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William Joseph Adkins 1854–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 March 1854

Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky

Death Date: 23 Apr 1923

Death Location: Maloneton, Greenup County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Owen Adkins

Mother: Frances Lewis

Spouse(s): Eliza Wagoner

Children(s): Edward Adkins, Della Adkins, Mollie Adkins, Jason Adkins, Lonnie Adkins, Owen Adkins, John Adkins, David Adkins, Kansas Adkins, William Jr., Grover Adkins

In 1854, William Joseph Adkins entered the world in Morgan County, Kentucky, born to Owen Adkins And Frances Franky Lewis. In 1860, William Joseph Adkins resided in District 1, Morgan, Kentucky, United States. In 1870, William Joseph Adkins resided in Precinct 1, Elliott, Kentucky, United States. William Joseph Adkins married Eliza Anna Wagoner, and had children including David C Adkins, Della Adkins, Edward Adkins, Grover Cleveland Adkins, Jason Cox Adkins, John H Adkins, Kansas Adkins, Lonnie Adkins, Mollie Adkins, Owen A Adkins, William Joseph Adkins Jr. William Joseph Adkins passed away in 1923 in Maloneton, Greenup County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1854, William Joseph Adkins entered the world in Morgan County, Kentucky, born to Owen Adkins And Frances Franky Lewis.
  • In 1860, William Joseph Adkins resided in District 1, Morgan, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1870, William Joseph Adkins resided in Precinct 1, Elliott, Kentucky, United States.
  • William Joseph Adkins married Eliza Anna Wagoner, and had children including David C Adkins, Della Adkins, Edward Adkins, Grover Cleveland Adkins, Jason Cox Adkins, John H Adkins, Kansas Adkins, Lonnie Adkins, Mollie Adkins, Owen A Adkins, William Joseph Adkins Jr.
  • William Joseph Adkins passed away in 1923 in Maloneton, Greenup County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Owen Adkins
1823–1900
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
OA
Frances Lewis
1835–1907
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
FL

Spouses(s)

Eliza Wagoner
1849–1932
Birth Location: Carter County, Kentucky, USA
EW

Children(s)

Edward Adkins
1886–
Birth Location: Kentucky
EA
Della Adkins
1887–
Birth Location: Kentucky
DA
Mollie Adkins
1890–
Birth Location: Kentucky
MA
Jason Adkins
1892–1925
Birth Location: Elliott County, Kentucky
JA
Lonnie Adkins
1894–
Birth Location: Kentucky
LA
Owen Adkins
1872–1937
Birth Location: Martinsburg, Elliott, Kentucky, USA
OA
John Adkins
1875–
Birth Location: Kentucky
JA
David Adkins
1876–
Birth Location: Kentucky
DA
Kansas Adkins
1878–1954
Birth Location: Sandy Hook, Elliott, Kentucky, USA
KA
William Jr.
1879–1973
Birth Location: Elliott County, Kentucky
WJ
Grover Adkins
1884–1967
Birth Location: Elliott County, Kentucky, USA
GA

William Adkins's Ancestors

Self
William Adkins
1854–1923
Birth Place: Morgan County, Kentucky
Parents
Owen Adkins
1823–1900
Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Frances ((Franky)) Lewis
1835–1907
Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Howard (Milton Adkins) *
1795–1888
Virginia
Mary (Ann Coleman) *
1798–1856
Virginia, USA
John (Lewis) *
1782–1878
Ashe County, North Carolina, USA
Rachel (Henson) *
1783–1825
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joel *
1756–1856
Rachel *
1764–1840
Peter *
1772–1852
Charlotte *
1775–1823
James *
1736–1825
Winnetree *
1765–1825
John *
1750–1835
Mary *
1796–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard *
1717–1790
Mary *
1734–1784
Peter *
1740–1808
Abigail *
1740–1808
Nelson *
1740–1793
Elizabeth *.
1740–
Nathaniel Lewis
1700–
Elvira Helton
1710–
Paul Henson
1730–1796
Paul Henson
1730–1796
James *
1736–1825
Winnetree *
1765–1825

