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Dennis Adkins 1834–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Oct 1834

Birth Location: Pike County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 22 Mar 1914

Death Location: Leatherwood, Greenup, Kentucky

Father: Henry Adkins

Mother: Jerusha Coleman

Spouse(s): Lavisa Adkins

Children(s): Leander Adkins, Samuel Adkins, Matilda Adkins, Mahala Adkins, Sarah Adkins, John Adkins

In 1834, Dennis Adkins entered the world in Pike County, Kentucky, USA, born to Henry Adkins And Jerusha Coleman. In 1870, Dennis Adkins resided in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, Dennis Adkins resided in Martinsburg, Elliott, Kentucky, USA. Dennis Adkins married Lavisa Adkins, and had children including John Francis Adkins, Leander Adkins, Mahala Margaret Adkins, Matilda Jane Adkins, Samuel Pierce Adkins, Sarah F Adkins. Dennis Adkins passed away in 1914 in Leatherwood, Greenup, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • In 1834, Dennis Adkins entered the world in Pike County, Kentucky, USA, born to Henry Adkins And Jerusha Coleman.
  • In 1870, Dennis Adkins resided in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, Dennis Adkins resided in Martinsburg, Elliott, Kentucky, USA.
  • Dennis Adkins married Lavisa Adkins, and had children including John Francis Adkins, Leander Adkins, Mahala Margaret Adkins, Matilda Jane Adkins, Samuel Pierce Adkins, Sarah F Adkins.
  • Dennis Adkins passed away in 1914 in Leatherwood, Greenup, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Dennis Adkins's Ancestors

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Dennis Adkins
1834–1914
Birth Place: Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Henry Adkins
1801–1860
Kentucky
Jerusha Coleman
1807–1860
Grayson County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Joel (Adkins) *
1756–1856
Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Rachel (Emerson) *
1764–1840
Goochland County, Virginia
Stephen (H.) Coleman
1774–1867
Surry County, North Carolina
Sarah Rankin
1788–1833
Great-Grandparents
Richard *
1717–1790
Mary *
1734–1784
Peter *
1740–1808
Abigail *
1740–1808
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William *
1689–1774
Elizabeth *
1695–1735
William *
1680–1742
Rachael *
1705–1759
Isaac *
1715–1781
Mary *
1718–1818

Dennis Adkins's Descendants

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Dennis Adkins (14 Oct 1834–22 Mar 1914) m. Lavisa Adkins (Apr 1836–13 Aug 1915)
  1. 1. Leander Adkins 1875–1924 m. Mary (Surilda) Holbrook 1879–
    1. 1. Dennis (Franklin) Adkins 1898–1922
    2. 2. William (Denville) Adkins 1903–
    3. 3. John (L.) Adkins 1906–1977
    4. 4. Sarah (L.) Adkins 1908–
    5. 5. Nancy (Gladys) Adkins 1911–1924
    6. 6. Wilson Adkins 1913–1913
    7. 7. Dewey (Lewis) Adkins 1902–
  2. 2. Samuel (Pierce) Adkins 1864–1940
  3. 3. Matilda (Jane) Adkins 1867–1952
  4. 4. Mahala (Margaret) Adkins 1869–1942
  5. 5. Sarah (F.) Adkins 1872–1921
  6. 6. John (Francis) Adkins 1859–1957

Dennis Adkins's Timeline

6 Records

1834
14 Oct 1834
Birth of Dennis Adkins in Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Pike County, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 36
Dennis Adkins resided here in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 46
Dennis Adkins resided here in Martinsburg, Elliott, Kentucky, USA
Martinsburg, Elliott, Kentucky, USA
1890
June 1890
Age 56
Dennis Adkins resided here in Martinsburg, Elliott, Kentucky, USA
Martinsburg, Elliott, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 66
Dennis Adkins resided here in Sandy Hook, Elliott, Kentucky, USA
Sandy Hook, Elliott, Kentucky, USA
1914
22 Mar 1914
Age 80
Death of Dennis Adkins in Leatherwood, Greenup, Kentucky
Leatherwood, Greenup, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Oct 1834
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Martinsburg, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: 412; Family History Film: 1254412; Page: 575D; Enumeration District: 020; Image: 0034
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_490; Page: 331B; Image: 90436; Family History Library Film: 545989
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sandy Hook, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: 518; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1240518

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_490; Page: 331B; Image: 90436; Family History Library Film: 545989

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Martinsburg, Elliott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Martinsburg, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: 412; Family History Film: 1254412; Page: 575D; Enumeration District: 020; Image: 0034

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: June 1890
    Event Place: Martinsburg, Elliott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census, Year: 1890; Census Place: Martinsburg, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: 2; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 28

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sandy Hook, Elliott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sandy Hook, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: 518; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1240518

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1914
    Event Place: Leatherwood, Greenup, Kentucky
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

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