1870 Wyoming Co., WV (Ancestry.com): James Adams (22) living in Center Township next door to Matthew Ramey with wife, Sarah (27) and 2 kids: Elizabeth (6) and John H. (1).
1880 Wyoming Co., WV Census (Ancestry.com): James Adams (31) living in Center township (near Matthew Ramey) with wife, Sarah (33) and step-daughter, Elizabeth Ramey (16); sons: John H. (10); William (8) and Andrew (4) and daughter, Julia (1).