THOMAS ADKINS – is a native of Wayne county, West Virginia, born May 19, 1838. His parents, John R. and Christina Adkins, are deceased. Mr. Adkins was first engaged in farming, but in March 1882, he engaged in the general grocery business in Corryville, Upper township. He carries a large stock of groceries and produces and contemplates adding a stock of dry goods and notions.
Mr. Adkins and Mary E. Defoe were married in August 1860. She was born in Wayne county, West Virginia, in March 1840. They have the following children:
- Sanders A., who resides in West Virginia;
- Sarah Ann (Thompson), who resides in Ironton;
- Saletha J. (More), who resides in Fayette township, this county;
- Rosa E. resides at home;
- William A., who resides at home.
The parents of Mrs. Adkins are James and Lucretia (More) Defoe. Mr. Adkins was in the home guard service in West Virginia during the late war, serving nearly five years of the war. Mr. Adkins came to Lawrence county in 1863.
His post office address is Ironton, Lawrence county, Ohio.
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