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Barton Alphonzo “Fonnie” Adams

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Birth	:	16 Mar 1888 Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 Apr 1969 Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Armstrong Cemetery, Armstrong, North Okanagan Regional District, Canada
Coordinate	:	50.4641100, -119.1968500
Plot	:	Section A.East side of Highway 12.
Inscription	:	Married Feb. 14,1911 to Elizabeth.
Description	:	Barton Aplhonzo Adams was born March 16, 1888 at Akron, Iowa, Plymouth County, son of Barton Robert & Anna (Festerson) Adams. He graduated from Akron High School. He married Mary Elizabeth Searls on Feb. 14, 1911. They were blessed with a daughter Lois Maette Adams. He was emplyed with E.F. Cobb drug store, Akron from 1905 to 1906. From 1907 to 1909 he was involved in migratory adventures in western country. In 1910 he farmed in Portland Twp. From 1912-1916 he manager of his father's farm in Plymouth County. From 1917-1918 he was the owner and operator of a quarter... Read More	Barton Aplhonzo Adams was born March 16, 1888 at Akron, Iowa, Plymouth County, son of Barton Robert & Anna (Festerson) Adams. He graduated from Akron High School. He married Mary Elizabeth Searls on Feb. 14, 1911. They were blessed with a daughter Lois Maette Adams. He was emplyed with E.F. Cobb drug store, Akron from 1905 to 1906. From 1907 to 1909 he was involved in migratory adventures in western country. In 1910 he farmed in Portland Twp. From 1912-1916 he manager of his father's farm in Plymouth County. From 1917-1918 he was the owner and operator of a quarter section of land in Montana. From 1921-1926 he was in the grain and coal bussiness in Sioux City, 1926-27 he was employed by Day Coal Inc, in Sioux City from 1934-1937 he operated a farm for F. F. Searls 1920 until retirement he was owner & Operator of 160 acre farm in Portland Twp. The farm has been in the family for 50 years as of 1982. He was member of Soil Conservation committee four years. During World War I he was a member of committee member on bond sales and chairman of American Red Cross, past member of Sioux City and Akron Commercial Clubs. Survivors include his beloved wiofe Mary Elizabeth; a daughter Lois Maette. **************************************** Barton Alphonso ("Fonnie") Adams, son of Barton Robert and Anna Katherine Adams pioneer farmers of Portland Township, was born at the family farm home on March 16, 1888, and died April 21, 1969, at St. Luke's Hospital in Sioux City. On February 14, 1911 he was married to Elizabeth SearIs, daughter of another pioneer family, Daniel and Carolyn Searls. For many years he farmed in Portland Township and for several years near Buffalo, Montana. He was also engaged in the feed grain and coal business in Sioux City for a number of years. He returned to active farming east of Akron in 1927 and continued farming there until he moved to Akron in 1963. While engaged in farming he was active in township affairs and was employed by the Plymouth County A. S. C. Office until his retirement from farming. He was a member of the United Wesley Methodist Church in Akron. He is survived by his widow; a daughter, Lois Wilier; three granddaughters, LaVon, Elizabeth and Laura Willer; one brother, V. G. Adams, of Akron; three sisters, Mrs. Grace Jans and Mrs. Nell Siebens, of Akron, and Mrs. Eva Christy, of Sioux City. Funeral services for Mr. Adams will be held this (Thursday) afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at United Wesley Methodist Church in Akron, with Rev. Edward Maus officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. The Schroeder Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Akron Register Tribune Thursday, April 24, 1969 Akron, Iowa Obituary provided by Doris H.

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Latitude: 50.4641100
Longitude: -119.1968500

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Mary Elizabeth Searls Adams

(1885 - 1982)

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Lewis Huntley Adams

(1851 - 1933)

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