Early Southside Virginia Families



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William Nolen Koger and Christine Ellen Adams




Husband William Nolen Koger

         Born: Feb 19, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 21, 2012 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Oct 24, 2012 - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA


       Father: William Francis Koger (1885-      )
       Mother: Lucy Florence Hutchinson (1891-      )


     Marriage: Jun 3, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Christine Ellen Adams

         Born: Feb 9, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 11, 1988
       Buried:  - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA


       Father: Emmett Green Adams (1895-1974)
       Mother: Posie Lester Joyce (1898-1980)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Christine Ellen Adams):

Both 26, single, & born Henry Co., Va. He a carpenter & she worked for DuPont. S/o William Francis Koger & Lucy Florence Hutcherson; D/o Emmett Green Adams & Posie Lester Joyce. Marr. Jun. 3, 1949 in Martinsville, Va., by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Pierce Ulysses Witt and Cora Belle Adams




Husband Pierce Ulysses Witt

         Born: May 4, 1878 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jul 21, 1946 - Patrick Co., VA
       Buried:  - John Adams Cem., Patrick Co., VA


       Father: Charles Petress Witt, Sr. (1846-      )
       Mother: Nannie E. Reynolds (1851-      )


     Marriage: Mar 19, 1901 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife 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., VA


       Father: John Henry Adams (1843-1916)
       Mother: Martha Jane Slaughter (1844-1922)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Cora Belle Adams):

Both 22, single, & born Patrick Co., Va. S/o C.R. & Nannie E. Witt; D/o J.M. & Martha Adams. Marr. Mar. 19, 1901, Patrick Co., Va.
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Sherman Edward Turner and Cora Lee Adams




Husband Sherman Edward Turner

         Born: Apr 7, 1885 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Mar 14, 1951 - Bluefield, WV
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Mem. Pk., Bluefield, WV
     Marriage: Dec 30, 1909 - McDowell Co., WV



Wife Cora Lee Adams

         Born: Jan 18, 1894 - VA
         Died: Jun 2, 1971 - Bluefield, WV
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Mem. Pk., Bluefield, WV


       Father: Joseph Lee Adams (1866-      )
       Mother: Melissa Ann Hollandsworth (1868-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Cora Lee Adams):

Only the year 1909, and place, McDowell Co., WV, are shown in their marr. register entry. The mm/dd of Dec. 30th, came from his FAG memorial.
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Curtis Melvin Adams and Lizzie Aileen Adams




Husband Curtis Melvin Adams

         Born: Feb 25, 1926 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Apr 10, 1999 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Stella Chr. Ch. Cem., Stella, VA
     Marriage: Apr 5, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife 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, VA


       Father: Emmett Green Adams (1895-1974)
       Mother: Posie Lester Joyce (1898-1980)



 Other Spouse: James Clinton Handy (1932-2021) - Dec 22, 1961 - Patrick Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Lizzie Aileen Adams):

Both 21, single, & born Patrick Co., Va. He worked in a furniture factory. S/o George Herbert Adams & Laura Alice Wood; D/o Emmett Green Adams & Posie Lester Joyce. Marr. Apr. 5, 1947, Martinsville, Va., by J.P. McCabe, Min.; Div. Nov. 7, 1959, Henry Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (James Clinton Handy):

He 30, she 33. He single & she once div. Both born Patrick Co., Va., He worked for Fieldcrest Mills. Marr. Dec. 22, 1961 in Henry Co., Va., by the O.R. Adams, Min.
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Curtis Melvin Adams and Mary Evelyn Purcell




Husband Curtis Melvin Adams

         Born: Feb 25, 1926 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Apr 10, 1999 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Stella Chr. Ch. Cem., Stella, VA
     Marriage: Aft Dec 16, 1965



Wife Mary Evelyn Purcell

         Born: Aug 14, 1937 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 21, 1999 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Stella Chr. Ch. Cem., Stella, VA

 Other Spouse: Herman Harris Shough (1936-2006) - Sep 22, 1956 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Evelyn Purcell):

Dec. 16, 1965 she divorced 1st husband, Herman Shough.


