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John W. Adkins 1856–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 06 Jan 1856

Birth Location: Pike County, Kentucky

Death Date: 01 Feb 1916

Death Location: Pike County, Kentucky

Father: Elisha Adkins

Mother: Serena May

Spouse(s): Lucinda Sanders

Children(s): Serena Adkins, Reecie Adkins, Stephen Adkins, Rebecca Adkins, Sarah Adkins, Joseph Adkins, Jackson Adkins, Robert Adkins, Samuel Adkins

The story of John W. Adkins began in 1856 in Pike County, Kentucky. In 1860, John W. Adkins resided in District 1, Pike, Kentucky, United States. In 1870, John W. Adkins resided in District 1, Pike, Kentucky, United States. John W. Adkins married Lucinda Sanders, and had children including Jackson Adkins, Joseph Adkins, Rebecca Adkins, Reecie Adkins, Robert Adkins, Samuel Adkins, Sarah Adkins, Serena Adkins, Stephen Adkins. John W. Adkins passed away in 1916 in Pike County, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • The story of John W. Adkins began in 1856 in Pike County, Kentucky.
  • In 1860, John W. Adkins resided in District 1, Pike, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1870, John W. Adkins resided in District 1, Pike, Kentucky, United States.
  • John W. Adkins married Lucinda Sanders, and had children including Jackson Adkins, Joseph Adkins, Rebecca Adkins, Reecie Adkins, Robert Adkins, Samuel Adkins, Sarah Adkins, Serena Adkins, Stephen Adkins.
  • John W. Adkins passed away in 1916 in Pike County, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elisha Adkins
1827–1911
Birth Location: Kentucky
EA
Serena May
1832–1910
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
SM

Spouses(s)

Lucinda Sanders
1861–1940
Birth Location: Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky
LS

Children(s)

Serena Adkins
1888–1930
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky
SA
Reecie Adkins
1887–
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
RA
Stephen Adkins
1906–
Birth Location: Kentucky
SA
Rebecca Adkins
1900–1934
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
RA
Sarah Adkins
1894–
Birth Location: Kentucky
SA
Joseph Adkins
1895–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Jackson Adkins
1900–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
JA
Robert Adkins
1890–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
RA
Samuel Adkins
1899–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
SA

John Adkins's Ancestors

Self
John Adkins
1856–1916
Birth Place: Pike County, Kentucky
Parents
Elisha Adkins
1827–1911
Kentucky
Serena May
1832–1910
Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Henry Adkins
1799–1860
Virginia
Elizabeth Thacker
1803–1850
Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Winright Adkins
1775–1854
Lucy Thacker
1785–1845
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry *
1730–
Rachel *
1738–

John Adkins's Descendants

1.
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John (W.) Adkins (06 Jan 1856–01 Feb 1916) m. Lucinda Sanders (05 May 1861–24 July 1940)
  1. 1. Serena Adkins 1888–1930 m. William (Madison) McKinney 1886–1959
    1. 1. Henry (Melvin) McKinney 1921–1975 m. Elizabeth Jones 1922–
  2. 2. Reecie Adkins 1887–
  3. 3. Stephen Adkins 1906–
  4. 4. Rebecca Adkins 1900–1934 m. Henry McKinney 1897–1983
    1. 1. Stephen McKinney 1921–
    2. 2. Lucinda (V.) McKinney 1923–
    3. 3. Clifton (Anthony) McKinney 1926–
    4. 4. Robert (J.) McKinney 1931–2005
  5. 5. Sarah Adkins 1894–
  6. 6. Joseph Adkins 1895–
  7. 7. Jackson Adkins 1900– m. Mary McClanahan 1903–
    1. 1. John Adkins 1922–1996
    2. 2. Whetsel Adkins 1920–
    3. 3. Fannie Adkins 1922–
    4. 4. Jake Adkins 1925–
  8. 8. Robert Adkins 1890–
  9. 9. Samuel Adkins 1899–

John Adkins's Timeline

8 Records

1856
06 Jan 1856
Birth of John W. Adkins in Pike County, Kentucky
Pike County, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 4
John W. Adkins resided here in District 1, Pike, Kentucky, United States
District 1, Pike, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 14
John W. Adkins resided here in District 1, Pike, Kentucky, United States
District 1, Pike, Kentucky, United States
1875
25 Mar 1875
Age 19
John W. Adkins was married in Pike County, Kentucky
Pike County, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 24
John W. Adkins resided here in Forks of Sandy River, Pike, Kentucky, United States
Forks of Sandy River, Pike, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 44
John W. Adkins resided here in Magisterial District 5, Floyd, Kentucky
Magisterial District 5, Floyd, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 54
John W. Adkins resided here in Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky
Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky
1916
01 Feb 1916
Age 60
Death of John W. Adkins in Pike County, Kentucky
Pike County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 06 Jan 1856
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Marriage Records
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Forks of Sandy River, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 439; Family History Film: 1254439; Page: 595A; Enumeration District: 095; Image: 0046.
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 5, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T623_31077_4118908; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1240520.
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 970; Image: 544.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pike, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T624_499; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0159; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1374512.
    [9] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1875
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky
    Record Source: Kentucky Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 970; Image: 544.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Forks of Sandy River, Pike, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Forks of Sandy River, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 439; Family History Film: 1254439; Page: 595A; Enumeration District: 095; Image: 0046.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 5, Floyd, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 5, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T623_31077_4118908; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1240520.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pike, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T624_499; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0159; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1374512.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 01 Feb 1916
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
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