Bluford Patrick Foley and Elizabeth Jane Adams
Husband Bluford Patrick Foley
Born: Sep 15, 1834 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Dec 31, 1918 - Patrick Co., VA Buried: - Bluford Foley Cem., Patrick Co., VAMarriage: Mar 21, 1861 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Elizabeth Jane Adams
AKA: Mary Born: 1840 - Patrick Co. VA, USA Died: Jun 1866 - Patrick Co., VA Buried: - Patrick Co., VA
Father: Paul Clarence Adams (1803-1882) Mother: Rachel Esther Pilson (1807-1873)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Elizabeth Jane Adams):
He 26, she 19. Both single & born Patrick Co., Va. S/o James & Nancy Foley; D/o Paul C. & Esther Adams. Marr. Mar. 21, 1861, Patrick Co., Va. (Note: Name her appears as Mary J., but on Death Reg. as Elizabeth J., Mary is likely a nickname.)
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Emmett Green Adams and Posie Lester Joyce
Husband Emmett Green Adams
Born: Feb 16, 1895 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Dec 28, 1974 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VAMarriage: Jan 24, 1915 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Posie Lester Joyce
Born: Dec 24, 1898 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 14, 1980 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
Other Spouse: John E. Hancock (1890-1914) - May 30, 1912 - Patrick Co., VA
Children
1 F Nina Lou Adams
Born: 1919 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Elmer Clifton Spencer (1919-2007) Marr: Dec 19, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
2 F Christine Ellen Adams
Born: Feb 9, 1922 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 11, 1988 Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VASpouse: William Nolen Koger (1923-2012) Marr: Jun 3, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
3 F Nellie Irene Adams
Born: Feb 5, 1924 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Aug 16, 2017 Buried: Aug 19, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Roy Ralph Philpott (1920-2002) Marr: Dec 27, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
4 M Rev., Oscar Richard Adams
Born: Mar 9, 1926 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Oct 28, 2014 - Blue Ridge Manor, Martinsville, VA Buried: Oct 31, 2014 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Alice Moorefield Miles (1923-2019) Marr: May 24, 1947 - Henry Co., VA
5 F Lizzie Aileen Adams
Born: Oct 30, 1928 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jun 15, 2016 - Blue Ridge Therapy, Stuart, VA Buried: Jun 21, 2016 - Blackberry Bapt. Ch. Cem., Bassett, VASpouse: Curtis Melvin Adams (1926-1999) Marr: Apr 5, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: James Clinton Handy (1932-2021) Marr: Dec 22, 1961 - Patrick Co., VA
6 M Sam Irvin Adams
Born: Feb 12, 1931 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jul 4, 2011 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VASpouse: Did Not Marry
7 F Betty Jane Adams
Born: Dec 17, 1938 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jun 8, 2016 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jun 10, 2016 - Stella Chr. Ch. Cem., Stella, VA
Notes: Marriage (Posie Lester Joyce):
He 21, she 17. Both born Patrick Co., Va. S/o J.R. & B.A. Adams; her parents not named. Marr. Jan. 24, 1915, Patrick Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (John E. Hancock):
He 24 & she 16. He born Patrick Co., Va. & she Henry Co., Va. S/o J.G. & Martha J. Hancock; D/o Wm. L. & Sarah L. Joyce. Marr. May 30, 1912, Patrick Co., Va.
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Ernest Green Adams and Lucy Pearl Weaver
Husband Ernest Green Adams
Born: Feb 27, 1891 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Oct 3, 1970 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Aug 10, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lucy Pearl Weaver
Born: May 10, 1903 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 26, 1964 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Sep 28, 1964 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: George Hairston Weaver (1875-1945) Mother: Susan Ann Thomasson (1880-1966)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lucy Pearl Weaver):
He 30, she 18. Both single. He born Patrick Co., Va. & she Henry Co., Va. S/o J.J.T. & Nora T. Adams; D/o George H. & Susie Weaver. Marr. Aug. 10, 1921, Henry Co., Va.
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William Foster Murray and Evelyn Campbell Adams
Husband William Foster Murray
Born: 1895 - AR Died: 1937 Buried: - Flushing Cem., Flushing, Queens Co., NYMarriage: Bef Apr 5, 1930
Wife Evelyn Campbell Adams
Born: Sep 4, 1907 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Mar 19, 1999 - TN Buried: - Lynnhurst Cem., Knoxville, Knox Co., TN
Father: Tony Garfield Adams (1881-1940) Mother: Hattie E. Campbell (1884-1908)
Other Spouse: Thomas Julian Arsenault (1913-1969) - Bet Apr 11, 1940 and Oct 16, 1940 - New York City, NY
Children
1 F Dianne Foster Murray
Born: Dec 22, 1933 - New York City, NY Died: Feb 12, 1991 - Roanoke, Randolph Co., AL, USA Buried: - Temple Emanuel Cemetery, Roanoke, VASpouse: Dr., William Jack Landau (1924-2003) Marr: Dec 27, 1952 - Roanoke (city), VA
2 F Toni C. Murray
Born: Jul 28, 1935 - New York City, NY Died: Jan 17, 2020 - Knoxville, Knox Co., TN Buried: - Lynnhurst Cem., Knoxville, Knox Co., TN
Notes: Marriage (Thomas Julian Arsenault):
On Oct. 16, 1940 when he registers for the WWII draft, in Queens Co., NY, they are already married. In the 1940 census, taken Apr. 10th, she still a widow, living in NY City, Queens Co., NY. Thus, they married between Apr. 11, 1940 and Oct. 16, 1940.
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Thomas Julian Arsenault and Evelyn Campbell Adams
Husband Thomas Julian Arsenault
Born: Jul 3, 1913 - Nashua, Hillsborough Co., NH Died: Feb 27, 1969 Buried: - Lynnhurst Cem., Knoxville, Knox Co., TNMarriage: Bet Apr 11, 1940 and Oct 16, 1940 - New York City, NY
Wife Evelyn Campbell Adams
Born: Sep 4, 1907 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Mar 19, 1999 - TN Buried: - Lynnhurst Cem., Knoxville, Knox Co., TN
Father: Tony Garfield Adams (1881-1940) Mother: Hattie E. Campbell (1884-1908)
Other Spouse: William Foster Murray (1895-1937) - Bef Apr 5, 1930
Children
Notes: Marriage (Evelyn Campbell Adams):
On Oct. 16, 1940 when he registers for the WWII draft, in Queens Co., NY, they are already married. In the 1940 census, taken Apr. 10th, she still a widow, living in NY City, Queens Co., NY. Thus, they married between Apr. 11, 1940 and Oct. 16, 1940.
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Ferdinand Braxton Adams and Alice B. White
Husband Ferdinand Braxton Adams
AKA: Brack Born: Feb 1848 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 5, 1921 - Inman, Wise Co., VA Buried: Jan 6, 1921 - Riverview Cem., East Stone Gap, WV
Father: Reed R. Adams (1810/1815- ) Mother: Susanna Campbell (1820- )
Marriage: Mar 2, 1873 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Alice B. White
Born: Mar 6, 1856 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Bef Dec 5, 1904 Buried:
Father: Jacob A. White (1830- ) Mother: Elizabeth J. Robins (1828- )
Children
1 M Henry Adams
Born: Mar 15, 1874 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
2 M William I. Adams
Born: Oct 4, 1876 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
3 M Reed Alexander Adams
Born: Sep 17, 1878 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 4, 1963 - Raleigh Co., WV Buried: Jan 7, 1963 - Riverview Cem., East Stone Gap, WVSpouse: Daisy Eliza Stewart (1884-1906) Marr: Jun 12, 1901 - Wise Co., VASpouse: Clara Marshall (1896-1990) Marr: Oct 6, 1912 - Bristol, VA
Notes: Marriage (Alice B. White):
He 25, she 17. Both single & born Franklin Co., Va. S/o Reed R. & Susan Adams; D/o Jacob A. & Eliza White. Marr. Mar. 2, 1873, Franklin Co., Va.
