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Walter L "Sparky" Adams 1921–1984 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 Dec 1921

Birth Location: Medina, Orleans, New York, USA

Death Date: 1984

Death Location: Medina, Orleans, New York, USA

Father: Richard Adams

Mother: Leona Whitney

Spouse(s): Winifred Thompson

Children(s): Carol Adams, Walter Adams

Walter L "Sparky" Adams was born in 1921 in Medina, Orleans, New York, USA, the child of Richard Luther Adams And Leona P Whitney. In 1925, Walter L "Sparky" Adams resided in Shelby, Orleans, New York, USA. In 1930, Walter L "Sparky" Adams resided in Medina, Orleans, New York, USA. Walter L "Sparky" Adams married Winifred Ellen Thompson, and had children including Carol M Adams, Gail F Adams, Walter Joseph Adams. Walter L "Sparky" Adams passed away in 1984 in Medina, Orleans, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • Walter L "Sparky" Adams was born in 1921 in Medina, Orleans, New York, USA, the child of Richard Luther Adams And Leona P Whitney.
  • In 1925, Walter L "Sparky" Adams resided in Shelby, Orleans, New York, USA.
  • In 1930, Walter L "Sparky" Adams resided in Medina, Orleans, New York, USA.
  • Walter L "Sparky" Adams married Winifred Ellen Thompson, and had children including Carol M Adams, Gail F Adams, Walter Joseph Adams.
  • Walter L "Sparky" Adams passed away in 1984 in Medina, Orleans, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Adams
1893–1968
Birth Location: Woodland, Yolo, California, USA
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Leona Whitney
1894–1992
Birth Location: Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
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Spouses(s)

Winifred Thompson
1921–2005
Birth Location: Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
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Children(s)

Carol Adams
1947–2016
Birth Location: Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
CA
Walter Adams
1949–2012
Birth Location: Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
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Walter Adams's Ancestors

Self
Walter Adams
1921–1984
Birth Place: Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
Parents
Richard Luther Adams
1893–1968
Woodland, Yolo, California, USA
Leona (P) Whitney
1894–1992
Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
Grandparents
Alonzo (L.) Whitney
1864–1932
Vermont, USA
Anna (Mary) Ewles
1862–1940
Surrey, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Adams's Descendants

1.
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Walter (L "Sparky") Adams (04 Dec 1921–1984) m. Winifred (Ellen) Thompson (21 Dec 1921–2005)
  1. 1. Carol (M) Adams 1947–2016
  2. 2. Walter (Joseph) Adams 1949–2012

Walter Adams's Timeline

9 Records

1921
04 Dec 1921
Birth of Walter L "Sparky" Adams in Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
1925
01 Jun 1925
Age 4
Walter L "Sparky" Adams resided here in Shelby, Orleans, New York, USA
Shelby, Orleans, New York, USA
1930
1930
Age 9
Walter L "Sparky" Adams resided here in Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 14
Walter L "Sparky" Adams resided here in Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 19
Walter L "Sparky" Adams resided here in Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
1941
1941
Age 20
Walter L "Sparky" Adams resided here in Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
1983
1983
Age 62
Walter L "Sparky" Adams resided here in Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
1984
15 Jan 1984
Age 63
Death of Walter L "Sparky" Adams in Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
1984
1984
Age 63
Burial of Walter L "Sparky" Adams in Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
Medina, Orleans, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 Dec 1921
    Event Place: Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Medina, Orleans, New York; Roll: T627_2713; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 37-22
    [3] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 01; City: Shelby; County: Orleans; Page: 7
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 094-14-8175; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] New York, New York Guard Service Cards, 1906-1918, 1940-1948, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; Collection: New York, New York Guard Service Cards and Enlistment Records, 1906-1918, 1940-1948; Series: B2000; Film Number: 27
    [6] New York, New York Guard Service Cards, 1906-1918, 1940-1948, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; Collection: New York, New York Guard Service Cards and Enlistment Records, 1906-1918, 1940-1948; Series: B2000; Film Number: 43
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Medina, Orleans, New York; Roll: 1634; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0024; Image: 1016.0; FHL microfilm: 2341368
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1925
    Event Place: Shelby, Orleans, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 01; City: Shelby; County: Orleans; Page: 7

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Medina, Orleans, New York; Roll: 1634; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0024; Image: 1016.0; FHL microfilm: 2341368

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Medina, Orleans, New York; Roll: T627_2713; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 37-22

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Medina, Orleans, New York; Roll: T627_2713; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 37-22

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, New York Guard Service Cards, 1906-1918, 1940-1948, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; Collection: New York, New York Guard Service Cards and Enlistment Records, 1906-1918, 1940-1948; Series: B2000; Film Number: 27

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1983
    Event Place: Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jan 1984
    Event Place: Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 094-14-8175; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1984
    Event Place: Medina, Orleans, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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