BUSTER ADAMS
Henry Buster Adams, b. Nov. 8, 1908, in Stephens Co, TX, to Lillie and H. B. Adams. Jewell Jennings, b. July 28, 1911, in Throckmorton Co., TX, to Annie and W. A. Jennings. Buster came here with his family in 1920. He and brother Lewis brought wagon and teams, taking 5 days, camping each night at following places: E. Baird Ranch, Abilene wagon yard; Trent and Sweetwater. Next day to Maryneal. Jewell came when parents moved here in 1924. They both attended Maryneal School, and became sweethearts and married Nov. 19, 1927. Children born: Virginia, 1928; Wanda 1931.
Buster built a home on his portion of Adams estate near Robertson Creek, raising sheep and small herd of cattle, while also supporting family as a mechanic. The mechanically minded Buster loved his work, and hardly any car he couldn't fix. He learned on the Model T and graduated on the '36 Ford. He tinkered with motorcycles as a young man, also found himself designing his own airplane (which never got off the ground in '20's. A mini-model on a wire did though.
The Depression Years were hard, not much money anywhere. The couple raised own vegetables, had a milk cow and their pork. Perhaps were not as well off as a few, but faired better than some. Jewell purchased first and only sewing machine in early '30's. She sewed extra well, for her girls. When unable to afford new cloth, hand-me-downs were remade beautifully. She was behind a few payments at $3.00 each, when the salesman came to repossess. She told him she would snatch every hair out of his hear if he touched her machine. He believed her and left; she later made final payments.
Adams operated a grocery-station 1935-1936, earlier known as Rudd Eatwell. In 1939-1941 moved to Midland, later Ft. Stockton, for health and financial reasons. WWII came; he volunteered for the Navy, however was turned down due to health. After they returned to Maryneal in 1942-1943, he was horseback looking for a cow when the horse fell on a sharp turn, breaking his leg. He managed to get back on the horse and ride home.
Early '50's, Adams built a new grocery-station on south side of Maryneal street. He sold out to Wilbur Hobbs when elected Nolan County Commissioner in 1953. His peers and many praised his good judgment of county business. He served 10 years.
In 1973, he bought the store back from Mrs. Hobbs, after Wilbur's death. Bad health again caused him to sell for a time; however, he bounced back into the general store business.
Jewell was well known for marvelous cooking; after all, she had plenty of practice during THRASHER days. Often, friends or foe, entering Adams' store, can get a home-cooked meal, if they know the password. The right approach (you don't ask her, she asks you).
Buster is famous for his homemade biscuits and white gravy he prepares in wee early mornings at store. Gone are the days of his "Shade Tree Garage", heavy work, but still can tell what's wrong, and often does minor car jobs.
The Adamses would give shirts off their backs if required; they were a soft touch for any down on their luck. New customers stand in awe at relics of past, along store walls. Deep voiced, soft spoken man, Buster, gently says, "Y'all come back" and Jewell, a gem with a cheery smile, gives one of her many attributes away each time she meets the public (her friendly personality).
Daughters, sons-in-law Billy Muncy and P. A. Womble, and their grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren are all living in Nolan County. Great-grandchildren are descendants of 6 generations in Nolan County.
From FIRST 100 YEARS NOLAN COUNTY TEXAS (published 1985 by Nolan County Genealogical Society), page 82, transcribed by permission
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Henry Buster Adams, b. Nov. 8, 1908, in Stephens Co, TX, to Lillie and H. B. Adams. Jewell Jennings, b. July 28, 1911, in Throckmorton Co., TX, to Annie and W. A. Jennings. Buster came here with his family in 1920. He and brother Lewis brought wagon and teams, taking 5 days, camping each night at following places: E. Baird Ranch, Abilene wagon yard; Trent and Sweetwater. Next day to Maryneal. Jewell came when parents moved here in 1924. They both attended Maryneal School, and became sweethearts and married Nov. 19, 1927. Children born: Virginia, 1928; Wanda 1931.
Buster built a home on his portion of Adams estate near Robertson Creek, raising sheep and small herd of cattle, while also supporting family as a mechanic. The mechanically minded Buster loved his work, and hardly any car he couldn't fix. He learned on the Model T and graduated on the '36 Ford. He tinkered with motorcycles as a young man, also found himself designing his own airplane (which never got off the ground in '20's. A mini-model on a wire did though.
