Copyright USGenNet Inc., 2012, All Rights Reserved U.S. Data Repository Please read U.S. Data Repository Copyright Statement on this page: Biographical History of Genesee County, Michigan Author: H.H. Bennett Publisher: B. F. Bowen & Co., Indianapolis, IN., 1908. Transcribed and submitted by Linda Talbott for the US Data Repository http://www.us-data.org/ ========================================================================= U.S. Data Repository NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization. Non-commercial organizations desiring to use this material must obtain the consent of the transcriber prior to use. Individuals desiring to use this material in their own research may do so. ========================================================================= Formatted by U.S. Data Repository Chief Archivist, Linda Talbott All of the above information must remain when copied or downloaded. =========================================================================== Page 121 - 122 JAYNO C. ADAMS Jayno C. Adams is descended from New York ancestors. His father, Colonel James Adams, was a colonel in the army during the war of 1812, and was born in Johnstown, New York, June 8, 1796. His mother, Sarah (Parks) Adams, was born November 11, 1798, also in the same state. They came to Genesee county, Michigan, in 1835, and settled in Grand Blanc township, then in quite a primitive state. They purchased a tract of uncleared land from the government in section 17, upon which they spent the remainder of their days, busy and happy in their new environment. The colonel died March 6, 1868, and was survived by his wife until April 22, 1871. They were the parents of eleven children, of whom our subject was the eighth. Jayno Charles was born in Livingston, New York, June 13, 1832, and was only three years old when his parents came to Michigan. He was reared on the farm, remaining with his parents until he was of age, assisting in the cultivation of the soil and in procuring the necessities requisite for the support of the large family. He was a helpful son, and filled a worthy place in the family circle. Upon leaving the homestead, he purchased a farm in Grand Blanc township and engaged in farming and stock buying, and has spent the major part of his life in that locality. He has confined himself largely to dealing in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 122 stock, but for ten years he followed various occupations. He was married in San Francisco, California, on April 28, 1860, to Miss Helen M. Ellis, who was a native of Onondago county, New York, where she was born March 10, 1840. She was the daughter of Horace H. and Mary E. (Kennedy) Ellis, who came to Genesee county, Michigan, in 1857, and settled in Grand Blanc town- ship, continuing there life there until their days were numbered. Mr. Ellis was born in Connecticut in 1795 and died in 1877. Mrs. Ellis was born in New York state in 1810 and lived up to April 10, 1870. Their family consisted of seven children, of whom Helen was the fourth. Mr. and Mrs. Adams have become the parents of four living children: Belle E. is the widow of F. M. Thompson and lives in Fenton, Michigan; Mittie is the wife of Dr. John D. Riker, of Pontiac, Michigan. Jayno W. is a farmer in Oakland county, Michigan. Flora is the wife of Royal L. Goodale. They have buried five children, all of whom died quite young. Mr. Adams is a man who has taken an active part in public affairs and has always shouldered all responsibilities of citizenship. He believes in the "square deal" for every one, and does not hesitate to stand upon his own convictions. He and his wife are loyal supporters of the Methodist Epis- copal church, and have assisted substantially in its progress and main- tenance. Mr. Adams is a highly esteemed member of the Masonic fraternity. ==========================================================================