Family Group Sheet
NameCharles Adkins
Birth14 Feb 1884 (?), Sandy Hook, Elliott Co., Kentucky
Death3 Dec 1962, Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky
BurialBrown Cemetery, off U.S. 60, Morehead, Ky
FatherMacFarlane “Mack” Adkins (?1850-1911)
MotherMary Elizabeth Fultz (~1866-1904)
MarriageElliott Co., Kentucky
SpouseMargaret “Maggie” Louise Cox, 3C3R
BirthSep 1889, Elliott Co., Kentucky
Death11 Dec 1969, Rowan Co., Kentucky
BurialBrown Cemetery, off U.S. 60, Morehead, Ky
FatherMastin Cock or Cox (1826-1913)
MotherSusan Oakley (1840->1920)
Children
1 FEtta Adkins, 4C2R
Birthabt 1907, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseLeonard Lee Adkins
2 MAsa Adkins, 4C2R
Birth7 Mar 1911, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death25 Dec 1989, Port Huron, St. Clair Co., Michigan
SpouseViola Gregory , 3C2R
3 FMary Elizabeth Adkins, 4C2R
Birth1 Oct 1913, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death11 Jul 1993, Morehead, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseEdgar Hanes
SpouseClifton Cole Hornback
4 MAtley Willie Adkins, 4C2R
Birth17 Jan 1916, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death25 Sep 1988, Springfield, Clark Co., Ohio
SpouseEthel D. Brewer , 5C2R
SpouseWilliam “Bill” Charles
SpouseFrank Lee Ginter , 1C3R
SpouseMr. Butler
SpouseMr. Vanhoose
6 MNoah Clayton Adkins, 4C2R
Birth1 Jan 1921, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death25 Jan 2000, Ft. Myers, Florida
Notes for Charles Adkins
His reported birth date varied considerably. He was recorded in the 1900 census as age 16, born April 1884, on his WW I draft card as born 5 Dec 1880, and in his obituary as born 14 Feb 1880. His gravestone, a double one with Margaret, gives only the years 1880-1962.
His WW I draft registration card, filed 12 Sep 1918, records Charles Adkins, age 37, born 5 Dec 1880, farmer, self-employed,
The Kentucky death index lists Charles Adkins, age 82, residence Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky, died 3 Dec 1962 in Fayette Co., nearest relative Maggie Adkins, same address.
His obituary in the Morehead News reported:
“Chas. Adkins Is Claimed At Age 82 - Death came Monday to an 82 year old native Kentuckian, Charles Adkins.
Mr. Adkins was born in Morgan County Feb. 14, 1880, son of the late Mack and Elizabeth (Fultz) Adkins.
He leaves his wife, the former Margaret Louise Cox, and the following four sons and two daughters: Eddie Adkins, Logan, W.Va.; Atley Adkins, RFD 2; Asa Adkins, Port Huron, Mich.; Clayton Adkins, Morehead; Mrs. Elizabeth Hanes, RFD 4; and Mrs. Ivory Nae (sic) Ginter, Clearfield.
Other immediate survivors are three brothers and two sisters: Boone Adkins, Mich.; Roscoe Adkins and Estill Adkins, Wis.; Mrs. Goldie Whitt, Farmers; and Mrs. Viola Davis, Sandy Hook.
There are 24 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Arkins (sic), widely known throughout this area of Kentucky, was a member of the Church of God for 48 years.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at Clearfield Church of God Tabernacle by Reverends Benny Baldridge and John Henry Williams.
Interment was in Brown Cemetery. Lane Funeral Home cared for arrangements.”
His WW I draft registration card, filed 12 Sep 1918, records Charles Adkins, age 37, born 5 Dec 1880, farmer, self-employed,
The Kentucky death index lists Charles Adkins, age 82, residence Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky, died 3 Dec 1962 in Fayette Co., nearest relative Maggie Adkins, same address.
His obituary in the Morehead News reported:
“Chas. Adkins Is Claimed At Age 82 - Death came Monday to an 82 year old native Kentuckian, Charles Adkins.
Mr. Adkins was born in Morgan County Feb. 14, 1880, son of the late Mack and Elizabeth (Fultz) Adkins.
He leaves his wife, the former Margaret Louise Cox, and the following four sons and two daughters: Eddie Adkins, Logan, W.Va.; Atley Adkins, RFD 2; Asa Adkins, Port Huron, Mich.; Clayton Adkins, Morehead; Mrs. Elizabeth Hanes, RFD 4; and Mrs. Ivory Nae (sic) Ginter, Clearfield.
Other immediate survivors are three brothers and two sisters: Boone Adkins, Mich.; Roscoe Adkins and Estill Adkins, Wis.; Mrs. Goldie Whitt, Farmers; and Mrs. Viola Davis, Sandy Hook.
There are 24 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Arkins (sic), widely known throughout this area of Kentucky, was a member of the Church of God for 48 years.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at Clearfield Church of God Tabernacle by Reverends Benny Baldridge and John Henry Williams.
Interment was in Brown Cemetery. Lane Funeral Home cared for arrangements.”
Notes for Margaret “Maggie” Louise Cox
Her gravestone says Margaret R. Adkins, 1888-1969, but the Kentucky death index lists Margret L. Adkins, age 79, died 11 Dec 1969 in Rowan Co., residence same (which would imply a birth date in 1890.)
Census Notes for Charles & Margaret “Maggie” Louise (Family)
1910 census of Elliott Co., Ky, precinct 8, enumerated 22 April, lists on p. 3B as family #55/56 (sharing a dwelling with Maston and Susan Cox):
Adkins, Charles, 23, farmer; Maggie, wife, 20, first marriage for both, married 6 months, mother of 1 child, 1 living; Ettie, dau, 4. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1920 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Pearcy precinct, enumerated 13 Jan, lists on pp. 2B-3A as family #43/44:
Adkins, Charley, 38, farmer; Maggie, wife, 28; Eddie, son, 13; Asa, son, 8; Lizzie, 6; Atley, 4; Ivory, 10/12. (Relationship column is blank on the three children that were listed at the top of p. 3A.) All born Ky Ky Ky.
The son Eddie should be a daughter Ettie.
Adkins, Charles, 23, farmer; Maggie, wife, 20, first marriage for both, married 6 months, mother of 1 child, 1 living; Ettie, dau, 4. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1920 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Pearcy precinct, enumerated 13 Jan, lists on pp. 2B-3A as family #43/44:
Adkins, Charley, 38, farmer; Maggie, wife, 28; Eddie, son, 13; Asa, son, 8; Lizzie, 6; Atley, 4; Ivory, 10/12. (Relationship column is blank on the three children that were listed at the top of p. 3A.) All born Ky Ky Ky.
The son Eddie should be a daughter Ettie.
