 Despite his fervent patriotism, Adonijah Bidwell hung several portraits of the king in his house.Messengers and soldiers under the king's command would have often stopped by frontier outposts, therefore, pictures were needed to suggest loyalty to the king.Following the American victory, Adonijah died June 2, 1784 at age 68, leaving the farm and 1/3 of his possessions to his eldest son, Adonijah the Younger, as well as 1/3 of his worldly possessions to both Barnabas and widow Ruth.