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Ferdinand Braxton Adams and Haney Rhoton
Husband Ferdinand Braxton Adams
AKA: Brack Born: Feb 1848 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 5, 1921 - Inman, Wise Co., VA Buried: Jan 6, 1921 - Riverview Cem., East Stone Gap, WV
Father: Reed R. Adams (1810/1815- ) Mother: Susanna Campbell (1820- )
Marriage: Dec 5, 1904 - Wise Co., VA
Wife Haney Rhoton
AKA: Nancy Born: Aug 25, 1885 - Scott Co., VA Died: Aug 4, 1946 - Appalachia, Wise Co., VA Buried: Aug 6, 1946 - Exeter Cemetery, Wise Co., VA, USA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Haney Rhoton):
He 50, she 20. He wid. & she single. S/o Reed R. & Susan Adams; D/o Marion & Eby Rhoten. Marr. Dec. 5, 1904 Wise Co., Va.
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Elisha Keen Holcomb and Flora Adams
Husband Elisha Keen Holcomb
Born: Oct 18, 1877 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Aug 27, 1956 - Norton, Wise Co., VA Buried: Aug 29, 1956 - Highland Cem., Norton, VA
Father: Thomas M. Holcomb (1851- ) Mother: Julia Ann Gravely (1860- )
Marriage: Sep 10, 1902 - Norton, Wise Co., VA
Wife Flora Adams
Born: Jan 24, 1886 - Wise Co., VA Died: Mar 25, 1986 - Norton Comm. Hosp., Norton, VA Buried: - Highland Cem., Norton, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Flora Adams):
He 23, she 16. Both single. He born Franklin Co., Va. & she Wise Co., Va. S/o Thos. & Julia Holcomb; D/o W.M. Adams. Marr. Sep. 10, 1902, Norton, Wise Co., Va.
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George Burgart Adams, Sr. and Oradell Washburn
Husband George Burgart Adams, Sr.
Born: Sep 16, 1903 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Apr 8, 1994 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Oct 22, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Oradell Washburn
Born: Sep 25, 1904 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 30, 1981 - Franklin Mem. Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Elder, Peter James Washburn (1882- ) Mother: Sallie Lena Stone (1880-1958)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Oradell Washburn):
He 19, she 18. Both single. He born Patrick Co., Va. & she Henry Co., Va. S/o J.T. & Sonora Adams; D/o Pete & Lena Washburn. Marr. Oct. 22, 1922, Henry Co., Va.
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George Washington Adams, Sr. and Flora Lee Jones
Husband George Washington Adams, Sr.
Born: Mar 15, 1876 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 14, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
Father: Joshua Thompson Adams (1832-1902) Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Ingram (1836-1919)
Marriage: Jan 21, 1900 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Flora Lee Jones
Born: Apr 24, 1882 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 9, 1970 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
Father: Willis H. Jones (1844-Bef 1900) Mother: Frances Lynch (1843- )
Children
1 M Percy James Adams
Born: Apr 25, 1906 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jul 20, 1984 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Willie Pearl Walker (1905-1993) Marr: Nov 19, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Thelma F. Adams
Born: Oct 29, 1909 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Oct 22, 1939 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NCSpouse: Gannard Elwood Campbell (1901-1979) Marr: Apr 17, 1929 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
3 M Luther Tuttle Adams
Born: 1914 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Aug 24, 1951 - Farmville, Charlotte Co., VA Buried: - Lakeview Mem. Pk., Greensboro, NCSpouse: Vera Remola Younger (1919- ) Marr: Jan 25, 1935 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Frances Ann Parrish (1918- ) Marr: Aug 10, 1939 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
4 M Willie Gordon Adams
Born: Apr 23, 1917 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jul 3, 1986 - Wesley Long Hosp., Greensboro, NC Buried: Jul 5, 1986 - Guilford Mem., Pk., Greensboro, NCSpouse: Nancy Caroline Mullinax (1925- ) Marr: Jan 12, 1946 - Morehead, Guilford Co., NCSpouse: Pauline Elizabeth Satcher (1925-2003) Marr: Dec 7, 1951 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
5 M George Washington Adams, Jr.
Born: Jul 31, 1919 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Aug 2, 2001 - Piney Forest Health Care Center, Danville, VA Buried: Aug 4, 2001 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: Catherine Clara Atkinson (1920-1978) Marr: Oct 23, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Clara Serena Gravely (1929-2020) Marr: Aug 14, 1982 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
6 M Harrison Adams
Born: Apr 2, 1922 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 28, 1929 - Pelham, Caswell Co., NC Buried: Mar 30, 1929 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
Notes: Marriage (Flora Lee Jones):
He 22, she 19. S/o J.T. & Elizabeth Adams; D/o Willis & Fannie Jones. Marr. Jan. 21, 1900, Spray, NC, by R.E. White, Min.
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George Washington Adams, Jr. and Catherine Clara Atkinson
Husband George Washington Adams, Jr.
Born: Jul 31, 1919 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Aug 2, 2001 - Piney Forest Health Care Center, Danville, VA Buried: Aug 4, 2001 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: George Washington Adams, Sr. (1876-1939) Mother: Flora Lee Jones (1882-1970)
Marriage: Oct 23, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Catherine Clara Atkinson
Born: Sep 4, 1920 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 15, 1978 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Catherine Clara Atkinson):
He 19, she 18. Both single. He born Rockingham Co., NC & she Henry Co., Va. He worked in a furniture factory. S/o George Washington Adams, Sr., & Flora Jones; D/o Clarence Scruggs Atkinson & Janie Lucy Moore. Marr. Oct. 23, 1927, Martinsville, Va., by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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George Washington Adams, Jr. and Clara Serena Gravely
Husband George Washington Adams, Jr.
Born: Jul 31, 1919 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Aug 2, 2001 - Piney Forest Health Care Center, Danville, VA Buried: Aug 4, 2001 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: George Washington Adams, Sr. (1876-1939) Mother: Flora Lee Jones (1882-1970)
Marriage: Aug 14, 1982 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Clara Serena Gravely
Born: Jan 7, 1929 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 10, 2020 - Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Howard Bach Gravely (1904-1972) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Martin (1903-1973)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Clara Serena Gravely):
He 62, she 53. He once wid.; she single. S/o George Adams & Floria Jones; D/o Howard Gravely & Elizabeth Martin. Marr. Aug. 14, 1982, Danville, Va., by W.C. Hall, Min.
