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Columbus C. Adair

Birth : 1846 Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
Death : 19 Jul 1872 Henderson County, North Carolina, USA
Burial : Central Burying Grounds, Hamden, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate : 41.3903008, -72.8961029
Description : Columbus Adair was tried for murder in Henderson County, found guilty, and hanged in the 1870's. He, along with others, was accused of murdering a family in Rutherford County (where he lived)on April 26, 1871, when the husband of the family, Silas Weston, would not help bury stolen whiskey, Mr. Weston was then a witness to the theft. The thieves turned murderers and after the murders, set fire to the house. His wife lived long enough to crawl to the nearest neighbor's house to tell the tale. The Adairs had found a niche for their crimesprees in... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Columbus C. Adair's memorial?

    Columbus C. Adair's memorial is located at: Central Burying Grounds, Hamden, New Haven County, USA.

  • When did Columbus C. Adair death?

    Columbus C. Adair death on 19 Jul 1872 in Henderson County, North Carolina, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Columbus C. Adair's memorial?

    Latitude: 41.3903008
    Longitude: -72.8961029

Family Members:

Parent

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James Henderson Adair

(1814 - 1896)

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Armintha Koon Adair

(1820 - 1899)

Siblings

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John E. Adair

(unknow - unknow)

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Elizabeth Adair

(1838 - 1916)

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Govan M. Adair

(1842 - 1872)

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Waightsill Avery Adair

(1849 - 1921)

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Martha Adair

(1854 - 1956)

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Laura E. Adair Nanney

(1858 - 1925)

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Bulo E. Adair

(1860 - unknow)

Flowers:

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Left by Anonymous on 24 Jan 2010

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The hanging occurred July 19, 1872 in Hendersonville, North Carolina

Left by Anonymous on 19 Aug 2011

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Central Burying Grounds
Hamden, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3903008, -72.8961029

2. Grace and Saint Peter's Church
Hamden, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3832800, -72.9029800

3. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Hamden, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4087850, -72.9003140

4. New Center Cemetery
North Haven, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3861008, -72.8656006

5. Spring Glen United Church of Christ Memorial Garden
Hamden, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3657454, -72.9076891

6. Church of the Holy Spirit Garden of Remembrance
West Haven, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3872000, -72.8613000

7. Old Cemetery
North Haven, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3875008, -72.8608017

8. Mount Carmel Burying Ground
Hamden, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4318008, -72.9074020

9. Whitneyville Cemetery
Hamden, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3475685, -72.9139404

10. Dunbar United Church of Christ Columbaum
Hamden, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3690010, -72.9495390

11. Hamden Plains Cemetery
Hamden, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3529854, -72.9361801

12. Montowese Cemetery
North Haven, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3460159, -72.8643723

13. State Street Cemetery
Hamden, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3392460, -72.8967280

14. All Saints Cemetery
North Haven, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3676605, -72.8315201

15. Sperry Cemetery
Bethany, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3955994, -72.9744034

16. Woodin Street Cemetery
New Haven, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3502998, -72.9561005

17. Saint Casimirs Cemetery
Wallingford, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4319000, -72.8377991

18. Temple Beth Sholom Cemetery
Hamden, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3363991, -72.9332962

19. Congregation Beth El Keser Israel Memorial Park
Hamden, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3378334, -72.9397202

20. Methodist Cemetery
Bethany, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4175186, -72.9730301

21. Beaverdale Memorial Park
New Haven, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3363991, -72.9447021

22. Westwood Cemetery
Hamden, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4441986, -72.9503021

23. Bnai Jacob Memorial Park
New Haven, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3377991, -72.9569016

24. Hebrew Cemetery
Wallingford, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4418430, -72.8335940