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Edward William Adams 1905–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Apr 1905

Birth Location: Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 23 Jan 1987

Death Location: Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: William Adams

Mother: Mollie Farmer

Spouse(s): Addie Ezell

Children(s):

In 1905, Edward William Adams entered the world in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA, born to William Amos Adams And Mollie Farmer. In 1940, Edward William Adams resided in Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA. Edward William Adams married Addie Elizabeth Ezell, and had children including Elizabeth Ann Adams. Edward William Adams passed away in 1987 in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1905, Edward William Adams entered the world in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA, born to William Amos Adams And Mollie Farmer.
  • In 1940, Edward William Adams resided in Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA.
  • Edward William Adams married Addie Elizabeth Ezell, and had children including Elizabeth Ann Adams.
  • Edward William Adams passed away in 1987 in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Adams's Ancestors

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Edward Adams
1905–1987
Birth Place: Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
Parents
William Amos Adams
1880–1965
Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Mollie Farmer
1877–1963
Oconee County, South Carolina
Grandparents
James (M.) Farmer
1851–1910
Evaline (E.) Vaughn
1856–1891
Pickens District, South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Joel Vaughan
1811–1889
Sarah Hargrave
1830–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John I
1760–1847
Ruth Mitchell
1781–1850

Edward Adams's Timeline

4 Records

1905
7 Apr 1905
Birth of Edward William Adams in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
1940
1940
Age 35
Edward William Adams resided here in Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA
Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 45
Edward William Adams resided here in Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA
Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA
1987
23 Jan 1987
Age 82
Death of Edward William Adams in Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina
Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1905
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, Georgia; WWII Draft Registration Cards for North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, Georgia; WWII Draft Registration Cards for North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1940
    Event Place: Raleigh, North Carolina
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The News and Observer - 15 Jun 1940 - Page 8, Marriage of ADAMS / Adams 15 Jun 1940

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1987
    Event Place: Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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