Adair county is located in the eastern part of oklahoma. The adair county historical society mostly ghosts photo collection by cyrus truitt is available at the achs. It is named for general john adair governor of kentucky 18201824. Internet archive bookreader history of adair county. If you do not find what you are searching for, contact adair county isu extension for assistance at 6417438412.
A historical overview and the history of education in the county through 1992, volume i, minne corbin rubarts. One source says that the county was specifically named for watt adair, one of the first cherokees to settle in the area. The first adair county public library board was appointed by jack. Adair is a town in mayes county, oklahoma, united states. Adair was the 44th kentucky county formed, created from green county on december 11, 1801 and formed in 1802. Named for two prominent cherokee brothers, the town was established in 1883. My sincerest gratitude to everyone who has submitted research, photos etc. Incomplete collection of pages displayed from atlas and plat book of adair county, iowa. James robert adair, author, planter, and indian trader, eldest son of thomas adair, was born in county antrim, ireland. The population was 790 at the 2010 census, compared to 704 at the 2000 census. Hello, my name is suzanne shephard, and i am the county coordinator for adair county, kentucky.
Located in the eastern pennyrile region and western appalachian areas. The library board of trustees voted at the board meeting on tuesday may 19, 2020 to not open the building to the public until the county has had two weeks of continuous decline in covid 19 positive tests. If you are an adair or have adair blood, this book is a must. A pictorial history, hardbound volume with glossy pages recounting history of the county.
The general assembly appointed three commissioners to locate a county seat. Adair county historical society kirksville 2020 all. Please scroll through the pages to find the fair information you are seaking. Adair county genealogical society adair county, ky. Search the history of over 436 billion web pages on the internet. Over 4,000 pages from nearly 100 county atlases from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring maps as well as advertisements, photographs, and local histories. History of adair county, iowa, and its people, volume 2. Many of the events and persons in this book relate to early. John adair of kentucky boundaries of adair county selection of county seat county seal the five townships of the county in 1845 creation of other townships 18451898 naming of. The surname adair derives from the olde english pre 7th century personal name eadgar, a compound of the elements ead meaning prosperityspear. Atlas and plat book of adair county, iowa, 1917 the.
The county was first settled by immigrants from kentucky and organized on january 29, 1841. The anquestors are a chapter of the iowa genealogy society. The newspapers of adair county have been thoroughly gleaned, and as there is an almost complete file reaching back to 1870, the countys history for the last forty years is very easily followed. Adair county oklahoma history presented by genealogy trails. Wednesday may 20th the adair county public library will continue to offer curbside pickup at this time. Adair county, missouri genealogy familysearch wiki. More history adair county from oklahoma historical societys encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture offsite. In addition to the home papers, the early newspapers of macon and of palmyra were gleaned, and some scattered material gathered therefrom. Adair county kentucky history and genealogy, columbia, kentucky. It is located in the eastern pennyrile region and western appalachian areas of the state. Unless otherwise mentioned, the events below were gleaned from missouri digital heritage. Genealogy trails history group newspaper records 14 obituaries and funeral home records. He was reared in adair county, having been brought here when he was only one year old. Adair, took an active part in the development of eastern oklahoma and is still one of its honored citizens.
Adair county was named in honor of watt adair, one of the old time cherokees who was one of the first settlers of indian territory. Complex features country schoolhouse, penn avenue church, depot, former home of governor george wilson and two museums with farm history and historical. Guide to adair county, missouri ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. View all hotels near adair county historical society on tripadvisor. Novinger centennial book 2001 reprinted in may 2011 see purchasing info. Genealogy trails history group adair county military records source. Meetings are held at the greenfield public library the 4th saturday of march through november. Adair county, oklahoma history adair county was named in honor of watt adair, one of the old time cherokees who was one of the first settlers of indian territory. Genealogy history book 1800s cherokee county alabama. The first adair county public library board was appointed by jack shelton, presiding judge of the adair county court on september 12, 1984. Emphasis for this timeline is on events that affected migration, records, or recordkeeping. Adair county kentucky history and genealogy facebook. Adair county, iowa genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki.
