John Albert
ADAMS
(b.
29 July 1874
,
Holland, Brabant Wallon, Belgium
d.
12 April 1955
,
Fargo, North Dakota, USA
)
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John Albert ADAMS was born 29 July 1874 in Holland, Brabant Wallon, Belgium
John Albert ADAMS was the child of ? and ?John Albert was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1891.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
John Albert married Lena Sophia (Helena) WESTPHAL 4 August 1900 in Fargo, North Dakota, USA . The couple had (at least) 9 children.
Lena Sophia (Helena) WESTPHAL was born 14 January 1881 in Highland Twp, Cass, North Dakota, USA. Lena Sophia (Helena) died 5 January 1967 in Sacramento, California, USA. Lena Sophia (Helena) was the child of August Friedrich WESTPHAL and Henrietta A ULRICH.
John Albert ADAMS died 12 April 1955 in Fargo, North Dakota, USA.
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Family and Children of John Albert ADAMS
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Lena Sophia (Helena) WESTPHAL-- Date: 4 August 1900 Place: Fargo, North Dakota, USA
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Lena Sophia (Helena) WESTPHAL was the child of August Friedrich WESTPHAL and Henrietta A ULRICH
Name: Lena Westphall
Gender: Female
Marriage Age: 20
Birth Year: abt 1880
Marriage Date: 4 Aug 1900
Marriage Place: Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, USA
Filing Date: 4 Aug 1900
Spouse: Albert J Adams
Ancestry.com. North Dakota, Marriage Records, 1872-2017 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016.
Children of John Albert ADAMS and Lena Sophia (Helena) WESTPHAL:
John Albert ADAMS (b.14 May 1901, Fargo, North Dakota, USA d. 16 October 1937, Chicago, Illinois, USA)
m. Jessie Lillian WALLACE 23 August 1926 in Sioux City, Iowa, USA
Roy ADAMS (b.17 February 1903, , North Dakota, USA d. abt. 1912, )
Clifford Walter ADAMS (b.9 February 1905, , North Dakota, USA d. 9 September 1963, Morehead, Clay, Minnesota, USA)
Irwin Orville ADAMS (b.7 January 1908, Sheldon, North Dakota, USA d. 3 April 1987, Silver Lake, Portage, Ohio, USA)
Sylvia H ADAMS (b.10 September 1908, Sheldon, North Dakota, USA d. 14 October 1999, North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, USA)
Clara Evelyn Sophia ADAMS (b.1 July 1910, Fargo, North Dakota, USA d. 2 March 2000, Massillon, Stark, Ohio, USA)
Zelma Pearl Hattie ADAMS (b.7 August 1912, , North Dakota, USA d. 14 April 2012, Riverside, California, USA)
Rena Alvina Helen ADAMS (b.30 April 1916, , North Dakota, USA d. 25 November 2007, Riverside, California, USA)
Mary Helen ADAMS (b.11 August 1918, Sheldon, North Dakota, USA d. 6 April 1994, Chino, San Bernadino, California, USA)
Lena Sophia (Helena) WESTPHAL-- Date: 4 August 1900 Place: Fargo, North Dakota, USAancestry.com
Lena Sophia (Helena) WESTPHAL was the child of August Friedrich WESTPHAL and Henrietta A ULRICH
Name: Lena Westphall
Gender: Female
Marriage Age: 20
Birth Year: abt 1880
Marriage Date: 4 Aug 1900
Marriage Place: Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, USA
Filing Date: 4 Aug 1900
Spouse: Albert J Adams
Ancestry.com. North Dakota, Marriage Records, 1872-2017 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016.
Children of John Albert ADAMS and Lena Sophia (Helena) WESTPHAL:
John Albert ADAMS (b.14 May 1901, Fargo, North Dakota, USA d. 16 October 1937, Chicago, Illinois, USA)m. Jessie Lillian WALLACE 23 August 1926 in Sioux City, Iowa, USA
Roy ADAMS (b.17 February 1903, , North Dakota, USA d. abt. 1912, ) Clifford Walter ADAMS (b.9 February 1905, , North Dakota, USA d. 9 September 1963, Morehead, Clay, Minnesota, USA) Irwin Orville ADAMS (b.7 January 1908, Sheldon, North Dakota, USA d. 3 April 1987, Silver Lake, Portage, Ohio, USA) Sylvia H ADAMS (b.10 September 1908, Sheldon, North Dakota, USA d. 14 October 1999, North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, USA) Clara Evelyn Sophia ADAMS (b.1 July 1910, Fargo, North Dakota, USA d. 2 March 2000, Massillon, Stark, Ohio, USA) Zelma Pearl Hattie ADAMS (b.7 August 1912, , North Dakota, USA d. 14 April 2012, Riverside, California, USA) Rena Alvina Helen ADAMS (b.30 April 1916, , North Dakota, USA d. 25 November 2007, Riverside, California, USA) Mary Helen ADAMS (b.11 August 1918, Sheldon, North Dakota, USA d. 6 April 1994, Chino, San Bernadino, California, USA)
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1874 Birth 29 July 1874
Holland, Brabant Wallon, Belgium
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1900 Marriage / PartnerJohn Albert ADAMS and Lena Sophia (Helena) WESTPHAL 4 August 1900, Fargo, North Dakota, USA
He was 26 years old.
1901 Birth of ChildJohn Albert ADAMS was born 14 May 1901, Fargo, North Dakota, USA
John Albert was 26 years old.
1903 Birth of ChildRoy ADAMS was born 17 February 1903, , North Dakota, USA
John Albert was 28 years old.
1905 Birth of ChildClifford Walter ADAMS was born 9 February 1905, , North Dakota, USA
John Albert was 30 years old.
