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Velma Elizabeth Adams 1922–2007 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 May 1922

Birth Location: Tompkins, Jackson, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 2007

Death Location: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA

Father: Victor Adams

Mother: Martha Roberts

Spouse(s): Andrew Merritt

Children(s): Gary Merritt

In 1922, Velma Elizabeth Adams entered the world in Tompkins, Jackson, Michigan, USA, born to Victor Arthur Adams And Martha Elizabeth Roberts. In 1930, Velma Elizabeth Adams resided in Concord, Jackson, Michigan, USA. In 1935, Velma Elizabeth Adams resided in Concord, Jackson, Michigan, USA. Velma Elizabeth Adams married Andrew Roy Andy Merritt, and had children including David Charles Merritt, Gary Aurther Merritt, James A Merritt, Richard Alan Merritt. Velma Elizabeth Adams passed away in 2007 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1922, Velma Elizabeth Adams entered the world in Tompkins, Jackson, Michigan, USA, born to Victor Arthur Adams And Martha Elizabeth Roberts.
  • In 1930, Velma Elizabeth Adams resided in Concord, Jackson, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1935, Velma Elizabeth Adams resided in Concord, Jackson, Michigan, USA.
  • Velma Elizabeth Adams married Andrew Roy Andy Merritt, and had children including David Charles Merritt, Gary Aurther Merritt, James A Merritt, Richard Alan Merritt.
  • Velma Elizabeth Adams passed away in 2007 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Victor Adams
1903–1984
Birth Location: Tompkins, Jackson, Michigan, USA
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Martha Roberts
1897–1969
Birth Location: Parma, Jackson, Michigan, USA
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Spouses(s)

Andrew Merritt
1920–1991
Birth Location: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
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Children(s)

Gary Merritt
1945–2010
Birth Location: Albion, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
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Velma Adams's Ancestors

Self
Velma Adams
1922–2007
Birth Place: Tompkins, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Parents
Victor Arthur Adams
1903–1984
Tompkins, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Martha (Elizabeth) Roberts
1897–1969
Parma, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Grandparents
William (Draper) Adams
1862–1930
Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Alice (Lydia) Davis
1866–1945
Pentwater, Oceana, Michigan, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Adams
1832–1884
Harriet Draper
1835–1884
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Velma Adams's Descendants

1.
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Velma (Elizabeth) Adams (26 May 1922–2007) m. Andrew (Roy "Andy") Merritt (23 May 1920–1991)
  1. 1. Gary (Aurther) Merritt 1945–2010

Velma Adams's Timeline

7 Records

1922
26 May 1922
Birth of Velma Elizabeth Adams in Tompkins, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Tompkins, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 8
Velma Elizabeth Adams resided here in Concord, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Concord, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 13
Velma Elizabeth Adams resided here in Concord, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Concord, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 18
Velma Elizabeth Adams resided here in Concord, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Concord, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1942
1942
Age 20
Velma Elizabeth Adams resided here in Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
2007
16 Apr 2007
Age 85
Death of Velma Elizabeth Adams in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
2007
2007
Age 85
Burial of Velma Elizabeth Adams in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 May 1922
    Event Place: Tompkins, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Concord, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: T627_1767; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 38-7
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Concord, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: 995; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0006; Image: 611.0; FHL microfilm: 2340730
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Concord, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Concord, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: 995; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0006; Image: 611.0; FHL microfilm: 2340730

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Concord, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Concord, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: T627_1767; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 38-7

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Concord, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Concord, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: T627_1767; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 38-7

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Apr 2007
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 2007
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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