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Wiley Adkins 1879–1967 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Mar 1879

Birth Location: Elliott County, Kentucky

Death Date: 3 Jul 1967

Death Location: Crandon, Forest, Wisconsin, USA

Father: Green *

Mother: Sarah Eldridge

Spouse(s): Lourana Eldridge

Children(s): Andrew Adkins, Bessie Adkins, Lizzie Adkins, Viola Adkins, Willie Adkins, Ernest Adkins

The story of Wiley Adkins began in 1879 in Elliott County, Kentucky. In 1880, Wiley Adkins resided in Martinsburg, Elliott, Kentucky. In 1900, Wiley Adkins resided in Newcomb, Elliott, Kentucky. Wiley Adkins married Lourana Raney Eldridge, and had children including Andrew Adkins, Bessie Adkins, Ernest Olman Adkins, Lizzie Adkins, Viola Adkins, Willie Adkins. Wiley Adkins passed away in 1967 in Crandon, Forest, Wisconsin, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Wiley Adkins began in 1879 in Elliott County, Kentucky.
  • In 1880, Wiley Adkins resided in Martinsburg, Elliott, Kentucky.
  • In 1900, Wiley Adkins resided in Newcomb, Elliott, Kentucky.
  • Wiley Adkins married Lourana Raney Eldridge, and had children including Andrew Adkins, Bessie Adkins, Ernest Olman Adkins, Lizzie Adkins, Viola Adkins, Willie Adkins.
  • Wiley Adkins passed away in 1967 in Crandon, Forest, Wisconsin, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Green *
1837–1910
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
G*
Sarah Eldridge
1846–1937
Birth Location: Lee County, Virginia
SE

Spouses(s)

Lourana Eldridge
1884–1961
Birth Location: Elliott County, Kentucky, USA
LE

Children(s)

Andrew Adkins
1921–
Birth Location: Kentucky
AA
Bessie Adkins
1918–
Birth Location: Kentucky
BA
Lizzie Adkins
1915–
Birth Location: Kentucky
LA
Viola Adkins
1913–
Birth Location: Kentucky
VA
Willie Adkins
1910–
Birth Location: Kentucky
WA
Ernest Adkins
1907–1979
Birth Location: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
EA

Wiley Adkins's Ancestors

Self
Wiley Adkins
1879–1967
Birth Place: Elliott County, Kentucky
Parents
Green G. Adkins *
1837–1910
Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
Sarah Eldridge
1846–1937
Lee County, Virginia
Grandparents
Howard (Milton Adkins) *
1795–1888
Virginia
Mary (Ann Coleman) *
1798–1856
Virginia, USA
Joshua Eldridge
1808–
Russell County, Virginia
Frances (C.) Elliott
1825–
Russell County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Joel *
1756–1856
Rachel *
1764–1840
Peter *
1772–1852
Charlotte *
1775–1823
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard *
1717–1790
Mary *
1734–1784
Peter *
1740–1808
Abigail *
1740–1808
Nelson *
1740–1793
Elizabeth *.
1740–

Wiley Adkins's Descendants

1.
WA
Wiley Adkins (15 Mar 1879–3 Jul 1967) m. Lourana ((Raney)) Eldridge (14 Feb 1884–3 Jul 1961)
  1. 1. Andrew Adkins 1921–
  2. 2. Bessie Adkins 1918–
  3. 3. Lizzie Adkins 1915–
  4. 4. Viola Adkins 1913–
  5. 5. Willie Adkins 1910–
  6. 6. Ernest (Olman) Adkins 1907–1979 m. Dulcine (Miranda) Bailey 1914–1970

Wiley Adkins's Timeline

8 Records

1879
15 Mar 1879
Birth of Wiley Adkins in Elliott County, Kentucky
Elliott County, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 1
Wiley Adkins resided here in Martinsburg, Elliott, Kentucky
Martinsburg, Elliott, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 21
Wiley Adkins resided here in Newcomb, Elliott, Kentucky
Newcomb, Elliott, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 31
Wiley Adkins resided here in Panthers Branch, Morgan, Kentucky
Panthers Branch, Morgan, Kentucky
1918
18 Sep 1918
Age 39
Wiley Adkins resided here in Morgan County, Kentucky
Morgan County, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 41
Wiley Adkins resided here in Panthers Branch, Morgan, Kentucky
Panthers Branch, Morgan, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 61
Wiley Adkins resided here in Crandon, Forest, Wisconsin
Crandon, Forest, Wisconsin
1967
3 Jul 1967
Age 88
Death of Wiley Adkins in Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky
Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1879
    Event Place: Elliott County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Crandon, Forest, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4480; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 21-9.
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 359-03-6509; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Panthers Branch, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T625_592; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 208; Image: 859.
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Morgan County, Kentucky; Roll: 1653660; Draft Board: 0.
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Martinsburg, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: 412; Family History Film: 1254412; Page: 585C; Enumeration District: 020; Image: 0053.
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Newcomb, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: T623_518; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 18.
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Panthers Branch, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T624_492; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 152; Image: 1049.
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Martinsburg, Elliott, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Martinsburg, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: 412; Family History Film: 1254412; Page: 585C; Enumeration District: 020; Image: 0053.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Newcomb, Elliott, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Newcomb, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: T623_518; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 18.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Panthers Branch, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Panthers Branch, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T624_492; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 152; Image: 1049.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1918
    Event Place: Morgan County, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Morgan County, Kentucky; Roll: 1653660; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Panthers Branch, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Panthers Branch, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T625_592; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 208; Image: 859.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Crandon, Forest, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Crandon, Forest, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4480; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 21-9.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1967
    Event Place: Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 359-03-6509; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Crandon, Forest, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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