William Adkins's Descendants

1.
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William (Joseph) Adkins (24 March 1854–23 Apr 1923) m. Eliza (Anna) Wagoner (1 Oct 1849–4 Sep 1932)
  1. 1. Edward Adkins 1886–
  2. 2. Della Adkins 1887–
  3. 3. Mollie Adkins 1890–
  4. 4. Jason (Cox) Adkins 1892–1925 m. Crilda Adkins 1894–1963
    1. 1. Ethel Adkins 1922–2002 m. Andrew (Ritchie) Jr. 1926–1996
    2. 2. Elmer Adkins 1918–1987 m. Ruth (Naomi) Hacker 1922–1986
    3. 3. Edna Adkins 1917–1917
    4. 4. Rutha Adkins 1916–1916
    5. 5. Westina Adkins 1920–1920
    6. 6. Jason (Cox Adkins) Jr. 1920–1920
  5. 5. Lonnie Adkins 1894–
  6. 6. Owen (A.) Adkins 1872–1937 m. Mary (Lou) Adkins 1872–1937
    1. 1. Ella Adkins 1895–
    2. 2. Leota Adkins 1897–
    3. 3. Pearlie Adkins 1900–
    4. 4. William (Brack) Adkins 1902–
    5. 5. Henry Adkins 1904–
    6. 6. Arvil Adkins 1906–
    7. 7. David Adkins 1910–
    8. 8. Clarence Adkins 1916–
  7. 7. John (H.) Adkins 1875–
  8. 8. David (C.) Adkins 1876–
  9. 9. Kansas Adkins 1878–1954 m. Alexander (Mack) Shaw 1864–1934
    1. 1. Ephraim Shaw 1898–1925
    2. 2. William Shaw 1897–1969 m. Leona (Ada) Thompson 1907–1961
      1. 1. William Shaw 1925–1925
    3. 3. Elmer (Ellis) Shaw 1901–1984 m. Hallie (Mae) Soward 1900–1984
      1. 1. Esther (Garnet) Shaw 1925–2007 m. Charles (Franklin (Jack) Huffman) Jr. 1923–1996
    4. 4. Milford (S.) Shaw 1906–1966 m. Evelyn (L.) Tackett 1910–
      1. 1. Maxine (Loraine) Shaw 1927–2000
      2. 2. Lloyd Shaw 1927–2012
    5. 5. Walter Shaw 1908–1991
    6. 6. Della (May) Shaw 1910–1944 m. Deward Morris 1903–1982
    7. 7. Elizabeth Shaw 1916–1936
    8. 8. Lora (Ann) Shaw 1895–1895
  10. 10. William (Joseph Adkins) Jr. 1879–1973 m. Elizabeth Carr 1883–1955
    1. 1. David (Adkins) Sr 1913–2000 m. Minetta (B.) Crabtree 1904–1976 m. Gladys (Virginia Miller) Metzler 1921–2014
      1. 1. David (Adkins) Jr 1945–1945
      2. 2. William Adkins 1936–1988
      3. 3. Kent Adkins 1942–1996
      4. 4. Ollie Adkins 1940–2013
      5. 5. Jewel Adkins 1934–2005
    2. 2. Clarence Adkins 1907–1979 m. Sarah (Gertrude) Crabtree 1908–1998
      1. 1. Clarence (Adkins) Jr 1927–2005
      2. 2. Vicky (Diane) Adkins 1951–1974
  11. 11. Grover (Cleveland) Adkins 1884–1967 m. Katherine Stone 1884–1965
    1. 1. Wyoma (Belle) Adkins 1921–2003 m. James (Oscar (Warren)) Smith 1918–1995
    2. 2. Dessie Adkins 1913–2005 m. Spencer (D) Leonard 1909–
      1. 1. Lois (M.) Leonard 1931–2010
    3. 3. Holbert Adkins 1915–1993
    4. 4. Leatha Adkins 1917–2003
    5. 5. Eva (Marie) Adkins 1919–2005 m. Willard (Dale) Wiscup 1917–
      1. 1. Gerald (D) Wisecup 1941–2001
    6. 6. Herbert (Earl Adkins) Sr 1923–2009
    7. 7. Everett (Edward) Adkins 1925–1995
    8. 8. Minnie Wells 1904–1996
    9. 9. Elbert Adkins 1911–1977
    10. 10. James (Edward) Adkins 1909–1991 m. Opal (Marguerite Crabtree) ^ 1910–1991
      1. 1. Melvin Adkins 1930–2000 m. Ina (Gay) Plotts 1931–2018
    11. 11. Phoebe Fields 1918–2012
    12. 12. Boyd Adkins 1923–1923
    13. 13. Pauline ((Polly)) Adkins 1906–1974 m. Chester Robinson 1903–
      1. 1. Chester Robinson 1928–2009
      2. 2. Arthur (D) Robinson 1942–1993
      3. 3. Robert Robinson 1925–2005
      4. 4. Everett Robinson 1923–1982
    14. 14. Tora (Mae) Adkins 1907–1929 m. Ben (W) Kegley 1903–1953
      1. 1. Helen (Louise) Kegley 1922–1989
      2. 2. Virginia Kegley 1924–1924

William Adkins's Timeline

8 Records

1854
24 March 1854
Birth of William Joseph Adkins in Morgan County, Kentucky
Morgan County, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 6
William Joseph Adkins resided here in District 1, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
District 1, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 16
William Joseph Adkins resided here in Precinct 1, Elliott, Kentucky, United States
Precinct 1, Elliott, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 26
William Joseph Adkins resided here in Martinsburg, Elliott, Kentucky
Martinsburg, Elliott, Kentucky
1890
1890
Age 36
William Joseph Adkins resided here in Elk Fork, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
Elk Fork, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 46
William Joseph Adkins resided here in Sandy Hook, Elliott, Kentucky
Sandy Hook, Elliott, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 56
William Joseph Adkins resided here in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky
West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky
1923
23 Apr 1923
Age 69
Death of William Joseph Adkins in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, USA
Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 March 1854
    Event Place: Morgan County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Martinsburg, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: 412; Family History Film: 1254412; Page: 575C; Enumeration District: 020; Image: 0033.
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sandy Hook, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: T623_31077_4118906; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1240518.
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 479; Image: 483.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T624_492; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0143; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1374505.
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 479; Image: 483.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Elliott, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    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: 575C; Enumeration District: 020; Image: 0033.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1890
    Event Place: Elk Fork, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sandy Hook, Elliott, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sandy Hook, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: T623_31077_4118906; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1240518.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T624_492; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0143; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1374505.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1923
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002, Certificate: ; Volume:
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Maloneton, Greenup County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index
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