Harry
Earl
Adams
Born in Cordova, Rock Island, Illinois, United States
Ancestors 
Brother of
Ada Bess (Adams) McNitt, William H. Adams, Geneva Annie Adams, Avery Sefton Adams, John Quincy Adams III and Clarence Raymond Adams
Husband of
Nora Belle (Harting) Adams
— married
18 Apr 1906 (to 29 Jun 1948) in Illinois, United States
Father of
Gerald Adams and Helen M Adams
Died
at age 66
in Sterling, Whiteside, Illinois, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 3 Oct 2015
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Contents |
Biography
Harry was born on 11 Jun 1882 in Rock Island, Illinois and died on 29 Jun 1948 at Sterling, Whiteside, Illinois.
He was the son of John Quincy Adams Jr. (1861-aft.1910) & Eloise Gertrude (Avery) Adams (1865-1931).
Harry married the former Nora(h) Belle (Harting) Adams on 18 Apr 1906 (please see obituary clipping). The marriage ended at Harry's death on 29 Jun 1948, they had been married 42 years. George and Caroline had four children (1 set of twins).
Harry was active in in his church and was a member of First Christian Church, Sterling.
Family
- Wife - Nora Belle (Harting) Adams (1886-1976)
- Son - Gerald Adams (1908-)
- Daughter - Helen M Adams (1910-)
- Son - John Avery Adams (twin) (6 Jul 1922-13 Aug 1994)
- Daughter - Lois Jean Adams (twin) (6 Jul 1922-10 Apr 1987)
- Parents - John Quincy Adams Jr. (1861-aft.1910) & Eloise Gertrude (Avery) Adams (1 Apr 1865-29 Jun 1931)
- Sister - Ada Bess (Adams) McNitt (4 Oct 1884-20 Nov 1953)
- Brother - William H. (Willie) Adams (6 Jun 1887-6 Jul 1889)
- Sister - Geneve (Eva) Annie Adams (7 Sep 1889-7 Apr 1891)
- Brother - Avery Sefton Adams (5 Aug 1894-14 Feb 1970)
- Brother - John Quincy Adams, III (10 Mar 1898-21 Jan 1951)
- Brother - Clarence Raymond Adams (12 Apr 1903-30 Dec 1922)
Birth Records
Harry, son of John Adams & Ella Avery Adams, was born on 11 Jun 1882 in Rock Island, Illinois, United States.[1]
Harry's daughter Helen M Ridgel was born.[2]
Harry's son John Avery Adams was born.[3]
Census Records
In the 1900 census Harry (age 18) was the single son of John Q Adams in Cordova, Rock Island, Illinois, United States.[4]
1900 US Census Record, Cordova, Rock Island, Illinois[4]
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| John Q Adams | M | 39 | Married | Head | Illinois | |
| Ella G Adams | F | 35 | Married | Wife | Canada | |
| Harry E Adams | M | 18 | Single | Son | Illinois | |
| Ada B Adams | F | 16 | Single | Daughter | Illinois | |
| Eva A Adams | F | 11 | Single | Daughter | Illinois | |
| Avery S Adams | M | 7 | Single | Son | Illinois | |
| John Q Adams | M | 3 | Single | Son | Illinois |
Born, raised and residing in Cordova, Illinois, Harry and Nora moved to Sterling, Whiteside, Illinois to raise their family by 1910.
In the 1910 census Harry (age 26) was the married head of household in Sterling Ward 5, Whiteside, Illinois, United States.[5]
1910 US Census Record, Sterling Ward 5, Whiteside, Illinois[5]
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Harry Adams | M | 26 | Married | Head | Illinois | |
| Nora Adams | F | 24 | Married | Wife | Virginia | |
| Gerald Adams | M | 2 | Single | Son | Illinois | |
| Helen Adams | F | 1 | Single | Daughter | Illinois |
In the 1920 census Harry (age 37) was the married head of household in Whiteside, Illinois, United States.[6]
1920 US Census Record, Whiteside, Illinois[6]
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Harry Adams | M | 37 | Married | Head | Illinois | |
| Nora Adams | F | 33 | Married | Wife | Virginia | |
| Gerald Adams | M | 12 | Single | Son | Illinois | |
| Helen Adams | F | 10 | Single | Daughter | Illinois | |
| Ellen Harding | F | 68 | Widowed | Mother-in-law | Indiana |
In the 1930 census Harry (age 47) was the married head of household in Sterling, Whiteside, Illinois, United States.[7]
1930 US Census Record, Sterling, Whiteside, Illinois[7]
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Harry E Adams | M | 47 | Married | Head | Illinois | |
| Mora B Adams | F | 44 | Married | Wife | Virginia | |
| Jerald F Adams | M | 22 | Single | Son | Illinois | |
| Hellen N Adams | F | 7 | Single | Daughter | Illinois | |
| John A Adams | M | 7 | Single | Son | Illinois | |
| Edward P Huntley | M | 21 | Married | Son-in-law | Illinois | |
| Hellen M Huntley | F | 21 | Married | Daughter | Illinois | |
| Gale E Huntley | M | 3 | Single | Grandchild | Illinois | |
| Donald C Huntley | M | 0 | Single | Grandchild | Illinois |
In 1940 census, the highest grade level achieved is eight grade (age 14), about 1896.
In the 1940 census Harry (age 57) was the married head of household in Sterling, Whiteside, Illinois, United States.[8]
1940 US Census Record, Sterling, Whiteside, Illinois[8]
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Harry Adams | M | 57 | Married | Head | Illinois | |
| Nora Adams | F | 54 | Married | Wife | Virginia | |
| John Adams | M | 17 | Single | Son | Illinois | |
| Jean Adams | F | 17 | Single | Daughter | Illinois | |
| Richard Huntley | M | 5 | Single | Grandson | Illinois |
Death & Burial Records
This person was in a record.[9]
Funeral services were held, Thursday, 1 Jul 1948 at Melvin Funeral Home and internment was at Riverside Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, 4 children, 9 grandchildren, 2 brothers, and a sister. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister.
