Sources Found
1884, July – When the schooner Annie B. arrived in Little Bay this month it was carrying onboard two men that had been found adrift in a dory at sea. Their names were John Lyons and John Adams, the two had become separated from a larger vessel while performing duties in heavy fog. They had survived in the ocean for four days without any supplies – the only thing they’d managed to find to eat was a dead bird that they found floating on the water (Evening Telegram July 21 1884).

1893 – George Adams living at Woodford’s Cove, Little Bay (Voter’s list)

1898 – George Adams and Susan Adams (widow of Jno) were listed as fishermen at Woodford’s Cove (McAlpine’s)

1920s – John Adams’ store (Springdale Heritage centre)

Sources Sought

I have to check the genealogy sites to figure out this family’s tree.

The census lists for Woodford’s Cove and Springdale might narrow down the date for the family’s move.

I’d like to find another sources on the men lost at sea. It’s odd that Sergeant Wells makes no mention of it. It’d be nice to figure out if that John Adams connects to the local family.