Individual Details

Isaac Ruth Adamson was born on 27 January 1845 in Hamilton Co., Indiana. He died on 26 June 1920 at the age of 75 in Pottawatomie, Co., Oklahoma. He was buried in Pottawatomie, Co., Oklahoma, Box Cemetery. Parents: James Minor Adamson and Rebecca Cook.
Spouse: Rebecca Ann Denny. Rebecca Ann Denny and Isaac Ruth Adamson were married on 25 October 1865. Children were: John Wesley Adamson, Jessie James Adamson.
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1880 Census. Fall River, Wilson Co, KS, Hh 248
Isaac Adamson, 35, b. IN, as were his parents.
Rebecca A., 24, wife, b. IN
Cora A. 10, dau. Lilly R. 4, Dau, John W., 2 Son - all born in KS

1900 Census. Orlando Twp, Logan, OK, Hh 111
Isaac Adamson, b. Jan 1845, age 55, married 34 years, Farmer
Rebecca A., wife, b. Aug 1850, 49 - 13 children, 7 are living
Ida M., dau, b. Nov 1882, 17, b. KS
Jesse J., son, b. May 1886, 14, b. KS
Bert H., son, b. Nov 1888, 11, b. KS
Luzena, dau, b. Sep 1891, 8., b. OK
Frederick, son, b. Jany 1894, age 6, b. OK

1910 Census. Easton Twp, Pottawotamie, OK, Hh 153
Isic R. Adamson, 56, married once for 42 years, farmer
Rehbecky, wife, 61, 13 children - 6 are living
Burt H., son, 21
Lona L. dau 18
Fredrick, son, 16

Payment Card from Veterans Administration, Invalid Pension. Certificate #357383
Private, Co C, 75th Indiana Volunteer Infantry.
Certified 1 Nov 1907 - paid through 26 Jun 1920; last payment to widow, Rebecca Ann..

