Notes for: Ira Clinton Adams, Sr.

In addition to his two sons by Mary Ellen Baker, his obituary listed seven children, all daughters, "by a previous marriage," but did not identify either of his former wives.

1920 Census, Harrison Co WV (City of Clarksburg), enumerated on Jan 3 1920:
Ira C. Adams, 32; wife Lona, 35; dau Beryl, 12; dau Pearl, 10; dau Meryl, 8; dau Lena, 6; dau Edith, 2 yrs 6 mos; dau Loraine, 3 mos.

1930 Census, Harrison Co WV (Elk District), enumerated May 1 1930:
Ira C. Adams, 43, widowed, first married at age 18; dau Edith, 12; dau Loraine, 10; dau June, age 4 yrs 10 mos; housekeeper Velva B. Ice, 27, married, first married at age 21; boarder Mary Ice, 4.