David & Serena Estes Adams, James & Cora V. Trainer -- Sutton County Courthouse, Sonora TX
N 30° 34.337 W 100° 38.666
14R E 342305 N 3383352
One of 22 signs preserving local, family, industrial, and pioneer history are mounted on poles on the west side of the Sutton County Courthouse in downtown Sonora TX.
Waymark Code: WMPPZ9
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/04/2015
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This sign is one of 22 along Water Street on the west side of the Sutton County Courthouse. This sign preserves the history of thre Adams family, which like so many families nationwide, had relatives on both sides of the US Civil War.
The sign reads as follows:
"DAVID & SERENA ESTES ADAMS
JAMES & CORA VINCENT TRAINER
The Adamses came in 1880s. David, Confederate soldier, rancher, farmer, operated Sonora's first hotel. James served in Union Army; Named Fort Concho's first sutler. Cora moved to Fort Terrett in late 1880s after his death with their sons, George, Joe, Fred. Descendants have served as numerous County and City officials.
In loving memory
By family members
Erected in October, 1990"
Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: [Web Link]
Location: Sutton County Courthouse
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