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<p> Adams, [[William]] (3), </p> <p> an early Methodist preacher, was born in Fairfax County, Va., July 23,1759. In 1775, after a season of distress and powerful conviction, he was converted. He was received on trial by the [[Conference]] in 1779, and appointed to the [[Baltimore]] Circuit, where he served with great profit for about six months. He died Dec. 3,1779. See Jackson, Lives of [[Early]] Methodist Preachers, vi, 275. </p>
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<p> Adams, [[William]] (6), </p> <p> a [[Methodist]] Episcopal minister, was born at Sheerness, England, Jan. 1,1831.. He emigrated to the United States with his widowed mother in 1841, experienced religion. in 1850, and joined the [[Baptist]] Church. Later he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church.; studied for the ministry at Cazenovia Seminary; and in 1855 entered the Oneida Conference, in which he served the Church with fidelity, ability, and success until overwork compelled him to retire in 1875. He died at [[Sioux]] City, Ia., June 13, 1877. Mr. Adams was an extensive reader, a diligent student, a close and fluent writer, and a ready speaker. See Minutes of Annual Conferences, 1877, p. 117. </p>
 
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William Adams [1]

Adams, William (6),

a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at Sheerness, England, Jan. 1,1831.. He emigrated to the United States with his widowed mother in 1841, experienced religion. in 1850, and joined the Baptist Church. Later he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church.; studied for the ministry at Cazenovia Seminary; and in 1855 entered the Oneida Conference, in which he served the Church with fidelity, ability, and success until overwork compelled him to retire in 1875. He died at Sioux City, Ia., June 13, 1877. Mr. Adams was an extensive reader, a diligent student, a close and fluent writer, and a ready speaker. See Minutes of Annual Conferences, 1877, p. 117.

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