Adams, Seth (B. 1917)

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Birth

Seth Adams was born in Berne 29 JUL 1917, the son of Willard Adams (11 SEP 1885 - 31 DEC 1965) and Laura M. Bolster (28 OCT 1890 - 29 DEC 1918). His brothers and sisters were:

  • Sarah Adams (19 JUL 1908 - 19 JUN 1998) - Sarah Rowe
  • Eva Adams (23 JUN 1909 - 30 OCT 1989) - Eva Keyes
  • Elizabeth (Bessie) Adams (8 JUN 1912 - BEF 2009) - Elizabeth McDonald
  • Esther Adams (24 AUG 1914 - 28 MAY 2009) - Esther Eberle

Education

Military

Seth Adams was an Army veteran, serving in World War II.

Occupation

Marriage & Children

Seth Adams married 8 AUG 1945 at Duanesburg, Schenectady, NY Charlotte E. Williamson (14 MAR 1919 - 19 AUG 1990) Their children were:

  • Clark Adams (Private - ) Clark (Janice) Adams of Schenectady
  • Brenda Adams (Private - ) Brenda Adams of Scotia

Death

Seth Adams died Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family

Obituary

Adams, Seth

SCHENECTADY Seth Adams, 92, formerly of Moyston Street, died Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Adams was born in Berne to the late Willard and Laure Bolster Adams. He lived in Schenectady most of his life. He was an Army veteran, serving in World War II. Mr. Adams was an electrician at the General Electric Company for over 25 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Niskayuna. Mr. Adams was predeceased by his wife, Charlotte Williamson Adams; she died in 1990; and four sisters, Sarah Rowe, Elizabeth Mc-Donald, Eva Keyes and Esther Eberle. He is survived by his son, Clark (Janice) Adams of Schenectady; his daughter, Brenda Adams of Scotia; three grandchildren, Seth, Connor and Kyle Adams, all of Schenectady. He is also survived by several nephews, one niece and a dear friend, Beth Bassett. Mr. Adams' family wishes to thank the entire staff on A4 at Ellis Hospital for the excellent care they gave their father. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service which will be conducted Monday morning at 10:00 at the the Gleason Funeral Home, 730 Union Street, Schenectady. Calling hours will be Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Berne. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union St., Schenectady, NY 12308.

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