Lawrence Nicklas Adams (1926 - 1990)

Born 24 Mar 1926 in Charleston, Franklin, Arkansas, United States

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Died 15 Jan 1990 at age 63 in Arkansas, United States

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Biography

Lawrence Nicklas Adams was born on March 24, 1926, in Charleston, Franklin County, Arkansas, to his parents, John Thomas Adams and Agnes Annie (VerKamp) Adams. Growing up in Prairie Township, Franklin County, Lawrence experienced the joys and challenges of rural life.

In 1930, he lived in Prairie Township, Franklin County, Arkansas. During the tumultuous years of World War II, Lawrence enlisted in the United States Army on August 4, 1944. He bravely served his country, contributing to the war effort and demonstrating his patriotism.

On September 23, 1949, Lawrence married Lucy Catherine Classen in Franklin County, Arkansas. Their union marked the beginning of a loving and supportive partnership that would last a lifetime.

In 1950, Lawrence owned his own business and worked as a plumber at a retail plumber store in Prairie Township, Franklin County, Arkansas. His entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in plumbing allowed him to thrive in his profession.

Throughout his life, Lawrence Nicklas Adams was known for his hard work, dedication, and commitment to his family and community. He was respected for his skills as a plumber and his contributions to the local economy.

Lawrence's journey came to an end on January 15, 1990, in Arkansas. He was laid to rest at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Paris, Logan County, Arkansas, where his memory lives on in the hearts of his loved ones.

Lawrence Nicklas Adams' legacy lives on through the impact he made on his family, his business, and his community. His service in the United States Army during World War II reflects his bravery and commitment to his country. His life exemplified the values of hard work, love, and dedication, and he will be fondly remembered by those who knew and loved him.

Sources

• 1930 United States Federal Census: Year: 1930; Census Place: Prairie, Franklin, Arkansas; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 2339809 Ancestry Record 6224 #110145441
• 1940 United States Federal Census: Year: 1940; Census Place: Prairie, Franklin, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00136; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 24-25 Ancestry Record 2442 #100762673
• 1950 United States Federal Census: National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Prairie, Franklin, Arkansas; Roll: 1399; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 24-24 Ancestry Record 62308 #31245004
• Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957: Ancestry.com. Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2011. "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957," database, FamilySearch; from Arkansas Courts of Common Pleas and County Clerks. Digital images of originals housed at various county courthouses in the State of Arkansas. Marriage records. Ancestry Record 2548 #1577748
• Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1972: Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Marriage Certificates; Year: 1949; Film: #5 Ancestry Record 61775 #1051533
• U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007. Ancestry Record 60901 #20635508
• U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946: National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Number: 13726; Reel: 138 Ancestry Record 8939 #2773285
• U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947: The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Arkansas, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147 Ancestry Record 2238 #4403831
• Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25624734/lawrence-nicklas-adams: accessed 23 July 2023), memorial page for Lawrence Nicklas Adams (24 Mar 1926–15 Jan 1990), Find A Grave: Memorial #25624734, citing Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Paris, Logan County, Arkansas, USA; Maintained by Memorial Grammy (contributor 49426465).