Notes: Marriage (Herman Harris Shough):

He 20, she 19. Both single. He born Patrick Co., Va. & she Henry Co., Va. S/o Edward Harris Shough & Mildred Sands; D/o Frank Burton Purcell & Lottie Grady. Marr. Sep. 22, 1956, Stuart, Va., by R.A. White, Min.; Div. in Patrick Co., Va.
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Curtis Wray Adams and Grace Queen Foster




Husband Curtis Wray Adams

         Born: Nov 24, 1926 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 28, 1990 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried:  - Dan River PBC Cem., Ruffin, NC
     Marriage: Jul 24, 1946 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Grace Queen Foster

          AKA: Gracie
         Born: Oct 13, 1924 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 8, 2017 - Brian Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC
       Buried: Apr 12, 2017 - Dan River PBC Cem., Ruffin, NC


       Father: Grover Cleveland Foster, Sr. (1884-1950)
       Mother: Hanna Queen Finney (1887-1965)




Children
1 M Ronald Wray Adams

          AKA: Ronnie
         Born: Aug 9, 1945 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 27, 2005 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Jan 29, 2005 - Dan River PBC Cem., Ruffin, NC
       Spouse: Shelby Jean Eanes (living)


2 M 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
       Spouse: Diane Powell Scearce (living)


3 F 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
       Spouse: Ronald Ray Walker (1957-2002)
         Marr: Jul 14, 1974 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Pomp Ray Jarrett, Jr. (1956-2017)
         Marr: Jul 7, 2004 - Clark Co., NV



Notes: Marriage (Grace Queen Foster):

Both 21 & single. He born Reidsville, NC & she Ruffin, NC. He did textile work. S/o Claude Adams & Purlie Moore; D/o Grover Foster & Queen Finney. Marr. Jul. 24, 1946, Danville, Va., by F.O. Briggs, Min.
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Dale Russell Adams and Joanne Eleanor Engholm




Husband Dale Russell Adams (details suppressed for this person)

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Wife Joanne Eleanor Engholm (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: George Byron Engholm (1920-1995)
       Mother: Marguerite Eleanor Rowe (1922-      )




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Humphrey M. Pyron and Della A. Adams




Husband Humphrey M. Pyron

         Born: Jul 3, 1847 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 28, 1913 - VA
       Buried:  - Pyron Cem., Ridgeway, VA
     Marriage: Nov 21, 1899 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Della A. Adams

         Born: Mar 10, 1869 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 11, 1941
       Buried:  - Leemont Cem., Danville, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Della A. Adams):

He 51, she 28. He a wid., she single. Both born Pittsylvania Co., Va. S/o Chas. & Nancy Pyron; D/o Wm. & Josephine Adams. Marr. Nov. 21, 1899, Henry Co., Va.
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Joe Martin Oakes and Delsie Mae Adams




Husband Joe Martin Oakes

         Born: Apr 20, 1930 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 20, 2004 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakes Cem., Snow Creek, VA


       Father: Eugene Fletcher Oakes (1907-1971)
       Mother: Frances A. Martin (1910-1991)


     Marriage: 1957-1958



Wife Delsie Mae Adams

         Born: Mar 22, 1937 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 8, 2014
       Buried:  - Oakes Cem., Snow Creek, VA


       Father: James Earnest Adams (1912-1988)
       Mother: Viola Mae Adkins (1914-1980)




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LTC, Donald Lewis Adams, Jr., U. S. Army (Ret.) and Donna Lee Hankins




Husband LTC, Donald Lewis Adams, Jr., U. S. Army (Ret.)

         Born: May 21, 1941 - Emory Univ. Hosp., DeKalb Co., GA
         Died: Dec 28, 2012 - Emory Univ. Hosp., DeKalb Co., GA
       Buried: Jan 9, 2013 - Decatur Cem., Decatur, GA
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Wife Donna Lee Hankins (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: Col., Curtis Leland Hankins, U. S. Army (Ret.) (1917-2012)
       Mother: Melba Ice Harrell (1918-1994)




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James Russell Mason, Sr. and Dorothy Ann Adams




Husband James Russell Mason, Sr.

         Born: Mar 19, 1912 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 7, 1990 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Roscoe Mason (1884-1965)
       Mother: Lula Mae Franklin (1891-1928)


     Marriage: Aug 14, 1947 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA



Wife Dorothy Ann Adams

         Born: Jul 20, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 27, 2021 - Pawleys Island, Georgetown Co., SC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Thomas Clyde Adams, Sr. (1901-1960)
       Mother: Myrtle May Jones (1905-1996)




Children
1 M Ronald Thomas Mason (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Dr., Donna Marie Craig



Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Ann Adams):

He 34, she 18; He once div., she single. He born Franklin Co., Va. & Henry Co., Va. He worked for the City of Martinsville. S/o Jno. R. Mason & Lula M. Franklin; D/o T.C. Adams & Myrtle M. Jones. Marr. Aug. 14, 1947, Rocky Mount, Va., by R. Perdue, Min.
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Dwayne Winford Adams and Donna Faye Herndon




Husband Dwayne Winford Adams (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: Harden Winford Adams
       Mother: Brenda Gail Bray


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Wife Donna Faye Herndon (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: Douglas Wayne Herndon
       Mother: Vivian Guernell Bray