The Depression Years were hard, not much money anywhere. The couple raised own vegetables, had a milk cow and their pork. Perhaps were not as well off as a few, but faired better than some. Jewell purchased first and only sewing machine in early '30's. She sewed extra well, for her girls. When unable to afford new cloth, hand-me-downs were remade beautifully. She was behind a few payments at $3.00 each, when the salesman came to repossess. She told him she would snatch every hair out of his hear if he touched her machine. He believed her and left; she later made final payments.
Adams operated a grocery-station 1935-1936, earlier known as Rudd Eatwell. In 1939-1941 moved to Midland, later Ft. Stockton, for health and financial reasons. WWII came; he volunteered for the Navy, however was turned down due to health. After they returned to Maryneal in 1942-1943, he was horseback looking for a cow when the horse fell on a sharp turn, breaking his leg. He managed to get back on the horse and ride home.
Early '50's, Adams built a new grocery-station on south side of Maryneal street. He sold out to Wilbur Hobbs when elected Nolan County Commissioner in 1953. His peers and many praised his good judgment of county business. He served 10 years.
In 1973, he bought the store back from Mrs. Hobbs, after Wilbur's death. Bad health again caused him to sell for a time; however, he bounced back into the general store business.
Jewell was well known for marvelous cooking; after all, she had plenty of practice during THRASHER days. Often, friends or foe, entering Adams' store, can get a home-cooked meal, if they know the password. The right approach (you don't ask her, she asks you).
Buster is famous for his homemade biscuits and white gravy he prepares in wee early mornings at store. Gone are the days of his "Shade Tree Garage", heavy work, but still can tell what's wrong, and often does minor car jobs.
The Adamses would give shirts off their backs if required; they were a soft touch for any down on their luck. New customers stand in awe at relics of past, along store walls. Deep voiced, soft spoken man, Buster, gently says, "Y'all come back" and Jewell, a gem with a cheery smile, gives one of her many attributes away each time she meets the public (her friendly personality).
Daughters, sons-in-law Billy Muncy and P. A. Womble, and their grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren are all living in Nolan County. Great-grandchildren are descendants of 6 generations in Nolan County.
From FIRST 100 YEARS NOLAN COUNTY TEXAS (published 1985 by Nolan County Genealogical Society), page 82, transcribed by permission
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BUSTER ADAMS
Henry Buster Adams, b. Nov. 8, 1908, in Stephens Co, TX, to Lillie and H. B. Adams. Jewell Jennings, b. July 28, 1911, in Throckmorton Co., TX, to Annie and W. A. Jennings. Buster came here with his family in 1920. He and brother Lewis brought wagon and teams, taking 5 days, camping each night at following places: E. Baird Ranch, Abilene wagon yard; Trent and Sweetwater. Next day to Maryneal. Jewell came when parents moved here in 1924. They both attended Maryneal School, and became sweethearts and married Nov. 19, 1927. Children born: Virginia, 1928; Wanda 1931.
Buster built a home on his portion of Adams estate near Robertson Creek, raising sheep and small herd of cattle, while also supporting family as a mechanic. The mechanically minded Buster loved his work, and hardly any car he couldn't fix. He learned on the Model T and graduated on the '36 Ford. He tinkered with motorcycles as a young man, also found himself designing his own airplane (which never got off the ground in '20's. A mini-model on a wire did though.
The Depression Years were hard, not much money anywhere. The couple raised own vegetables, had a milk cow and their pork. Perhaps were not as well off as a few, but faired better than some. Jewell purchased first and only sewing machine in early '30's. She sewed extra well, for her girls. When unable to afford new cloth, hand-me-downs were remade beautifully. She was behind a few payments at $3.00 each, when the salesman came to repossess. She told him she would snatch every hair out of his hear if he touched her machine. He believed her and left; she later made final payments.
Adams operated a grocery-station 1935-1936, earlier known as Rudd Eatwell. In 1939-1941 moved to Midland, later Ft. Stockton, for health and financial reasons. WWII came; he volunteered for the Navy, however was turned down due to health. After they returned to Maryneal in 1942-1943, he was horseback looking for a cow when the horse fell on a sharp turn, breaking his leg. He managed to get back on the horse and ride home.
Early '50's, Adams built a new grocery-station on south side of Maryneal street. He sold out to Wilbur Hobbs when elected Nolan County Commissioner in 1953. His peers and many praised his good judgment of county business. He served 10 years.
In 1973, he bought the store back from Mrs. Hobbs, after Wilbur's death. Bad health again caused him to sell for a time; however, he bounced back into the general store business.
