Copywright USGenNet Inc., 2004, All Rights Reserved U.S. Data Repository Please read U.S. Data Repository Copyright Statement on this page: History of Linn County, Iowa Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1878. ADAMS, James Farmer. Born October 1812 near Perth, Scotland. In 1853, he came to St. Charles, IL; in 1854 came to Kane Co., IL; in 1864 removed to his farm in Linn Co., IA (105 acres). Married Ann Miller in 1833 (she was born in 1807 in Scotland) and had five children, three of which were living at time of printing: John, Elizabeth, and Charles. They were members of the Presbyterian Church. Marion PO.