His father died in Bates County, Missouri, in 1861 at the age of 44, leaving Adams orphaned.

It is the county seat of Bates County.

Bates County is a county located in west central Missouri in the United States.

Bates County is part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.

Bates County is divided into 24 townships:

The Democratic Party predominantly controls politics at the local level in Bates County.

Amsterdam is a city in Bates County, Missouri, United States.

Foster is a village in Bates County, Missouri, United States.

Rich Hill is a city in Bates County, Missouri, United States.

McNeil was born near Burdette, Bates County, Missouri, in 1860.