Concerning the antecedent of James Adams nothing can be learned from our Church annals. This is unfortunate, since he was truly a noble character, and remained until his death (1843) a most faithful friend of the Prophet's. In a book of Patriarchal blessings, given by Hyrum Smith, is recorded a blessing upon the head of a James Adams, who in every way would be such a man as the James Adams mentioned in the text--I mean as to age, and character indicated in the blessing. This James Adams of the blessing, and who I am personally convinced was the Prophet's friend of the text, was the son of Parmenio and Chloe Adams born at Limbury Township, Hartford county, Connecticut. 24th of January, 1783. He is declared by the Patriarch to be of the tribe of Judah. The blessslng was given the 2nd October, 1841.