Capt. Isaac Adams

A Patriot of the American Revolution for MASSACHUSETTS. DAR Ancestor # A208684

He set. in Boxford, Mass., in 1738; was commissioned as captain of the 2nd Co. of militia of Boxford, Sept. 1, 1763: was selectman for 14 years; represented the town in the General Court in 1783, and the three years following, also in 1778. He died on his home farm.

Veteran of the Revolutionary War ____________________________

From the Essex Antiquarian, Vol. II, No. 3, page 42: CAPT. ISAAC ADAMS, born in Rowley May 23, 1713. Upon the death of his father, early in 1738, he went with his mother to live on their Boxford farm, on the Uptack road, now known as the Thwing place, which had been devised to him in his father's will. He carried on the farm in Boxford as long as he lived. He married Mercy, daughter of Dr. David Wood of Boxford, April 1, 1743. He was commissioned captain of the Second company of mllitia in Boxford Sept. 1, 1762, a descendant, Miss Rebecca T. Wood of West Boxford, having the commission. He was one of the leading men of Boxford for many years, and represented the town in the general court in 1783, 1784, 1785, 1786, and 1788, always taking a deep interest in public affairs. In person he was short of stature; and in his last years was accustomed to wear a red skull cap. He died March 20, 1797, at the age of eighty-three. Inscription: Capt. ISAAC ADAMS. departed this life March 20th 1797 Ætat. 83.

Affectionate as a huƒband, tender as a parent, Uƒeful in life, reƒigned in death, render his memory dear to ƒurviving friends. His God ƒusƒtains him in his final hour! His final hour brings glory to his God!

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