Family Group Sheet
NameJohn C. B. Adkins
Birth30 May 1858, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death16 Feb 1926, Sandy Hook, Elliott Co., Kentucky
FatherArchibald Adkins (1829-)
MotherAmanda “Mandy” Howard (~1834-)
Other spousesArvilla J. Hunter
Marriageabt 1888, Elliott Co., Kentucky
SpouseSarah Elizabeth Barker
Birth12 Dec 1857, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death27 Dec 1943, Morehead, Rowan Co., Kentucky
FatherJeremiah Barker (1837-1899)
MotherCatherine McMillan (1840-1889)
Other spousesSpencer N. Adkins
Children
SpouseJulia C. Cassity
Notes for John C. B. Adkins
His death certificate records John B. Adkins, age 66, born “D.K” 1860 (i.e., “don’t know”), died 16 Feb 1926 in Elliott Co., Ky, married, father Arch Adkins, mother’s maiden name Amanda Howard, cause of death inguinal hernia, informant Winston Adkins, Faye, Ky, burial in Adkins P.B.G.
The reported year of birth is only approximate; he was recorded as age 2 in the 1860 census, age 11 in 1870, age 21 in 1880, and age 42 born May 1858 in 1900.
The reported year of birth is only approximate; he was recorded as age 2 in the 1860 census, age 11 in 1870, age 21 in 1880, and age 42 born May 1858 in 1900.
Notes for Sarah Elizabeth Barker
Morgan Co., Ky birth records list Sarah E. Barker, born 12 Dec 1857, father Jeremiah Barker, mother’s maiden name Catherine McMillion.
Her death certicate records Mary Elizabeth Adkins, age 85, birthdate blank, born in Elliott Co., Ky, died 27 Dec 1943 in Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky, widowed, father Jerry Barker, mother’s maiden name blank, cause of death senility, informant Lucille Litton, Morehead, Ky, burial in Oak Grove, Elliott Co., Ky.
Her first name is incorrect. The informant does not appear to have been a close relative, and since she went by Elizabeth, her real first name may have been a matter of speculation.
Her death certicate records Mary Elizabeth Adkins, age 85, birthdate blank, born in Elliott Co., Ky, died 27 Dec 1943 in Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky, widowed, father Jerry Barker, mother’s maiden name blank, cause of death senility, informant Lucille Litton, Morehead, Ky, burial in Oak Grove, Elliott Co., Ky.
Her first name is incorrect. The informant does not appear to have been a close relative, and since she went by Elizabeth, her real first name may have been a matter of speculation.
Census Notes for John C. B. & Sarah Elizabeth (Family)
1900 census of Elliott Co., Ky, precinct 1, enumerated 13 June, lists on p. 12A as family #183/186:
Adkins, John B., 42, b. May 1858, farmer; Sarah E., wife, 41, b. Dec 1858; Robert, stepson, 19, b. June 1880; Catherine, stepdau, 18, b. Jan 1882; Amanda, stepdau, 16, b. Dec 1883; Cornelius, stepson, 14, b. Sep 1885; Johnie, son, 11, b. Jan 1889; Winford, son, 9, b. Mar 1891; Barber, son, 4, b. Aug 1895. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1910 census of Athens Co., Ohio, York township, enumerated 21 April, lists on p. 7B as family #96/102, on Happy Hollow Road:
Adkins, John B., 52, coal minder; Elizabeth, wife, 52, second marriage for both, married 22 years, mother of 10 children, 9 living; John, son, 19; Barber, son, 16. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1920 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Morehead precinct, enumerated 28 Jan, lists on p. 10 as family #90:
Adkins, John, 64, farmer; Sarah, wife, 62. Both born Ky Ky Ky.
Adkins, John B., 42, b. May 1858, farmer; Sarah E., wife, 41, b. Dec 1858; Robert, stepson, 19, b. June 1880; Catherine, stepdau, 18, b. Jan 1882; Amanda, stepdau, 16, b. Dec 1883; Cornelius, stepson, 14, b. Sep 1885; Johnie, son, 11, b. Jan 1889; Winford, son, 9, b. Mar 1891; Barber, son, 4, b. Aug 1895. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1910 census of Athens Co., Ohio, York township, enumerated 21 April, lists on p. 7B as family #96/102, on Happy Hollow Road:
Adkins, John B., 52, coal minder; Elizabeth, wife, 52, second marriage for both, married 22 years, mother of 10 children, 9 living; John, son, 19; Barber, son, 16. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1920 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Morehead precinct, enumerated 28 Jan, lists on p. 10 as family #90:
Adkins, John, 64, farmer; Sarah, wife, 62. Both born Ky Ky Ky.
