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Mary Polly Craft 1828–1903 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1828

Birth Location: Perry County, Kentucky

Death Date: 1903

Death Location: Southdown, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Archelous Jr

Mother: Nancy Polly

Spouse(s): Jesse Adams

Children(s): Elihu Adams

In 1828, Mary Polly Craft entered the world in Perry County, Kentucky, born to Archelous Archie Cheed Craft Jr And Nancy Jane Polly. In 1850, Mary Polly Craft resided in District 2, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, Mary Polly Craft resided in District 1, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA. Mary Polly Craft married Jesse Adams, and had children including Elihu Adams. Mary Polly Craft passed away in 1903 in Southdown, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1828, Mary Polly Craft entered the world in Perry County, Kentucky, born to Archelous Archie Cheed Craft Jr And Nancy Jane Polly.
  • In 1850, Mary Polly Craft resided in District 2, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, Mary Polly Craft resided in District 1, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA.
  • Mary Polly Craft married Jesse Adams, and had children including Elihu Adams.
  • Mary Polly Craft passed away in 1903 in Southdown, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Craft's Ancestors

Self
Mary Craft
1828–1903
Birth Place: Perry County, Kentucky
Parents
Archelous "Archie " "Cheed" Craft Jr
1802–1853
Harris Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Nancy (Jane) Polly
1805–1880
Carter, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Archelous Craft
1749–1853
Roaring River, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth ("Betsy") Adams
1770–1810
Loudoun, Virginia, United States
Edward Polly
1758–1845
Halifax, Virginia, United States
Mary (Agnes) Mullins
1765–1854
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Craft
1714–1793
Sarah Hammons
1730–1818
John Jr.
1747–1815
Nancy Caudill
1752–1785
David Pauley
1733–1785
Agnes Adkins
1741–1795
William Sr
1725–1790
Katherine Varner
1725–1765
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John CRAFT
1699–1753
Mary Holderness
1698–1772
Rev. Hammons
1713–1793
Sarah Parsons
–1818
1727–1804
Ann Caudill
1730–1769
Benjamin Caudill
1724–1771
Elizabeth Buckner
1726–1805
Edward Polly
1713–1770
Mary Pillsbury
1711–1787
William II
1721–1784
Lydia OWEN
1712–1784
William Mullins
1700–1734
KATHERINE SMYTHE
1702–1795
Johann (Werner)
1708–1775
Catherina Sigler
1698–1764

Mary Craft's Descendants

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Mary (Polly) Craft (1828–1903) m. Jesse Adams (8 Dec 1827–18 Jan 1912)
  1. 1. Elihu Adams 1855–1923 m. Mary ("Polly" COOPER) Adams 1861–1927
    1. 1. Amanda ((Mim)) Adams 1879–1960 m. John ("Johnny") Bowens 1871–1959
      1. 1. Calla ("Callie") Bowens 1896–1981 m. James (Harrison) Collier 1889–1963 m. James (Melvin) Taylor 1902–1986
        1. 1. Inez Collier 1915–1992 m. Ted ((John Harlan)) Adams 1906–1958

Mary Craft's Timeline

7 Records

1828
1828
Birth of Mary Polly Craft in Perry County, Kentucky
Perry County, Kentucky
1850
1850
Age 22
Mary Polly Craft resided here in District 2, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 32
Mary Polly Craft resided here in District 1, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 42
Mary Polly Craft resided here in Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 52
Mary Polly Craft resided here in Lane Fork, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Lane Fork, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 72
Mary Polly Craft resided here in Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1903
1903
Age 75
Death of Mary Polly Craft in Crafts Colly, Perry, Kentucky, United States
Crafts Colly, Perry, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1828
    Event Place: Perry County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lane Fork, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 428; Page: 553D; Enumeration District: 063
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M593_481; Page: 350B; Family History Library Film: 545980
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1240538
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District, Letcher, Kentucky; Page: 758; Family History Library Film: 803381
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Pulaski, Kentucky; Page: 328; Family History Library Film: 803393
    [7] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 23958.001; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 3
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 209; Page: 132B
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 209; Page: 132B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District, Letcher, Kentucky; Page: 758; Family History Library Film: 803381
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Pulaski, Kentucky; Page: 328; Family History Library Film: 803393

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M593_481; Page: 350B; Family History Library Film: 545980

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lane Fork, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lane Fork, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 428; Page: 553D; Enumeration District: 063

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1240538

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1903
    Event Place: Crafts Colly, Perry, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Southdown, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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