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Leslie Gordon Pankey and Gladys Myrtle Adams
Husband Leslie Gordon Pankey
Born: Jan 4, 1910 - Pamplin, Appomattox Co., VA Died: Jan 14, 1984 - Pamplin, Appomattox Co., VA Buried: - Pamplin Cem., Pamplin, VA
Father: Everett Leonard Pankey (1884-1959) Mother: Annie Powell Hunt (1884-1933)
Marriage: Mar 16, 1940 - Pamplin, Appomattox Co., VA
Wife Gladys Myrtle Adams
AKA: Gladie Born: Nov 25, 1912 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 21, 1999 - Pamplin, Appomattox Co., VA Buried: - Pamplin Cem., Pamplin, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Gladys Myrtle Adams):
He 30, she 27. Both single. He born Appomattox Co., Va. & she Pittsylvania Co., Va. He a farmer. S/o Everette Leonard Pankey & Annie Powell Hunt; D/o William Wade Adams & Susan Allen Ward. Marr. Mar. 16, 1940, Pamplin, Appomattox Co., Va., by W.M. Black Min. (Note: Lic. issued Prince Edward Co., Va., but Rev. Black states only auth. to marry in Appomattox county. Pamplin located in both counties; I chose Appomattox.)
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Edmund Fuller and Hannah Adams
Husband Edmund Fuller
Born: 1796 - NC Died: Buried:
Father: Benjamin Fuller ( - ) Mother: Polly York ( - )
Marriage: 1819 - TN
Wife Hannah Adams
AKA: Anna Born: 1797 - SC Died: Buried:
Children
1 M John Fuller
Born: 1829 - TN Died: Buried:
2 F Rebecca Fuller
Born: 1832 - AL Died: Buried:
3 M Riley Fuller
Born: 1835 - AL Died: Buried:
4 M Edmund R. Fuller
Born: 1838 - AL Died: Buried:
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Alexander Prillaman and Hazel Erma Adams
Husband Alexander Prillaman
Born: Mar 19, 1909 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Aug 18, 1985 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: May 12, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Hazel Erma Adams
Born: Nov 10, 1923 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 4, 2015 - Blue Rdg. Ass't Living Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: May 6, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Abram Adams (1896-1974) Mother: Goldie Bell Law (1901-1977)
Children
1 M John Donald Prillaman, Sr.
AKA: Donnie Born: Dec 10, 1944 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 29, 2024 Buried: May 2, 2024 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Marjorie Ann Willis (1944-2016) Marr: Jul 1, 1967 - Collinsville, VA
Notes: Marriage (Hazel Erma Adams):
He 34, she 19. Both single. He born Franklin Co., Va. & she Henry Co., Va. He a machinist & she worked for DuPont. S/o Ern Enoch Prillaman & Jerusha Jones; D/o John Abraham Adams & Goldie Law. Marr. May 12, 1943, Henry Co., Va., by C.M. Wales, Min.
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Harry Morris Brooks and Helen Louise Adams
Husband Harry Morris Brooks
Born: Jan 15, 1920 - Franklin Co., VA Died: May 18, 1985 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Abbey, Martinsville, VAMarriage: May 8, 1953 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Helen Louise Adams
Born: Nov 22, 1931 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 7, 2016 Buried: Sep 10, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Jesse Taylor Adams (1906-2002) Mother: Nellie Pricie Law (1906-1995)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Helen Louise Adams):
He 32, She 21. 1st marr. He born Franklin Co., Va. & she Martinsville, Va. He operated Warren Crown Service Station & she did clerical work for American Furniture Co. S/o Joseph Albert Brooks & Jimmie Ellen David; D/o Jesse Taylor Adams & Nellie Law. Marr. May 8, 1953, Henry Co., Va., by C.E. Turner, Min.
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Henry Bingham Adams, Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth Fuller
Husband Henry Bingham Adams, Sr.
Born: Aug 19, 1898 - Swansboro, Onslow Co., NC Died: Aug 11, 1993 - Camelot Hall Nurs. Hm., Chesapeake, VA Buried: - Forest Lawn Cem., Norfolk, VAMarriage: Apr 19, 1930 - Norfolk (city), VA
Wife Margaret Elizabeth Fuller
Born: Feb 5, 1905 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 20, 1965 - DePaul Hospital, Norfolk, VA Buried: - Forest Lawn Cem., Norfolk, VA
Father: Walter Green Fuller (1868-1940) Mother: Lula E. Collins (1871-1916)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Margaret Elizabeth Fuller):
He 31, she 25. Both single. He born NC & she Martinsville, Va. S/o John C. Adams & Josephine Bell; D/o Walter Greene Fuller & Lula Collins. Marr. Apr. 19, 1930, Norfolk, Va; Div. Apr. 11, 1960, Norfolk, Va.
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Henry Taylor Adams and Nancy Josephine White
Husband Henry Taylor Adams
Born: Apr 22, 1848 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA Died: Nov 23, 1943 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Adams Fam. Cem., Snow Creek, VAMarriage: Jul 8, 1876 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Nancy Josephine White
AKA: Josie Born: Mar 5, 1854 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 14, 1937 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Adams Fam. Cem., Snow Creek, VA
Father: Jacob A. White (1830- ) Mother: Elizabeth J. Robins (1828- )
Children
1 M Archie Seals Adams, Sr.
Born: May 10, 1877 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Apr 6, 1956 - Mercy House, Salem, VA Buried: Apr 9, 1956 - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VASpouse: Virginia F. Law (1882-1916) Marr: Oct 24, 1898 - Pelham, Caswell Co., NC
2 M Tony Garfield Adams
Born: Apr 1, 1881 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA Died: Apr 21, 1940 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Adams Fam. Cem., Snow Creek, VASpouse: Hattie E. Campbell (1884-1908) Marr: Nov 30, 1905 - Franklin Co., VA
3 F Pearl Belle Adams
Born: Jan 5, 1884 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA Died: Dec 30, 1971 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: Samuel James Cooper (1874-1946) Marr: Nov 5, 1900 - Franklin Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Nancy Josephine White):
He 28, she 22. Both single & born Franklin Co., Va. S/o Sneat T. & Cynthia W. Adams; D/o Jacob A. & Eliza. J. White. Marr. Jul. 8, 1876, Franklin Co., Va.
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George Jewel Allen and Ida Adams
Husband George Jewel Allen
Born: Sep 3, 1886 - Madison Co., GA Died: Aug 18, 1939 - Rowan Mem. Hosp., Salisbury, NC Buried: Aug 20, 1939 - Greenlawn, Cem. China Grove, NC
Father: Wilson Monroe Allen (1857-1941) Mother: Sarah Jane Poss (1851-1936)
Marriage: 1907
Wife Ida Adams
Born: Jul 25, 1890 - GA Died: Jun 11, 1915 - Madison Co., GA Buried: - Union Bapt. Ch. Cem., Danielsville, GA
Children
1 F Retha Allen
Born: Apr 4, 1912 - Madison Co., GA Died: Jun 4, 1987 - Kannapolis, NC Buried: Jun 7, 1987 - Concord, Cabarrus Co., NCSpouse: Verdell Chastine (1909-1990) Marr: 1929-1930
Notes: Marriage (Ida Adams):
In the 1910 census they have been married 3-years; 1st marr. for both; eldest child Guy, son, is 2; all born Ga.
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James Carlton Adams and Diane Powell Scearce
Husband James Carlton Adams
Born: Mar 2, 1955 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Dec 14, 2012 - Wake Forest Univ., Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC Buried: - Dan River PBC Cem., Ruffin, NC
Father: Curtis Wray Adams (1926-1990) Mother: Grace Queen Foster (1924-2017)
Marriage: Jan 5, 1974 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Diane Powell Scearce
Born: Jan 2, 1958 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Diane Powell Scearce):
Marr. Jan. 5, 1974, Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC., by H. Evans, Min.; Div. Dec. 12, 1978, Rockingham Co., NC.
