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Ray Elsworth Adams 1888–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 November 1888

Birth Location: Iowa

Death Date: 23 November 1946

Death Location: Mystic, Appanoose County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: John Adams

Mother: Fidelia Dutton

Spouse(s): Grace Holliday, Sue Hopkins

Children(s): Eleanor Adams, Evelyn Adams

The story of Ray Elsworth Adams began in 1888 in Iowa. In 1900, Ray Elsworth Adams resided in Johns Township, Appanoose, Iowa. In 1917, Ray Elsworth Adams resided in Jerauld County, South Dakota, USA. Ray Elsworth Adams married Grace Holliday, Sue W Hopkins, and had children including Eleanor Adams, Evelyn Adams. Ray Elsworth Adams passed away in 1946 in Mystic, Appanoose County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Ray Elsworth Adams began in 1888 in Iowa.
  • In 1900, Ray Elsworth Adams resided in Johns Township, Appanoose, Iowa.
  • In 1917, Ray Elsworth Adams resided in Jerauld County, South Dakota, USA.
  • Ray Elsworth Adams married Grace Holliday, Sue W Hopkins, and had children including Eleanor Adams, Evelyn Adams.
  • Ray Elsworth Adams passed away in 1946 in Mystic, Appanoose County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Adams
1860–1899
Birth Location: Appanoose County, Iowa, United States of America
JA
Fidelia Dutton
1861–1918
Birth Location: Illinois, United States of America
FD

Spouses(s)

Grace Holliday
1895–1925
Birth Location: Iowa
GH
Sue Hopkins
1887–
Birth Location: –
SH

Children(s)

Eleanor Adams
1917–
Birth Location: Iowa
EA
Evelyn Adams
1915–
Birth Location: Iowa
EA

Ray Adams's Ancestors

Self
Ray Adams
1888–1946
Birth Place: Iowa
Parents
John Henry Adams
1860–1899
Appanoose County, Iowa, United States of America
Fidelia Dutton
1861–1918
Illinois, United States of America
Grandparents
Allen (Ancel) Adams
1838–1907
City, Putnam, Indiana, United States
Mary (Abigail) Morlan
1842–1880
Putnam, Indiana, United States
Jeremiah (Lynch Lincoln) Dutton
1827–1894
Sussex, Delaware, United States
Nancy (Ann) Dutton-Baker
1829–1895
Franklin County, Maine, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
hugh Adams
1815–1881
lucinda jones
1811–1838
william Morlan
1821–1878
louisa jones
1824–1904
John Dutton
1801–
Sally Lynch
–1846
William Sr
1785–1862
Mary ++
1792–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hugh Adams
1775–
Eleonore Ellett
1771–1840
elijah Morlan
1787–1856
william jones
1796–1872
Abel Dutton
1757–1801
Eunice Heaverly
1767–1832
Prince Baker
1742–1829
Experience Gould
1752–1803
Abraham (6)
1762–1853
Susanah Brock
1760–1797

Ray Adams's Descendants

1.
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Ray (Elsworth) Adams (15 November 1888–23 November 1946) m. Grace Holliday (abt 1895–11 Apr 1925) m. Sue (W) Hopkins (abt 1887–)
  1. 1. Eleanor Adams 1917–
  2. 2. Evelyn Adams 1915–

Ray Adams's Timeline

5 Records

1888
15 November 1888
Birth of Ray Elsworth Adams in Iowa
Iowa
1900
1900
Age 12
Ray Elsworth Adams resided here in Johns Township, Appanoose, Iowa
Johns Township, Appanoose, Iowa
1917
1917-1918
Age 29
Ray Elsworth Adams resided here in Jerauld County, South Dakota, USA
Jerauld County, South Dakota, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Ray Elsworth Adams resided here in Pleasant Valley, Aurora, South Dakota, USA
Pleasant Valley, Aurora, South Dakota, USA
1946
23 November 1946
Age 58
Death of Ray Elsworth Adams in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, United States of America
Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 November 1888
    Event Place: Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1857-1947
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pleasant Valley, Aurora, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1714; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 4
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Dakota; Registration County: Jerauld County
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Johns, Appanoose, Iowa; Roll: T623_416; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 17.
    [5] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922; Record Type: Marriage
    [6] Iowa, Select Marriages
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993
    [9] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; DGS: 101713543

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Johns Township, Appanoose, Iowa
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Johns, Appanoose, Iowa; Roll: T623_416; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 17.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Jerauld County, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Dakota; Registration County: Jerauld County

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pleasant Valley, Aurora, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pleasant Valley, Aurora, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1714; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 4

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 November 1946
    Event Place: Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mystic, Appanoose County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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