Children

Notes: Marriage (Donna Faye Herndon):

He 18, she 17. Both single & born Va. S/o Harden Winford Adams & Brenda Bray; D/o Douglas Wayne Herndon & Vivian Guernell Bray. Marr. Oct. 22, 1988, Henry Co., Va., by L.K. Law, Min.
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John James Ferguson and Easter Adeline Adams




Husband John James Ferguson

         Born: Mar 6, 1851 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jul 16, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Wyatt Fam. Cem., Stanleytown, VA
     Marriage: Sep 14, 1876 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Easter Adeline Adams

         Born: Dec 21, 1856 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: May 22, 1928
       Buried:  - Wyatt Fam. Cem., Stanleytown, VA


       Father: Josiah Adams (1833-      )
       Mother: Nancy Rogers (1825-      )




Children
1 F Pency Ann M. Ferguson

          AKA: Pencie
         Born: Sep 3, 1877 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 10, 1944 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 12, 1944 - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA
       Spouse: Samuel Flemming Haynes (1876-1949)
         Marr: Apr 20, 1898 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Amos Ferguson

         Born: Jun 30, 1884 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 9, 1934 - Reed Creek, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Wyatt Fam. Cem., Stanleytown, VA
       Spouse: Grace Eleanor Wyatt (1892-1963)
         Marr: Mar 6, 1912 - Henry Co., VA


3 M Edward Ferguson

          AKA: Edd
         Born: Dec 11, 1887 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 14, 1965 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mize Family Cemetery, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Elizabeth Mize (1898-1970)
         Marr: Dec 9, 1914 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Easter Adeline Adams):

He 26, she 19. Both single & born Henry Co., Va. S/o J.P. & Ruth Ferguson; D/o Jos. & Nancy Adams. Marr. Sep. 14, 1876, Henry Co., Va.
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Edgar Wyatt Adams and Louisa Mae Pendleton




Husband Edgar Wyatt Adams

         Born: Oct 29, 1892 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Aug 2, 1956 - Stuart Hosp., Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: Aug 3, 1956 - High Point Bapt. Ch. Cem., Stuart, VA
     Marriage: Apr 4, 1936 - Buffalo Rdg., Patrick Co., VA



Wife Louisa Mae Pendleton

         Born: Aug 19, 1891 - Mercer Co., WV
         Died: Apr 25, 1968 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Elmer Green Hylton (1887-1924) - 1911 - Mercer Co., WV


Children

Notes: Marriage (Louisa Mae Pendleton):

He 43, she 44. He single, she once wid. He a farmer. S/o William Adams & Minnie Rorrer; D/o Reed Pendleton & Matilda Carter. Marr. Apr. 4, 1936, Buffalo Ridge, Patrick Co., Va., by J.W. Cockrosse, Min.; Div. Patrick Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Elmer Green Hylton):

Their marr. rec. trans. only shows year of marr. 1911, and place Mercer Co., WV. In the 1910 census, he's listed as single, and the 1920 census shows married, but eldest child is Marguerite, age 9. If her age is accurate, they had to have married in early 1911, and Marguerite would have been born as early as Nov. but probably Dec.
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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., VA
     Marriage: 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, VA
     Marriage: 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
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       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, VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: Curtis Melvin Adams (1926-1999)
         Marr: Apr 5, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


7 F Louise Adams (details suppressed for this person)

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8 F Mary Frances Adams (details suppressed for this person)

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9 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
       Spouse: Harold Ray Clark (living)



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., VA
     Marriage: 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., NY
     Marriage: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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., TN
     Marriage: 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
1 M Thomas F. Arsenault (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Ruth Ellen Wood



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
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       Father: Jacob A. White (1830-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth J. Robins (1828-      )




Children
1 M Henry Adams

         Born: Mar 15, 1874 - Franklin Co., VA
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2 M William I. Adams

         Born: Oct 4, 1876 - Franklin Co., VA
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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, WV
       Spouse: Daisy Eliza Stewart (1884-1906)
         Marr: Jun 12, 1901 - Wise Co., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
     Marriage: 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, 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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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, VA
       Spouse: 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, NC
       Spouse: 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, NC
       Spouse: Vera Remola Younger (1919-      )
         Marr: Jan 25, 1935 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: 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, NC
       Spouse: Nancy Caroline Mullinax (1925-      )
         Marr: Jan 12, 1946 - Morehead, Guilford Co., NC
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: Catherine Clara Atkinson (1920-1978)
         Marr: Oct 23, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: 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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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
1 M Ralph Edward Pankey (details suppressed for this person)

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2 M Leslie Austin Pankey (details suppressed for this person)

