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Clifton Freeman Adams 1884–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 AUG 1884

Birth Location: Oconee County, South Carolina

Death Date: 18 JAN 1960

Death Location: Mountain View Memorial Cemetery, Seneca, Oconee County, South Carolina

Father: William Adams

Mother: Alma Dickson

Spouse(s): Zoa Durham

Children(s): Clay Adams, James Adams, Hubert Adams, Roy Adams, Jewell Adams

In 1884, Clifton Freeman Adams entered the world in Oconee County, South Carolina, born to William Bradford Adams And Alma Cora Dickson. In 1920, Clifton Freeman Adams resided in Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina, USA. In 1935, Clifton Freeman Adams resided in Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina. Clifton Freeman Adams married Ann Dyar Adams, Zoa E Durham, and had children including Clay William Adams, Hubert Adams, James Freeman Adams, Jewell Clifton Adams, Roy Durham Adams. Clifton Freeman Adams passed away in 1960 in Mountain View Memorial Cemetery, Seneca, Oconee County, South Carolina.

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Biography

  • In 1884, Clifton Freeman Adams entered the world in Oconee County, South Carolina, born to William Bradford Adams And Alma Cora Dickson.
  • In 1920, Clifton Freeman Adams resided in Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1935, Clifton Freeman Adams resided in Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina.
  • Clifton Freeman Adams married Ann Dyar Adams, Zoa E Durham, and had children including Clay William Adams, Hubert Adams, James Freeman Adams, Jewell Clifton Adams, Roy Durham Adams.
  • Clifton Freeman Adams passed away in 1960 in Mountain View Memorial Cemetery, Seneca, Oconee County, South Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Clifton Adams's Ancestors

Self
Clifton Adams
1884–1960
Birth Place: Oconee County, South Carolina
Parents
William Bradford Adams
1855–1936
Westminster, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
Alma (Cora) Dickson
1867–1935
Westminster, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Jasper (Newton) Adams
1831–1908
Westminster, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
Elizabeth (Jane) Davis
1833–1908
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
William (Thomas) Dickson
1820–1877
Pickens District, South Carolina
Elizabeth (Melvina) Cleveland
1828–1869
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Davis
1790–1873
Elizabeth Duvall
1795–1876
William Jr.
1794–1869
Betsy\\
1791–1874
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Dickson
1762–1829
Hannah Sutton
1767–1812
John Abbott
1762–1856
Mary Smith
1771–1843

Clifton Adams's Descendants

1.
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Clifton (Freeman) Adams (31 AUG 1884–18 JAN 1960) m. Zoa (E) Durham (28 JUN 1882–9 JAN 1949)
  1. 1. Clay (William) Adams 1909–1983 m. Geraldine Talley 1911–1995
    1. 1. Michael (W) Adams 1938–2021 m. Betty (Joann) Littleton 1939–2022
    2. 2. Caroline (Clay) Adams 1945–2017
  2. 2. James (Freeman) Adams 1922–2000 m. Irene Meeks 1926–1985
  3. 3. Hubert Adams 1907–1995 m. Lillian (Jessica) Barrett 1913–2007 m. Katherine Shadwell 1908–
  4. 4. Roy (Durham) Adams 1913–1976 m. Monteen Haywood 1917–1991
    1. 1. Clifton (Freeman) Adams 1939–1990
    2. 2. Robert (Carroll) Adams 1940–2006 m. Phebe (Vivian) Hopkins 1941–2020
  5. 5. Jewell (Clifton) Adams 1911–1993 m. Frances (A.) Abbott 1912–1994

Clifton Adams's Timeline

5 Records

1884
31 AUG 1884
Birth of Clifton Freeman Adams in Oconee County, South Carolina
Oconee County, South Carolina
1920
1920
Age 36
Clifton Freeman Adams resided here in Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
Clifton Freeman Adams resided here in Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina
Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina
1940
1940
Age 56
Clifton Freeman Adams resided here in Seneca Township, Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
Seneca Township, Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
1960
18 JAN 1960
Age 76
Death of Clifton Freeman Adams in Oconee County, South Carolina
Oconee County, South Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 AUG 1884
    Event Place: Oconee County, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03828; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 37-12
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1706; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 142
    [3] South Carolina, U.S., Death Records, 1821-1971, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, South Carolina; South Carolina Death Records; Year Range: 1950-1961; Death County or Certificate Range: Oconee
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1706; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 142

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03828; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 37-12

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Seneca Township, Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03828; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 37-12

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 JAN 1960
    Event Place: Oconee County, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina, U.S., Death Records, 1821-1971, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, South Carolina; South Carolina Death Records; Year Range: 1950-1961; Death County or Certificate Range: Oconee
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mountain View Memorial Cemetery, Seneca, Oconee County, South Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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