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Gilbert Adams 1804–1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 May 1804

Birth Location: Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 11 Apr 1888

Death Location: Ivyton, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA

Father: Stephen Adams

Mother: Mary Webb

Spouse(s): Nancy Adams

Children(s): Preston Adams, Lydia Adams

The story of Gilbert Adams began in 1804 in Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, Gilbert Adams resided in Magoffin County, Kentucky. In 1870, Gilbert Adams resided in Magoffin County, Kentucky. Gilbert Adams married Nancy Adams, and had children including Lydia Kathryn Adams, Preston Adams. Gilbert Adams passed away in 1888 in Ivyton, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Gilbert Adams began in 1804 in Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Gilbert Adams resided in Magoffin County, Kentucky.
  • In 1870, Gilbert Adams resided in Magoffin County, Kentucky.
  • Gilbert Adams married Nancy Adams, and had children including Lydia Kathryn Adams, Preston Adams.
  • Gilbert Adams passed away in 1888 in Ivyton, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.

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Gilbert Adams's Ancestors

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Gilbert Adams
1804–1888
Birth Place: Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Stephen Adams
1778–1858
North Carolina, USA
Mary Webb
1775–1853
North Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Gilbert Adams's Descendants

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Gilbert Adams (11 May 1804–11 Apr 1888) m. Nancy Adams (20 Jun 1808–30 Jun 1886)
  1. 1. Preston Adams 1833–1874 m. Narcissa (P.) Bailey 1840–1900 m. Elizabeth (Emaline) Patrick 1835–1855
    1. 1. Wallace (White) Adams 1865–1926 m. Serena (M.) Brown 1870–1921
    2. 2. James (Press) Adams 1859–1933
  2. 2. Lydia (Kathryn) Adams 1852– m. Zachariah (Taylor) Pace 1848–

Gilbert Adams's Timeline

5 Records

1804
11 May 1804
Birth of Gilbert Adams in Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 56
Gilbert Adams resided here in Magoffin County, Kentucky
Magoffin County, Kentucky
1870
1870
Age 66
Gilbert Adams resided here in Magoffin County, Kentucky
Magoffin County, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 76
Gilbert Adams resided here in Burning Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Burning Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1888
11 Apr 1888
Age 84
Death of Gilbert Adams in Ivyton, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Ivyton, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 May 1804
    Event Place: Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Burning Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 431; Family History Film: 1254431; Page: 650C; Enumeration District: 126; Image: .
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 482; Image: 58.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 482; Image: 58.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Burning Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Burning Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 431; Family History Film: 1254431; Page: 650C; Enumeration District: 126; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1888
    Event Place: Ivyton, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ivyton, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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