He was in the Mexican War under General Wool. After the war he moved to Mo. and engaged in farming.

More About SHOCKLEY ADAMS:
Census: 1860, Johnson Co., Mo. Jefferson Twp.
Occupation: 1870, Farmer

Located in 1860 Census, Jefferson Township, Johnson Co., MO

1860 US Census
Surname Given Name age Sex Race B-place State County Location
ADAMS SHOCKLEY 40 M W AL MO JOHNSON JEFFERSON TWP

1870 US Census
Surname Given Name age Sex Race B-place State County Location
ADAMS SHOCKLEY 49 M W AL KS HOWARD BELLVELL TWP
Note: Occu: Farmer
ADAMS Catherine F W MO
ADAMS ? 20 M W MO
ADAMS Frances 6 F W MO

Individual Record 1880 United States Census
Catherine ADAMS
Female
Other Information:
Birth Year <1830>
Birthplace MO
Age 50
Occupation Keeping House
Marital Status W <Widowed>
Race W <White>
Head of Household Perry CRANDAL
Relation MotherL <Mother-in-law>
Father's Birthplace TN
Mother's Birthplace TN
Source Information:
Census Place Grafton, Chautauqua, Kansas
Family History Library Film 1254375
NA Film Number T9-0375
Page Number 362A

Head of Household Perry Crandal Katherine was living with her son-inlaw and daughter Sarah Ann.