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William Buford Adams 1840 – 1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 November 1840

Birth Location: South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 14 August 1921

Death Location: San Benito, Cameron County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Robinson Adams

Mother: Sarah Mills

Spouse(s):

Children(s): James Adams

The story of William Buford Adams began in 1840 in South Carolina, USA, with parents Robinson Adams and Sarah "Sallie" Mills. Their family included James Albert Adams. William Buford Adams's life came to an end in 1921 in San Benito, Cameron County, Texas, United States of America.

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Parents

Robinson Adams
1814 – 1863
Birth Location: South Carolina
RA
Sarah Mills
1815 – 1900
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
SM

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Adams
1870 – 1950
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 24 November 1840
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 14 August 1921
    Event Place: San Benito, Cameron County, Texas, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Harlingen, Cameron County, Texas, United States of America
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