Researchers must include the individuals name and the county in which they received land. Adair county anquestors genealogy society was founded 1973 to exchange ideas and information on genealogical research. Cherokee county borders adair to the west, to the north is delaware county, and to the south is sequoyah county. Early days in adair county, mo, are recalled in detail in this book, a slightly abridged reprint of the rare 1911 book. An informative and historical overview of adair county, missouri including two separate books on one cd which include 9 historical maps 1851, 1862, 1899. Plat book of adair county, missouri missouri platbooks. The name is found in medieval english in various forms i. Iowa counties historic atlases the university of iowa libraries. Adair county, kentucky history and genealogy is devoted to the preservation of all things local. Adair county is a county located in the northeastern part of the u.
There are many surnames of people who lived in this kentucky county that crop up and can be useful for anyone searching for genealogical information of their ancestors in this area. Adair county missouri genealogy, history, maps with. Novinger adair county, missouri area history book and local adair county. History of adair county oklahoma including flint and.
Adair was the 44th kentucky county formed, created from green county on december 11, 1801 and named for general john adair. The 1880 diary of henry shibley during his visit to adair county see the diary. A unique book that is packed full of tidbits and snippets of information gleaned from the long history of adair county, ky. Adair county iowa historical society home facebook. Iowa counties historic atlases the university of iowa. History of adair county paperback october 12, 2012 by eugene morrow violette author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Organization of missouri counties 18051841 iowa and missouri boundary dispute act of 1841 creating adair county. Other eastwest routes include state highways 51 and 100. Complex features country schoolhouse, penn avenue church, depot, former home of governor george wilson. Index to the biography section on violettes history of adair county these books may be available at the adair county library or the adair county historical society in kirksville. History of adair county, iowa, and its people, volume 2 history of adair county, iowa, and its people, lucian moody kilburn. The area now known as adair county was first settled in prehistoric times. Plat book of adair county, missouri mu digital library. With his father and three brothers he came to the colonies in 1730, settling first in pennsylvania near the present town of chester. Adair county was established in 1851, and named for john adair, general during the war of 1812 and 6th governor of kentucky.
The original colony included an equal amount of land in both adams and adair counties. Adair county comprises the kirksville, mo micropolitan statistical area. Mo adair county missouri history biography book violette. Adair county was named after the adair family of the cherokee tribe. Index of history of adair county and its people volume ii pioneer publishing company, chicago, 1915. Book from the collections of new york public library language english. History of adair county oklahoma including flint and goingsnake.
Including flint and goingsnake districts historical societies of adair county on. To link to the entire object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed the entire object, paste this html in website to link to this page, paste this link in email, im or document to embed this page, paste this html in website. Franklin reed mitchell 18691938 is the focal character of the book, but there are 89 biographies of family members in the book, many of whom lived, or are still living, in adair county. The adair county fair program book has been separated into two main sections below. Novinger renewal has been considering making a reprint of its 2001 history book novinger adair county, missouri the people, the town and the surrounding communities 768 pages hardbound 4 biographies coal mines railroads history of all placenames in county west of the chariton river businesses complete 76 page allname index 17 maps 669 photos. Adair county missouri genealogy, history, maps with kirksville.
An informative and historical overview of adair county, missouri including two separate books on one cd which include 9 historical maps 1851, 1862, 1899, 1902, 1904, 1911, 19, 1920s and 1929 showing the locations of 33 settlements. Adair county missouri history genealogy book 1976 kirksville. County atlases from the late 1800s and early 1900s are currently being digitized from the collections of the university of iowa libraries map collection and the state historical. Hathitrust digital library patents adair county, iowa source. Iowa, land of many mills adair county mills source. Thomas adair and three sons james, joseph and william emigrated from ireland to pennsylvania about 1730, and then moved to south carolina about 17501755. Pioneer publishing company, 1915 adair county iowa. Genealogy data for adair co, mo, mo and putnam co, mo.
He was a member of the county court several times, and was among those who were directly responsible for the location of the first district normal school in kirksville. Plat maps and atlases are available for select areas. Adair county the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture. Adair county the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and. Genealogy trails history group adair county death records index jan. The newspapers of adair county have been thoroughly gleaned, and as there is an almost complete file reaching back to 1870, the county s history for the last forty years is very easily followed. The county was first settled by immigrants from kentucky and organized on january 29, 1841 adair county comprises the kirksville, mo micropolitan statistical area. A look inside the history of adair county, missouri. Usgenweb kentucky archives the adair progress type obituary in the search by keyword box for a.