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.1908 Birth of ChildIrwin Orville ADAMS was born 7 January 1908, Sheldon, North Dakota, USA
John Albert was 33 years old.
1908 Birth of ChildSylvia H ADAMS was born 10 September 1908, Sheldon, North Dakota, USA
John Albert was 34 years old.
1910 - Highland, North Dakota
Name: John Adams
Age in 1910: 34
Birth Year: abt 1876
[abt 1874]
Birthplace: Holland
Home in 1910: Highland, Cass, North Dakota
Street: Highland Township Cass So North Wakata
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1891
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Lena S Adams
Father's Birthplace: Holland
Mother's Birthplace: Holland
Native Tongue: Eng & Yakut
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: General Farm
Employer, Employee or Other: Employer
Home Owned or Rented: Rent
Farm or House: Farm
Naturalization Status: N
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 10
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
John Adams 34
Lena S Adams 29
John Adams 9
Roy Adams 7
Cliford Adams 5
Irving Adams 3
Silvia Adams 1
Leon Huntington 19
1910 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Name: John Adams
Age in 1910: 34
Birth Year: abt 1876
[abt 1874]
Birthplace: Holland
Home in 1910: Highland, Cass, North Dakota
Street: Highland Township Cass So North Wakata
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1891
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Lena S Adams
Father's Birthplace: Holland
Mother's Birthplace: Holland
Native Tongue: Eng & Yakut
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: General Farm
Employer, Employee or Other: Employer
Home Owned or Rented: Rent
Farm or House: Farm
Naturalization Status: N
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 10
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
John Adams 34
Lena S Adams 29
John Adams 9
Roy Adams 7
Cliford Adams 5
Irving Adams 3
Silvia Adams 1
Leon Huntington 19
1910 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1910 Birth of ChildClara Evelyn Sophia ADAMS was born 1 July 1910, Fargo, North Dakota, USA
John Albert was 35 years old.
1912 Birth of ChildZelma Pearl Hattie ADAMS was born 7 August 1912, , North Dakota, USA
John Albert was 38 years old.
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1916 Birth of ChildRena Alvina Helen ADAMS was born 30 April 1916, , North Dakota, USA
John Albert was 41 years old.
1918 Birth of ChildMary Helen ADAMS was born 11 August 1918, Sheldon, North Dakota, USA
John Albert was 44 years old.
1920 - Greene, North Dakota
Name: John Adams
Age: 53
Birth Year: abt 1867
Birthplace: Belgium
Home in 1920: Greene, Ransom, North Dakota
House Number: Farm
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1902
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Lenia Adams
Father's Birthplace: Belgium
Mother's Birthplace: Belgium
Native Tongue: Language of the Country
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: General Farm
Industry: Farmer
Employment Field: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Mortgaged
Naturalization Status: Naturalized
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
John Adams 53
Lenia Adams 40
Johnny Adams 18
Claford Adams 14
Evion Adams 12
Cyvlia Adams 10
Clarise Adams 8
Zelma Adams 6
Reana Adams 4
Marry Adams 2
1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Name: John Adams
Age: 53
Birth Year: abt 1867
Birthplace: Belgium
Home in 1920: Greene, Ransom, North Dakota
House Number: Farm
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1902
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Lenia Adams
Father's Birthplace: Belgium
Mother's Birthplace: Belgium
Native Tongue: Language of the Country
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: General Farm
Industry: Farmer
Employment Field: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Mortgaged
Naturalization Status: Naturalized
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
John Adams 53
Lenia Adams 40
Johnny Adams 18
Claford Adams 14
Evion Adams 12
Cyvlia Adams 10
Clarise Adams 8
Zelma Adams 6
Reana Adams 4
Marry Adams 2
1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1925 - Fargo, North Dakota
Name
John Adams
Age
50
Birth Year (Estimated)
1875
Event Type
Census
Event Date
1925
Event Place
Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, United States
Event Place (Original)
Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, United States
Family Number
12
Sheet Number
4
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Name
John Adams
Age
50
Birth Year (Estimated)
1875
Event Type
Census
Event Date
1925
Event Place
Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, United States
Event Place (Original)
Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, United States
Family Number
12
Sheet Number
4
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1926 Marriage of ChildJohn Albert ADAMS married 23 August 1926, Sioux City, Iowa, USA to Jessie Lillian WALLACE
1930 - Fargo, North Dakota
Name: John Adams
Birth Year: abt 1872
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Belgium
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, USA
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: 8 Street North
Ward of City: Ninth Prt
House Number: 522
Dwelling Number: 112
Family Number: 184
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: 25
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: No
Age at first Marriage: 26
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Belgium
Mother's Birthplace: Belgium
Language Spoken: French
Naturalization: Un
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Laborer
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: No
Veteran: Yes
War: Sp
Household Members:
Name Age
John Adams 58
Lena Adams 49
Sylvia Adams 21
Zelma Adams 17
Rena Adams 13
Mary Adams 11
1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Name: John Adams
Birth Year: abt 1872
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Belgium
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, USA
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: 8 Street North
Ward of City: Ninth Prt
House Number: 522
Dwelling Number: 112
Family Number: 184
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: 25
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: No
Age at first Marriage: 26
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Belgium
Mother's Birthplace: Belgium
Language Spoken: French
Naturalization: Un
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Laborer
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: No
Veteran: Yes
War: Sp
Household Members:
Name Age
John Adams 58
Lena Adams 49
Sylvia Adams 21
Zelma Adams 17
Rena Adams 13
Mary Adams 11
1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
1937 Death of ChildJohn Albert ADAMS died 16 October 1937, Chicago, Illinois, USA
John Albert was 63 years old.
1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.
1955 Death 12 April 1955
Fargo, North Dakota, USA
He died at the age of 80.
John is buried at: Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
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