William Adams
The family sailed to America in 1844 on the ship Fanny.
William intially brought his family out to the Valley in 1849. Several years later, he and his son, James, crossed the plains again as teamsters for William Warren's out and back company in 1864. William also served as chaplain in this company.
Born in Hillsborough, County Down, Northern Ireland
1822 January 8
Mother
Catherine Mills
Father
Charles Adams
Date Details
Occurred On 1822 January 8
Baptized by Robert Hutchison
1842 March (Age 20)
Married Mary Ann Leech
1842 October 8 (Age 20)
Traveled in Allen Taylor Company (1849)
1849 July 5 – October 10 (Age 27) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1849 July 5
Joined Company
Ended On 1849 October 10
Company Arrived
Traveled in William S. Warren Company (1864)
1864 July 22 – October 4 (Age 42) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Teamster
Date Details
Started On 1864 July 22
Joined Company
Ended On 1864 October 4
Company Arrived
Served in Eastern States Mission
1876 November 21 – 1877 February 11 (Age 54) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Plurally Married
Missionary Activity Notes
Priesthood Quorum When Called
9th
Priesthood Office
Seventy
Residence When Called
Parowan, Iron, Utah Territory, United States
Set Apart By
Orson Pratt
Location Served
Pennsylvania
Date Details
Started On 1876 November 21
Set Apart
Ended On 1877 February 11
Released
On 1877 February 22
Arrived at Home
Died
1901 September 30 (Age 79)
Media
William Adams (1822 - 1901) Profile
William Adams (1822 - 1901) Profile