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James Earnest Adams and Viola Mae Adkins
Husband James Earnest Adams
Born: Jun 15, 1912 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 6, 1988 - Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Adams Fam. Cem., Snow Creek, VA
Father: Jesse Jonathan Adams (1873-1948) Mother: Dora Kansas Parcell (1874-1959)
Marriage: Feb 15, 1936 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA
Wife Viola Mae Adkins
Born: May 15, 1914 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 7, 1980 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Grover Cleveland Adkins (1885-1960) Mother: Mary Lesly Draper (1884-1942)
Children
1 F Delsie Mae Adams
Born: Mar 22, 1937 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA Died: May 8, 2014 Buried: - Oakes Cem., Snow Creek, VASpouse: Joe Martin Oakes (1930-2004) Marr: 1957-1958
2 M James Edgar Adams
Born: Jun 12, 1938 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Apr 12, 2021 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried: Apr 15, 2021 - Boones Chapel Ch. Cem., Penhook, VA
3 F Janie Garnett Adams
Born: Aug 12, 1939 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jul 7, 2016 - Franklin Rehab., Rocky Mount, VA Buried: Jul 10, 2016 - Adams Cem., Franklin Co., VASpouse: Joseph Carlton Keys, Sr. (1941-2002) Marr: Nov 13, 1960 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Mabel Adams
Born: Apr 29, 1943 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Dec 2, 1990 - VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: George Gerald Martin (1940-2020) Marr: May 31, 1963 - Franklin Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Viola Mae Adkins):
He 23, she 21. Both single. He born Franklin Co., Va. & she Henry Co., Va. He a farmer. S/o Jid Adams & Kansas Parcell; D/o Grover Cleveland Adkins & Mary Leslie Draper. Marr. Feb. 15, 1936, Figsboro, Va., by J.E. Burgess, Min.
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James Edgar Adams and Shelby Jean McCrickard
Husband James Edgar Adams
Born: Jun 12, 1938 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Apr 12, 2021 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried: Apr 15, 2021 - Boones Chapel Ch. Cem., Penhook, VA
Father: James Earnest Adams (1912-1988) Mother: Viola Mae Adkins (1914-1980)
Marriage: Bef 1959
Wife Shelby Jean McCrickard
Born: Abt 1940 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Shelby Jean McCrickard):
Their eldest child Phyllis was born Jun. 28, 1959.
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James G. Adams and Octavia Young
Husband James G. Adams
Born: Jun 3, 1848 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Feb 27, 1921 Buried: - Adams Cem., Franklin Co., VAMarriage: Nov 19, 1874 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Octavia Young
Born: Dec 29, 1856 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Aug 23, 1929 - Franklin Co., VA Buried:
Father: Peter Young, Jr. (1826-Bef 1870) Mother: Elizabeth Gillespie (1827- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Octavia Young):
He 22, she 17. Both single & born Franklin Co., Va. S/o Moza & (unnamed) Adams; D/o Peter & Elizabeth Young. Marr. Nov. 19, 1874, Franklin Co., Va.
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James Lafayette Adams and Nancy E. Turner
Husband James Lafayette Adams
Born: Dec 20, 1842 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jun 2, 1926 Buried: - Carter Fleming Cem., Dickenson Co., VA
Father: Reed R. Adams (1810/1815- ) Mother: Susanna Campbell (1820- )
Marriage: Dec 6, 1866 - Floyd Co., VA
Wife Nancy E. Turner
Born: Jan 1843 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Aft Jun 25, 1900 Buried:
Children
1 F Sarah Alice Adams
AKA: Sally Born: Mar 10, 1877 - VA Died: Apr 23, 1962 Buried: - Carter Fleming Cem., Dickenson Co., VASpouse: Wilson Monroe Viers (1874- ) Marr: Nov 2, 1893 - Dickenson Co., VASpouse: Columbus Jefferson Fleming (1880-1918) Marr: Feb 15, 1905 - Dickenson Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Nancy E. Turner):
Both 24, single, & born Franklin Co., Va. S/o Reid R. & Susan Adams; D/o R. Turner (mother's name not included). Marr. Dec. 6, 1866, Floyd, Va. (Note: Floyd, Va., typically means Floyd Co., Va., and is used here, while Floyd, , Va., would mean Floyd, Floyd Co., Va.; both are valid locations.)
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James Lafayette Adams and Amanda Nowling
Husband James Lafayette Adams
Born: Dec 20, 1842 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jun 2, 1926 Buried: - Carter Fleming Cem., Dickenson Co., VA
Father: Reed R. Adams (1810/1815- ) Mother: Susanna Campbell (1820- )
Marriage: Mar 9, 1904 - Dickenson Co., VA
Wife Amanda Nowling
Born: Abt 1856 Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Amanda Nowling):
He 61 & she 48. S/o Reed R. & Susan Adams; D/o Nelson & Polly Nowling (her 1st husb. was a Thomas). Marr. Mar. 9, 1904, Dickenson Co., Va. (Note: in the 1900 census he's living in the Clintwood Dist., of Dickenson Co., Va., thus, in 1904, the marriage location of Dickensons, Va., is consistent with his residence, vice Dickinson's Store, Franklin Co., Va., the county of his birth.)
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James Lester Adams and Annie Ellen Martin
Husband James Lester Adams
Born: Dec 9, 1910 - Patrick Springs, VA Died: Aug 31, 1971 - Patrick County Mem. Hosp., Stuart, VA Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
Father: Martin Paul Edward Adams (1873-1949) Mother: Cora Lillian Martin (1875-1963)
Marriage: 1932-1933
Wife Annie Ellen Martin
Born: May 2, 1916 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 26, 2004 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
Children
1 M Lenwood Lee Adams
Born: Aug 3, 1935 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 17, 1984 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
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James Lewis Adams and Bernice Adeline Martin
Husband James Lewis Adams
Born: Apr 14, 1910 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 25, 1992 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Lawson Cem., Eden, NCMarriage: Oct 10, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Bernice Adeline Martin
Born: Sep 26, 1912 - Ferrum, Franklin Co. VA Died: Jan 22, 1990 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Jan 24, 1990 - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Orthnial Walker Martin (1875-1949) Mother: Rosebud James (1879-1955)
Children
1 F Virginia Augusta Adams
Born: Oct 10, 1932 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Feb 11, 2025 - Annie Penn Mem. Hosp., Reidsville, NC Buried: Feb 14, 2025 - Lawson Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Vernon Lee Hylton (1929-1999) Marr: Sep 1, 1948 - Chesterfield Co., SC USA
Notes: Marriage (Bernice Adeline Martin):
Both 21 & single. He born Pittsylvania Co., Va. & she Franklin Co., Va. S/o T.P. Adams & Fannie Pigg; D/o O.W. Martin & Rose James. Marr. Oct. 10, 1931, Henry Co., Va.
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James Lewis Adams and Sandra Ann Buck
Husband James Lewis Adams
Born: May 28, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 17, 1999 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Lewis Adams (1909-1998) Mother: Maggie Sue Law (1914-2011)
Marriage: May 28, 1968 - Collinsville, VA
Wife Sandra Ann Buck
Born: Apr 10, 1943 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Sandra Ann Buck):
He 27, she 25. He single, she twice div. He born Martinsville, Va. & she Danville, Va. S/o William Lewis Adams & Maggie Sue Law; D/o Clarence James Buck & Helen Elizabeth Helvey. Marr. May 28, 1968, Collinsville, Va., by H.D. Prillaman, Min.