Jewell was well known for marvelous cooking; after all, she had plenty of practice during THRASHER days. Often, friends or foe, entering Adams' store, can get a home-cooked meal, if they know the password. The right approach (you don't ask her, she asks you).
Buster is famous for his homemade biscuits and white gravy he prepares in wee early mornings at store. Gone are the days of his "Shade Tree Garage", heavy work, but still can tell what's wrong, and often does minor car jobs.
The Adamses would give shirts off their backs if required; they were a soft touch for any down on their luck. New customers stand in awe at relics of past, along store walls. Deep voiced, soft spoken man, Buster, gently says, "Y'all come back" and Jewell, a gem with a cheery smile, gives one of her many attributes away each time she meets the public (her friendly personality).
Daughters, sons-in-law Billy Muncy and P. A. Womble, and their grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren are all living in Nolan County. Great-grandchildren are descendants of 6 generations in Nolan County.
From FIRST 100 YEARS NOLAN COUNTY TEXAS (published 1985 by Nolan County Genealogical Society), page 82, transcribed by permission
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Henry Buster Adams, b. Nov. 8, 1908, in Stephens Co, TX, to Lillie and H. B. Adams. Jewell Jennings, b. July 28, 1911, in Throckmorton Co., TX, to Annie and W. A. Jennings. Buster came here with his family in 1920. He and brother Lewis brought wagon and teams, taking 5 days, camping each night at following places: E. Baird Ranch, Abilene wagon yard; Trent and Sweetwater. Next day to Maryneal. Jewell came when parents moved here in 1924. They both attended Maryneal School, and became sweethearts and married Nov. 19, 1927. Children born: Virginia, 1928; Wanda 1931.
Buster built a home on his portion of Adams estate near Robertson Creek, raising sheep and small herd of cattle, while also supporting family as a mechanic. The mechanically minded Buster loved his work, and hardly any car he couldn't fix. He learned on the Model T and graduated on the '36 Ford. He tinkered with motorcycles as a young man, also found himself designing his own airplane (which never got off the ground in '20's. A mini-model on a wire did though.
The Depression Years were hard, not much money anywhere. The couple raised own vegetables, had a milk cow and their pork. Perhaps were not as well off as a few, but faired better than some. Jewell purchased first and only sewing machine in early '30's. She sewed extra well, for her girls. When unable to afford new cloth, hand-me-downs were remade beautifully. She was behind a few payments at $3.00 each, when the salesman came to repossess. She told him she would snatch every hair out of his hear if he touched her machine. He believed her and left; she later made final payments.
Adams operated a grocery-station 1935-1936, earlier known as Rudd Eatwell. In 1939-1941 moved to Midland, later Ft. Stockton, for health and financial reasons. WWII came; he volunteered for the Navy, however was turned down due to health. After they returned to Maryneal in 1942-1943, he was horseback looking for a cow when the horse fell on a sharp turn, breaking his leg. He managed to get back on the horse and ride home.
Early '50's, Adams built a new grocery-station on south side of Maryneal street. He sold out to Wilbur Hobbs when elected Nolan County Commissioner in 1953. His peers and many praised his good judgment of county business. He served 10 years.
In 1973, he bought the store back from Mrs. Hobbs, after Wilbur's death. Bad health again caused him to sell for a time; however, he bounced back into the general store business.
Jewell was well known for marvelous cooking; after all, she had plenty of practice during THRASHER days. Often, friends or foe, entering Adams' store, can get a home-cooked meal, if they know the password. The right approach (you don't ask her, she asks you).
Buster is famous for his homemade biscuits and white gravy he prepares in wee early mornings at store. Gone are the days of his "Shade Tree Garage", heavy work, but still can tell what's wrong, and often does minor car jobs.
The Adamses would give shirts off their backs if required; they were a soft touch for any down on their luck. New customers stand in awe at relics of past, along store walls. Deep voiced, soft spoken man, Buster, gently says, "Y'all come back" and Jewell, a gem with a cheery smile, gives one of her many attributes away each time she meets the public (her friendly personality).
Daughters, sons-in-law Billy Muncy and P. A. Womble, and their grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren are all living in Nolan County. Great-grandchildren are descendants of 6 generations in Nolan County.
From FIRST 100 YEARS NOLAN COUNTY TEXAS (published 1985 by Nolan County Genealogical Society), page 82, transcribed by permission
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