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Jefferson Adams 1886–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: MAR 1886

Birth Location: West Virginia

Death Date: 31 AUG 1961

Death Location: Wayne, West Virginia

Father: Jackson Adams

Mother: Viola Adkins

Spouse(s): Cora Kelley

Children(s): Dexter Adams

The story of Jefferson Adams began in 1886 in West Virginia. In 1900, Jefferson Adams resided in Age: 14Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of. In 1920, Jefferson Adams resided in Age: 34Marital Status: Divorced; Relation to Head . Jefferson Adams married Cora Kelley, and had children including Dexter Adams. Jefferson Adams passed away in 1961 in Wayne, West Virginia.

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Biography

  • The story of Jefferson Adams began in 1886 in West Virginia.
  • In 1900, Jefferson Adams resided in Age: 14Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of.
  • In 1920, Jefferson Adams resided in Age: 34Marital Status: Divorced; Relation to Head .
  • Jefferson Adams married Cora Kelley, and had children including Dexter Adams.
  • Jefferson Adams passed away in 1961 in Wayne, West Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jackson Adams
1868–1945
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Viola Adkins
1867–1939
Birth Location: West Virginia
VA

Spouses(s)

Cora Kelley
1887–
Birth Location: Indiana
CK

Children(s)

Dexter Adams
1912–
Birth Location: Indiana
DA

Jefferson Adams's Ancestors

Self
Jefferson Adams
1886–1961
Birth Place: West Virginia
Parents
Jackson Adams
1868–1945
West Virginia
Viola (Francis) Adkins
1867–1939
West Virginia
Grandparents
Eli (S.) Adams
1834–1910
{ Kentucky or West Virginia }, United States
Elender (Nellie) Watts
1837–1927
Wayne County, Virginia now, West Virginia, United States
Goldberry (Goldbury) Adkins
1815–
Virginia
Mary Adkins
1844–
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Adams
1806–1864
Mary Adams
1801–1879
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jefferson Adams's Descendants

1.
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Jefferson Adams (MAR 1886–31 AUG 1961) m. Cora Kelley (ABT 1887–)
  1. 1. Dexter Adams 1912–

Jefferson Adams's Timeline

7 Records

1886
MAR 1886
Birth of Jefferson Adams in West Virginia
West Virginia
1900
1900
Age 14
Jefferson Adams resided here in Age: 14Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son, Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Age: 14Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son, Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
Jefferson Adams resided here in Age: 34Marital Status: Divorced; Relation to Head of House: Son, Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia
Age: 34Marital Status: Divorced; Relation to Head of House: Son, Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia
1930
1930
Age 44
Jefferson Adams resided here in Age in 1930: 44Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
Age in 1930: 44Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
1935
1935
Age 49
Jefferson Adams resided here in Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia
Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia
1940
1 APR 1940
Age 54
Jefferson Adams resided here in Age: 53Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, United States
Age: 53Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, United States
1961
31 AUG 1961
Age 75
Death of Jefferson Adams in Wayne, West Virginia
Wayne, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: MAR 1886
    Event Place: West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Age: 14Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son, Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 AUG 1961
    Event Place: Wayne, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Age: 34Marital Status: Divorced; Relation to Head of House: Son, Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Age in 1930: 44Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 APR 1940
    Event Place: Age: 53Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, United States
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