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Samuel A. Adams, a farmer of Polk Township, was born in Henry County, Ky., in 1834, and was the eldest of eight children. His parents, George and Nancy (Simmons) Adams, were both natives of Kentucky, and were married in 1833. His father was a child of Andrew Adams, and died when Samuel was but fourteen years old. Samuel Adams grew up without the advantage of an education, but by his perseverance and hard labor has made an honored place for himself in the estimation of all his associates. In 1855 he married Miss Susan Morris, a daughter of David and Betsey Morris, and they have had six sons and one daughter: George F., James W., John, Thomas, Hezekiah, William J., David A. and Josephine. In 1870 he settled in Adair County, renting land until 1875, when he purchased his present farm of 255 acres, the result of his own exertions and economy. Mrs. Nancy Adams came to Adair County in 1875, and is still living here. Mr. Adams cast his first presidential vote for Buchanan, and is a Democrat. In 1855 he moved to Monroe County, Mo., remaining three years, then returned to Kentucky, where he staid until 1870, since which time he has resided in Adair County, Mo. He is a member of Kirksville Lodge, No. 105, A. F. & A. M., and he and his wife have for many years been members of the Christian Church. Mr. Adams purchased his land in its uncultivated state, and now has all but forty acres of it in fine condition, cultivated and improved.