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Bruce Hayes Adams 1917–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Oct 1917

Birth Location: Franklin City, Southampton, Virginia, United States

Death Date: May 24, 1972

Death Location: Hampton, Rappahannock, Virginia, United States

Father: Walter Adams

Mother: Clara Adams

Spouse(s): Frances Willett

Children(s): Mamie Sprinkle

The story of Bruce Hayes Adams began in 1917 in Franklin City, Southampton, Virginia, United States. In 1920, Bruce Hayes Adams resided in Franklin, Southampton, Virginia, USA. In 1930, Bruce Hayes Adams resided in Franklin, Southampton, Virginia, USA. Bruce Hayes Adams married Frances E Willett, and had children including Carol F Cornell, Cynthia L Adams, Mamie Lee Sprinkle. Bruce Hayes Adams passed away in 1972 in Hampton, Rappahannock, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Bruce Hayes Adams began in 1917 in Franklin City, Southampton, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1920, Bruce Hayes Adams resided in Franklin, Southampton, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Bruce Hayes Adams resided in Franklin, Southampton, Virginia, USA.
  • Bruce Hayes Adams married Frances E Willett, and had children including Carol F Cornell, Cynthia L Adams, Mamie Lee Sprinkle.
  • Bruce Hayes Adams passed away in 1972 in Hampton, Rappahannock, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Adams
1888–1931
Birth Location: Danville, VA
WA
Clara Adams
1891–1939
Birth Location: Pitt County, North Carolina
CA

Spouses(s)

Frances Willett
1919–2004
Birth Location: Hampton, Rappahannock, Virginia, United States
FW

Children(s)

Mamie Sprinkle
1940–2003
Birth Location: Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
MS

Bruce Adams's Ancestors

Self
Bruce Adams
1917–1972
Birth Place: Franklin City, Southampton, Virginia, United States
Parents
Walter Leslie Adams
1888–1931
Danville, VA
Clara (Luella) Adams
1891–1939
Pitt County, North Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bruce Adams's Descendants

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Bruce (Hayes) Adams (15 Oct 1917–May 24, 1972) m. Frances (E) Willett (8 Feb 1919–24 Sep 2004)
  1. 1. Mamie (Lee) Sprinkle 1940–2003 m. George (W) Roark 1929–2007

Bruce Adams's Timeline

6 Records

1917
15 Oct 1917
Birth of Bruce Hayes Adams in Franklin City, Southampton, Virginia, United States
Franklin City, Southampton, Virginia, United States
1920
1920
Age 3
Bruce Hayes Adams resided here in Franklin, Southampton, Virginia, USA
Franklin, Southampton, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Bruce Hayes Adams resided here in Franklin, Southampton, Virginia, USA
Franklin, Southampton, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 18
Bruce Hayes Adams resided here in Rural, Craien, Noth Carolina
Rural, Craien, Noth Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 23
Bruce Hayes Adams resided here in Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
1972
May 24, 1972
Age 55
Death of Bruce Hayes Adams in Hampton, Rappahannock, Virginia, United States
Hampton, Rappahannock, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1917
    Event Place: Franklin City, Southampton, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4314; Page: 67A; Enumeration District: 114-122
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 229-07-6541; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Franklin, Southampton, Virginia; Roll: T625_1915; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 213
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Southampton, Virginia; Roll: 2462; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2342196
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records
    [7] Virginia, Death Records
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Franklin, Southampton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Franklin, Southampton, Virginia; Roll: T625_1915; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 213

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Franklin, Southampton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Southampton, Virginia; Roll: 2462; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2342196

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Craien, Noth Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4314; Page: 67A; Enumeration District: 114-122

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4314; Page: 67A; Enumeration District: 114-122

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 1920 Longreen Lane, Hampton
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 24, 1972
    Event Place: Hampton, Rappahannock, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 229-07-6541; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Virginia, Death Records
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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