant who died here yesterday. Mrs. Adams' father, Charles Carlton Strawn, was a pupil in a school that Mr.Brant's father, Matthias Brant, taught. The Strawn and Brant families had adjoining farms. Mrs. Guy Adams attended Waynesburg college which Mr. Brant also attended. At Mr. Brant's funeral this morning Guy Adams, prominent Boulder realtor and abstract man, was one of the active pallbearers. Mrs. Adams sat with Mr. Brant's sister, Frances, and daughter, Hortense, at the funeral this morning.

Entertain at Dinner Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Carter of Waynesburg, entertained at a 6 o'clock dinner at their home on South Morris street, Saturday evening. The affair was in honor of G. A. Adams, of Boulder Col. and D. W. Jacobs at Clarksburg W. Va. who formerly lived in Waynesburg and were very close friends of Mr. Carter. This was Mr. Adams first visit to this county in 31 years. Thos present Saturday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs, Mr and Mrs. R. B. Headlee of Waynesburg, and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. F. Randolph of Waynesburg.

Newspaper clipping sent by Barbara Platte, Veramae's cousin (received 1/20/06). Mrs. Anna Adams, Widely Known Resident, Dies Was Active Worker In Church, Fraternal and Charitable Groups Mrs. Annie Strawn Adams, one of Boulder's most widely known and most popular residents, died at 1 o'clock this morning at Community hospital of a heart ailment. She was taken to the hospital last Tuesday after a short illness at her home, 13th and Mapleton. Mrs. Adams was a charter member of the Boulder Woman's club and continued her membership in it all of its nearly 40 years existence. She was an active member of the Arapahoe chapter of the D. A. R.; held all of the offices in the Royal Neighbors; was a past president of the Social Order of Beauceant; was an active member of the Women's Relief Corps, Eastern Star and other organizations. She became a member of the Mehtodist church upon arriving in Boulder in the early nineties and served it faithfully and actively all of these years in its Sunday school, church organizations and on committees. The Mehtodist church was being built when she and her late husband, Guy A. Adams, arrived in Boulder and services were being held in a roller skating rink that was located on the site of the present Physicians building. They were on a committee that secured the organ for the church and Mrs. Adams was for many years a member of its music committee. Years ago Mrs. Adams was elected a member of the Community hospital board. She attended all the meetings; visited the hospital frequently and was always looking out for its welfatre and for the pleasure and comfort of its patients. Born in Pennsylvania She was born Dec 11, 1865, at Waynesburg, Pa., and attended the schools of that city. It was in Waynesburg college that she met Mr. Adams, who had gone there to study law from Rosita, Colo., where his father, George Adams, had located years before. There wedding occurred thanksgiving day, 1885, at Lincoln Center, Kan., where Mrs. Adams' parents had moved from Waynesburg. Mr. Adams worked in printing and newspaper offices there and Salina, Kan., and in 1887 started the Herald at Tescott, Kan., with little equipment. He came from Salina to Boulder to join his father, who was starting to practice law in this city. Mr. Adams practiced law; became associated with the Boulder County Abstract company; served the city as councilman, police magistrate, justice of the peace; on the Y.M.C.A. board, the Mothodist church and as an officer in many Boulder fraternal organizations. Mrs. Adams was a member of the Associated Charities board for many years, doing volunteer work. She remained interested in charities and welfare work upon its reorrganization, giving of her time to the Community Chest and to those in distress among her personal acquaintances and those to whom she became attached through church and lodge work. She is survived by a son, Dr. Victor Adams of Manzanola, Colo., one of the leading physicians of (clipping cut off here) Alos, enclosed a handwritten note: Wilbur dear Daddy wore this ring about 40 years. before you were born, and, the gold dug from Boulder Co. mine at Jamestown. Think you will appreciate it and may want to wear it hope you do Mother.

Mr. and Mrs. Guy A. adams went to Eldora this morning to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas the rest of the week. They are oldtime friends from Pennsylvania and are in the cottage which Blake Warner and wife are occupying.

Guy A. adams left this morning for Waynesburg, Pa., where his wife preceded him from the Natinal Royal Neighbors convention in Buffalo. They well visit there for two weeks and will be at various places of interest.

October 12, 1912 Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Hawkins of New Waterford, Ohio, Mrs. G. W. Wickersham of Denver, and Mrs. Belle Carter and son, James, Waynesburg, Pa., are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy a. Adams, 2244 13tg street,

Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Weeks, Miss Ellen Weeks, instructor of Domestic Science of the State University of Kansas, and Albert Smith and daughter Grace, all friends of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Adams arrived today from Lincoln, Kan.

Mrs. Lillian Kirk, Camera Society Editor, Off for Vacation Mrs. Lillian Kirk, society editor of the Boulder Camera, left this afternoon of Anderson, Ind., to visit her sister, Mrs. Emma Dickson, and other relatives. She accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Guy A. Adams on their trip east as far as Chicago.

Kansas club holds annual meeting. L. B. Long, former member of the Kansas legislature, was the toastmaster. E. W. Hulse, Guy Adams, Gen. John M. Ives, former attorney general of Kansas, spoke at the meeting.

Mrs. G. A. Adams went to Longmont yesterday to attend the funeral of E. C. Phillips , who came to Colroado 20 years ago from Salina, Kan., at the same time they did. Mr. Phillips was instrumental in building the Interurban into Boulder.

Sep 1912 Mrs. Fred Carter and son James, of Waynesburg, Pa., who have been guests at the home of G. A. Adams, left Monday for Greeley to visit Mrs. Carter's brother, Colonel Thomas, and his wife, formerly of Newcastle, Pa., but are making their home in Greeley.

Scrapbook has locks of hair with names, birth and death dates of family members - children, parents, grandparents and great grandparents. Some dates agree and some disagree with what I have gotten from other sources, namely her great grandmother, Kala Harry, who was Catherine Van Buskirk..

Annie Strawn Portrait [ca 1906]

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The photograph is part of the Jones Studio Collection held at the Carnegie Library for Local Hisotry in Boulder, Colorado

Call Number BHS 249-1-11

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