YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Walter Henry Adams 1859–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Mar 1859

Birth Location: California

Death Date: 28 March 1939

Death Location: Oakland, Alameda, California

Father: James Adams

Mother: Sarah Cameron

Spouse(s): Mary Fillmore

Children(s): Mary Adams, James Adams

In 1859, Walter Henry Adams entered the world in California, born to James Adams And Sarah Elizabeth Cameron. In 1870, Walter Henry Adams resided in San Francisco Ward 10, San Francisco, California, . In 1880, Walter Henry Adams resided in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, USA. Walter Henry Adams married Mary Elizabeth Fillmore, and had children including James Fillmore Adams, Mary Eveline Adams. Walter Henry Adams passed away in 1939 in Oakland, Alameda, California.

Find more search results for Walter Adams
WA

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1859, Walter Henry Adams entered the world in California, born to James Adams And Sarah Elizabeth Cameron.
  • In 1870, Walter Henry Adams resided in San Francisco Ward 10, San Francisco, California, .
  • In 1880, Walter Henry Adams resided in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, USA.
  • Walter Henry Adams married Mary Elizabeth Fillmore, and had children including James Fillmore Adams, Mary Eveline Adams.
  • Walter Henry Adams passed away in 1939 in Oakland, Alameda, California.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Adams
1830–1888
Birth Location: Parish of Ballindery, IRELAND
JA
Sarah Cameron
1840–1883
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
SC

Spouses(s)

Mary Fillmore
1867–1939
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MF

Children(s)

Mary Adams
1887–1962
Birth Location: Oakland, Alameda, California
MA
James Adams
1890–1958
Birth Location: California
JA

Walter Adams's Ancestors

Self
Walter Adams
1859–1939
Birth Place: California
Parents
James Adams
1830–1888
Parish of Ballindery, IRELAND
Sarah (Elizabeth) Cameron
1840–1883
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Hugh Cameron
1818–1863
Ireland
Elizabeth Maneely
1820–1904
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
William Maneely
1794–1853
Sarah McGaw
1800–1869
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Adams's Descendants

1.
WA
Walter (Henry) Adams (14 Mar 1859–28 March 1939) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Fillmore (abt 1867–before 1939)
  1. 1. Mary (Eveline) Adams 1887–1962 m. Clarence (Robert) Edwards 1886–1953
    1. 1. Walter (Robert) Edwards 1918–1998 m. Shirley Wright 1922–2016
    2. 2. Wayne (Paul) Edwards
  2. 2. James (Fillmore) Adams 1890–1958 m. Velma (C) Connelly 1882–1961

Walter Adams's Timeline

7 Records

1859
14 Mar 1859
Birth of Walter Henry Adams in California
California
1870
1870
Age 11
Walter Henry Adams resided here in San Francisco Ward 10, San Francisco, California, USA
San Francisco Ward 10, San Francisco, California, USA
1880
1880
Age 21
Walter Henry Adams resided here in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, USA
Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, USA
1888
1888
Age 29
Walter Henry Adams resided here in San Francisco, California, United States
San Francisco, California, United States
1910
1910
Age 51
Walter Henry Adams resided here in Oakland Ward 6, Alameda, California, USA
Oakland Ward 6, Alameda, California, USA
1920
1920
Age 61
Walter Henry Adams resided here in Oakland, Alameda, California, USA
Oakland, Alameda, California, USA
1939
28 March 1939
Age 80
Death of Walter Henry Adams in Oakland, Alameda, California
Oakland, Alameda, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1859
    Event Place: California
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Voter Registers, California State Library, California History Section; Great Registers, 1866-1898; Collection Number: 4 - 2A; CSL Roll Number: 64; FHL Roll Number: 977623
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oakland, Alameda, California; Roll: T625_89; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 78
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California; Roll: 84; Page: 98D; Enumeration District: 124
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: San Francisco Ward 10, San Francisco, California; Roll: M593_83; Page: 302A; Family History Library Film: 545582
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oakland Ward 6, Alameda, California; Roll: T624_71; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1374084

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: San Francisco Ward 10, San Francisco, California, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: San Francisco Ward 10, San Francisco, California; Roll: M593_83; Page: 302A; Family History Library Film: 545582

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California; Roll: 84; Page: 98D; Enumeration District: 124

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1888
    Event Place: San Francisco, California, United States
    Record Source: California, Voter Registers, California State Library, California History Section; Great Registers, 1866-1898; Collection Number: 4 - 2A; CSL Roll Number: 64; FHL Roll Number: 977623

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Oakland Ward 6, Alameda, California, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oakland Ward 6, Alameda, California; Roll: T624_71; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1374084

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Oakland, Alameda, California, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oakland, Alameda, California; Roll: T625_89; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 78

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 March 1939
    Event Place: Oakland, Alameda, California
Find more search results for Walter Adams

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE