Civil War veteran
Private, Company C, 28th Massachusetts Infantry
Adam immigrated from France, arriving at the Port of New York on Sep. 4, 1831 and soon moved on to Boston where he worked as a Cordwainer, or shoemaker.
There is evidence that Adam was married three times. His first marriage was to Bridget Kenny, an Irish immigrant, at Boston on May 13, 1838. Children born to the marriage included Mary Ann born in 1839, Henry, born in 1841; Bridget born in 1843 and died in 1847; and James, born in 1845.
Adam married second Winnefred McGennis at Roxbury, MA on Dec. 14, 1848. They were parents of Andrew, born in 1850. Winnifred died at Roxbury on Dec. 2, 1853 due to lung fever.
Adam married for a third time to Catharine Tholton, a 35-year-old Irish immigrant, in a Catholic ceremony at Roxbury, MA on May 4, 1857. They were parents of Catherine, born April 10, 1859.
There is strong evidence to suggest that Adam was the same individual who served as a Private in Company C of the 28th Massachusetts Infantry from Dec. 8, 1863 until he was discharged on Jun. 7, 1865. Adam's age varies in different historical records, including marriage, death, and census. His military record states he was "43" when he enlisted, while the 1860 census states he was 50. There are other variations in age, however, what is consistent is that both Adams were born in France, were shoemakers, and were residents of Roxbury, MA. It was not unusual for an older volunteer to shave years from their age, just as a young recruit sometimes added years. Too, following his death, Adam's wife Catharine applied for a widow's pension on March 18, 1872.
Private, Company C, 28th Massachusetts Infantry
Adam immigrated from France, arriving at the Port of New York on Sep. 4, 1831 and soon moved on to Boston where he worked as a Cordwainer, or shoemaker.
There is evidence that Adam was married three times. His first marriage was to Bridget Kenny, an Irish immigrant, at Boston on May 13, 1838. Children born to the marriage included Mary Ann born in 1839, Henry, born in 1841; Bridget born in 1843 and died in 1847; and James, born in 1845.
Adam married second Winnefred McGennis at Roxbury, MA on Dec. 14, 1848. They were parents of Andrew, born in 1850. Winnifred died at Roxbury on Dec. 2, 1853 due to lung fever.
Adam married for a third time to Catharine Tholton, a 35-year-old Irish immigrant, in a Catholic ceremony at Roxbury, MA on May 4, 1857. They were parents of Catherine, born April 10, 1859.
There is strong evidence to suggest that Adam was the same individual who served as a Private in Company C of the 28th Massachusetts Infantry from Dec. 8, 1863 until he was discharged on Jun. 7, 1865. Adam's age varies in different historical records, including marriage, death, and census. His military record states he was "43" when he enlisted, while the 1860 census states he was 50. There are other variations in age, however, what is consistent is that both Adams were born in France, were shoemakers, and were residents of Roxbury, MA. It was not unusual for an older volunteer to shave years from their age, just as a young recruit sometimes added years. Too, following his death, Adam's wife Catharine applied for a widow's pension on March 18, 1872.
Civil War veteran
Private, Company C, 28th Massachusetts Infantry
Adam immigrated from France, arriving at the Port of New York on Sep. 4, 1831 and soon moved on to Boston where he worked as a Cordwainer, or shoemaker.
There is evidence that Adam was married three times. His first marriage was to Bridget Kenny, an Irish immigrant, at Boston on May 13, 1838. Children born to the marriage included Mary Ann born in 1839, Henry, born in 1841; Bridget born in 1843 and died in 1847; and James, born in 1845.
Adam married second Winnefred McGennis at Roxbury, MA on Dec. 14, 1848. They were parents of Andrew, born in 1850. Winnifred died at Roxbury on Dec. 2, 1853 due to lung fever.
Adam married for a third time to Catharine Tholton, a 35-year-old Irish immigrant, in a Catholic ceremony at Roxbury, MA on May 4, 1857. They were parents of Catherine, born April 10, 1859.
There is strong evidence to suggest that Adam was the same individual who served as a Private in Company C of the 28th Massachusetts Infantry from Dec. 8, 1863 until he was discharged on Jun. 7, 1865. Adam's age varies in different historical records, including marriage, death, and census. His military record states he was "43" when he enlisted, while the 1860 census states he was 50. There are other variations in age, however, what is consistent is that both Adams were born in France, were shoemakers, and were residents of Roxbury, MA. It was not unusual for an older volunteer to shave years from their age, just as a young recruit sometimes added years. Too, following his death, Adam's wife Catharine applied for a widow's pension on March 18, 1872.
Private, Company C, 28th Massachusetts Infantry
Adam immigrated from France, arriving at the Port of New York on Sep. 4, 1831 and soon moved on to Boston where he worked as a Cordwainer, or shoemaker.
There is evidence that Adam was married three times. His first marriage was to Bridget Kenny, an Irish immigrant, at Boston on May 13, 1838. Children born to the marriage included Mary Ann born in 1839, Henry, born in 1841; Bridget born in 1843 and died in 1847; and James, born in 1845.
Adam married second Winnefred McGennis at Roxbury, MA on Dec. 14, 1848. They were parents of Andrew, born in 1850. Winnifred died at Roxbury on Dec. 2, 1853 due to lung fever.
Adam married for a third time to Catharine Tholton, a 35-year-old Irish immigrant, in a Catholic ceremony at Roxbury, MA on May 4, 1857. They were parents of Catherine, born April 10, 1859.
There is strong evidence to suggest that Adam was the same individual who served as a Private in Company C of the 28th Massachusetts Infantry from Dec. 8, 1863 until he was discharged on Jun. 7, 1865. Adam's age varies in different historical records, including marriage, death, and census. His military record states he was "43" when he enlisted, while the 1860 census states he was 50. There are other variations in age, however, what is consistent is that both Adams were born in France, were shoemakers, and were residents of Roxbury, MA. It was not unusual for an older volunteer to shave years from their age, just as a young recruit sometimes added years. Too, following his death, Adam's wife Catharine applied for a widow's pension on March 18, 1872.
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