WILLIAM H. ADAMS was born in Geneva, New York, and by occupation was a farmer ; he enlisted August 2d,. 1862, aged eighteen years, and participated in the battles of Harper's Ferry and Gettysburg ; he was killed on the skirmish line, in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 3d, 1863. Co. K, 126th Regiment Infantry New York, Disaster, struggle, triumph. Dedicated to the 126th Regiment of New York State Volunteers, 1870