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Elisha Adkins 1808–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Mar 1808

Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia

Death Date: 18 Mar 1900

Death Location: Wayne County, West Virginia

Father: Winright Adkins

Mother: Lucy Thacker

Spouse(s): Delilah Boney

Children(s): Gilbert Adkins

The story of Elisha Adkins began in 1808 in Russell County, Virginia. In 1830, Elisha Adkins resided in Pike County, Kentucky. In 1840, Elisha Adkins resided in Pike County, Kentucky. Elisha Adkins married Delilah Boney, and had children including Gilbert Adkins. Elisha Adkins passed away in 1900 in Wayne County, West Virginia.

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Biography

  • The story of Elisha Adkins began in 1808 in Russell County, Virginia.
  • In 1830, Elisha Adkins resided in Pike County, Kentucky.
  • In 1840, Elisha Adkins resided in Pike County, Kentucky.
  • Elisha Adkins married Delilah Boney, and had children including Gilbert Adkins.
  • Elisha Adkins passed away in 1900 in Wayne County, West Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Winright Adkins
1775–1854
Birth Location: Halifax County, Virginia
WA
Lucy Thacker
1785–1845
Birth Location: Virginia
LT

Spouses(s)

Delilah Boney
1814–1900
Birth Location: Pike County, Kentucky
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Children(s)

Gilbert Adkins
1842–
Birth Location: Pike County, Kentucky
GA

Elisha Adkins's Ancestors

Self
Elisha Adkins
1808–1900
Birth Place: Russell County, Virginia
Parents
Winright Adkins
1775–1854
Halifax County, Virginia
Lucy Thacker
1785–1845
Virginia
Grandparents
Henry (Adkins) *
1730–
Goochland County, Virginia, USA
Rachel (Hutchins) *
1738–
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William *
1689–1774
Elizabeth *
1695–1735
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John *
1639–1721
Elizabeth *
1640–

Elisha Adkins's Descendants

1.
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Elisha Adkins (Mar 1808–18 Mar 1900) m. Delilah Boney (28 May 1814–aft 1900)
  1. 1. Gilbert Adkins 1842– m. Malinda Dye 1843– m. America (M.) Sturgill 1850–
    1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Adkins 1860–1916 m. Thomas (Jefferson) Boyd 1854– m. James (M.) Spears 1849–
      1. 1. Ruford Spears 1901–1986
      2. 2. Farinda Boyd 1883– m. Richard ("Dick") Branham 1880– m. James (Tecumseh Berry) Akers 1879–1957
        1. 1. Gradon (Boyd) Akers 1900–1968 m. Gustavia Hall 1902–
        2. 2. Goldie Boyd 1913–2003 m. William (Fred "Willie") Lafferty 1904–1944
        3. 3. Etta (Ruth) Akers 1904–2004 m. Felix Crisp 1895–1995
        4. 4. Don (Isaac) Boyd 1910–1983 m. Maude Lucas 1912–1983
        5. 5. Ada Boyd 1906– m. David Wright 1899–

Elisha Adkins's Timeline

8 Records

1808
Mar 1808
Birth of Elisha Adkins in Russell County, Virginia
Russell County, Virginia
1830
1830
Age 22
Elisha Adkins resided here in Pike County, Kentucky
Pike County, Kentucky
1840
1840
Age 32
Elisha Adkins resided here in Pike County, Kentucky
Pike County, Kentucky
1850
1850
Age 42
Elisha Adkins resided here in Morgan County, Kentucky
Morgan County, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 52
Elisha Adkins resided here in District 1, Pike, Kentucky
District 1, Pike, Kentucky
1870
1870
Age 62
Elisha Adkins resided here in Precinct 3, Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Precinct 3, Floyd, Kentucky, United States
1900
Jan 1900
Age 92
Elisha Adkins resided here in Butler, Wayne, West Virginia
Butler, Wayne, West Virginia
1900
18 Mar 1900
Age 92
Death of Elisha Adkins in Wayne County, West Virginia
Wayne County, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Mar 1808
    Event Place: Russell County, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 3, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Butler, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: T623_1774; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 108.
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 970; Image: 544.
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M432_214; Page: 139A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: , Pike, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Pike, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Morgan County, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M432_214; Page: 139A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 970; Image: 544.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Floyd, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 3, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Jan 1900
    Event Place: Butler, Wayne, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Butler, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: T623_1774; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 108.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Elliott
    Record Source: Kentucky Land Grants

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1900
    Event Place: Wayne County, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index
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