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James Thomas Adams and Emily A. Purgason
Husband James Thomas Adams
Born: Sep 1891 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Quincy Adams (1867-1942) Mother: Mary Alice Hollandsworth (1869-1942)
Marriage: Nov 14, 1915 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Emily A. Purgason
Born: 1896 - NC Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Willie Dixon Adams, Sr.
Born: Dec 13, 1923 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Dec 16, 1989 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VASpouse: Louise Marie Haynes (1928-2014) Marr: Feb 23, 1946 - Henry Co., VA
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Isaac Ingram, Sr. and Jane Adams
Husband Isaac Ingram, Sr.
Born: Nov 27, 1827 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Dec 12, 1903 - Franklin Co., VA Buried: - James Ingram Jr. Cem., Franklin Co., VA
Father: James Ingram, Jr. (1796-1865) Mother: Elizabeth Hall (1801-1859)
Marriage: Aug 17, 1850 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Jane Adams
Born: Apr 28, 1829 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Oct 15, 1884 - Franklin Co., VA Buried: - James Ingram Jr. Cem., Franklin Co., VA
Children
1 F Elizabeth Ingram
Born: 1852 - VA Died: Buried:Spouse: James J. Snead (1850- ) Marr: Mar 9, 1876 - Franklin Co., VA
2 M Joshua Ingram
Born: Aug 30, 1854 - Smith River Dist., Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
3 M Flemming Ingram
Born: 1856 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: O. E. Turner (1864- ) Marr: Jan 13, 1881 - Patrick Co., VA
4 F Caroline Ingram
AKA: Callie Born: Mar 18, 1859 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jun 10, 1932 - New River, Pulaski Co., VA Buried: - Newbern Cem., Dublin, Pulaski Co., VaSpouse: William Wesley Agee (1858-1936) Marr: Dec 21, 1882 - Franklin Co., VA
5 M William Ingram
Born: 1860 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: M. E. Rakes (1866- ) Marr: Oct 27, 1885 - Patrick Co., VA
6 M Isaac Ingram, Jr.
Born: Apr 15, 1864 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Louisa M. Whitlock (1871- ) Marr: Mar 3, 1887 - Floyd Co., VA
7 M James W. Ingram
Born: May 26, 1868 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Dec 30, 1961 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: Jan 1, 1962 - Pine Ridge Cem., Walnut Cove, NCSpouse: Minnie H. Gann (1870-Bef 1961) Marr: Aug 19, 1888 - Stokes Co., NC
8 F Emily Jane Ingram
AKA: Emma Born: Dec 1870 - Longbranch, VA Died: Buried:Spouse: William J. Koger (1866- ) Marr: Oct 10, 1889 - Franklin Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Jane Adams):
The In the 1850 census, taken Nov. 6, 1850, Franklin Co., Va., the're married; he's 22 & she's 20, with no children. FindAGrave stated marr. Aug. 17, 1850 is consistent with the 1850 census.
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Ronald Ray Walker and Janice Lynn Adams
Husband Ronald Ray Walker
Born: Jun 22, 1957 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jan 27, 2002 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried:Marriage: Jul 14, 1974 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Janice Lynn Adams
Born: Nov 20, 1957 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Aug 10, 2018 - Hospice Home of Rockingham Co., Reidsville, NC Buried: Aug 12, 2018
Father: Curtis Wray Adams (1926-1990) Mother: Grace Queen Foster (1924-2017)
Other Spouse: Pomp Ray Jarrett, Jr. (1956-2017) - Jul 7, 2004 - Clark Co., NV
Children
Notes: Marriage (Janice Lynn Adams):
Marr. Jul. 14, 1974, Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC, by R.G. Hicks, Min.; Div. Rockingham Co., NC.
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Pomp Ray Jarrett, Jr. and Janice Lynn Adams
Husband Pomp Ray Jarrett, Jr.
Born: 1956 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Aug 30, 2017 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC Buried:
Father: Pomp Ray Jarrett, Sr. (1920-1993) Mother: Mary Irene Hall (1930-1996)
Marriage: Jul 7, 2004 - Clark Co., NV
Wife Janice Lynn Adams
Born: Nov 20, 1957 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Aug 10, 2018 - Hospice Home of Rockingham Co., Reidsville, NC Buried: Aug 12, 2018
Father: Curtis Wray Adams (1926-1990) Mother: Grace Queen Foster (1924-2017)
Other Spouse: Ronald Ray Walker (1957-2002) - Jul 14, 1974 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ronald Ray Walker):
Marr. Jul. 14, 1974, Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC, by R.G. Hicks, Min.; Div. Rockingham Co., NC.
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Joseph Carlton Keys, Sr. and Janie Garnett Adams
Husband Joseph Carlton Keys, Sr.
Born: Mar 9, 1941 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 30, 2002 Buried:Marriage: Nov 13, 1960 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Janie Garnett Adams
Born: Aug 12, 1939 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jul 7, 2016 - Franklin Rehab., Rocky Mount, VA Buried: Jul 10, 2016 - Adams Cem., Franklin Co., VA
Father: James Earnest Adams (1912-1988) Mother: Viola Mae Adkins (1914-1980)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Janie Garnett Adams):
He 19, she 21. Both single & born Franklin Co., Va. He worked in a furniture factory & she Eagles Dep't. Store. S/o Herman Gordon Keys & Katie Mae Staples; D/o James Ernest Adams & Viola Mae Adkins. Marr. Nov. 13, 1960, Henry Co., Va., by E. Lenker, Min.; Div. Jun. 23, 1981, Henry Co., Va.
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Thomas Isaac White and Jennie T. Adams
Husband Thomas Isaac White
Born: Mar 7, 1865 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Jacob A. White (1830- ) Mother: Elizabeth J. Robins (1828- )
Marriage: Dec 26, 1883 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Jennie T. Adams
Born: Jan 1867 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Lillie M. White
Born: Oct 1884 - VA Died: Buried:
2 M Jacob W. White
Born: Mar 1888 - VA Died: Buried:
3 F Annie P. White
Born: Jan 1892 - VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Jennie T. Adams):
Both 18, single, & born Franklin Co., Va. S/o Jacob A. & Eliza White; D/o Peter W. & Ann E. Adams. Marr. Dec. 26, 1883, Franklin Co., Va.
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Jesse Jonathan Adams and Dora Kansas Parcell
Husband Jesse Jonathan Adams
Born: Mar 17, 1873 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jun 3, 1948 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Adams Fam. Cem., Snow Creek, VA
Father: Lewis Brodie Adams (1827- ) Mother: Sarah Jane Stegall (1841- )
Marriage: Dec 27, 1899 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Dora Kansas Parcell
Born: Mar 13, 1874 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Feb 27, 1959 Buried: - Adams Fam. Cem., Snow Creek, VA
Father: William Newton Parcell (1847-1931) Mother: Susan Frances Wiggington (1854-1938)
Children
1 M Thomas Clyde Adams, Sr.
Born: May 7, 1901 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jun 23, 1960 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA Buried: Jun 25, 1960 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Myrtle May Jones (1905-1996) Marr: 1923-1924
2 M Jesse Taylor Adams
Born: Nov 30, 1906 - VA Died: Oct 8, 2002 - VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Nellie Pricie Law (1906-1995) Marr: Dec 25, 1929 - Franklin Co., VA
3 M William Lewis Adams
Born: Aug 25, 1909 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Nov 25, 1998 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Maggie Sue Law (1914-2011) Marr: Sep 18, 1940 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
4 M James Earnest Adams
Born: Jun 15, 1912 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 6, 1988 - Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Adams Fam. Cem., Snow Creek, VASpouse: Viola Mae Adkins (1914-1980) Marr: Feb 15, 1936 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Dora Kansas Parcell):
He 26, she 25. Both single & born Franklin Co., Va. S/o L.B. & Sarah Adams; D/o W.N. & S.F. Parcell. Marr. Dec. 27, 1899, Franklin Co., Va.
