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Descendants of Thomas McKain

Generation No. 2

2. JANE WOODS² MCKAIN (THOMAS¹)²⁹ was born January 02, 1847 in County Down, Ireland³⁰, and died February 22, 1913 in Porter Twp, Van Buren Co., MI³¹. She married URIAH MASON ADAMS April 19, 1865³², son of HORACE ADAMS and LORANIA KINNEY.

Notes for JANE WOODS MCKAIN:
Jane Woods McKain was born in County Downs, Ireland, Jan. 2, 1847, and died Feb 22, 1913.

She came with her parents to Honeyeye Falls, New York. Later when a child, they came to Niles, Mich., and when she had grown to womanhood they came to Porter, Mich., where she was united in marriage to Uriah M. Adams April 19, 1865, and settled on the farm where she died.

Six children came to bless this union: Mrs. Effie Adams of Marcellus, Chester and Archie of Porter, Mrs. Mary Sykes of Benton Harbor, Mason of South Bend and Ross of Kalamazoo.

After the death of her father, which occurred at the home farm July 5, 1900, she moved to Marcellus, where she lived except when with her children, her death occuring at the old homestead while visiting her son, Chester.

This loss will be most keenly felt she being a very devoted mother and a wise counseler to her children.

Besides the children there are left eleven grandchildren, two sisters, three brothers and a host of friends who will remember her many acts of kindness. She was always ready to help those who needed her most.

Truly her life was one of usefulness, always helping to bear the burdens of others. Although not affiliated with any church, she believed in the teachings of the Bible.

She was bourne to her last resting place by her four sons and two son-in-law.
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Obituary

Mrs. Jane Adams, aged 66, of Marcellus, mother of county physician, Dr. R. U. Adams, died suddenly of apoplexy while on a visit to her farm near Marcellus. She was one of the pioneers of Cass county and owned a number of large farms in both Cass and Van Buren counties. Dr. Adams will be away from the city until the burial.

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The death of Mrs. Jane Adams occurred Saturday morning, Feb. 22, 1913, while visiting her son, Chester H. Adams. The out of town relative attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Sykes and children of Benton Harbor, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Adams of South Bend, Dr. R. M. Adams of Kalamazoo, Mr. and Mrs. J. McKain of Detroit , Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McKain of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Sarah McKain of New Carlisle, Ind., and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Copley of Decatur.

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More About JANE WOODS MCKAIN:
Fact 1: She came with her parents to Honeyeye Falls, NY³³
Fact 2: "She was always ready to help those who needed her most"³⁴
Fact 3: See Notes for obituary
Fact 4: See Scrapbook for photo

Notes for URIAH MASON ADAMS:
Obituary for Uriah M. Adams who died on July 5, 1900.

Uriah M. Adams, a respected farmer of Porter, died at his home July 5, 1900, aged 67 years. He was born in Greenfield township, Sandusky county, Ohio, November 2, 1832.

In March 1837, he moved with his parents to Michigan on a farm one and a half miles from his late home, where he lived until April 19, 1865, when, he was married to Jane McKain and settled on a farm where he died, at which place they have always lived. He leaves a wife, six children, five grandchildren, one brother, and three sisters to mourn their loss.

The funeral was held from the home on Saturday, July 7, at 2 o'clock, Rev. w. R. Sink of Corey preaching the sermon. His four sons and two sons-in-law carried him to his last resting place.
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In this way we desire to express our heart felt thanks to our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us druing the sickness, death, and burial of our dear husband and father.

Mrs. U. M. Adams and children

More About URIAH MASON ADAMS:
Fact 1: 1837, Moved with his parents to Porter Twp.³⁵
Fact 2: 1865, Purchased the farm³⁶
Fact 3: July 13, 1990, The home was designated a "Centennial Farm"³⁷
Fact 4: See Notes for obituary

Children of JANE MCKAIN and URIAH ADAMS are:

7.	i.	EFFIE MAY³ ADAMS, b. February 28, 1866, Porter Twp. MI; d. February 10, 1954, Novi, MI ; buried in Marcellus cemetary.
8.	ii.	CHESTER HORACE ADAMS, b. September 10, 1868, Porter Twp., Van Buren County, MI; d. June 11, 1953, Marcellus, MI.
9.	iii.	ARCHIE LAURENCE ADAMS, b. July 10, 1871, Van Buren County, MI; d. May 11, 1953.
10.	iv.	MARY CALISTA ADAMS, b. November 21, 1876, Porter Twp, Van Buren County, MI; d. December 07, 1970, St. Joseph, MI; buried in Keeler Cemetary, Keeler, MI.
	v.	CLARENCE MASON ADAMS, b. December 25, 1877, Van Buren County, MI; d. June 04, 1928, South Bend, IN; buried in Marcellus MI³⁸; m. PEARL EISENHAUER, November 21, 1900, Marcellus, MI³⁹.

