The son of George & Elizabeth (Osburn) James, married Delila Ann Fetherkile Dec. 23, 1830 in Morgan Co., IL. Adam & Delila had 6 children: Nicholas Jackson, Stephen George, Sarah Elizabeth, Delila Ann, Levi Marion & Adam Walter. Adam & Delilah settled in a cabin in Genesee Grove, Genesee Twp., Whiteside, IL in 1834 until the Winnebago Indians came to their cabin and scared Delila off. Adam sold his claim and return to Morgan Co., IL with his family.
Early Settlers - History of Whiteside Co. IL
Adam and John James and Jesse Hill located in Genesee early in the spring of 1834. It has usually been said that this settlement was made in 1835, but on the authority of George O. James, now living in Morrison, the date given is 1834. In 1835, settlements were made in various parts of the county.
ADAM & JOHN JAMES
OF
Genesee Township, Whiteside Co IL
Adam and John James came to Genesee Grove in 1835, and settled on the south side of the Grove. The mother of the James brothers died in 1838; this was the first death in the Grove. Several Indians - Winnebagos - came to the James cabin one day while the men were from home. Being unaccustomed to Indians, the two women fled, leaving them in peaceable possession of the premises, and went across the country to Union Grove, which was then the nearest settlement. Night overtaking them, they slept in the high grass. One of the women had an infant, and carried it in her arms all the way. Neither mother nor child suffered any injury from the journey or the exposure of lying on the ground during the night. They reached Union Grove the next day, very much pleased with the success of the adventure, and fully determined not to be surprised again by the Indians. There was however, no mischief done during their absence. Adam James sold his claim to William Wick and others, and returned to Morgan Co IL.
Bent & Wilson History of Whiteside County Page 222
Early Settlers - History of Whiteside Co. IL
Adam and John James and Jesse Hill located in Genesee early in the spring of 1834. It has usually been said that this settlement was made in 1835, but on the authority of George O. James, now living in Morrison, the date given is 1834. In 1835, settlements were made in various parts of the county.
ADAM & JOHN JAMES
OF
Genesee Township, Whiteside Co IL
Adam and John James came to Genesee Grove in 1835, and settled on the south side of the Grove. The mother of the James brothers died in 1838; this was the first death in the Grove. Several Indians - Winnebagos - came to the James cabin one day while the men were from home. Being unaccustomed to Indians, the two women fled, leaving them in peaceable possession of the premises, and went across the country to Union Grove, which was then the nearest settlement. Night overtaking them, they slept in the high grass. One of the women had an infant, and carried it in her arms all the way. Neither mother nor child suffered any injury from the journey or the exposure of lying on the ground during the night. They reached Union Grove the next day, very much pleased with the success of the adventure, and fully determined not to be surprised again by the Indians. There was however, no mischief done during their absence. Adam James sold his claim to William Wick and others, and returned to Morgan Co IL.
Bent & Wilson History of Whiteside County Page 222
The son of George & Elizabeth (Osburn) James, married Delila Ann Fetherkile Dec. 23, 1830 in Morgan Co., IL. Adam & Delila had 6 children: Nicholas Jackson, Stephen George, Sarah Elizabeth, Delila Ann, Levi Marion & Adam Walter. Adam & Delilah settled in a cabin in Genesee Grove, Genesee Twp., Whiteside, IL in 1834 until the Winnebago Indians came to their cabin and scared Delila off. Adam sold his claim and return to Morgan Co., IL with his family.
Early Settlers - History of Whiteside Co. IL
Adam and John James and Jesse Hill located in Genesee early in the spring of 1834. It has usually been said that this settlement was made in 1835, but on the authority of George O. James, now living in Morrison, the date given is 1834. In 1835, settlements were made in various parts of the county.
ADAM & JOHN JAMES
OF
Genesee Township, Whiteside Co IL
Adam and John James came to Genesee Grove in 1835, and settled on the south side of the Grove. The mother of the James brothers died in 1838; this was the first death in the Grove. Several Indians - Winnebagos - came to the James cabin one day while the men were from home. Being unaccustomed to Indians, the two women fled, leaving them in peaceable possession of the premises, and went across the country to Union Grove, which was then the nearest settlement. Night overtaking them, they slept in the high grass. One of the women had an infant, and carried it in her arms all the way. Neither mother nor child suffered any injury from the journey or the exposure of lying on the ground during the night. They reached Union Grove the next day, very much pleased with the success of the adventure, and fully determined not to be surprised again by the Indians. There was however, no mischief done during their absence. Adam James sold his claim to William Wick and others, and returned to Morgan Co IL.
Bent & Wilson History of Whiteside County Page 222
Early Settlers - History of Whiteside Co. IL
Adam and John James and Jesse Hill located in Genesee early in the spring of 1834. It has usually been said that this settlement was made in 1835, but on the authority of George O. James, now living in Morrison, the date given is 1834. In 1835, settlements were made in various parts of the county.
ADAM & JOHN JAMES
OF
Genesee Township, Whiteside Co IL
Adam and John James came to Genesee Grove in 1835, and settled on the south side of the Grove. The mother of the James brothers died in 1838; this was the first death in the Grove. Several Indians - Winnebagos - came to the James cabin one day while the men were from home. Being unaccustomed to Indians, the two women fled, leaving them in peaceable possession of the premises, and went across the country to Union Grove, which was then the nearest settlement. Night overtaking them, they slept in the high grass. One of the women had an infant, and carried it in her arms all the way. Neither mother nor child suffered any injury from the journey or the exposure of lying on the ground during the night. They reached Union Grove the next day, very much pleased with the success of the adventure, and fully determined not to be surprised again by the Indians. There was however, no mischief done during their absence. Adam James sold his claim to William Wick and others, and returned to Morgan Co IL.
Bent & Wilson History of Whiteside County Page 222
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