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Jesse Leonidas Adams and Carrie T. Allen
Husband Jesse Leonidas Adams
Born: Sep 3, 1876 - AL Died: Dec 31, 1963 - York, Sumter Co., AL Buried: - Clear Creek Cem., Jachin, ALMarriage: Dec 15, 1897 - Choctaw Co., AL
Wife Carrie T. Allen
Born: Sep 18, 1874 - AL Died: May 10, 1924 - Roscoe, Nolan Co., TX Buried: - Roscoe Cem., Roscoe, MO
Children
Notes: Marriage (Carrie T. Allen):
Marr. Dec. 15, 1897 in Choctaw Co., AL, in a civil ceremony.
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Jesse Leonidas Adams and Evie Lewis Allen
Husband Jesse Leonidas Adams
Born: Sep 3, 1876 - AL Died: Dec 31, 1963 - York, Sumter Co., AL Buried: - Clear Creek Cem., Jachin, ALMarriage: 1926 - Choctaw Co., AL
Wife Evie Lewis Allen
Born: Oct 10, 1876 - Choctaw Co., AL Died: Jun 18, 1930 Buried: - Shearon Cem., Halsell, Sumter Co., AL
Father: Alford L. Allen (1850-1933) Mother: Mary J. Unknown (1854-1896)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Evie Lewis Allen):
His 2nd marr., her 1st. Marr. 1926. Choctaw Co., Ala. From 1930 census, both 53, he 1st married at 21,, she 1st married at 1926/1927.
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Jesse Leonidas Adams and Florence Elizabeth Bennett
Husband Jesse Leonidas Adams
Born: Sep 3, 1876 - AL Died: Dec 31, 1963 - York, Sumter Co., AL Buried: - Clear Creek Cem., Jachin, ALMarriage: 1936
Wife Florence Elizabeth Bennett
Born: Apr 29, 1880 Died: May 18, 1985 Buried: - Clear Creek Cem., Jachin, AL
Children
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Jesse Taylor Adams and Nellie Pricie Law
Husband Jesse Taylor Adams
Born: Nov 30, 1906 - VA Died: Oct 8, 2002 - VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Jesse Jonathan Adams (1873-1948) Mother: Dora Kansas Parcell (1874-1959)
Marriage: Dec 25, 1929 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Nellie Pricie Law
Born: Dec 27, 1906 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Aug 5, 1995 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Lazarus Law (1867-1949) Mother: Rosa Lena Turner (1878-1938)
Children
1 F Helen Louise Adams
Born: Nov 22, 1931 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 7, 2016 Buried: Sep 10, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Harry Morris Brooks (1920-1985) Marr: May 8, 1953 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Nellie Pricie Law):
He 23, she 22. S/o J.J. Adams & Kansas Parcell; D/o J.L. Law & Rosa L. Turner. Marr. Dec. 25, 1929, Franklin Co., Va., by R. Perdue.
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George Woodrow Allen and Jessie Alvoy Adams
Husband George Woodrow Allen
Born: Jul 3, 1916 - Ward, Sumter Co., AL Died: Jan 8, 2002 - Midland Co., TX Buried: - Resthaven Mem. Pk., Midland, TX
Father: Henry Hood Allen (1876- ) Mother: Mamie C. Watkins (1880- )
Marriage: Apr 15, 1939 - Nolan Co., Texas, USA
Wife Jessie Alvoy Adams
Born: Aug 19, 1917 - NM Died: Mar 12, 2000 Buried: - Resthaven Mem. Pk., Midland, TX
Children
1 M Clyde Henry Allen, Sr.
Born: Jun 1, 1940 - Eastland Co., TX Died: Jan 6, 2016 - Austin, Travis Co., TX Buried: - Cremated
Notes: Marriage (Jessie Alvoy Adams):
Marr. Apr. 15, 1939, Nolan Co., Tx., in a civil ceremony.
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John Edwin McGehee and Joan Louise Adams
Husband John Edwin McGehee
Born: Jul 10, 1918 - Poe Twsp., Ringgold Co., IA Died: May 1, 2015 - Marshalltown Med. & Surg. Ctr., Marshalltown, USA Buried: May 6, 2015 - Riverside Cemetery, Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA
Father: Ward Orr McGehee (1896-1975) Mother: Lottie Belle Dugan (1900-1993)
Marriage: Jan 4, 1945 - Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA
Wife Joan Louise Adams
Born: May 15, 1926 - Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA Died: Dec 10, 2017 - Iowa River Hosp. Hm., Marshalltown, IA Buried: - Riverside Cemetery, Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA
Children
1 M John David McGehee
Born: Apr 13, 1956 - Dubuque Co., IA Died: Aug 21, 1994 - Broward Co., FL Buried:
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John Abram Adams and Goldie Bell Law
Husband John Abram Adams
Born: Oct 5, 1896 - Stella, Patrick Co., VA Died: Feb 23, 1974 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Martin Paul Edward Adams (1873-1949) Mother: Cora Lillian Martin (1875-1963)
Marriage: Aug 27, 1922 - Stella, Patrick Co., VA
Wife Goldie Bell Law
Born: Aug 25, 1901 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Aug 29, 1977 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
1 F Hazel Erma Adams
Born: Nov 10, 1923 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 4, 2015 - Blue Rdg. Ass't Living Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: May 6, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Alexander Prillaman (1909-1985) Marr: May 12, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Goldie Bell Law):
He born Franklin Co., Va., & she Stella, Va. Marr. Aug. 27, 1922, Stella, Va.; Div. Apr. 15, 1960, Henry Co., Va.
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John E. Adams and Julia Foster
Husband John E. Adams
Born: Feb 1890 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Joseph Lee Adams (1866- ) Mother: Melissa Ann Hollandsworth (1868- )
Marriage: Aug 13, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Julia Foster
Born: Aug 21, 1888 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jun 1981 Buried:
Children
1 M William Kenneth Adams
Born: Jul 16, 1909 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 6, 1970 - Norfolk (city), VA Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Bluefield, WVSpouse: Dorothy Gertrude Moore (Bet 1913/1917- ) Marr: Oct 29, 1933 - Crumpler, McDowell Co., WV
Notes: Marriage (Julia Foster):
He 19, she 21. Both single. He born Henry Co., Va. & she Patrick Co., Va. S/o J. Lee & M.S. Adams; D/o Pate & Minnie Foster. Marr. Aug. 13, 1908, Henry Co., Va.
