The History of Delaware County, Iowa, Containg A history of the County, Cities, Towns, Etc., Published by Western Historical Company, Successors to H. F. Kett & Co., 1878. Page 566.
ADAMS, Trumbull: Retired Farmer, was born in the town of Cavendish, Windsor County, Vt., April 13, 1805; in April 1826, went to New York State, where he worked eight months, and returned to Vermont; in April, 1827, he moved to the city of New York, remaining three years and three months, and again returned to Vermont Jan 5, 1831. Married Cynthis Tarbell who was born in Cavendish, Windsor Co., Vt., July 10, 1809. Emigrated to Dubuque Co., Iowa, and in November, 1867, went to N.Y., remaining until April, 1869, and has resided in this city and Prairie Township, with the exception of six months spent in Vermont in 1873.Burial: Buried on the family burial lot of L. A. Adams, in lot 89
Census: (1870 U.S. Census) Manchester, Delaware County, Iowa. Series: M593 Roll: 387 Page: 85