Harry was mentioned on a memorial in Riverside Cemetery, Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois, United States with a death date of 1948.[10]
Harry was mentioned in the obituary of his son Gerald F Adams on 27 Apr 1956 in Rockford, Illinois.[11]
Adams's daughter Helen Melissa Ridgel died on 23 Feb 1994 in Los Angeles, California, United States.[12]
Employment & Retirement Records
- Employed by Rock Falls Manufacturing Company for more than 20 years
- Employed by Frantz Manufacturing Company for more than 20 years
- Illness forced retirement
Marriage Records
Harry married the former Nora(h) Belle Harting Adams on 18 Apr 1906 (please see obituary clipping). The married ended at Harry's death on 29 Jun 1948, they had been married 42 years.
Harry's daughter Helen Melissa Huntley married Harland A. Brewer on 13 May 1938 in Iowa, United States.[13]
Military Records
Harry was in a military record in 1917-1918 in Whiteside, Illinois, United States.[14]
Sources
- ↑
Birth:
"Illinois Births and Christenings, 1824-1940", database
citing Digital film/folder number: 007611118; FHL microfilm: 1428685; Record number: 430; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: H9GH-68MM (accessed 24 September 2023)
Harry E Adams born on 11 Jun 1882, son of John Adams & Ella Avery Adams, in Rock Island, Illinois, United States. - ↑
Birth of daughter Helen M Ridgel:
"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
FamilySearch Record: 6KQ9-GM8X (accessed 24 September 2023)
Helen M Ridgel born to Harry E Adams. - ↑
Birth of son John Avery Adams:
"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
FamilySearch Record: 6KQS-VV5B (accessed 24 September 2023)
John Avery Adams born to Harry E Adams. - ↑ 4.0 4.1 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900", database with images; citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 14; Digital film/folder number: 004113797; FHL microfilm: 1240338; Image number: 975; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00726-1; FamilySearch Record: MSHH-79W (accessed 24 September 2023); FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DTV7-9QN; Harry E Adams (18), single son, in household of John Q Adams (39) in Cordova, Rock Island, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910", database with images; citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004971189; FHL microfilm: 1374344; Image number: 1005; Sheet number: 10; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03353-4; FamilySearch Record: MKFQ-M8H (accessed 24 September 2023); FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRVZ-TZZ; Harry Adams (26), married head of household in Sterling Ward 5, Whiteside, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920", database with images; citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 70; Digital film/folder number: 004964839; FHL microfilm: 1820414; Image number: 518; Sheet number: 14; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01866-2; FamilySearch Record: MJZW-SDL (accessed 24 September 2023); FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R6H-9WF; Harry Adams (37), married head of household in Whiteside, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930", database with images; citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 61; Digital film/folder number: 004950553; FHL microfilm: 2340301; Image number: 1040; Sheet number: 12; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03790-9; FamilySearch Record: X3M1-JF8 (accessed 24 September 2023); FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R4J-XX; Harry E Adams (47), married head of household in Sterling, Whiteside, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1
1940 Census:
"1940 United States Federal Census", database with images
Year: 1940; Census Place: Sterling, Whiteside, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00906; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 98-39
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #144397029 (accessed 24 September 2023)
Harry Adoms (57), married, Paint Foreman, head of household in Sterling, Whiteside, Illinois. Born in Illinois. - ↑
Legacy NFS Source: Harry Earl Adams - Individual or family possessions: birth-name: Harry Earl Adams
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Individual or family possessions: birth-name: Harry Earl Adams
Individual or family possessions: male
Individual or family possessions: birth: 11 June 1882; Cordova, Rock Island, Illinois, United States
Individual or family possessions: death: 29 June 1948; Sterling, Whiteside, Illinois, United States - ↑
Memorial:
"Find a Grave", database with images
Find A Grave: Memorial #232802957 (accessed 24 September 2023)
Memorial page for Harry E. Adams (1882-1948), citing Riverside Cemetery, Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois, USA (plot: Section 22 Lot 2780 Grave 4); Maintained by Hjärtats Kärlek (contributor 49534244). - ↑
Obituary of son Gerald F Adams:
"United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011", database with images
citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 102011968
FamilySearch Record: QP14-FDFV (accessed 24 September 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS7R-49QP-7 Image number 00908
Name: Harry E Adams; Source Newspaper: Morning Star. - ↑
Death of daughter Helen Melissa Ridgel:
"California Death Index, 1940-1997", database; FamilySearch Record: VPVV-CL2 (accessed 24 September 2023);
Adams in death record for daughter Helen Melissa Ridgel 23 Feb 1994 in Los Angeles, California, United States. - ↑
Marriage of daughter Helen Melissa Huntley:
"Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1947", database with images
Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937; Record Type: Marriage
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8823 #1354147750 (accessed 24 September 2023)
Harry Earl Adams's daughter Helen Melissa Huntley marriage to Harland A. Brewer on 13 May 1938 in Iowa, USA. - ↑
Military:
"United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", database with images
citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005248837; Record number: 0
FamilySearch Record: QYT1-TJ6Z (accessed 24 September 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-G1HH-X98 Image number 01205
Name: Harry Earl Adams; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: Whiteside, Illinois, United States; Birth Date: 11 Jun 1882; Birth Place: Whiteside, Illinois, United States; Citizenship Place: United States; Race: White.
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