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John Henry Adams and Martha J. Ingram
Husband John Henry Adams
Born: Jul 7, 1843 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Feb 10, 1916 - Patrick Co., VA Buried: - John Adams Cem., Patrick Co., VA
Father: Paul Clarence Adams (1803-1882) Mother: Rachel Esther Pilson (1807-1873)
Marriage: Oct 18, 1866 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Martha J. Ingram
Born: 1842 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Dec 12, 1869 - Patrick Co., VA Buried:
Father: James Ingram, Jr. (1796-1865) Mother: Elizabeth Hall (1801-1859)
Other Spouse: Joshua W. Martin (1835-1864) - Aug 26, 1859 - Franklin Co., VA
Children
1 M Richard Levi Adams
AKA: Dick Born: Aug 14, 1869 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Oct 7, 1941 Buried: - Adams-Padgett Graves, Patrick Co., VASpouse: Mary Susan Shelton (1872-1966) Marr: Apr 2, 1891 - Patrick Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Martha J. Ingram):
He 23, she 24. He single, she a wid. S/o P.C. & E. Adams; D/o Jas. & Eliz. Ingram. Marr. Oct. 18, 1966, Patrick Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (Joshua W. Martin):
He 22, she 16. Both single. He born Patrick Co., Va. & she Franklin Co., Va. S/o William & Nancy Ingram; D/o James & Elizabeth Ingram. Marr. Aug. 26, 1859, Franklin Co., Va., by J. Ingram. Note: There are two marr. rec. trans. with marr. Aug. 26, 1858, Franklin Co., Va.; both are wrong. This is from their orig. marr. reg.
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John Henry Adams and Martha Jane Slaughter
Husband John Henry Adams
Born: Jul 7, 1843 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Feb 10, 1916 - Patrick Co., VA Buried: - John Adams Cem., Patrick Co., VA
Father: Paul Clarence Adams (1803-1882) Mother: Rachel Esther Pilson (1807-1873)
Marriage: Mar 16, 1871 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Martha Jane Slaughter
Born: Jan 11, 1844 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Dec 8, 1922 Buried: - John Adams Cem., Patrick Co., VA
Father: Martin Slaughter (1802-1884) Mother: Mary Conner (1806-1891)
Children
1 F Lovinia Adams
AKA: Vinie Born: Dec 8, 1871 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Feb 4, 1909 Buried: - John Adams Cem., Patrick Co., VASpouse: John Jackson Martin (1867-1951) Marr: Mar 3, 1887 - Patrick Co., VA
2 M Martin Paul Edward Adams
AKA: Ed Born: May 16, 1873 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Apr 24, 1949 Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VASpouse: Cora Lillian Martin (1875-1963) Marr: Dec 15, 1893 - Patrick Co., VA
3 F Mary Joan Adams
Born: May 27, 1876 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jun 26, 1960 - Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., VA Buried: - Liberty PBC Cem., Patrick Springs, VASpouse: George Tyler Harbour (1872-1932) Marr: Feb 27, 1896 - Patrick Co., VA
4 F Cora Belle Adams
AKA: Sweetie Born: Aug 1, 1878 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Dec 26, 1939 - Patrick Co., VA Buried: - John Adams Cem., Patrick Co., VASpouse: Pierce Ulysses Witt (1878-1946) Marr: Mar 19, 1901 - Patrick Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Martha Jane Slaughter):
He 27, she 26. He a wid., she single. S/o Paul C. & E. Adams; D/o M. & M. Slaughter. Marr. Mar. 16, 1871, Patrick Co., Va.
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John Marvin Adams and Katherine L. Blalock
Husband John Marvin Adams
Born: Jun 9, 1893 - Robeson Co., NC Died: Mar 22, 1948 - Lumberton, NC Buried: Mar 24, 1948 - Family Cemetery, Purvis, Robeson, NCMarriage: Aug 4, 1929 - Bennettsville, Marlboro Co., SC
Wife Katherine L. Blalock
AKA: Kate Born: 1895 - NC Died: 1941 - Lumberton, NC Buried: - Mary Love Cem., Hamlet, NC
Father: Julius Henry Blalock (1861-1919) Mother: Frances Rosanna Smith (1866-1931)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Katherine L. Blalock):
Marr. Aug. 4, 1929, Bennettsville, Marlboro Co., SC, by J. Lauer.
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John Quincy Adams and Mary Alice Hollandsworth
Husband John Quincy Adams
Born: Mar 23, 1867 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Mar 12, 1942 - Bassett (rural), Henry Co., VA Buried: Mar 13, 1942 - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VAMarriage: Aug 9, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Alice Hollandsworth
Born: Jun 13, 1869 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 19, 1942 - Bassett (rural), Henry Co., VA Buried: Nov 20, 1942 - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
Father: Thomas J. Hollandsworth (1844- ) Mother: Nancy C. Ferguson (1842-1933)
Children
1 F Nancy Jane Adams
Born: Apr 1890 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1921 Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VASpouse: Robert Lee Joyce (1875-1960) Marr: Mar 22, 1908 - Patrick Co., VA
2 M James Thomas Adams
Born: Sep 1891 - VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Emily A. Purgason (1896- ) Marr: Nov 14, 1915 - Rockingham Co., NC
3 M William Green Adams
Born: Apr 4, 1894 - VA Died: Jan 9, 1921 Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VASpouse: Did Not Marry
4 F Mary Susan Adams
AKA: Susie Born: May 4, 1896 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Aug 20, 1987 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VASpouse: Morris Jarrett (1900-1975) Marr: Jun 16, 1920 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC
5 M Peter Lee Adams
AKA: Pete Born: Apr 9, 1906 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Mar 23, 1982 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VASpouse: Fara Belle Craig (1905-1964) Marr: May 22, 1934 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Minnie Ethel Quesenberry (1908-2003) Marr: Nov 9, 1974 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
6 M John Robert Adams
Born: Jan 26, 1908 - Patrick Co., VA Died: May 11, 1962 - Fieldale Shell Ser. Sta., Fieldale, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Carrie Mae Gilley (1905-1977) Marr: Mar 13, 1926 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Mary Alice Hollandsworth):
He 21, she 19. Both single. S/o Jas. & M.J. Adams; D/o T.J. & M. Hollandsworth. Marr. Aug. 9, 1888, Henry Co., Va.
