Joel
ADAMS
Born
4 February 1750
,
Crown Colony of Virginia
Died
9 July 1830
,
Richland County, South Carolina, USA
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Born: 4 February 1750 in Crown Colony of Virginia
Father:
James ADAMS
Mother:
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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Recorded occupation: an American planter and soldier, member of South Carolina House of Representatives
Spouse & Children of Joel ADAMS
Joel ADAMS married 
Grace WESTON
Marriage date: 28 December 1773
Marriage place: Richland, South Carolina, USA
Grace WESTONMarriage date: 28 December 1773
Marriage place: Richland, South Carolina, USA
Children of Joel ADAMS and Grace WESTON
Joel ADAMS
Born: 6 March 1784, Richland County, Crown Colony of South Carolina
Died: 1 May 1859, Richland County, South Carolina, USA
Died: 1 May 1859, Richland County, South Carolina, USA
William Weston ADAMS
Born: 15 November 1786, Congaree, Richland County, Crown Colony of South Carolina
Died: 11 August 1831, Congaree, Richland County, South Carolina, USA
Died: 11 August 1831, Congaree, Richland County, South Carolina, USA
Henry Walker "Harry" ADAMS
Born: 14 January 1790, Richland County, South Carolina, USA
Died: 2 October 1815, Richland County, South Carolina, USA
Died: 2 October 1815, Richland County, South Carolina, USA
Robert ADAMS
Born: abt. 1792, Richland County, South Carolina, USA
Died: 17 August 1850, Richland County, South Carolina, USA
Died: 17 August 1850, Richland County, South Carolina, USA
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Birth — 17504 February 1750
Crown Colony of Virginia
1773 Marriage / PartnerJoel ADAMS and Grace WESTON 28 December 1773, Richland, South Carolina, USA
He was 23 years old.
1776 Birth of ChildJames ADAMS was born 21 March 1776, , South Carolina, USA
Joel was 26 years old.
1778 Birth of ChildSarah ADAMS was born 22 December 1778, , South Carolina, USA
Joel was 28 years old.
1781 Birth of ChildFrances ADAMS was born 1 September 1781, , South Carolina, USA
Joel was 31 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1784 Birth of ChildJoel ADAMS was born 6 March 1784, Richland County, South Carolina, USA
Joel was 34 years old.
1786 Birth of ChildWilliam Weston ADAMS was born 15 November 1786, Congaree, Richland County, South Carolina, USA
Joel was 36 years old.
1790 Birth of ChildHenry Walker "Harry" ADAMS was born 14 January 1790, Richland County, South Carolina, USA
Joel was 39 years old.
The 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 ChildHenry Walker "Harry" ADAMS died 2 October 1815, Richland County, South Carolina, USA
Joel was 65 years old.
Death — 18309 July 1830
Richland County, South Carolina, USA
He died at the age of 80.
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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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