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Amanda (Mim) Adams 1879–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Jun 1879

Birth Location: Letcher County, Kentucky

Death Date: 30 Jan 1960

Death Location: Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Elihu Adams

Mother: Mary Adams

Spouse(s): John Bowens

Children(s): Calla Bowens

In 1879, Amanda (Mim) Adams entered the world in Letcher County, Kentucky, born to Elihu Adams And Mary Polly Cooper Adams. In 1880, Amanda (Mim) Adams resided in Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Amanda (Mim) Adams resided in Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. Amanda (Mim) Adams married John Johnny Bowens, and had children including Calla Callie Bowens. Amanda (Mim) Adams passed away in 1960 in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Amanda (Mim) Adams entered the world in Letcher County, Kentucky, born to Elihu Adams And Mary Polly Cooper Adams.
  • In 1880, Amanda (Mim) Adams resided in Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Amanda (Mim) Adams resided in Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • Amanda (Mim) Adams married John Johnny Bowens, and had children including Calla Callie Bowens.
  • Amanda (Mim) Adams passed away in 1960 in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elihu Adams
1855–1923
Birth Location: Ermine, Letcher County, Kentucky
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Mary Adams
1861–1927
Birth Location: Lee County, Virginia, United States
MA

Spouses(s)

John Bowens
1871–1959
Birth Location: Letcher Co, Kentucky, United States
JB

Children(s)

Calla Bowens
1896–1981
Birth Location: Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
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Amanda Adams's Ancestors

Self
Amanda Adams
1879–1960
Birth Place: Letcher County, Kentucky
Parents
Elihu Adams
1855–1923
Ermine, Letcher County, Kentucky
Mary ("Polly" COOPER) Adams
1861–1927
Lee County, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Jesse Adams
1827–1912
Perry County, Kentucky, USA
Mary (Polly) Craft
1828–1903
Perry County, Kentucky
George (W) Cooper
1829–
Lee County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Levy) Gilbert
1825–1893
Russee; VA
Great-Grandparents
Stephen Adams
1804–1875
Elizabeth Whitaker
1803–1877
Archelous Jr
1802–1853
Nancy Polly
1805–1880
Elizabeth
1810–
Benjamin Gilbert
1790–1871
Levisa Hunt
1795–1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry *
1777–1854
Mary Garland
1775–1834
Isaac Whitaker
1778–1853
Susannah Harris
1781–1873
Archelous Craft
1749–1853
Elizabeth Adams
1770–1810
Edward Polly
1758–1845
Mary Mullins
1765–1854
Samuel III
1761–1845
Mary Hunt
1765–1835
Thomas Hunt
1771–1823
Elizabeth Cockrell
1770–1823

Amanda Adams's Descendants

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Amanda ((Mim)) Adams (9 Jun 1879–30 Jan 1960) m. John ("Johnny") Bowens (26 Dec 1871–18 May 1959)
  1. 1. Calla ("Callie") Bowens 1896–1981 m. James (Harrison) Collier 1889–1963 m. James (Melvin) Taylor 1902–1986
    1. 1. Inez Collier 1915–1992 m. Ted ((John Harlan)) Adams 1906–1958
      1. 1. Ted (Adams) Junior 1932–2011 m. Clara (Lou) Adams 1937–2023
      2. 2. Rex (Landon) Adams 1936–2021
      3. 3. Johnie (Lyn) Adams 1944–2025

Amanda Adams's Timeline

11 Records

1879
9 Jun 1879
Birth of Amanda (Mim) Adams in Letcher County, Kentucky
Letcher County, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 1
Amanda (Mim) Adams resided here in Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 21
Amanda (Mim) Adams resided here in Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
Amanda (Mim) Adams resided here in Precinct 3, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 3, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
Amanda (Mim) Adams resided here in Colson, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Colson, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Amanda (Mim) Adams resided here in Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 56
Amanda (Mim) Adams resided here in Sh, Letcher, Kentucky
Sh, Letcher, Kentucky
1936
1936
Age 57
Amanda (Mim) Adams resided here in Fresno, California, USA
Fresno, California, USA
1940
1940
Age 61
Amanda (Mim) Adams resided here in Mag Dist #3, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Mag Dist #3, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 71
Amanda (Mim) Adams resided here in , Letcher, Kentucky, USA
, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1960
30 Jan 1960
Age 81
Death of Amanda (Mim) Adams in Letcher County, Kentucky
Letcher County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jun 1879
    Event Place: Letcher County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01330; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 67-19
    [3] Kentucky, Death Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Colson, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T625_587; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 60
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2340500
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 428; Page: 579B; Enumeration District: 064
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240538
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240538
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 3, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T624_491; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1374504
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 428; Page: 579B; Enumeration District: 064

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240538
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240538

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 3, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T624_491; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1374504

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Colson, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Colson, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T625_587; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 60

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2340500

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Letcher, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01330; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 67-19

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1936
    Event Place: Fresno, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag Dist #3, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01330; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 67-19

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: , Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 3718; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 67-26

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Letcher
    Record Source: Kentucky, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Jan 1960
    Event Place: Letcher County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky, Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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