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Hester Elizabeth "Hesty" Adkins 1894–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 DEC 1894

Birth Location: Lincoln County, West Virginia

Death Date: AUG 1985

Death Location: Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: William Adkins

Mother: Elizabeth Elkins

Spouse(s): Ezra Adams

Children(s): Estell Adams, George Adams, Kenneth Adams, Mildred Scarberry

The story of Hester Elizabeth "Hesty" Adkins began in 1894 in Lincoln County, West Virginia. In 1900, Hester Elizabeth "Hesty" Adkins resided in Age: 5Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of . In 1910, Hester Elizabeth "Hesty" Adkins resided in Age in 1910: 15Marital Status: Single; Relation to. Hester Elizabeth "Hesty" Adkins married Ezra Adams, and had children including Estell Oretha Othie Adams, George Washington Adams, Kenneth Howard S Adams, Mildred Adams Scarberry. Hester Elizabeth "Hesty" Adkins passed away in 1985 in Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Hester Elizabeth "Hesty" Adkins began in 1894 in Lincoln County, West Virginia.
  • In 1900, Hester Elizabeth "Hesty" Adkins resided in Age: 5Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of .
  • In 1910, Hester Elizabeth "Hesty" Adkins resided in Age in 1910: 15Marital Status: Single; Relation to.
  • Hester Elizabeth "Hesty" Adkins married Ezra Adams, and had children including Estell Oretha Othie Adams, George Washington Adams, Kenneth Howard S Adams, Mildred Adams Scarberry.
  • Hester Elizabeth "Hesty" Adkins passed away in 1985 in Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Adkins
1871–1930
Birth Location: Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia, USA
WA
Elizabeth Elkins
1871–1940
Birth Location: Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia, USA
EE

Spouses(s)

Ezra Adams
1883–1951
Birth Location: Cabell, West Virginia
EA

Children(s)

Estell Adams
1918–2008
Birth Location: Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA
EA
George Adams
1926–2010
Birth Location: Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA
GA
Kenneth Adams
1919–1989
Birth Location: Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA
KA
Mildred Scarberry
1924–2008
Birth Location: Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA
MS

Hester Adkins's Ancestors

Self
Hester Adkins
1894–1985
Birth Place: Lincoln County, West Virginia
Parents
William H Adkins
1871–1930
Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Elkins
1871–1940
Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Evermont (T.) Adkins
1839–1955
West Virginia
Elisabeth Adkins
1848–
Giles County, West Virginia
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Hester Adkins's Descendants

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Hester (Elizabeth "Hesty") Adkins (7 DEC 1894–AUG 1985) m. Ezra Adams (6 DEC 1883–3 NOV 1951)
  1. 1. Estell (Oretha "Othie") Adams 1918–2008
  2. 2. George (Washington) Adams 1926–2010 m. Patricia (Lou) Gilbert 1933–2011
  3. 3. Kenneth (Howard (S)) Adams 1919–1989 m. Aris (Lee) Roberts 1919–2009
  4. 4. Mildred (Adams) Scarberry 1924–2008

Hester Adkins's Timeline

8 Records

1894
7 DEC 1894
Birth of Hester Elizabeth "Hesty" Adkins in Lincoln County, West Virginia
Lincoln County, West Virginia
1900
1900
Age 6
Hester Elizabeth "Hesty" Adkins resided here in Age: 5Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter, Laurel Hill, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
Age: 5Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter, Laurel Hill, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 16
Hester Elizabeth "Hesty" Adkins resided here in Age in 1910: 15Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter, Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia
Age in 1910: 15Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter, Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia
1920
1920
Age 26
Hester Elizabeth "Hesty" Adkins resided here in Age: 25Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Daughter-in-law, Guyandotte, Cabell, West Virginia
Age: 25Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Daughter-in-law, Guyandotte, Cabell, West Virginia
1930
1930
Age 36
Hester Elizabeth "Hesty" Adkins resided here in Age in 1930: 45Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife, Guyandotte, Cabell, West Virginia
Age in 1930: 45Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife, Guyandotte, Cabell, West Virginia
1935
1935
Age 41
Hester Elizabeth "Hesty" Adkins resided here in Guyandot, Cabell, West Virginia
Guyandot, Cabell, West Virginia
1940
1 APR 1940
Age 46
Hester Elizabeth "Hesty" Adkins resided here in Age: 45Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife, Guyandot, Cabell, West Virginia, United States
Age: 45Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife, Guyandot, Cabell, West Virginia, United States
1985
AUG 1985
Age 91
Death of Hester Elizabeth "Hesty" Adkins in Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia, United States of America
Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 DEC 1894
    Event Place: Lincoln County, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Age: 5Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter, Laurel Hill, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Alum Creek, Lincoln County, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: AUG 1985
    Event Place: Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Age in 1910: 15Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter, Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Age: 25Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Daughter-in-law, Guyandotte, Cabell, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Age in 1930: 45Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife, Guyandotte, Cabell, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Guyandot, Cabell, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 APR 1940
    Event Place: Age: 45Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife, Guyandot, Cabell, West Virginia, United States
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