Third Generation

19. Basil Adamson was born in 1728 in Adamson's Choice, Montgomery Co., Maryland. He died () on 16 November 1785 at the age of 57 in Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Maryland. When his father died in 1744, Basil was left to look after his mother, sisters
and brothers. Basil sold "Adamson's Choice" on Jan. 13, 1759 to William Wil-
liams; the deed is recorded in Frederick, MD, and describes Basil as a planter
tall and blonde in appearance. Basil and his brothers became builders. They
had contracts with Frederick Co. for building bridges and other public work.
Basil was the head of the southern branch. He did not enlist in Revolutionary
but signed the Oath of Fidelity & this is recognized as patriotric service.

Basil Adamson and Nancy Spiers were married in 1747 in Montgomery Co., Maryland. Nancy Spiers was born in 1727 in Montgomery Co., Maryland. She died () in 1786 at the age of 59 in Montgomery Co., Maryland.

Basil Adamson-463 and Nancy Spiers-464 had the following children:

+71	i.	John Adamson-2256.
+72	ii.	Elisha Adamson-766.
+73	iii.	Greenberry Adamson-499.
+74	iv.	Lucy Adamson-751.
+75	v.	Frederick Adamson-447.