Short Biography of Lydia Adams

Nathan, second son and child of Josiah and Mary (Lee) Wheeler, was born January 9, 1745, in Concord, Massachusetts, and was an early settler of Temple, New Hampshire, where he was a farmer and died May 7, 1834. He was an active member of the church, and served as tything man in 1785. He married Lydia Adams, who was born August 15, 1757, in New Ipswich, New Hampshire, daughter of Ephraim and Lydia (Kinsman) Adams. She died in October, 1800. Their children were: Nathan, Lydia and Josiah.

Source: "Genealogical and family history of the state of New Hampshire: a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the founding of a nation" ²³⁵⁷

m. Nathan Wheeler [b. Concord, Mass., Jan. 9, 1744; d. May 7, 1834]. Res. in Temple. Children: i. Nathan Wheeler, b. Oct. 20, 1781; he was a prominent citizen of Temple and a decon. ii. Lydia Wheeler, b. Aug. 19, 1783. iii. Josiah Wheeler, b. May 11, 1786; m. Dolly Shattuck.

Source: "The history of New Ipswich: from its first grant in MDCCXXXVI, to the present time: with genealogical notices of the principal families, and also the proceedings of the centennial celebration, September 11, 1850" ²³⁵⁶