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Wilson ADAMS 1843–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 December 1843

Birth Location: Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

Death Date: 30 August 1927

Death Location: Yates City, Knox County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: William ADAMS

Mother: Nancy (Adams)

Spouse(s): Rebecca (Adams)

Children(s): Frank ADAMS

In 1843, Wilson ADAMS entered the world in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America, born to William Luther Adams And Nancy J Timmons Simmons Adams. In 1850, Wilson ADAMS resided in Township 9 N 3 E, Knox, Illinois, USA. In 1860, Wilson ADAMS resided in Salem, Knox, Illinois, USA. Wilson ADAMS married Rebecca Jane Kearns Adams, and had children including Frank L Adams. Wilson ADAMS passed away in 1927 in Yates City, Knox County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1843, Wilson ADAMS entered the world in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America, born to William Luther Adams And Nancy J Timmons Simmons Adams.
  • In 1850, Wilson ADAMS resided in Township 9 N 3 E, Knox, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1860, Wilson ADAMS resided in Salem, Knox, Illinois, USA.
  • Wilson ADAMS married Rebecca Jane Kearns Adams, and had children including Frank L Adams.
  • Wilson ADAMS passed away in 1927 in Yates City, Knox County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Wilson ADAMS's Ancestors

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Wilson ADAMS
1843–1927
Birth Place: Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
Parents
William Luther ADAMS
1821–1904
Delaware, USA
Nancy (J TIMMONS Simmons) (Adams)
1823–1864
Ohio, usa
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Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Wilson ADAMS's Descendants

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Wilson ADAMS (8 December 1843–30 August 1927) m. Rebecca (Jane KEARNS) (Adams) (23 October 1846–12 May 1940)
  1. 1. Frank (L) ADAMS 1866–1921

Wilson ADAMS's Timeline

4 Records

1843
8 December 1843
Birth of Wilson ADAMS in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 7
Wilson ADAMS resided here in Township 9 N 3 E, Knox, Illinois, USA
Township 9 N 3 E, Knox, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 17
Wilson ADAMS resided here in Salem, Knox, Illinois, USA
Salem, Knox, Illinois, USA
1927
30 August 1927
Age 84
Death of Wilson ADAMS in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America
Knox County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 December 1843
    Event Place: Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Salem, Knox, Illinois; Page: 656; Family History Library Film: 803195
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Township 9 N 3 E, Knox, Illinois; Roll: M432_113; Page: 448B; Image: 483
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Township 9 N 3 E, Knox, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Township 9 N 3 E, Knox, Illinois; Roll: M432_113; Page: 448B; Image: 483

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Salem, Knox, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Salem, Knox, Illinois; Page: 656; Family History Library Film: 803195

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 August 1927
    Event Place: Knox County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Yates City, Knox County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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