Robert Morford Adams1,2,3,4

Family Chart
ID# 17779, (1890 - 1972)
FatherCuyler Adams5,6,7 (20 Aug 1852 - 29 Nov 1932)
MotherVirginia Culver8,9,7 (Jan 1865 - 15 Feb 1919)

Key Events:

Birth: 2 May 1890, Deerwood, Crow Wing Co., Minnesota10,11,12
Marriage: 25 Jun 1913, Evanston, Cook Co., Illinois, Cherrill Elizabeth McNeill (21 Dec 1890 - 28 Aug 1978)13,14,15
Death: 19 Dec 1972, Saint Louis Co., Minnesota16,17,18
Burial: Forest Hill Cemetery, Duluth, St. Co., Minnesota19
ChartsDescendants of Dr. Davis Green Tuck
Descendants of David Dutt/Toot

Copyright Notice

Narrative:

     Robert Morford Adams was born on 2 May 1890 in Deerwood, Crow Wing Co., Minnesota.10,11,12
     He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Deerwood, Crow Wing Co., Minnesota, in the household of his parents, Cuyler Adams and Virginia Culver.5 He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Deerwood, Crow Wing Co., Minnesota, in the household of his parents.6
     Robert married Cherrill Elizabeth McNeill, daughter of Rivers McNeill and Stella Elizabeth Corby, on 25 Jun 1913 in Evanston, Cook Co., Illinois.13,14,15
     Robert's father discovered iron ore in the area of Minnesota later known as Deerwood, in what was named the Cuyuna Range. He was largely responsible for development of ore mining there. He built the Cuyuna Iron Range Railroad, and was president of the Biwango Mining Company. The name of the range was supposedly a combination of the first syllable of his name, Cuyler, and the name of his dog, Una, and was conceived by his wife.20 Robert followed his father in the mining business, though details are unclear.21,22
     Robert registered for the draft for World War I on 5 Jun 1917, while living at Deerwood, Minnesota, reporting he was employed in mining, development and production of iron ore, by companies "in which I am interested."4 He was clearly a mine owner before 1930.23,24
     Robert and Cherrill appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Duluth, St Louis Co., Minnesota, at 1026 E Superior St., enumerated 12 Jan 1920, reporting they rented their home. Their children Robert and Malcolm were listed as living with them, as was Beatrice M Paquette, a nurse maid.25
     They also appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Deerwood, Crow Wing Co., Minnesota, on Reno-Bay Lake Rd., enumerated 7 Feb 1920, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. It seems that they maintained homes in both places. Their children Robert and Malcolm were listed as living with them.26
     Robert and Cherrill appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Duluth, St Louis Co., Minnesota, at 55 Kent Road, enumerated 14 Apr 1930, reporting they owned a home valued at $40,000, and owned a radio. Their children Robert, Malcolm and Salisbury were listed as living with them, as were Ella and Esther Gruenhagen, a cook and a maid.27
     Robert and Cherrill appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Duluth, St Louis Co., Minnesota, at 55 E Kent Road, enumerated 3 Apr 1940, reporting they owned a home valued at $10,000, and that they had lived in the same house in 1935. Their children Malcolm and Salisbury were listed as living with them, as were two maids, Toine Peramaki and Alma Hanger.28
     In 1940 he reported occupation as president in the mining industry, said he had worked 63 hours the last week of March, and 52 weeks the prior year.29 Robert registered for the draft for World War II on 27 Apr 1942, while living at 55 Kent Rd., Duluth, St Louis Co., Minnesota, reporting he was self-employed, in Duluth.3 In 1960 he was listed as president of Adams Bros. Inc, and Robert M. Adams Co. of Nevada, both with offices in Duluth.30
     Robert died on 19 Dec 1972 in Saint Louis Co., Minnesota, at age 82.16,17,18 He was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Duluth, St. Co., Minnesota.19

Children:
     Children with Cherrill Elizabeth McNeill:

  • Robert Morford Adams Jr.25,27,31 (13 Feb 1916 - 18 Nov 1991)
  • Malcolm McNeill Adams32,27,33 (11 Dec 1919 - 21 May 1989)
  • Salisbury Adams27,28,34 (24 Apr 1925 - 21 Mar 2004)

