Person:George Alford (6)

After the death of his father in the Civil war, and his mother soon after, plus a brother and sister, he was taken in (but not formally adopted) by Mr. and Mrs. Franklin B. Adams in Lawton, Michigan and took that family's surname: Adams. There is some confusion of middle name: he used both Washington (when younger) and Wallace.

Obituary: "George Wallace Adams was born January 28, 1859 at Lawton, Mich., the youngest child of George Wallace and Martha Stewart Alford. He died Feb. 13, at the age of 82 years, two weeks and two days at Detroit. At the age of five years he was left an orphan. His father died of wounds incurred in a battle in Lousiana and is buried in Baton Rouge. His mother, brother, and sister died that same summer leaving George, the youngest child of the family. He was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Franklin B. Adams of Lawton, both of whom have preceded in death. He was united in marriage to Effie May Adams May 5, 1890. They resided on a farm in Porter township five years. Later moving to Marcellus where they lived until 14 years ago when they moved to Detroit where he lived until his death. He leaves his devoted wife, the children, Harry of Wilmington, Cal., Helen of Los Angeles, Cal., Hazel at home, Hyldred of Coloma and Jack at home and seven grandchildren, other relatives, and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 16 at Romig funeral home with Rev. H. E. Kohn officiating. Burial in Marcellus cemetary. "

Notes by submitter: George Wallace Adams, was born George Washington Alford, son of George Washington Alford and Ann Maria Stewart. He changed his name to Adams, but was never formally adopted by F.B. Adams.

Copying of the files within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged. Submitted by Kathy Linderholm.

Fact 1: Operated a Livery Barn
Fact 2: Teacher and mail carrier
Fact 3: 1924, moved to Detroit
Fact 4: born George Washington Alford (changed surname to Adams)

1900 Census
Name: George Adams
Age at Time of Census: 41
Estimated Birth Year: 1859
Birth Location: Michigan Residence: Marcellus village, Cass, MI
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Other People in Household:
Effa Adams, age: 34
Harry Adams, age: 9
Helen Adams, age: 5
Hazel Adams, age: 3
Father Birthplace: Michigan
Mother Birthplace: Michigan
Years Married: 10
Spouse Birthplace: Michigan
Genealogical Society Number: 1240705
Line Number: 60
Collection: 1900 U.S. Federal Population Census
Source Information
Source: National Archives, Courtesy of FamilySearch.org

1920 Census
Name: George F Adams
Home in 1920: Marcellus, Cass, Michigan
Age: 59
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1861
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Effie Adams
Father's Birth Place: Michigan
Mother's Birth Place: Michigan
Home owned: Own
Household Members:
George F Adams 59
Effie Adams 52
Heldred Adams 19

1930 Census:
Name: George W Adams
Home in 1930: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Age: 71
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1859
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Effie M Adams
Occupation: Carpenter
Household Members:
George W Adams 71
Effie M Adams 64
Hazel S Adams 32
Jack K Adams 8 = grandson (but listed as son on document)

1940 Census:
Name: George Adams
Age: 81
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1859
Birthplace: Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Street: Clairmont
House Number: 1148
Inferred Residence in 1935: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Residence in 1935: Same House
Household Members:
George Adams 81
Effie Adams 44
Hazel Adams 41

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Find A Grave.

   Tombstone shown and photo of George: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43139768

2.   United States Census, 1860-1940.

   "United States Census, 1860", FamilySearch [1]
   "United States Census, 1870," FamilySearch [2]
   "United States Census, 1880," FamilySearch [3]
   "United States Census, 1900," FamilySearch [4]
   "United States Census, 1910," FamilySearch [5]
   "United States Census, 1920," FamilySearch [6]
   "United States Census, 1930," FamilySearch [7]
   "United States Census, 1940," FamilySearch [8]

3.   See: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LZ83-GYQ