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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: 
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       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: 
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2 F Rebecca Fuller

         Born: 1832 - AL
         Died: 
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3 M Riley Fuller

         Born: 1835 - AL
         Died: 
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4 M Edmund R. Fuller

         Born: 1838 - AL
         Died: 
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Harden Winford Adams and Brenda Gail Bray




Husband Harden Winford Adams (details suppressed for this person)

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Wife Brenda Gail Bray (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: Harvey Edward Bray (1921-2009)
       Mother: Eva Belle Barbour (1918-2007)




Children
1 M Dwayne Winford Adams (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Donna Faye Herndon (living)



Notes: Marriage (Brenda Gail Bray):

He 22, she 16. Both single. He born Patrick Co., Va. & she Henry Co., Va. He a furniture worker & she a student. Marr. Jan. 29, 1966, Henry Co., Va., by W.E. Collins, Min.
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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., VA
     Marriage: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
     Marriage: 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, VA
     Marriage: 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, VA
     Marriage: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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: 1906



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., NC
       Spouse: Verdell Chastine (1909-1990)
         Marr: 1929-1930



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James B. Adams and Ella Jean Woodall




Husband James B. Adams (details suppressed for this person)

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Wife Ella Jean Woodall (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: Basil Franklin Woodall (1909-1994)
       Mother: Sylvia Jewell Linville (1913-2004)



 Other Spouse: Paul Eugene Thompson


Children

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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: 



Wife Diane Powell Scearce (details suppressed for this person)

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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 David Adams and Annie Bea Joyce




Husband James David Adams (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: James Lester Adams (1910-1971)
       Mother: Annie Ellen Martin (1916-2004)


     Marriage: 



Wife Annie Bea Joyce

         Born: Mar 14, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 31, 2018 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA
       Buried: Sep 5, 2018 - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA


       Father: Louie Washington Joyce (1899-1955)
       Mother: Nannie Sue Tuggle (1901-1981)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Annie Bea Joyce):

He 19, she 18. Both single & born Henry Co., Va. He did textile work. S/o James Lester Adams & Annie Ellen Martin; D/o Louie Washington Joyce & Nannie Sue Tuggle. Marr. Apr. 3, 1953, Henry Co., Va., by J.B. Crouch, Min.
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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, VA
       Spouse: 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
       Spouse: Shelby Jean McCrickard (living)


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., VA
       Spouse: Joseph Carlton Keys, Sr. (1941-2002)
         Marr: Nov 13, 1960 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Mary Elizabeth Adams (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Orville Leroy Davis (living)


5 F Ruth Adams (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: William Wayne Young (living)


6 F Mabel Adams

         Born: Apr 29, 1943 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 2, 1990 - VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: 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: 



Wife Shelby Jean McCrickard (details suppressed for this person)

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Children
1 F Phyllis Adams (details suppressed for this person)

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2 F Brenda Faye Adams (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Glen Leroy McBride



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., VA
     Marriage: 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., VA
       Spouse: Wilson Monroe Viers (1874-      )
         Marr: Nov 2, 1893 - Dickenson Co., VA
       Spouse: 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: 
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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 James David Adams (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Annie Bea Joyce


2 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
       Spouse: Peggy Lou Joyce (living)



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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: 



Wife Sandra Ann Buck (details suppressed for this person)

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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 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, NC
     Marriage: 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, NC
       Spouse: 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 Thomas Adams and Emily A. Purgason




Husband James Thomas Adams

         Born: Sep 1891 - VA
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       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: 
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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, VA
       Spouse: 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: 
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       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: 
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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., Va
       Spouse: 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, NC
       Spouse: 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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Tony Leroy Barbour and Janet Lynn Adams




Husband Tony Leroy Barbour (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Delis L. Barbour (1931-2010)
       Mother: Margie Faye Mullins


     Marriage: 



Wife Janet Lynn Adams (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Janet Lynn Adams):

He 21, she 16. Both single & born Va. S/o Delis Leroy Barbour & Margie Faye Mullins; D/o Junior Akers Adams & Alma Marie Haynes. Marr. May 3, 1975, Collinsville, Va., by R. Terry, Min.
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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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Jerry Richard Adams and Wanda Gail Turner




Husband Jerry Richard Adams (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Barney Lee Adams (1922-2020)
       Mother: Madeline Gilley (1929-2021)


     Marriage: 



Wife Wanda Gail Turner (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Lloyd Andrew Turner (1932-2016)
       Mother: Mary Ann Jarrett




Children

Notes: Marriage (Wanda Gail Turner):

1st marr.; Marr. Jun. 29, 1974, Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Va., by T. Coxe, Jr., Min.
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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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, AL
     Marriage: 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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