Andrew C. Adams

Andrew C. Adams, merchant at Ashton, was born in Erie Co., Pa., Nov. 22, 1844. His father, Elijah Adams, was a native of the State of New York; and his mother, Eunice, nee Van Tassel, was born in Pennsylvania. Andrew received a good common-school education until he was `16 years of age, when, Aug. 31, 1861, his patriotic ardor led him to enlist in the service of the government for the suppression of the great insurrection and for the common weal of his country. He joined the Eighth Mich. Vol. Inf. and served four years, during this period being a particpant in at least 20 general engagements, and came out of them all without having received a "scratch", of injury!

He was honorably discharged from the service, after the close of the direful contest, and until 1875 he was employed in different saw and shingle mills in various parts of this State. He then came to Ashton and engaged in mercantile business, where he has since continued. His store is a fine one and would do credit to a much larger place. He has a complete stock of general merchandise and is enjoying a good patronage and fair success every way. On the 13th of February, 1884, his store took fire, and the building, with the contents, was entirely consumed; not even his books were saved. The loss was estimated at $2000 over all insurance. But he is not the man to be discouraged in life's noblest ambitions by disaster. As sure as he continues to have average health and strength, he will be industrious and economical, and begin again to accumulate.

Mr. Adams has held the office of Township Treasurer six years, also the positions of School Director and School Assessor, and in the winter of 1883 he was appointed Notary Public. In his principles concerning national government he is identified with the Republican party.

He was married at Wayland, Allegan Co., Mich., Jan. 1, 1871, to Augusta E. Dillabough, a native of Canada. There are two children in the family of Mr. and Mrs. Adams, namely, Frederick C. and Robert E.

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