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Wiley D. Adams 1828–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Aug 1828

Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky

Death Date: 09 Jun 1902

Death Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky

Father: Daniel Adams

Mother: Jane Stone

Spouse(s): Malissa Bailey, Obedience Prater

Children(s): Amanda Adams, Emily Prater, Richard Adams

In 1828, Wiley D. Adams entered the world in Floyd County, Kentucky, born to Daniel Adams And Jane Stone. In 1850, Wiley D. Adams resided in My District, Floyd, Kentucky. In 1860, Wiley D. Adams resided in Magoffin County, Kentucky. Wiley D. Adams married Malissa Bailey, Obedience Biddy Prater, and had children including Amanda Adams, Emily Prater, Richard M Adams. Wiley D. Adams passed away in 1902 in Magoffin County, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • In 1828, Wiley D. Adams entered the world in Floyd County, Kentucky, born to Daniel Adams And Jane Stone.
  • In 1850, Wiley D. Adams resided in My District, Floyd, Kentucky.
  • In 1860, Wiley D. Adams resided in Magoffin County, Kentucky.
  • Wiley D. Adams married Malissa Bailey, Obedience Biddy Prater, and had children including Amanda Adams, Emily Prater, Richard M Adams.
  • Wiley D. Adams passed away in 1902 in Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Adams
1799–1885
Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina
DA
Jane Stone
1800–1855
Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina
JS

Spouses(s)

Malissa Bailey
1833–1890
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky
MB
Obedience Prater
1830–1860
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky
OP

Children(s)

Amanda Adams
1857–1916
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky
AA
Emily Prater
1862–1924
Birth Location: Kentucky
EP
Richard Adams
1855–
Birth Location: Kentucky
RA

Wiley Adams's Ancestors

Self
Wiley Adams
1828–1902
Birth Place: Floyd County, Kentucky
Parents
Daniel Adams
1799–1885
Wilkes County, North Carolina
Jane Stone
1800–1855
Wilkes County, North Carolina
Grandparents
Stephen Adams
1778–1858
North Carolina, USA
Mary Webb
1775–1853
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Wiley Adams's Descendants

1.
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Wiley (D.) Adams (12 Aug 1828–09 Jun 1902) m. Malissa Bailey (10 Apr 1833–3 Feb 1890) m. Obedience ("Biddy") Prater (Abt. 1830–Bef. 1860)
  1. 1. Amanda Adams 1857–1916 m. James (Madison "Matt") Patrick 1854–1941
    1. 1. Stella Patrick 1892– m. William (Harlan) Conley 1867–1930
    2. 2. Claude (Hamilton) Patrick 1887–1953 m. Mollie Conley 1897–1976 m. Blanche Stapleton 1889–
    3. 3. Wiley (Jones) Patrick 1881–1949 m. Lucy Franklin 1881–
      1. 1. Katherine Patrick 1908– m. Bass Howard 1900–
        1. 1. Joe (E. Howard) Sr. 1925– m. Georgia (L) Arrington 1925–
      2. 2. John (Hardy) Patrick 1902–
      3. 3. Winford Patrick 1910–
    4. 4. Ida Patrick 1890–
  2. 2. Emily Prater 1862–1924 m. Taylor Prater 1846–1915 m. Frank (Clay) Edgar 1861–1926
    1. 1. James (Blaine) Prater 1884–1972 m. Grace Howard 1885–
      1. 1. Howard (Stanley) Prater 1909–1944 m. Rebecca Reed 1909–
      2. 2. Olga (M. Prater) \\ 1906–1986 m. Luther Dunn 1902–1979
    2. 2. John (Franklin) Prater 1877–1934
    3. 3. Walter (Raleigh) Prater 1882–1950
    4. 4. Newton (C.) Prater 1887–1930
    5. 5. Frederick Prater 1880–1953
  3. 3. Richard (M) Adams 1855– m. Amanda Adams 1851–1926
    1. 1. Richard (M.) Adams 1877–1925 m. Nellie (R.) Davidson 1881–
    2. 2. George (W) Adams 1877–1926
    3. 3. Clarence (B.) Adams 1879–

Wiley Adams's Timeline

7 Records

1828
12 Aug 1828
Birth of Wiley D. Adams in Floyd County, Kentucky
Floyd County, Kentucky
1850
1850
Age 22
Wiley D. Adams resided here in My District, Floyd, Kentucky
My District, Floyd, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 32
Wiley D. Adams resided here in Magoffin County, Kentucky
Magoffin County, Kentucky
1870
1870
Age 42
Wiley D. Adams resided here in Magoffin County, Kentucky
Magoffin County, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 52
Wiley D. Adams resided here in Middle Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky
Middle Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 72
Wiley D. Adams resided here in Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky
Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky
1902
09 Jun 1902
Age 74
Death of Wiley D. Adams in Magoffin County, Kentucky
Magoffin County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1828
    Event Place: Floyd County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Marriage Records
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Middle Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 431; Family History Film: 1254431; Page: 597B; Enumeration District: 63; Image: 0510.
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T623_541; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 53.
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 441; Image: 17.
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: My District, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: M432_200; Page: 456B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: My District, Floyd, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: My District, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: M432_200; Page: 456B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 441; Image: 17.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Middle Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Middle Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 431; Family History Film: 1254431; Page: 597B; Enumeration District: 63; Image: 0510.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T623_541; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 53.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 09 Jun 1902
    Event Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky
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