Comments on: General John Adams at The Battle of Franklin

By: Thomas Patton Adams IV

Thomas Patton Adams IV — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:05:34 +0000

This is an excellent, well-written piece. My family and I have visited Franklin often, including last October to attend the bi-annual reunion of descendants of those on both sides who fought at Franklin. BG Adams was my great-great uncle, and my grandfather Major Thomas Patton Adams (his brother) was on his staff. I have a poem that was written by his aide about him and his heroic ride and will be happy to send a copy to anyone who would like to have it. Patton Adams, Columbia SC

By: Nancy Adams

Nancy Adams — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:21:05 +0000

Thank you for the insight into General Adams’ character. He is my husband’s great grandfather. Unfortunately, my husband, Lawrence Adams, was estranged from his father, Charles Thomas Adams, son of John Adams and grandson of Brig. Gen Adams, when his mother was divorced from him, and only has a few memories of the Adams’ family home and relatives in the St. Louis, MO area. One of those memories was a painting at his grandmother’s house of the General on a horse. We have seen the Civil War sketch but wonder if there are other paintings in museums somewhere.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:23:45 +0000

Translation courtesy of Google Translate:
I live in Brazil, the state of Santa Catarina, in Joinville, I have been study for the American Civil War for some time, and to my surprise, to see a picture of Gen. John Adams of the Confederate Army, killed in military battle Franklin, noticed the similarity of the same with the father of my wife, his name is Adelmo “Adams” is possible that the distinguished general is an ancestor of it? please answer me if you can, a big hug to friends of the United States of America.

By: Aurélio Ramos

Aurélio Ramos — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:18:57 +0000

I friends, sorry my inglish no good, so translate please my words ok?

Moro no Brasil, no estado de Santa Catarina, na cidade de Joinville, estou em contato porque estudo a guerra civil americana há algum tempo, e para minha surpresa, ao ver a foto do Gen. Jonh Adams do exército confederado, militar morto na batalha de Franklin, observei a semelhança do mesmo com o pai de minha esposa, o nome dele é Adelmo “Adams” é possível que o ilustre general seja um antepassado dele? por favor me respondam se puderem, um grande abraço aos amigos dos Estados Unidos da América.

Aurélio Ramos – Joinville – Santa Catarina – Brasil

By: tim

tim — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:53:15 +0000

Daniel,

Can you tell me where you got the map you used in this article. I would like a copy.

Thanks, Tim.

By: Rab Adams

Rab Adams — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:39:24 +0000

Thanks for that. Very much appreciated. I’m from Ulster (N.I.)
General Adams’s father came from here in County Tyrone. My own family (of the same name) came from Tyrone too. So as people didn’t move about so much in those days, and also had large families I’m inclined to believe that there must have been some connection to this brave man.

I have did some searching into the life of General Adams. This is by far the most informative piece that I have come across. Thank you for your time and effort….R. Adams.

By: Webb Adams

Webb Adams — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:02:49 +0000

As a distant relative of the General it was most interesting to learn more about him and how he fought and died.

By: Rosalie Adams Cox

Rosalie Adams Cox — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 06:52:36 +0000

Thank you so much for letting me see this fine presentation and tribute to Gen. Adams! Well-written and thoroughly researched, the kind of writing that we seek and often do not find. I found it most interesting and informative, and even if I had not studied the background of the Battle of Franklin, you’ve made it clear just what happened during that fateful time. We love accounts that are both complete and concise as readers can get the most out of these articles. But a book, on any subject of the Civil War, would also be very welcomed, coming from you. You’re a fine author. your friend, Rose