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Addison Wiley (Ad) ADAMS 1885–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Dec 1885

Birth Location: Franklin Co, IL

Death Date: 6 Nov 1973

Death Location: Benton, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Corpral Adams

Mother: Melinda Elmore

Spouse(s): Belle (Adams)

Children(s): Arthur ADAMS, Emery ADAMS, Grace (Kovach), Jack ADAMS, Bill ADAMS, Robert ADAMS, Ina (Ramsey)

In 1885, Addison Wiley (Ad) ADAMS entered the world in Franklin Co, IL, born to Corpral Augustus S Adams And Melinda Clemintine Elmore. In 1900, Addison Wiley (Ad) ADAMS resided in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA. In 1910, Addison Wiley (Ad) ADAMS resided in Benton Ward 2, Franklin, Illinois, USA. Addison Wiley (Ad) ADAMS married Belle Isabelle Hartkopf Adams, and had children including Arthur Adams, Bill Billie Adams, Emery Adams, Grace Pearl Adams Kovach, Ina Adams Gordon Ramsey, Jack Adams, Robert Donald Adams, Sue Adams. Addison Wiley (Ad) ADAMS passed away in 1973 in Benton, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1885, Addison Wiley (Ad) ADAMS entered the world in Franklin Co, IL, born to Corpral Augustus S Adams And Melinda Clemintine Elmore.
  • In 1900, Addison Wiley (Ad) ADAMS resided in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, Addison Wiley (Ad) ADAMS resided in Benton Ward 2, Franklin, Illinois, USA.
  • Addison Wiley (Ad) ADAMS married Belle Isabelle Hartkopf Adams, and had children including Arthur Adams, Bill Billie Adams, Emery Adams, Grace Pearl Adams Kovach, Ina Adams Gordon Ramsey, Jack Adams, Robert Donald Adams, Sue Adams.
  • Addison Wiley (Ad) ADAMS passed away in 1973 in Benton, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Corpral Adams
1843–1893
Birth Location: Benton, Franklin Co, Illinois, USA
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Melinda Elmore
1847–1915
Birth Location: Benton, Franklin, Il, USA
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Spouses(s)

Belle (Adams)
1892–1967
Birth Location: Illinois
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Children(s)

Arthur ADAMS
1908–1951
Birth Location: Illinois
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Emery ADAMS
1910–1992
Birth Location: Benton, Illinois
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Grace (Kovach)
1920–1989
Birth Location: Benton Frank, Illinois
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Jack ADAMS
1922–1963
Birth Location: Buckner, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America
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Bill ADAMS
1926–1974
Birth Location: Illinois
BA
Robert ADAMS
1929–
Birth Location: Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
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Ina (Ramsey)
1911–
Birth Location: Illinois
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Addison ADAMS's Ancestors

Self
Addison ADAMS
1885–1973
Birth Place: Franklin Co, IL
Parents
Corpral Augustus S Adams
1843–1893
Benton, Franklin Co, Illinois, USA
Melinda (Clemintine) Elmore
1847–1915
Benton, Franklin, Il, USA
Grandparents
Jackson ADAMS
1823–1851
Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Elisabeth (Ann "Betsy" WHITTINGTON) (Adams)
1823–1855
Sumner Co, , Tennessee, USA
Ralph (R A J Rage) ELMORE
1806–1849
Tennessee, USA
Ann (Amy DUFF) (Elmore)
1816–1880
Smith, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph ADAMS
1780–1830
Nancy Adams
1780–
Azariah Whittington
1794–1855
Elizabeth (Whittington)
1795–1856
Elijah ELMORE
1777–1850
Margaret (Elmore)
1777–1806
William DUFF
1779–1857
Catherine (Duff)
1794–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Levi ADAMS
1754–1833
Hannah (Adams)
1753–1835
Benjamin Jr
1775–1830
Mary (Whittington)
1776–1835
Isaac LACY
1768–1805
Elizabeth (Lacy)
1773–1852
George ELMORE
1750–1820
Margaret (Elmore)
1754–1820
James SMITH
1750–1829
Mary WORSHAM
1742–1808
1750–1825
Mary (Duff)
1752–1799
Jabaz GIFFORD
1771–1840
IstUNKwife (Gifford)
–1798

