Hart Family - Ourfolk

Feathergail Adams had a stroke in his pulpit, but did not actually die there. He lived long enough to make a will. I actually believe he lived almost a week, since Nov 7, 1807, is a Saturday. I know this is a small point. Also, I think Nancy was the daughter of William Smith, not Weyden. I have all the records stored away somewhere, but they definitely indicate that William was her father, since, as I recall, he mentioned his grandchildren in his will. Also, Nancy did not die the same week that Feathergail did.

I am a descendant through William Adams (another indication of the William connection), Allensworth Adams, Lucy Adams, my father Russell Ramsey, and me. Kind of hard to believe I am only a fifth generation descendant of one who died in 1807, but it's true.

You have Feathergil Adam wife's parents wrong.

Nancy's parents are William Smith(born August 21, 1729, place unknown and died February 2, 1821 in Lincoln County Kentucky)(from FHL 2218295, case file #2099) he was married to Peggy unknown. The above court case file #2099 shows his Will to have been destroyed by his wife.

But a division record exist listing his heirs as Nancy Ball, Reuben Smith and the heirs of Feathergil Adams. (Reference: Family History Center - tape FHL 192229 (Probate records Vol. F-G 1815 - 1822) page 181.)

Weedon Smith is the son of Reuben Smith and Judith unknown.

I hope this is helpful and thank you for publishing your material.

Carl Gearhart

Feathergill Adams was a Farmer and preacher who had a church in Garrad County, Kentucky, known as the Feathergill Adams Meeting House. He died of a stroke while preaching. The church is currently known as the Antioch Christian Church. He names only 8 children: Bill, Caty, John, Nancy, Absolom, Reuben, Martha, and Peggy. He and his wife are buried at the Antioch Church on Buckeye Pike, in Garrard County, five miles from Lancaster.

(from Bill Davis' Data)