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Sherman Adkins 1864–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 DEC 1864

Birth Location: Louisa, Lawrence County, Ohio, USA

Death Date: 17 NOV 1935

Death Location: Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA

Father: William Adkins

Mother: Westenia Adkins

Spouse(s): Sarah Earl

Children(s): Affie Adkins, Vernon Adkins, Gallie Adkins, Ottie Adkins, Opie Adkins, Tory Adkins, Wendell Adkins, Danie Adkins, Elra Adkins

In 1864, Sherman Adkins entered the world in Louisa, Lawrence County, Ohio, USA, born to William Adkins And Westenia Adkins. In 1870, Sherman Adkins resided in Age in 1870: 5, Precinct 9, Lawrence, Kentucky, Un. In 1880, Sherman Adkins resided in Age: 15Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of. Sherman Adkins married Sarah L Earl, and had children including Affie A Adkins, Danie Adkins, Elra Iona Adkins, Gallie E Adkins, Opie Edward Adkins, Ottie N Adkins, Tory Adkins, Vernon Adkins, Wendell Earl Adkins. Sherman Adkins passed away in 1935 in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1864, Sherman Adkins entered the world in Louisa, Lawrence County, Ohio, USA, born to William Adkins And Westenia Adkins.
  • In 1870, Sherman Adkins resided in Age in 1870: 5, Precinct 9, Lawrence, Kentucky, Un.
  • In 1880, Sherman Adkins resided in Age: 15Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of.
  • Sherman Adkins married Sarah L Earl, and had children including Affie A Adkins, Danie Adkins, Elra Iona Adkins, Gallie E Adkins, Opie Edward Adkins, Ottie N Adkins, Tory Adkins, Vernon Adkins, Wendell Earl Adkins.
  • Sherman Adkins passed away in 1935 in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Adkins
1830–
Birth Location: Kentucky
WA
Westenia Adkins
1835–
Birth Location: Kentucky
WA

Spouses(s)

Sarah Earl
1875–1956
Birth Location: West Virginia
SE

Children(s)

Affie Adkins
1890–
Birth Location: Guyandotte, Cabell, West Virginia
AA
Vernon Adkins
1902–1949
Birth Location: Wayne County, West Virginia, USA
VA
Gallie Adkins
1905–1993
Birth Location: West Virginia
GA
Ottie Adkins
1908–1990
Birth Location: Ceredo Dist, Wayne County, West Virginia, USA
OA
Opie Adkins
1910–1970
Birth Location: Ceredo Dist, Wayne County, West Virginia, USA
OA
Tory Adkins
1914–1921
Birth Location: Ceredo Dist, Wayne County, West Virginia, USA
TA
Wendell Adkins
1899–1969
Birth Location: Wayne, Wayne County, West Virginia, USA
WA
Danie Adkins
1893–
Birth Location: Ceredo Dist, Wayne County, West Virginia, USA
DA
Elra Adkins
1895–1969
Birth Location: Ceredo Dist, Wayne County, West Virginia, USA
EA

Sherman Adkins's Ancestors

Self
Sherman Adkins
1864–1935
Birth Place: Louisa, Lawrence County, Ohio, USA
Parents
William Adkins
1830–
Kentucky
Westenia Adkins
1835–
Kentucky
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sherman Adkins's Descendants

1.
SA
Sherman Adkins (24 DEC 1864–17 NOV 1935) m. Sarah (L) Earl (ABT 1875–29 MAR 1956)
  1. 1. Affie (A) Adkins 1890– m. Galley (Byard) Kilgore 1884–1972
    1. 1. Loredo Kilgore 1909–1926
    2. 2. Nevora (Lena) Kilgore 1905–
  2. 2. Vernon Adkins 1902–1949
  3. 3. Gallie (E) Adkins 1905–1993
  4. 4. Ottie (N) Adkins 1908–1990
  5. 5. Opie (Edward) Adkins 1910–1970
  6. 6. Tory Adkins 1914–1921
  7. 7. Wendell (Earl) Adkins 1899–1969
  8. 8. Danie Adkins 1893–
  9. 9. Elra (Iona) Adkins 1895–1969 m. Richard Norris 1892–
    1. 1. Jesse Norris 1919–
    2. 2. Eltha Norris 1921–
    3. 3. Iona Norris 1915–
    4. 4. Richard Norris 1926–
    5. 5. Alvina Norris 1924–
    6. 6. Hazel Norris 1917–

Sherman Adkins's Timeline

8 Records

1864
24 DEC 1864
Birth of Sherman Adkins in Louisa, Lawrence County, Ohio, USA
Louisa, Lawrence County, Ohio, USA
1870
1870
Age 6
Sherman Adkins resided here in Age in 1870: 5, Precinct 9, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States
Age in 1870: 5, Precinct 9, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 16
Sherman Adkins resided here in Age: 15Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son, Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States
Age: 15Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son, Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 36
Sherman Adkins resided here in Age: 34Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, Ceredo, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Age: 34Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, Ceredo, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 46
Sherman Adkins resided here in Age in 1910: 45Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, Ceredo, Wayne, West Virginia
Age in 1910: 45Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, Ceredo, Wayne, West Virginia
1920
1920
Age 56
Sherman Adkins resided here in Age: 57Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, Ceredo, Wayne, West Virginia
Age: 57Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, Ceredo, Wayne, West Virginia
1930
1930
Age 66
Sherman Adkins resided here in Age in 1930: 65Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, Ceredo, Wayne, West Virginia
Age in 1930: 65Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, Ceredo, Wayne, West Virginia
1935
17 NOV 1935
Age 71
Death of Sherman Adkins in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA
Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 DEC 1864
    Event Place: Louisa, Lawrence County, Ohio, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Age in 1870: 5, Precinct 9, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 NOV 1935
    Event Place: Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Age: 15Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son, Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Age: 34Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, Ceredo, Wayne, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Age in 1910: 45Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, Ceredo, Wayne, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Age: 57Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, Ceredo, Wayne, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Age in 1930: 65Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, Ceredo, Wayne, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky
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