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Maxine Sarah Jane Adams 1915–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 Apr 1915

Birth Location: Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 1985

Death Location: Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA

Father: Ollie Adams

Mother: Nora Sumrill

Spouse(s): Gene Kays

Children(s):

The story of Maxine Sarah Jane Adams began in 1915 in Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA. In 1920, Maxine Sarah Jane Adams resided in Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA. In 1930, Maxine Sarah Jane Adams resided in Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA. Maxine Sarah Jane Adams married Gene William Kays, and had children including Grace Kays, Isabelle Dianne Kays, Robert C Kays, William J Kays. Maxine Sarah Jane Adams passed away in 1985 in Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Maxine Sarah Jane Adams began in 1915 in Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1920, Maxine Sarah Jane Adams resided in Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1930, Maxine Sarah Jane Adams resided in Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA.
  • Maxine Sarah Jane Adams married Gene William Kays, and had children including Grace Kays, Isabelle Dianne Kays, Robert C Kays, William J Kays.
  • Maxine Sarah Jane Adams passed away in 1985 in Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ollie Adams
1869–1952
Birth Location: Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
OA
Nora Sumrill
1876–1952
Birth Location: Bainbridge Township, Berrien, Michigan, USA
NS

Spouses(s)

Gene Kays
1914–
Birth Location: Keeler Twp, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
GK

Children(s)

Maxine Adams's Ancestors

Self
Maxine Adams
1915–1985
Birth Place: Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
Parents
Ollie Adams
1869–1952
Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
Nora (A) Sumrill
1876–1952
Bainbridge Township, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Grandparents
John Summerill
1854–1939
Etna Green, Kosciusko, Indiana, USA
Elizabeth (Jane) Peters
1856–1927
Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Sumerill
1821–1896
John Peters
1814–1864
Laura BURROUGHS
1817–1907
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John PETERS
1790–
Eliza NICOLS
1790–
Simon III
1784–1826
Ruth MUNROE
1786–1842

Maxine Adams's Timeline

9 Records

1915
02 Apr 1915
Birth of Maxine Sarah Jane Adams in Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 5
Maxine Sarah Jane Adams resided here in Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 15
Maxine Sarah Jane Adams resided here in Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 20
Maxine Sarah Jane Adams resided here in Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
1937
1937
Age 22
Maxine Sarah Jane Adams resided here in Hartford
Hartford
1940
1940
Age 25
Maxine Sarah Jane Adams resided here in Keeler Twp, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
Keeler Twp, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
1951
1951
Age 36
Maxine Sarah Jane Adams resided here in Michigan, USA
Michigan, USA
1985
30 Sep 1985
Age 70
Death of Maxine Sarah Jane Adams in Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan, USA
Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan, USA
1985
1985
Age 70
Burial of Maxine Sarah Jane Adams in Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1915
    Event Place: Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01822; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 80-20
    [2] Michigan, Death Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 17; Film Title: 11 Berrien 03113-06332; Film Description: Berrien (1932-1939)
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Herald-Palladium; Publication Date: 1 Oct 1985; Publication Place: Saint Joseph, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.27138397,0.817603,0.46
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 25 Sep 1937; Publication Place: Saint Joseph, Michigan, USA; ,0.4936306,0.6178905,0.56845

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan; Roll: T625_799; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 195

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Index
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2340763
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Herald-Palladium; Publication Date: 1 Oct 1985; Publication Place: Saint Joseph, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.27138397,0.817603,0.46
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 25 Sep 1937; Publication Place: Saint Joseph, Michigan, USA; ,0.4936306,0.6178905,0.56845

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01822; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 80-20

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Hartford

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Keeler Twp, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01822; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 80-20

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1951
    Event Place: Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Hartford, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01822; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 80-20

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 17; Film Title: 11 Berrien 03113-06332; Film Description: Berrien (1932-1939)

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 608

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Sep 1985
    Event Place: Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Herald-Palladium; Publication Date: 1 Oct 1985; Publication Place: Saint Joseph, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.27138397,0.817603,0.46

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1985
    Event Place: Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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