Monogrammed Brick Stories
Brick: Adams, Edward P.
Contributed by Nita Kaye Adams, husband John E. Adams (deceased)
Edward Prenter Adams (1874–1950) was born in Rusk County, Texas. He moved to Hollis in 1911 where he first lived in a dugout. He was a teacher. Edward was married to Rexie Udora Paine (1881–1966). Their children were: Jewel, Erby Edward, Martin, Opal, Oswald, Jack and Joe Frank. Edward owned and managed the Adams Cotton Gin for many years. Rexie was a midwife. Both were outstanding, caring citizens helping those in need. Known for their generosity, Edward and Rexie were very involved with The First Methodist Church in Hollis which was founded in 1901.
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In 2012 the Oklahoma Historical Society invited those who purchased one of the monogrammed bricks paving the Red River Journey at the Oklahoma History Center to share about the person or group their brick honors. Below is a list of those who submitted stories and the message shown on their brick. Use the links below to read the contributed story.
This project was made possible by a generous donation from Catherine B. Wootten.