Notes for CLARENCE MASON ADAMS:
Death of Mason Adams

After being in poor health for about five years and confined to his bed most of the time during the past year, Mason Adams died Monday morning at his home in South Bend. The body was brought to the home of his brother Chester where funeral services are being held today. Mr. Adams lived in this vicinity for many years and formerly owned the store at Chamberlain. About twenty years ago he went to South Bend where he has since engaged in business.
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Mason Adams, a well known former resident here, passed away Monday morning at his home in South Bend after several years illness. Services will be held at his home, Thursday morning, after which the remains will be brought to the parental home now owned by his brother Chester Adams where the funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. His widow, three brothers and two sisters, and a host of relatives are left to mourn their loss.
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Dr. and Mrs. Ross Adams of Kalamazoo, Mr. and Mrs. Claud Sykes of Benton Harbor, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Adams of Paw Paw, Mrs. Ann Adams and son Frank Adams, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Thorton and daughter Rena of Lawton, Mrs. Ray Mitchell of Ostemo, Mr. Joel McKain of Detroit, Mrs. David McKain of New Carlisle, Ind., Mrs. George Adams and son Jack of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Lidie and Rev. Brown of South Bend, Mr. and Mrs. George Biddleman and daughter of Vicksburg were among those from away to attend the funeral of Mason Adams of South Bend, held at the home of Chester Adams Thursday June 7.
Mrs. George Adams and Jack of Detroit spent from Thursday till Sunday at the home of her brothers, Chester and Archie Adams.
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Obituary
Mason C. Adams, son of Uriah and Jane Adams was born December 25, (word missing) and passed to a higher life from his home in South Bend, Ind. June 4, 1928.

November 21, 1900 he was united in marriage to Pearl Eisenhauer and for sixteen years they have resided in South Bend but was brought to his birth place, boyhood home for services and burial.

Besides his devoted wife he leaves two sisters and three brothers and a host of friends to mourn, also members of K. P. lodge of which he has been a member since living in South Bend.

(words missing) that when thy summons (words missing) to join
The innumerable caravan which (word missing)
To that mysterious realm where each shall take
The chamber in the silent halls of death
Thou go not, like the quarry slave at night,
(word missing) to his dungon, but (word missing), and soothed
By (word missing) unfaltering trust, approach thy grave
Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch
About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

More About CLARENCE MASON ADAMS:
Fact 1: Owned the general store at Chamberlain before going to South Bend⁴⁰
Fact 2: No children⁴¹
Fact 3: See Notes for obituary

Notes for PEARL EISENHAUER:
Had seven sisters and four brothers according to obituary. According to family notes she was the 18th of 19 children.

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OBITUARY

Mrs. Pearl Adams, 66, widow of Mason Adams, died Tuesday evening at 6:40 at the home of her sister, Mrs. Sarah Anderson in Flowerfield Township. She had been in failing health for several years. Until two years ago she had been a resident of South Bend for 25 years.

Mrs. Adams was born in Porter Township, Van Buren County, March 13, 1883, daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Bowersox) Eisenhauer. She was married 38 years ago last November to Mason Adams, who died June 9, 1928. She leaves seven sister and four brothers, Mrs. S.S. Stuck, Mrs. Sarah Anderson, Mrs. Ross Lee, Marcellus; Mrs. Emma Wilcox, Decatur; Mrs. George Bidleman, Schoolcraft; Mrs. Roy Simm, White Pigeon; Mrs. Lillian Wilcox, Coopersville; Charles Zacheriah, George and Benjamin Eisenhauer of Marcellus.

She was a member of the Presbyterian church in South Bend. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:30 at Edwards Corners church. Dr. Jones of South Bend will officiate. Burial will be in Marcellus cemetary.

Mr. and Mrs. Adams owned the general store at Chamberlain a few years ago before going to South Bend.

More About PEARL EISENHAUER:
Fact 1: See Notes for obituary

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ROSS URIAH ADAMS, b. June 02, 1883, Van Buren County, MI; d. September 29, 1943.

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