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James Edward Adkins 1884–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Sep 1884

Birth Location: Clay, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 20 Sep 1954

Death Location: Enoch, Clay, West Virginia, USA

Father: Thomas Adkins

Mother: Isabella Bragg

Spouse(s): Ruth Ramsey

Children(s): Vernie Adkins, John Adkins, Vernon Adkins, Thomas Adkins, Elvin Adkins, Orvill Adkins, Athee Adkins, George Adkins

In 1884, James Edward Adkins entered the world in Clay, West Virginia, USA, born to Thomas Jefferson Adkins And Isabella Bragg. In 1917, James Edward Adkins resided in Clay County, West Virginia, USA. In 1922, James Edward Adkins established residence. James Edward Adkins married Ruth Lois Ramsey, and had children including Athee O Adkins, Elvin E Adkins, George O Adkins, John Everette Adkins, Orvill E Adkins, Rosetta M Adkins, Sterling L Adkins, Thomas Jefferson Adkins, Vernie Elizabeth Adkins, Vernon F Adkins. James Edward Adkins passed away in 1954 in Enoch, Clay, West Virginia, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1884, James Edward Adkins entered the world in Clay, West Virginia, USA, born to Thomas Jefferson Adkins And Isabella Bragg.
  • In 1917, James Edward Adkins resided in Clay County, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1922, James Edward Adkins established residence.
  • James Edward Adkins married Ruth Lois Ramsey, and had children including Athee O Adkins, Elvin E Adkins, George O Adkins, John Everette Adkins, Orvill E Adkins, Rosetta M Adkins, Sterling L Adkins, Thomas Jefferson Adkins, Vernie Elizabeth Adkins, Vernon F Adkins.
  • James Edward Adkins passed away in 1954 in Enoch, Clay, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Adkins
1846–1912
Birth Location: Clay, West Virginia, USA
TA
Isabella Bragg
1847–1918
Birth Location: Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
IB

Spouses(s)

Ruth Ramsey
1891–1970
Birth Location: Roane, West Virginia, USA
RR

Children(s)

Vernie Adkins
1924–1990
Birth Location: Clay, West Virginia, USA
VA
John Adkins
1920–
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
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Vernon Adkins
1922–
Birth Location: Clay, West Virginia, USA
VA
Thomas Adkins
1926–
Birth Location: Clay, West Virginia, USA
TA
Elvin Adkins
1911–
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
EA
Orvill Adkins
1912–
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
OA
Athee Adkins
1915–
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
AA
George Adkins
1918–1971
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
GA

James Adkins's Ancestors

Self
James Adkins
1884–1954
Birth Place: Clay, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Thomas Jefferson Adkins
1846–1912
Clay, West Virginia, USA
Isabella Bragg
1847–1918
Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Adkins's Descendants

1.
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James (Edward) Adkins (10 Sep 1884–20 Sep 1954) m. Ruth (Lois) Ramsey (12 Dec 1891–3 Mar 1970)
  1. 1. Vernie (Elizabeth) Adkins 1924–1990 m. Dencil (Wallace) Adkins 1922–1991
    1. 1. Oleda (M.) Adkins 1943–2021 m. Bronce (Morgan Belt) Sr. 1941–2007
  2. 2. John (Everette) Adkins 1920–
  3. 3. Vernon (F.) Adkins 1922–
  4. 4. Thomas (Jefferson) Adkins 1926–
  5. 5. Elvin (E.) Adkins 1911–
  6. 6. Orvill (E) Adkins 1912–
  7. 7. Athee (O.) Adkins 1915–
  8. 8. George (O.) Adkins 1918–1971 m. Tressie (Pearl) Hamrick 1920–2016
    1. 1. Carol (Dana) Adkins 1936–2006
    2. 2. Loretta (Kay) Adkins 1946–2008

James Adkins's Timeline

9 Records

1884
10 Sep 1884
Birth of James Edward Adkins in Clay, West Virginia, USA
Clay, West Virginia, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 33
James Edward Adkins resided here in Clay County, West Virginia, USA
Clay County, West Virginia, USA
1922
1922
Age 38
James Edward Adkins resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 46
James Edward Adkins resided here in Henry, Henry, Clay, West Virginia, USA
Henry, Henry, Clay, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
James Edward Adkins resided here in Buffalo, Clay, West Virginia
Buffalo, Clay, West Virginia
1940
1940
Age 56
James Edward Adkins resided here in Buffalo Mag District, Buffalo, Clay, West Virginia, USA
Buffalo Mag District, Buffalo, Clay, West Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 66
James Edward Adkins resided here in Buffalo, Clay, West Virginia, USA
Buffalo, Clay, West Virginia, USA
1954
18 Sep 1954
Age 70
Death of James Edward Adkins in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1954
20 Sep 1954
Age 70
Burial of James Edward Adkins in Enoch, Clay, West Virginia, USA
Enoch, Clay, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1884
    Event Place: Clay, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of West Virginia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1937
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] West Virginia, U.S., Births Index
    [4] West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index
    [5] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [6] U.S., World War I Civilian Draft Registrations, 1917-1918
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [8] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Clay County
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Clay County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Clay County

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1922
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Births Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Henry, Henry, Clay, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Buffalo, Clay, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Buffalo Mag District, Buffalo, Clay, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Buffalo, Clay, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Clay
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Civilian Draft Registrations, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Clay City, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of West Virginia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1937

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1954
    Event Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1954
    Event Place: Enoch, Clay, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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