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Alva Marvin Adams 1888–1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Feb 1888

Birth Location: St.Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO

Death Date: 16 Sep 1979

Death Location: Seattle, King County, Washington, USA

Father: Isaac Adams

Mother: Sarah Billups

Spouse(s): Amy Kellermeyer

Children(s): Robert Adams, Emma Adams

The story of Alva Marvin Adams began in 1888 in St.Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO. In 1900, Alva Marvin Adams resided in Washington, Doniphan, Kansas, USA. In 1917, Alva Marvin Adams resided in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri. Alva Marvin Adams married Amy Gertrude Kellermeyer, and had children including Emma Jean Adams, Robert Henry Adams. Alva Marvin Adams passed away in 1979 in Seattle, King County, Washington, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Alva Marvin Adams began in 1888 in St.Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO.
  • In 1900, Alva Marvin Adams resided in Washington, Doniphan, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1917, Alva Marvin Adams resided in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri.
  • Alva Marvin Adams married Amy Gertrude Kellermeyer, and had children including Emma Jean Adams, Robert Henry Adams.
  • Alva Marvin Adams passed away in 1979 in Seattle, King County, Washington, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Adams
1855–1913
Birth Location: Buchanan, Missouri
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Sarah Billups
1863–1945
Birth Location: Buchanan County, Missouri, USA
SB

Spouses(s)

Amy Kellermeyer
1894–1981
Birth Location: Quincy, Adams Co, IL
AK

Children(s)

Robert Adams
1919–1972
Birth Location: St. Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO
RA
Emma Adams
1928–2020
Birth Location: St. Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO
EA

Alva Adams's Ancestors

Self
Alva Adams
1888–1979
Birth Place: St.Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO
Parents
Isaac Henry Adams
1855–1913
Buchanan, Missouri
Sarah (Rebecca) Billups
1863–1945
Buchanan County, Missouri, USA
Grandparents
Franklin Adams
1825–1875
DeKalb Co, MO
Zephorah Todd
1826–1900
Kentucky
John Billups
1825–1904
Bucyrus, Crawford Co., OH
Sarah Randle
1827–1888
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
William Adams
1786–1853
Anna Todd
1790–1857
John Billups
1795–1842
Hetty Billups
1800–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Adams
1755–1810
Mary Lynn
1759–1806

Alva Adams's Descendants

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Alva (Marvin) Adams (8 Feb 1888–16 Sep 1979) m. Amy (Gertrude) Kellermeyer (28 Sept 1894–21 Mar 1981)
  1. 1. Robert (Henry) Adams 1919–1972 m. Elizabeth (Ann) Coyle 1921–1986
    1. 1. Steven (Alan) Adams 1942–2014
  2. 2. Emma (Jean) Adams 1928–2020 m. Kenneth (Elmer) Jones 1927–

Alva Adams's Timeline

9 Records

1888
8 Feb 1888
Birth of Alva Marvin Adams in St.Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO
St.Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO
1900
1900
Age 12
Alva Marvin Adams resided here in Washington, Doniphan, Kansas, USA
Washington, Doniphan, Kansas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 29
Alva Marvin Adams resided here in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri
St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri
1920
1920
Age 32
Alva Marvin Adams resided here in St Joseph Ward 6, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
St Joseph Ward 6, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Alva Marvin Adams resided here in Chillicothe, Livingston, Missouri, USA
Chillicothe, Livingston, Missouri, USA
1939
Abt 1939
Age 51
Alva Marvin Adams resided here in 2202 Edmond Street
2202 Edmond Street
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 52
Alva Marvin Adams resided here in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
1942
1942
Age 54
Alva Marvin Adams resided here in Seattle, Washington, USA
Seattle, Washington, USA
1979
16 Sep 1979
Age 91
Death of Alva Marvin Adams in Tacoma, Pierce Co, WA
Tacoma, Pierce Co, WA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1888
    Event Place: St.Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Washington; Record Group Name: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Archive Number: 563992; Box Number: 1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: T627_2088; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 11-45
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: St Joseph Ward 6, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: T625_908; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 96; Image: 189
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: 1178; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0028; Image: 151.0; FHL microfilm: 2340913
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chillicothe, Livingston, Missouri; Roll: 1210; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 99.0; FHL microfilm: 2340945
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: Buchanan; Roll: 1683690; Draft Board: 2
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Doniphan, Kansas; Roll: 478; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1240478
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Tacoma News Tribune; Publication Date: 17 Sep 1979; Publication Place: Tacoma, Washington, USA; ,0.25917757,0.43235648,0.3419622&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, Doniphan, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Doniphan, Kansas; Roll: 478; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1240478

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: Buchanan; Roll: 1683690; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: St Joseph Ward 6, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: St Joseph Ward 6, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: T625_908; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 96; Image: 189

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chillicothe, Livingston, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: 1178; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0028; Image: 151.0; FHL microfilm: 2340913
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chillicothe, Livingston, Missouri; Roll: 1210; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 99.0; FHL microfilm: 2340945

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1939
    Event Place: 2202 Edmond Street
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, St. Joseph News-PressGazette; Publication Date: 20 Aug/ 1939; Publication Place: St. Joseph, Missouri, USA; ,0.70486486,0.9705479,0.9819444&xid=

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: T627_2088; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 11-45

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Seattle, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Washington; Record Group Name: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Archive Number: 563992; Box Number: 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 106 S 60th St
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Tacoma News Tribune; Publication Date: 17 Sep 1979; Publication Place: Tacoma, Washington, USA; ,0.25917757,0.43235648,0.3419622&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1979
    Event Place: Tacoma, Pierce Co, WA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Tacoma News Tribune; Publication Date: 17 Sep 1979; Publication Place: Tacoma, Washington, USA; ,0.25917757,0.43235648,0.3419622&xid=3355
    [3] Web: Tacoma, Washington, Obituary Index, 1882-2015, Tacoma Public Library; Tacoma, Washington; Obituary Index, 1882-2015

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Seattle, King County, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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