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Willard Glenn ADAMS 1895–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 April, 1895

Birth Location: Pinckneyville, Perry, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 16 June, 1944

Death Location: Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, United States of America

Father: Augustus ADAMS

Mother: Sarah ROBERSON

Spouse(s): Alta SHARRAI

Children(s): Robert ADAMS, William ADAMS, Richard ADAMS, Bobbie ADAMS

In 1895, Willard Glenn ADAMS entered the world in Pinckneyville, Perry, Illinois, USA, born to Augustus Monroe Adams And Sarah Ann Sallie Roberson. In 1900, Willard Glenn ADAMS resided in East St Louis Ward 7, St Clair, Illinois, USA. In 1920, Willard Glenn ADAMS resided in Oklahoma City Ward 3, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA. Willard Glenn ADAMS married Alta M Sharrai, Sally Sarah Ryan Latham, and had children including Bobbie Adams, Richard Alan Adams, Robert Adams, William Gene Billie Adams. Willard Glenn ADAMS passed away in 1944 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1895, Willard Glenn ADAMS entered the world in Pinckneyville, Perry, Illinois, USA, born to Augustus Monroe Adams And Sarah Ann Sallie Roberson.
  • In 1900, Willard Glenn ADAMS resided in East St Louis Ward 7, St Clair, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1920, Willard Glenn ADAMS resided in Oklahoma City Ward 3, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA.
  • Willard Glenn ADAMS married Alta M Sharrai, Sally Sarah Ryan Latham, and had children including Bobbie Adams, Richard Alan Adams, Robert Adams, William Gene Billie Adams.
  • Willard Glenn ADAMS passed away in 1944 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willard ADAMS's Ancestors

Self
Willard ADAMS
1895–1944
Birth Place: Pinckneyville, Perry, Illinois, USA
Parents
Augustus Monroe ADAMS
1858–1893
Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Sarah (Ann "Sallie") ROBERSON
1865–1924
Mt. Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
John (Joseph) ADAMS
1832–1873
Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Eliza Murphy
1833–1908
Benton,Franklin Co.,IL
Francis (Marion) ROBERSON
1837–1882
Franklin, Illinois, USA
Rebecca (HAWKINS (Robertson)) (Barnfield)
1851–1938
Jefferson County, Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
Augustus*** Adams
1805–1871
Mary*** WHITTINGTON
1814–1880
John MURPHY
1811–1894
Elizabeth (Murphy)
1813–1842
William ROBERSON
1790–1849
Elizabeth (Bosley)
1791–1872
Joseph HAWKINS
1824–1912
Amelia (Hawkins)
1827–1904
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph ADAMS
1780–1830
Nancy Adams
1780–
Benjamin Jr
1775–1830
Mary (Whittington)
1776–1835
John MURPHY
1780–1842
Mary CORDER
1768–1828
Jesse PAYNE
1776–1845
Francis (Roberson)
1767–1848
John HAWKINS
1788–1879
Susan STAMPER
1800–1830

Willard ADAMS's Descendants

1.
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Willard (Glenn) ADAMS (10 April, 1895–16 June, 1944) m. Alta (M) SHARRAI (12 Apr 1895–15 Apr 1973)
  1. 1. Robert ADAMS 1918–2010
  2. 2. William (Gene\Billie) ADAMS 1919–1994
  3. 3. Richard (Alan) ADAMS 1923–1996 m. Frances (E.) PEACOCK 1924–1988
  4. 4. Bobbie ADAMS 1919–

Willard ADAMS's Timeline

7 Records

1895
10 April, 1895
Birth of Willard Glenn ADAMS in Pinckneyville, Perry, Illinois, USA
Pinckneyville, Perry, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 5
Willard Glenn ADAMS resided here in East St Louis Ward 7, St Clair, Illinois, USA
East St Louis Ward 7, St Clair, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 25
Willard Glenn ADAMS resided here in Oklahoma City Ward 3, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
Oklahoma City Ward 3, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
Willard Glenn ADAMS resided here in Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
1932
1932
Age 37
Willard Glenn ADAMS resided here in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
1942
1942
Age 47
Willard Glenn ADAMS resided here in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
1944
16 June, 1944
Age 49
Death of Willard Glenn ADAMS in Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada, USA
Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 April, 1895
    Event Place: Pinckneyville, Perry, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of California; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [3] U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oklahoma City Ward 3, Oklahoma, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1474; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 146
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0160
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Sebastian; Roll: 1530578; Draft Board: 1
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: East St Louis Ward 7, St Clair, Illinois; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 0106
    [8] Nevada, Death Certificates, Nevada Department of Health; Carson City, Nevada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: East St Louis Ward 7, St Clair, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: East St Louis Ward 7, St Clair, Illinois; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 0106

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Oklahoma City Ward 3, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oklahoma City Ward 3, Oklahoma, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1474; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 146

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0160

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of California; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: AR
    Record Source: U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Sebastian; Roll: 1530578; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 June, 1944
    Event Place: Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Nevada, Death Certificates, Nevada Department of Health; Carson City, Nevada

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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