ADAIR, James W. Rev.

ADAIR, OSBORN

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Malvern Leader
May 1, 1890

Obituary
Rev. James W, Adair was born in Madison County, Ohio, August 7, 1826. Died in Panora Iowa, April 9, 1890. He was therefore 63 years, 8 months and 2 days old. His father being a farmer, James remained on the farm until he was 21 years of age. On leaving his father he went to Springfield, Ohio, and engaged in merchandising, in which business he continued for ten years.

He was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, January 24, 1803. under the ministry of Rev. Granville Moody, D. D. Was married to Emily A. Osborn, September 20, 1853. Nine children were born unto them, five of whom preceded their father to the heavenly home. Brother Adair was licensed to preach as a local preacher in 1858, and arrangements were partially made for his entering the itinerant ministry in Indiana, but at the very earnest solication of Bishop Morris he entered the Kentucky conference instead in the year 1859. He was received into full connection, and ordained deacon in 1861, by Bishop Ames at Maysville, Kentucky, March 15. Was transferred to the Western Iowa conference at this session of the Kentucky conference by Bishop Ames. He arrived at Glenwood, Iowa, in April, 1861, and was appointed by the P. E. to Guthrie Center mission. Rev. A. Bradley of precious memory was the P. E.

At the last session of the conference he was appointed to Dedham. He entered upon the work of his charge with his accustomed energy and enthusiasm, which soon gave promise of a successful year, but God in his providence ordered otherwise. About the middle of January he was attacked with la grippe. At first he paid but little attention to it,quitting work for only three or four days. After only a few days he was attacked with a severe pain in his right foot, which became more violent until he felt compelled to relinquish his work, and return to his home and family in Panora. For many, long and tedious weeks his suffering was almost excruciating, Six weeks or more passed, and he seemed better, and all supposed that he would recover. His physician dismissed him, so that he did not see him for near two weeks. Suddenly all pain ceased in his limb, and passed to his stomach. The attack here was as severe and as violent as it had previously been in the foot. It soon became apparent to all, that his days would soon all be numbered. The writer hereof conversed with him frequently during his illness. He camly trusted in God, frequently saying it is all right. On one occasion he said to me, "O how thankful I am that I was prepared for death before this terrible suffering came upon me, For said he, "if I had not been prepared no opportunity would now be afforded me." On Monday a.m. I asked him, "Brother Adair, does the Lord sustain you in the midst of your sufferings?" "Oh yes," said he. I asked, "Does the Christianty you have enjoyed so many years, and have preached to others so long give you comfort and consolation now?" He answered, "Yes indeed." He lingered until 12:30 a. m. Tuesday and then fell sweetly asleep in Jesus. A good man has fallen.