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Edna Earl Adams 1878–1952

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Edna Adams in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 19 Apr 1878 · Hempstead, Arkansas, United States
Died 8 Aug 1952 · Hope, Hempstead, Arkansas, United States
Spouse Lemma Newell Grisham
Children Edith Grisham

Researchers connected through Edna Adams 1878–1952

and 2 more tree owners connected with Edna Adams 1878–1952

Immediate Family

Parents

Biography

Edna Earl Adams was born in 1878 in Hempstead, Arkansas, United States. Edna Earl Adams married lemma newell grisham, and had children including edith valeria grisham. Edna Earl Adams passed away in 1952 in Hope, Hempstead, Arkansas, United States.

Sources

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    Marriage Records Arkansas, County Marriages Index

Life Timeline

1878
Birth of Edna Earl Adams in Hempstead, Arkansas, United States
Birth
1952
Death of Edna Earl Adams in Hope, Hempstead, Arkansas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edna Adams

This ancestor line traces from Tennessee (1795) to , Hempstead, Arkansas, USA (1878) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edna Adams (1878–1952) was born in Hempstead, Arkansas, United States and died in Hope, Hempstead, Arkansas, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Edna in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Edna Adams's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edna Earl Adams PTP
1878–1952
Hempstead, Arkansas, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Edna Adams's Descendants

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Edna Earl Adams PTP 1878–1952
  1. 1. Edith Valeria Grisham PTP 1901–1968 m. James Eldridge Cassidy PTP 1898–1957
    1. 1. Virginia Dell Cassidy PTP 1923–1994