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Jacob L. Adkins 1878–1967 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 August 1878

Birth Location: Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 20 February 1967

Death Location: Abraham, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA

Father: William Adkins

Mother: Mary Richmond

Spouse(s): Bessie Plumley, Elizabeth Jones

Children(s): Oral Adkins, Ira Adkins, Sadie Adkins, Leora Adkins, Karle Adkins, Louie Adkins, Osie Adkins, Violet Adkins, Nora Adkins, Leora Adkins

In 1878, Jacob L. Adkins entered the world in Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA, born to William Jake Adkins And Mary Richmond. In 1880, Jacob L. Adkins resided in Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA. In 1900, Jacob L. Adkins resided in Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA. Jacob L. Adkins married Bessie M Plumley, Elizabeth Almina Jones, and had children including Ira Earles Adkins, Karle Adkins, Leora Adkins, Louie Adkins, Nora P F Adkins, Oral Grayson Adkins, Osie Adkins, Sadie Opal Adkins, Violet Mae Adkins. Jacob L. Adkins passed away in 1967 in Abraham, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Jacob L. Adkins entered the world in Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA, born to William Jake Adkins And Mary Richmond.
  • In 1880, Jacob L. Adkins resided in Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, Jacob L. Adkins resided in Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA.
  • Jacob L. Adkins married Bessie M Plumley, Elizabeth Almina Jones, and had children including Ira Earles Adkins, Karle Adkins, Leora Adkins, Louie Adkins, Nora P F Adkins, Oral Grayson Adkins, Osie Adkins, Sadie Opal Adkins, Violet Mae Adkins.
  • Jacob L. Adkins passed away in 1967 in Abraham, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Adkins
1834–1900
Birth Location: Fayette/Raleigh WV
WA
Mary Richmond
1842–1919
Birth Location: West Virginia
MR

Spouses(s)

Bessie Plumley
1890–1928
Birth Location: West Virginia
BP
Elizabeth Jones
1882–
Birth Location: Virginia
EJ

Children(s)

Oral Adkins
1907–1935
Birth Location: West Virginia
OA
Ira Adkins
1901–1966
Birth Location: West Virginia
IA
Sadie Adkins
1906–1986
Birth Location: Abraham, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
SA
Leora Adkins
1912–
Birth Location: West Virginia
LA
Karle Adkins
1910–
Birth Location: West Virginia
KA
Louie Adkins
1912–
Birth Location: West Virginia
LA
Osie Adkins
1915–1920
Birth Location: West Virginia
OA
Violet Adkins
1909–2000
Birth Location: Abraham, Raleigh, West Virginia
VA
Nora Adkins
1899–
Birth Location: West Virginia
NA
Leora Adkins
1912–
Birth Location: West Virginia
LA

Jacob Adkins's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Adkins
1878–1967
Birth Place: Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Parents
William Jake Adkins
1834–1900
Fayette/Raleigh WV
Mary Richmond
1842–1919
West Virginia
Grandparents
Arthur Richmond
1811–1863
Giles County, Virginia, USA
Mary ("Polly") Plumley
1807–1880
Greenbrier County, West Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Richmond
1784–1860
Mary Adkins
1800–1870
John Jr.
1775–1865
Catherine\Katherine Kaylor
1780–1843
2nd-Great-Grandparents
1752–1850
Mary Smith
1760–1807
John Sr.
1738–
Elizabeth Lee
1755–1787
Mathias Kaylor
1747–1838
Catherine Cheter
1760–1838

Jacob Adkins's Descendants

1.
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Jacob (L.) Adkins (7 August 1878–20 February 1967) m. Bessie (M.) Plumley (25 February 1890–26 January 1928) m. Elizabeth (Almina) Jones (Jul 1882–)
  1. 1. Oral (Grayson) Adkins 1907–1935
  2. 2. Ira (Earles) Adkins 1901–1966 m. Myrtle (M.) Smith 1903–1978
    1. 1. Earles (Arnold) Adkins 1922–1996
  3. 3. Sadie (Opal) Adkins 1906–1986
  4. 4. Leora Adkins 1912–
  5. 5. Karle Adkins 1910–
  6. 6. Louie Adkins 1912–
  7. 7. Osie Adkins 1915–1920
  8. 8. Violet (Mae) Adkins 1909–2000
  9. 9. Nora (P.F.) Adkins 1899–
  10. 10. Leora Adkins 1912–

Jacob Adkins's Timeline

9 Records

1878
7 August 1878
Birth of Jacob L. Adkins in Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 2
Jacob L. Adkins resided here in Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 22
Jacob L. Adkins resided here in Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
1906
1906
Age 28
Jacob L. Adkins resided here
None
1909
1909
Age 31
Jacob L. Adkins resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 32
Jacob L. Adkins resided here in Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Jacob L. Adkins resided here in Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
Jacob L. Adkins resided here in Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia
Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia
1967
20 February 1967
Age 89
Death of Jacob L. Adkins in Oak Hill, Fayette County, West Virginia, USA
Oak Hill, Fayette County, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 August 1878
    Event Place: Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: 1412; Family History Film: 1255412; Page: 150B; Enumeration District: 128
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Raleigh; Roll: 1992959
    [4] U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
    [5] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: 1771; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1241771
    [7] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 236-78-1014; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: 1965
    [8] West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
    [9] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: 2552; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 973.0; FHL microfilm: 2342286
    [10] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1970; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 155; Image: 581
    [11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1695; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0173; FHL microfilm: 1375708

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: 1412; Family History Film: 1255412; Page: 150B; Enumeration District: 128

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: 1771; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1241771

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1906
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1909
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1695; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0173; FHL microfilm: 1375708

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1970; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 155; Image: 581

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Richmond, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: 2552; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 973.0; FHL microfilm: 2342286

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Raleigh; Roll: 1992959

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: WV
    Record Source: U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 February 1967
    Event Place: Oak Hill, Fayette County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 236-78-1014; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: 1965

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Abraham, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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