Estate File #2840 for I. R. Adamson, Pottawatamie Co, dated 6 Jul 1920. He died 26 Jun 1920. The widow, Rebecca Adamson, filed for probate on Jul 6th, 1920. The homestead was in the City of Tecumseh - there are notes in the sum of $2000, and cash in the bank of $390. There is no income and the personal property does not exceed $2400. Total effects do not exceed $3500.
Rebecca Adamson, widow is 65 years of age, living in Tecumseh. John Adamson, son, is 45, living in Tecumseh. Cora Stockle, dau, age 50, resides at Davenport, OK. Jesse Adamson, son, 35, lives at Wanette, OK. Birdie Adamson, son, age 30, resides at Tecumseh. Freddie Adamson, son, age 22, resides at Tecumseh. Lottie Adamson, dau, age 23, resides at Wanette, OK.
Signed with her mark.
The court awarded Rebecca the sum of $40 per month for her support. She was appointed Administratrix, bond in the amount of $5000, securities by M L. Caldwell and R. S. Caldwell. Harmon Lewis was her attorney.
13 Jul 1920. B. H. Adamson presented his bill for nursing I. R. Adamson from 1 Aug 1919 to 26 Jun 1920, 325 days at $2 per day for a total of $650. Rebecca Ann Adamson did apparently sign with her mark and the claim was allowed on 14 Jul 1920. A note in the margin states there is a credit of $431. 50 - leaving balance of $218.50.
Filed 16 Aug 1920. Mrs. Ben Work (Lottie) and Mrs. F. W. Stockwell (Cora), daughters of I. R. Adamson, deceased, stated that a claim by B. H. Adamson was false and untrue - that he was in fact indebted to the estate in the amount of several hundred dollars. His claim should be set aside. The administratrix is very old and feeble and uneducated and is under the control of said B. H. Adamson.
25 Oct 1920 Petition to award M. L. Caldwell, letters of administration. B. H. and Fred Adamson, waived their rights to appointment as administrator. On the 26th, M. L. Caldwell was awarded letters of Administration on the estate of I. R. Adamson, bond of $4000.
9 Jan 1921 Rebecca, J. J., J. W. and Fred Adamson petitioned for M. L. Caldwell to submit his fnal report.
4 Mar 1921. M. L. Caldwell was ordered to pay Rebecca A. Adamson, widow, the sum of $50 per month, her widow's allowance, beginning March, 1921.
10 Mar 1921 W. P. Bryan was indebted to the estate in the sum of $2000 - second mortgage on real estate. M. L. Caldwell, Administrator asked to allow Bryan to settle the debt for $2092.40. The Court agreed.
17 Mar 1921 Request to set aside homestead and exempt property for the widow. this was allowed as well as the household goods. The property was described as Lot 19-24, Block 3, in the Outcelt Addition to the City of Tecumseh.
13 Jan 1922. B. H. Adamson withdrew his claim of $218 from the estate.
13 Feb 1922. The heirs of I. R. Adamson, with the exception of Cora Stockwell, request that M. L. Caldwell be removed as Administrator. He received the funds from W. P. Bryan, but on 18 Jan 1922, Farmers National Bank sued for foreclosure. Caldwell is principal owner of said bank and can not properly represent the estate in this matter. The petition was denied, but Caldwell was order to file his final report in 30 days.
21 Jan 1922. M. L. Caldwell reports that there is a sum of $1760.96 on hand, belonging to the estate. There is a suit pending filed by Farmers National Bank and the estate cannot be closed.
24 Mar 1922. Final report and distribution of the estate. After fees, etc. the balance on hand is $1243.45. The widow, Rebecca Adamson is entitled to 1/3. The remaining heirs - John Adamson, Cora Stockel, Jesse Adamson, Birdie Adamson, Freddie Adamson, and Lottie Work - each entitled to 1/9.
26 Mar 1922. Final distribution of assets set for 18 Apr 1922 at 10:30 AM in the courtroom. However, it was continued until 8 May 1922. John, Jessie, Birdie & Fred appeared in person. Rebecca, widow, and Lottie Work by their attorney Frederick King. Cora Stockel was excepted. Several fees assessed by Caldwell were disallowed. There was claim alleged against John Adamson for $114 - deemed questionable and ordered to be settled by the heirs after distribution. On the 9th of May, King presented his bill for $25 which was allowed.
22 Dec 1922. M. L. Caldwell was discharged as having completed the administration.
Receipts dated that same day from: Rebecca (X) Adamson for 1/3 distribution $433.55. Distributions of $144.50 received by J. J. Adamson, Cora A. Stockwell, J. W. Adamson, Lotta Works, Fred Adamson, and B. H. Adamson

Birth	27 Jan 1845	Hamilton County, Indiana
Marriage	26 Oct 1865	Champaign County, Illinois - Rebekah Ann Denny
Death	26 Jun 1920	Box, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma

Spouse	Rebekah Ann Denny (1850 - 1936)
Child	Mary Adamson (1866 - 1866)
Child	William H. Adamson (1868 - 1868)
Child	Cora Alice Adamson (1870 - 1949)
Child	Marion Adamson (1872 - 1880)
Child	Lillie R. Adamson (1874 - 1900)
Child	John Wesley Adamson (1877 - 1960)
Child	Anerey B. Adamson (1880 - 1884)
Child	Ida M. Adamson (1882 - 1910)
Child	[Daughter] Adamson (1884 - 1884)
Child	Jessie James Adamson (1885 - 1963)
Child	Bert Harrison Adamson (1888 - 1971)
Child	Lona Luzena "Lottie" Adamson (1891 - 1947)
Child	Frederick Adamson (1894 - 1968)

Father	James Minor ADAMSON (1819 - 1884)
Mother	Rebecca Cook (1818 - 1903)
Sibling	Mary Ann ADAMSON (1839 - 1909)
Sibling	John ADAMSON (1843 - )
Sibling	Lucinda ADAMSON (1847 - )
Sibling	Naomi ADAMSON (1849 - )
Sibling	Ruth E. ADAMSON (1850 - 1901)
Sibling	Sarah ADAMSON (1851 - 1871)
Sibling	Rachel ADAMSON (1853 - )
Sibling	Margaret ADAMSON (1857 - )
Sibling	Lydia ADAMSON (1860 - )
Sibling	James Albert ADAMSON (1861 - 1935)