Addison ADAMS's Descendants

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Addison (Wiley (Ad)) ADAMS (24 Dec 1885–6 Nov 1973) m. Belle (Isabelle HARTKOPF) (Adams) (2 November 1892–8 June 1967)
  1. 1. Arthur ADAMS 1908–1951 m. Gladys (Minerva) LAUNIUS 1912–1997
    1. 1. Ronald (A.) ADAMS 1935–2008
  2. 2. Emery ADAMS 1910–1992 m. Edna (May JONES) (Adams) 1914–1942
  3. 3. Grace (Pearl ADAMS) (Kovach) 1920–1989 m. Joseph (John) KOVACH 1914–
  4. 4. Jack ADAMS 1922–1963 m. Margaret (MANZEK) (Adams) 1926–2019
    1. 1. Jack (Jackie) ADAMS 1948–2013
    2. 2. Gracie (Jane) ADAMS 1947–2017
  5. 5. Bill (Billie) ADAMS 1926–1974 m. Josephine (MATCHITES) (Adams) 1929–2011
  6. 6. Robert (Donald) ADAMS 1929– m. Loretta (Sue HARVEY) (Adams) 1935–2020
  7. 7. Ina (ADAMS (Gordon)) (Ramsey) 1911–

Addison ADAMS's Timeline

9 Records

1885
24 Dec 1885
Birth of Addison Wiley (Ad) ADAMS in Franklin Co, IL
Franklin Co, IL
1900
1900
Age 15
Addison Wiley (Ad) ADAMS resided here in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 25
Addison Wiley (Ad) ADAMS resided here in Benton Ward 2, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Benton Ward 2, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 35
Addison Wiley (Ad) ADAMS resided here in Browning, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Browning, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
Addison Wiley (Ad) ADAMS resided here in Browning, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Browning, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 50
Addison Wiley (Ad) ADAMS resided here in Benton, Franklin, Illinois
Benton, Franklin, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 55
Addison Wiley (Ad) ADAMS resided here in Christopher, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Christopher, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1942
1942
Age 57
Addison Wiley (Ad) ADAMS resided here in Christopher, Illinois, USA
Christopher, Illinois, USA
1973
6 Nov 1973
Age 88
Death of Addison Wiley (Ad) ADAMS in Buckner, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Buckner, Franklin, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1885
    Event Place: Franklin Co, IL
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Christopher, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00804; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 28-51
    [3] U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 359-01-3718; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Browning, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: T625_364; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 30
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Browning, Franklin, Illinois; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0013
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Franklin; Roll: 1613400
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Enumeration District: 0024
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Benton Ward 2, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: T624_287; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1374300
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Southern Illinoisan; Publication Date: 7 Nov 1973; Publication Place: Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.2230971,0.73447055,0.39844

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Enumeration District: 0024

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Benton Ward 2, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Benton Ward 2, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: T624_287; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1374300

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Browning, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Browning, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: T625_364; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 30

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Browning, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Browning, Franklin, Illinois; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0013

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Christopher, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00804; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 28-51

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Christopher, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Christopher, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00804; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 28-51

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Christopher, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1973-11-07
    Event Place: Carbondale, Illinois
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Southern Illinoisan - 1973-11-07 - Page 33, Obituary for ADDISON W. ADAMS (Aged 87) 1973-11-07

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Buckner
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Southern Illinoisan; Publication Date: 7 Nov 1973; Publication Place: Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.2230971,0.73447055,0.39844

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Franklin, IL
    Record Source: U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Franklin; Roll: 1613400

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1973
    Event Place: Buckner, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 359-01-3718; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Southern Illinoisan; Publication Date: 7 Nov 1973; Publication Place: Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.2230971,0.73447055,0.39844

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Benton, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Southern Illinoisan; Publication Date: 7 Nov 1973; Publication Place: Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.2230971,0.73447055,0.39844
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