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Franklin Sherman Adkins 1875–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Mar 1875

Birth Location: Raleigh Co

Death Date: 23 Nov 1940

Death Location: United States

Father: Robert Adkins

Mother: Martha Bowyer

Spouse(s): Julia Cadle

Children(s): Ora Adkins, None None, Dorsey Adkins, Bertha Adkins

In 1875, Franklin Sherman Adkins entered the world in Raleigh Co, born to Robert Adkins And Martha Susan Bowyer. In 1880, Franklin Sherman Adkins resided in Greenbrier, Summers, West Virginia, USA. In 1898, Franklin Sherman Adkins established residence. Franklin Sherman Adkins married Julia Ann Cadle, and had children including Bertha May Adkins, Dorsey Clarence Adkins, Ora Marie Adkins. Franklin Sherman Adkins passed away in 1940 in United States.

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Biography

  • In 1875, Franklin Sherman Adkins entered the world in Raleigh Co, born to Robert Adkins And Martha Susan Bowyer.
  • In 1880, Franklin Sherman Adkins resided in Greenbrier, Summers, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1898, Franklin Sherman Adkins established residence.
  • Franklin Sherman Adkins married Julia Ann Cadle, and had children including Bertha May Adkins, Dorsey Clarence Adkins, Ora Marie Adkins.
  • Franklin Sherman Adkins passed away in 1940 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Adkins
1842–1918
Birth Location: Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
RA
Martha Bowyer
1856–1919
Birth Location: Monroe County, West Virginia, USA
MB

Spouses(s)

Julia Cadle
1872–1942
Birth Location: Pluto, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
JC

Children(s)

Ora Adkins
1909–1989
Birth Location: Crow, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
OA
None None
1897–1942
Birth Location: Pear, West Virignia
Dorsey Adkins
1896–1900
Birth Location: Raleigh, Raleigh, United States
DA
Bertha Adkins
1906–1986
Birth Location: Crow, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
BA

Franklin Adkins's Ancestors

Self
Franklin Adkins
1875–1940
Birth Place: Raleigh Co
Parents
Robert Adkins
1842–1918
Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Martha (Susan) Bowyer
1856–1919
Monroe County, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Grover ("Govey") Adkins
1801–1856
Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Adkins
1801–1856
Fayette County, West Virginia, USA
John (H.) Boyer
1798–1877
Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Ally (Pricilla) Vance
1826–1903
Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Parker Adkins
1763–1857
Mary Lafron
1768–1857
Sherrod Sr.
1765–1854
Sarah Lucas
1765–
Philip Boyer
1750–
John Vance
1775–1875
Mary Crosen
1778–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Adkins
1725–1791
Judith Stith
1739–1773
Richard Lafon
1742–1772
Anne Upshaw
1745–1809
Parker Adkins
1720–1784
Mary Frye
1720–1777

Franklin Adkins's Descendants

1.
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Franklin (Sherman) Adkins (17 Mar 1875–23 Nov 1940) m. Julia (Ann) Cadle (April 1872–20 May 1942)
  1. 1. Ora (Marie) Adkins 1909–1989 m. John (Granville) Burgess 1879–1968
    1. 1. 1929–2002 m. 1929–2011
      1. 1. Roger (Dale) Burgess 1949–2021
    2. 2. Troy (Granville Burgess) Sr. 1935–2000 m. Verna (Marie) Nile 1940–2019 m. Jean (Ellen) Landes 1945–2014
    3. 3. James (Edward) Burgess 1939–1991
    4. 4. Dorothy (Eunice) Burgess 1936–2007 m. Robert (Leroy) Grile 1942–2017 m. Austin (Clayton) Wendell 1932–1992
  2. 2. 1897–1942
  3. 3. Dorsey (Clarence) Adkins 1896–1900
  4. 4. Bertha (May) Adkins 1906–1986 m. Other (M.) Richmond 1900–1972
    1. 1. Irene Richmond 1924–

Franklin Adkins's Timeline

11 Records

1875
17 Mar 1875
Birth of Franklin Sherman Adkins in Raleigh Co
Raleigh Co
1880
1880
Age 5
Franklin Sherman Adkins resided here in Greenbrier, Summers, West Virginia, USA
Greenbrier, Summers, West Virginia, USA
1898
1898
Age 23
Franklin Sherman Adkins resided here
None
1900
1900
Age 25
Franklin Sherman Adkins resided here in Green Sulphur, Summers, West Virginia, USA
Green Sulphur, Summers, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 35
Franklin Sherman Adkins resided here in Shady, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Shady, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 42
Franklin Sherman Adkins resided here in Raleigh, West Virginia
Raleigh, West Virginia
1930
1930
Age 55
Franklin Sherman Adkins resided here in Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 60
Franklin Sherman Adkins resided here in Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia
Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 65
Franklin Sherman Adkins resided here in Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
1940
21 Nov 1940
Age 65
Death of Franklin Sherman Adkins in Meadow Creek, Summers, West Virginia, United States
Meadow Creek, Summers, West Virginia, United States
1940
23 Nov 1940
Age 65
Burial of Franklin Sherman Adkins in United States
United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1875
    Event Place: Raleigh Co
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: 2552; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 994.0; FHL microfilm: 2342286
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Raleigh; Roll: 1992959
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Greenbrier, Summers, West Virginia; Roll: 1413; Family History Film: 1255413; Page: 148A; Enumeration District: 134
    [4] U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Green Sulphur, Summers, West Virginia; Roll: 1773; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1241773
    [6] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [7] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4441; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 41-7
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Shady, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1695; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0175; FHL microfilm: 1375708

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Greenbrier, Summers, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Greenbrier, Summers, West Virginia; Roll: 1413; Family History Film: 1255413; Page: 148A; Enumeration District: 134

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1898
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Green Sulphur, Summers, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Green Sulphur, Summers, West Virginia; Roll: 1773; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1241773

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Shady, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Shady, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1695; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0175; FHL microfilm: 1375708

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Raleigh, West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Raleigh; Roll: 1992959

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: 2552; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 994.0; FHL microfilm: 2342286

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4441; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 41-7

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4441; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 41-7

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1940-11-27
    Event Place: Hinton, West Virginia
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Independent-Herald - 1940-11-27 - Page 1, Obituary for Sherman Franklin Adkins (Aged 67) 1940-11-27

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 Nov 1940
    Event Place: Hinton, West Virginia
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Independent-Herald - 27 Nov 1940 - Page 1, Obituary for Sherman Franklin Adkins (Aged 67) 27 Nov 1940

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: WV
    Record Source: U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Nov 1940
    Event Place: Meadow Creek, Summers, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 23 Nov 1940
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index
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