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Joel Wiley Adams 1876–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Sep 1876

Birth Location: Letcher County, Kentucky

Death Date: 15 Mar 1953

Death Location: Saint Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia

Father: Moses Adams

Mother: Elizabeth Adams

Spouse(s): Letitia Jones

Children(s): Leona Adams, Irene Adams, Ida Adams, Hassel Adams, Effie Adams

The story of Joel Wiley Adams began in 1876 in Letcher County, Kentucky. In 1880, Joel Wiley Adams resided in Walnut, Lincoln, Kentucky. In 1910, Joel Wiley Adams resided in Gladeville, Wise, Virginia. Joel Wiley Adams married Letitia Adeline Corinthia Jones, and had children including Effie Eva Adams, Hassel Adams, Ida Adams, Irene Adams, Leona Adams. Joel Wiley Adams passed away in 1953 in Saint Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia.

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Biography

  • The story of Joel Wiley Adams began in 1876 in Letcher County, Kentucky.
  • In 1880, Joel Wiley Adams resided in Walnut, Lincoln, Kentucky.
  • In 1910, Joel Wiley Adams resided in Gladeville, Wise, Virginia.
  • Joel Wiley Adams married Letitia Adeline Corinthia Jones, and had children including Effie Eva Adams, Hassel Adams, Ida Adams, Irene Adams, Leona Adams.
  • Joel Wiley Adams passed away in 1953 in Saint Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Moses Adams
1836–
Birth Location: Smoot Creek, Perry, Kentucky
MA
Elizabeth Adams
1842–1884
Birth Location: Pert Creek, Perry, Kentucky
EA

Spouses(s)

Letitia Jones
1881–1965
Birth Location: Ashe County, North Carolina, USA
LJ

Children(s)

Leona Adams
1902–
Birth Location: Letcher County, Kentucky
LA
Irene Adams
1910–
Birth Location: Wise County, Virginia
IA
Ida Adams
1905–1982
Birth Location: Letcher County, Kentucky
IA
Hassel Adams
1899–1980
Birth Location: Letcher County, Kentucky
HA
Effie Adams
1908–1998
Birth Location: Wise County, Virginia
EA

Joel Adams's Ancestors

Self
Joel Adams
1876–1953
Birth Place: Letcher County, Kentucky
Parents
Moses Adams
1836–
Smoot Creek, Perry, Kentucky
Elizabeth ((Betsy)) Adams
1842–1884
Pert Creek, Perry, Kentucky
Grandparents
William (Tolson) Adams
1806–1886
Elizabethton, Carter, Tennessee, USA
Anna Helton
1810–1841
Floyd County, Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joel Adams's Descendants

1.
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Joel (Wiley) Adams (26 Sep 1876–15 Mar 1953) m. Letitia (Adeline Corinthia) Jones (11 Nov 1881–27 Nov 1965)
  1. 1. Leona Adams 1902–
  2. 2. Irene Adams 1910– m. Elmer McGinnis 1904–
  3. 3. Ida Adams 1905–1982 m. Andrew (Jackson "Jack") Banfield 1893–1968
  4. 4. Hassel Adams 1899–1980
  5. 5. Effie (Eva) Adams 1908–1998 m. Billie (W.) Taylor 1908–1978

Joel Adams's Timeline

8 Records

1876
26 Sep 1876
Birth of Joel Wiley Adams in Letcher County, Kentucky
Letcher County, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 4
Joel Wiley Adams resided here in Walnut, Lincoln, Kentucky
Walnut, Lincoln, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 34
Joel Wiley Adams resided here in Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
1920
1920
Age 44
Joel Wiley Adams resided here in Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
1935
1935
Age 59
Joel Wiley Adams resided here in Kanawha, Fayette, West Virginia
Kanawha, Fayette, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 64
Joel Wiley Adams resided here in Kanawha, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
Kanawha, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 66
Joel Wiley Adams resided here in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Kanawha County, West Virginia
1953
15 Mar 1953
Age 77
Death of Joel Wiley Adams in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Kanawha County, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1876
    Event Place: Letcher County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: ; Local board: Kanawha , West Virginia.
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kanawha, Fayette, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4402; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 10-34.
    [3] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T625_1918; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 170; Image: .
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Walnut, Lincoln, Kentucky; Roll: 428; Family History Film: 1254428; Page: 206A; Enumeration District: 068; Image: 0651.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Walnut, Lincoln, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Walnut, Lincoln, Kentucky; Roll: 428; Family History Film: 1254428; Page: 206A; Enumeration District: 068; Image: 0651.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T625_1918; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 170; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Kanawha, Fayette, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kanawha, Fayette, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4402; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 10-34.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Kanawha, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kanawha, Fayette, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4402; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 10-34.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Kanawha County, West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: ; Local board: Kanawha , West Virginia.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1953
    Event Place: Kanawha County, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Saint Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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