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John Robert Adams and Carrie Mae Gilley
Husband John Robert Adams
Born: Jan 26, 1908 - Patrick Co., VA Died: May 11, 1962 - Fieldale Shell Ser. Sta., Fieldale, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Quincy Adams (1867-1942) Mother: Mary Alice Hollandsworth (1869-1942)
Marriage: Mar 13, 1926 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Carrie Mae Gilley
Born: Feb 22, 1905 - Carroll Co., VA Died: Jul 27, 1977 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
1 F Wilma Corrine Adams
Born: Oct 16, 1928 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 6, 2021 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: James Clarence Hodges, Jr. (1928-1984) Marr: 1947-1948
2 F Barbara Ann Adams
Born: Apr 2, 1934 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 20, 2024 - Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA Buried: Jan 26, 2024 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
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Joseph Lee Adams and Melissa Ann Hollandsworth
Husband Joseph Lee Adams
Born: Nov 15, 1866 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Josiah Adams (1833- ) Mother: Nancy Rogers (1825- )
Marriage: Dec 11, 1884 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Melissa Ann Hollandsworth
AKA: Mary Born: 1868 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Thomas J. Hollandsworth (1844- ) Mother: Nancy C. Ferguson (1842-1933)
Children
1 F Mary Buluah Adams
AKA: Mary Beulah Born: Dec 15, 1887 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 28, 1970 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA Buried: - Craig-Pendleton Cem., Patrick Springs, VASpouse: Robert Greene Craig (1878-1976) Marr: Jul 10, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
2 M John E. Adams
Born: Feb 1890 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Julia Foster (1888-1981) Marr: Aug 13, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
3 M James W. Adams
Born: Abt 1892 - VA Died: Buried:
4 F Cora Lee Adams
Born: Jan 18, 1894 - VA Died: Jun 2, 1971 - Bluefield, WV Buried: - Woodlawn Mem. Pk., Bluefield, WVSpouse: Sherman Edward Turner (1885-1951) Marr: Dec 30, 1909 - McDowell Co., WV
5 F Mattie Belle Adams
Born: Jan 17, 1895 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 8, 1968 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Foley Cem., Patrick Springs, VASpouse: Joshua King David Hancock (1893-1972) Marr: 1914 - McDowell Co., WV
6 F Daisy A. Adams
Born: Abt 1900 - VA Died: Buried:
7 M Robert Lester Adams
Born: Jul 13, 1903 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 17, 1972 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Mattie Sue Franklin (1907-2007) Marr: Jul 14, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Melissa Ann Hollandsworth):
He 18, she 16. Both single. He born Forsyth Co., NC & she Patrick Co., Va. S/o J. & N. Adams; D/o T.J. & N.C. Hollandsworth. Marr. Dec. 11, 1884, Henry Co., Va.
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Joshua Thompson Adams and Sarah Elizabeth Ingram
Husband Joshua Thompson Adams
Born: Nov 13, 1832 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Aug 19, 1902 - Patrick Co., VA Buried: - Joshua Adams Cemetery 163, Patrick Co., VAMarriage: Nov 18, 1850 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Sarah Elizabeth Ingram
Born: Jun 6, 1836 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Mar 20, 1919 - Longbranch, VA Buried: Mar 21, 1919 - Helms Cem., Bassett, Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M George Washington Adams, Sr.
Born: Mar 15, 1876 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 14, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NCSpouse: Flora Lee Jones (1882-1970) Marr: Jan 21, 1900 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
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Josiah Adams and Nancy Rogers
Husband Josiah Adams
Born: 1833 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Paul Clarence Adams (1803-1882) Mother: Rachel Esther Pilson (1807-1873)
Marriage: Feb 14, 1856 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Nancy Rogers
Born: 1825 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Easter Adeline Adams
Born: Dec 21, 1856 - Patrick Co., VA Died: May 22, 1928 Buried: - Wyatt Fam. Cem., Stanleytown, VASpouse: John James Ferguson (1851-1922) Marr: Sep 14, 1876 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Mary M. Adams
Born: Mar 1859 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Fleming L. Washburn (Bet 1848/1850- ) Marr: Dec 2, 1880 - Henry Co., VA
3 M Joseph Lee Adams
Born: Nov 15, 1866 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Melissa Ann Hollandsworth (1868- ) Marr: Dec 11, 1884 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Nancy Rogers):
He 23, she 30. Both single. He born Patrick Co., Va. & she Henry Co., Va. S/o P.C. & E. Adams; D/o Wm. & S. Rogers. Marr. Feb. 14, 1856, Patrick Co., Va.
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Harold Bride Reynolds and Joyce Irene Adams
Husband Harold Bride Reynolds
AKA: Whitey Born: Feb 14, 1920 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Jun 19, 2017 - Alamance-Caswell Hosp, Hm., Caswell Co., NC Buried: Jun 21, 2017 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: William Edgar Reynolds, Sr. (1901-1936) Mother: Ora Isabelle Aaron (1900-1990)
Marriage: Jul 1, 1950 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Joyce Irene Adams
Born: Dec 5, 1928 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 24, 2017 - Alamance Reg. Med. Ctr., Alamance Co., NC Buried: Sep 27, 2017 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: John Theodore Adams (1903-1973) Mother: Nettie Mae Abbott (1905-1970)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Joyce Irene Adams):
He 30, she 21. He single, she once div. He born Pittsylvania Co., Va. & she Danville, Va. He a cotton mill worker. S/o Wm. E. Reynolds & Ora I. (Aaron); D/o Jno. T. Adams & Nettie A. Abbott. Marr. Jul. 1, 1850, Pittsylvania Co., Va., by R. Smith, Min.; no information found on her 1st husband (div.).
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Alva L. Lester and Julia Josie Adams
Husband Alva L. Lester
Born: Mar 1871 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Collins Lester (1841/1843-1898) Mother: Julia Frances Lester (1853-1940)
Marriage: Nov 15, 1892 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Julia Josie Adams
Born: 1873 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Belva E. Lester
Born: Sep 1893 - VA Died: Buried:
2 F Lula L. Lester
Born: Jun 1895 - VA Died: Buried:
3 F Jessie May Lester
Born: Feb 21, 1900 - VA Died: Dec 3, 1963 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Peter Henry Davis, Jr. (1883-1945) Marr: Dec 16, 1919 - Rockingham Co., NC
4 M Henry Clay Lester
Born: Oct 27, 1913 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA Died: Sep 7, 1944 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Vera Virginia Warren (1918-1982) Marr: Nov 19, 1936 - Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Julia Josie Adams):
He 22, she 19. Both single. He born Henry Co., Va. & she Franklin Co., Va. S/o Jno. & Julia Lester; D/o Lewis B. Adams. Marr. Nov. 15, 1892, Franklin Co., Va.
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Junior Alvin Adams and Mildred Yvonne Bateman
Husband Junior Alvin Adams
Born: Aug 25, 1942 - Patrick Springs, VA Died: Dec 14, 2012 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: Dec 16, 2012 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Willie Marshall Adams (1917-1994) Mother: Carrie Reavy Reynolds (1915-1999)
Marriage: Jan 24, 1969 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Mildred Yvonne Bateman
Born: Jul 28, 1935 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Nov 28, 2016 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: George Allen Bateman (1895-1991) Mother: Daisy Ann Curry (1897-1983)
Other Spouse: Willard Staples Barker (1934-1967) - Nov 18, 1961 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mildred Yvonne Bateman):
He 26, she 33. Marr. Jan. 24, 1969, Rockingham Co., NC, by J.C. Whitley, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Willard Staples Barker):
He 27, she 26. S/o Ed Barker & Lula Robertson; D/o George A. Bateman & Daisy Curry Bateman. Marr. Nov. 18, 1961, Leaksville, NC, by J. Whitley, Min.
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Kyle Taylor Adams and Carmen Emmy Gottschall
Husband Kyle Taylor Adams
Born: May 16, 1917 - Roanoke (city), VA Died: Feb 13, 2012 - Pioneer Comm. Hos., Stuart, VA Buried: - Mountain View Mem. Pk., Rocky Mount, VAMarriage: Nov 17, 1947 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Carmen Emmy Gottschall
Born: May 4, 1922 - Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany Died: Nov 27, 1995 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: - Patrick Mem. Gdns., Patrick Springs, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Carmen Emmy Gottschall):
He 30, she 25. Both single. He born Roanoke Co., Va. & she Wuppertal, Germany. He was a general store merchant. S/o Flem Lincoln Adams & Emma Taylor; D/o Otto Gottschall & Clara Peine. Marr. Nov. 17, 1947, Patrick Co., Va., by S.D. Koger, Min., Div. bef. Aug. 3, 1962 (marr. 2d wife).
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