Citations

  1. [S9344] Cuyler Adams Sr. household, 1910 U.S. Census, Crow Wing Co., Minnesota, shows name as Robert M. Adams.
  2. [S4935] "Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1920," FamilySearch.org, record for Robert M. Adams and Cherrill Mcneill, citing no. 1343.
  3. [S9349] Robert Morford Adams, World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Minnesota.
  4. [S9348] Robert M. Adams, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  5. [S9343] Cuyler Adams household, 1900 U.S. Census, Crow Wing Co., Minnesota.
  6. [S9344] Cuyler Adams Sr. household, 1910 U.S. Census, Crow Wing Co., Minnesota.
  7. [S9342] Wright, Reed-Read Lineage, pg 423.
  8. [S9343] Cuyler Adams household, 1900 U.S. Census, Crow Wing Co., Minnesota, shows him as the son of her husband and that the parents had been married longer than the age of the child.
  9. [S9344] Cuyler Adams Sr. household, 1910 U.S. Census, Crow Wing Co., Minnesota, shows him as the son of her husband and that the parents had been married longer than the age of the child.
  10. [S9343] Cuyler Adams household, 1900 U.S. Census, Crow Wing Co., Minnesota, shows month, year, age 10, and state.
  11. [S75] "Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002," Ancestry.com, record for Robert Morford Adams, citing cet. no. 34567, shows date.
  12. [S9348] Robert M. Adams, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, shows date, town, and state.
  13. [S4935] "Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1920," FamilySearch.org, record for Robert M. Adams and Cherrill Mcneill, citing no. 1343, shows date, city, county, and state.
  14. [S9347] Robert M. Adams household, 1920 U.S. Census, St Louis Co., Minnesota, shows married.
  15. [S9340] Robert M. Adams household, 1930 U.S. Census, St Louis Co., Minnesota, shows married, with his age at first marriage as 23, and hers as 22.
  16. [S75] "Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002," Ancestry.com, record for Robert Morford Adams, citing cet. no. 34567, shows date and county.
  17. [S1000] "Social Security Death Index," Ancestry.com, record for Robert Adams, Soc. Sec. No. 473-46-1468, shows month, year, and last residence, as 55804, Duluth, Saint Louis, Minnesota.
  18. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 135990809, Robert Morford Adams, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  19. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 135990809, Robert Morford Adams, includes tombstone photo.
  20. [S9346] Cuyler Adams obituary, The St. Cloud Daily Times.
  21. [S9347] Robert M. Adams household, 1920 U.S. Census, St Louis Co., Minnesota, shows occupation as explorator and industry as mining co.
  22. [S9339] Robert M. Adams household, 1920 U.S. Census, Crow Wing Co., Minnesota, shows occupation as proprietor and industry as mines.
  23. [S9350] Polk's Duluth (St. Louis County, Minn.) City Directory, 1927, pg 75, shows occupation as president of R. M. Adams Miing Co.
  24. [S9340] Robert M. Adams household, 1930 U.S. Census, St Louis Co., Minnesota, shows occupation as owner and industry as mine.
  25. [S9347] Robert M. Adams household, 1920 U.S. Census, St Louis Co., Minnesota.
  26. [S9339] Robert M. Adams household, 1920 U.S. Census, Crow Wing Co., Minnesota.
  27. [S9340] Robert M. Adams household, 1930 U.S. Census, St Louis Co., Minnesota.
  28. [S9341] Robt M. Adams household, 1940 U.S. Census, St Louis Co., Minnesota.
  29. [S9341] Robt M. Adams household, 1940 U.S. Census, St Louis Co., Minnesota, shows occupation as president and industry as mining.
  30. [S9350] Polk's Duluth (St. Louis County, Minn.) City Directory, 1960, pg 4.
  31. [S1500] "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007," Ancestry.com, record for Robert Morford Adams Jr., Soc. Sec. No. 555-28-5903.
  32. [S9347] Robert M. Adams household, 1920 U.S. Census, St Louis Co., Minnesota, shows name as Malcolm M. Adams.
  33. [S1500] "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007," Ancestry.com, record for Malcom McNeill Adams, Soc. Sec. No. 710-03-6729.
  34. [S1500] "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007," Ancestry.com, record for Salisbury Adams, Soc. Sec. No. 475-20-3170.