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Elihu Adams 1855–1923 – Genealogical Records
Birth Date: 06 Nov 1855
Birth Location: Ermine, Letcher County, Kentucky
Death Date: 03 Nov 1923
Death Location: Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
Father: Jesse Adams
Mother: Mary Craft
Spouse(s): Mary Adams
Children(s): Amanda Adams
In 1855, Elihu Adams entered the world in Ermine, Letcher County, Kentucky, born to Jesse Adams And Mary Polly Craft. In 1860, Elihu Adams resided in District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, Elihu Adams resided in Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. Elihu Adams married Mary Polly Cooper Adams, and had children including Amanda Mim Adams. Elihu Adams passed away in 1923 in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America.
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Biography
- In 1855, Elihu Adams entered the world in Ermine, Letcher County, Kentucky, born to Jesse Adams And Mary Polly Craft.
- In 1860, Elihu Adams resided in District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
- In 1870, Elihu Adams resided in Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
- Elihu Adams married Mary Polly Cooper Adams, and had children including Amanda Mim Adams.
- Elihu Adams passed away in 1923 in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America.
Immediate Family
Parents
Jesse Adams
1827–1912
Birth Location: Perry County, Kentucky, USA
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Mary Craft
1828–1903
Birth Location: Perry County, Kentucky
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Spouses(s)
Mary Adams
1861–1927
Birth Location: Lee County, Virginia, United States
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Children(s)
Amanda Adams
1879–1960
Birth Location: Letcher County, Kentucky
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Elihu Adams's Ancestors
Self
Elihu Adams
1855–1923
Birth Place: Ermine, Letcher County, Kentucky
Parents
Jesse Adams
1827–1912
Perry County, Kentucky, USA
Mary (Polly) Craft
1828–1903
Perry County, Kentucky
Grandparents
Stephen ("Shank") Adams
1804–1875
Elizabethton, Carter County, Tennessee, United States
Elizabeth ("Betsy") Whitaker
1803–1877
Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
Archelous ("Archie " "Cheed" Craft) Jr
1802–1853
Harris Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Nancy (Jane) Polly
1805–1880
Carter, Tennessee, United States
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
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Adams
1750–1800
Mary Baker
1758–1806
Samuel Garland
1745–1828
Peter Whitaker
1733–1815
Mariam Kent
1745–1826
James Harris
1745–1810
Hannah Stapleton
1744–1812
James Craft
1714–1793
Sarah Hammons
1730–1818
John Jr.
1747–1815
Nancy Caudill
1752–1785
David Pauley
1733–1785
Agnes Adkins
1741–1795
William Sr
1725–1790
Katherine Varner
1725–1765
Elihu Adams's Descendants
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Elihu Adams
(06 Nov 1855–03 Nov 1923)
m. Mary ("Polly" COOPER) Adams (06 Jan 1861–20 May 1927)
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1. Amanda ((Mim)) Adams 1879–1960 m. John ("Johnny") Bowens 1871–1959
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1. Calla ("Callie") Bowens 1896–1981 m. James (Harrison) Collier 1889–1963 m. James (Melvin) Taylor 1902–1986
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1. Inez Collier 1915–1992 m. Ted ((John Harlan)) Adams 1906–1958
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1. Ted (Adams) Junior 1932–2011 m. Clara (Lou) Adams 1937–2023
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2. Rex (Landon) Adams 1936–2021
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3. Johnie (Lyn) Adams 1944–2025
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Elihu Adams's Timeline
10 Records
1855
06 Nov 1855
Birth of Elihu Adams in Ermine, Letcher County, Kentucky
Ermine, Letcher County, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 5
Elihu Adams resided here in District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 15
Elihu Adams resided here in Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1875
1875
Age 20
Elihu Adams was married
None
1880
1880
Age 25
Elihu Adams resided here in Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
Elihu Adams resided here in Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 55
Elihu Adams resided here in Precinct 3, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 3, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 65
Elihu Adams resided here in Colson, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Colson, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1923
03 Nov 1923
Age 68
Death of Elihu Adams in Camp Branch, Letcher County, Kentucky
Camp Branch, Letcher County, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 75
Elihu Adams resided here in Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1855
06 Nov 1855
Birth of Elihu Adams in Ermine, Letcher County, Kentucky
Ermine, Letcher County, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 5
Elihu Adams resided here in District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 15
Elihu Adams resided here in Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1875
1875
Age 20
Elihu Adams was married
None
1880
1880
Age 25
Elihu Adams resided here in Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
Elihu Adams resided here in Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 55
Elihu Adams resided here in Precinct 3, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 3, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 65
Elihu Adams resided here in Colson, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Colson, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1923
03 Nov 1923
Age 68
Death of Elihu Adams in Camp Branch, Letcher County, Kentucky
Camp Branch, Letcher County, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 75
Elihu Adams resided here in Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Sources
Genealogy Event 1
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 06 Nov 1855
Event Place: Ermine, Letcher County, Kentucky
Record Source:
[1] Kentucky, Birth Records, 1847-1911
[2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
[3] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
[4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Colson, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T625_587; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 60
[5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0014; 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] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M593_481; Page: 350B; Family History Library Film: 545980
[8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240538
[9] 1860 United States Federal Census
[10] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 23958.001; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 3
[11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 3, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T624_491; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1374504
[12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[13] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
[14] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 1875
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1860
Event Place: District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1870
Event Place: Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M593_481; Page: 350B; Family History Library Film: 545980
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1880
Event Place: Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880
[2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 428; Page: 579B; Enumeration District: 064
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1900
Event Place: Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240538
Genealogy Event 7
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: 1A; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1374504
Genealogy Event 8
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: 4A; Enumeration District: 60
Genealogy Event 9
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: 5A; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2340500
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Whitesburg KY
Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 03 Nov 1923
Event Place: Camp Branch, Letcher County, Kentucky
Record Source:
[1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
[4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 12
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 06 Nov 1855
Event Place: Ermine, Letcher County, Kentucky
Record Source:
[1] Kentucky, Birth Records, 1847-1911
[2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
[3] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
[4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Colson, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T625_587; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 60
[5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0014; 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] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M593_481; Page: 350B; Family History Library Film: 545980
[8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240538
[9] 1860 United States Federal Census
[10] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 23958.001; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 3
[11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 3, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T624_491; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1374504
[12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[13] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
[14] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 1875
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1860
Event Place: District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1870
Event Place: Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M593_481; Page: 350B; Family History Library Film: 545980
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1880
Event Place: Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880
[2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 428; Page: 579B; Enumeration District: 064
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1900
Event Place: Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240538
Genealogy Event 7
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: 1A; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1374504
Genealogy Event 8
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: 4A; Enumeration District: 60
Genealogy Event 9
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: 5A; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2340500
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Whitesburg KY
Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 03 Nov 1923
Event Place: Camp Branch, Letcher County, Kentucky
Record Source:
[1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
[4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 12
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current