American Revolutionary War Soldier flag male ancestor  Joel  ADAMS

  (b. 4 February 1750 Crown Colony of Virginia   d. 9 July 1830 Richland County, South Carolina, USA )  

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Joel ADAMS was born 4 February 1750 in Crown Colony of Virginia

Joel ADAMS was the child of James ADAMS   and   Agnes WALKER

Joel had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.

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Joel  married  Grace WESTON 28 December 1773 in Richland, South Carolina, USA .  The couple had (at least) 7 children.
Grace WESTON  was born 27 September 1752 in Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, US.  Grace died 23 December 1832 in Richland County, South Carolina, USA. 

Joel ADAMS died 9 July 1830 in Richland County, South Carolina, USA.
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Joel ADAMS was a an American planter and soldier, member of South Carolina House of Representatives.

Family and Children of Joel ADAMS

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Joel ADAMS married  female ancestor Grace WESTON-- Date: 28 December 1773 Place: Richland, South Carolina, USA


Children of Joel ADAMS and Grace WESTON:

flag male ancestor James ADAMS (b.21 March 1776, , Crown Colony of South Carolina  d. , )

flag female ancestor Sarah ADAMS (b.22 December 1778, , Crown Colony of South Carolina  d. 4 June 1809, )

flag male ancestor Frances ADAMS (b.1 September 1781, , Crown Colony of South Carolina  d. , )

flag male ancestor Joel ADAMS (b.6 March 1784, Richland County, Crown Colony of South Carolina  d. 1 May 1859, Richland County, South Carolina, USA)

flag male ancestor William Weston ADAMS (b.15 November 1786, Congaree, Richland County, Crown Colony of South Carolina  d. 11 August 1831, Congaree, Richland County, South Carolina, USA)

flag male ancestor Henry Walker "Harry" ADAMS (b.14 January 1790, Richland County, South Carolina, USA  d. 2 October 1815, Richland County, South Carolina, USA)

flag male ancestor Robert ADAMS (b.abt. 1792, Richland County, South Carolina, USA  d. 17 August 1850, Richland County, South Carolina, USA)



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birth1750 Birth
4 February 1750
Crown Colony of Virginia
marriage1773 Marriage / Partner
Joel ADAMS and Grace WESTON 28 December 1773, Richland, South Carolina, USA

He was 23 years old.
1776 Birth of Child
James ADAMS was born 21 March 1776, , South Carolina, USA

Joel was 26 years old.
1778 Birth of Child
Sarah ADAMS was born 22 December 1778, , South Carolina, USA

Joel was 28 years old.
1781 Birth of Child
Frances ADAMS was born 1 September 1781, , South Carolina, USA

Joel was 31 years old.
1784 Birth of Child
Joel ADAMS was born 6 March 1784, Richland County, South Carolina, USA

Joel was 34 years old.
1786 Birth of Child
William Weston ADAMS was born 15 November 1786, Congaree, Richland County, South Carolina, USA

Joel was 36 years old.
1790 Birth of Child
Henry Walker "Harry" ADAMS was born 14 January 1790, Richland County, South Carolina, USA

Joel was 39 years old.
NewsThe War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.
1815 Death of Child
Henry Walker "Harry" ADAMS died 2 October 1815, Richland County, South Carolina, USA

Joel was 65 years old.
death1830 Death
9 July 1830
Richland County, South Carolina, USA

He died at the age of 80.
Added: 2/11/2025 5:38:54 PM - Updated: 2/14/2025 1:23:20 PM
Did You Know?The state of Virginia was named after England's Queen Elizabeth I. In the early 1600's, all of North America that was not Spanish or French was then called 'Virginia' in honor of 'The Virgin Queen,' and the earliest English colonial expeditions were sent by the Virginia Company of London. (statesymbolsusa.org)

Prior to 1788 - Crown Colony of Virginia
June 25, 1788 - Virginia becomes 10th U.S. state

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