Birth : 26 Nov 1831 Halifax County, Virginia, USA
Death : 3 Dec 1913 Halifax County, Virginia, USA
Burial : Cherry Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Halifax County, USA
Coordinate : 36.6321983, -78.8946991
Inscription : JOHN ADAMS OAKES
NOV 26, 1831
DEC 3, 1913
"An honest man is..."
Description : John was one of eleven children born to Edward A. Oakes & Amy (Adams).

John was a corporal in the Civil War, Captain Wright's Company, VA heavy artillery; also served in DeGourney and Colt's battalions of artillery.

John purchased land from Thomas Young, Deed 03/08/1876;
purchased land from G.C. Oliver, Deed 09/23/1889


Married Elizabeth Francis (Hughes) on December 17, 1853, in Halifax Co, VA.

Their 9 children:
Caroline Lee, Charles, E., William Thomas, Martha Ella, Mary Elizabeth, Corabee G., Walter Lee, Mildred Francis, John Hammett Oakes

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is John Adams Oakes's memorial?

    John Adams Oakes's memorial is located at: Cherry Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Halifax County, USA.

  • When did John Adams Oakes death?

    John Adams Oakes death on 3 Dec 1913 in Halifax County, Virginia, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the John Adams Oakes's memorial?

    Latitude: 36.6321983
    Longitude: -78.8946991

Family Members:

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Spouse

Siblings

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William Thomas Oakes

(1856 - 1926)

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John Hammett Oakes

(1867 - 1939)

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Walter Lee Oakes

(1870 - 1936)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Cherry Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery
Halifax County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6321983, -78.8946991

2. Owen Family Cemetery
Cluster Springs, Halifax County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6137700, -78.9190100

3. Owens Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Cluster Springs, Halifax County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6049420, -78.9019150

4. Cole Family Cemetery
Halifax County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6430300, -78.8400300

5. Glenwood Cemetery
Halifax County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6755981, -78.9518967

6. Betts Family Cemetery
Cluster Springs, Halifax County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5907900, -78.9553970

7. Clark Cemetery
Alton, Halifax County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6308799, -78.9860559

8. Mayo Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Alton, Halifax County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5587360, -78.8965460

9. Denniston Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Alton, Halifax County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5673800, -78.9413020

10. Cedar Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery
Alton, Halifax County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6157990, -78.9871979

11. Link Family Cemetery
Alton, Halifax County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5940200, -78.9925700

12. Five Forks Baptist Church Cemetery
Halifax County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7203350, -78.8609180

13. David Woody Family Cemetery
Person County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5404180, -78.9149970

14. Harmony United Methodist Church Cemetery
Alton, Halifax County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5586550, -78.9664920

15. Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery
Roxboro, Person County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5351230, -78.8592840

16. Edmond E. Dunn Cemetery
Halifax County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6579320, -78.7718710

17. Alton Baptist Church Cemetery
Alton, Halifax County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5722008, -79.0033035

18. Rogers Cemetery
Person County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5317001, -78.8514023

19. John Baird Cemetery
Person County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5254000, -78.8625000

20. Ragland Cemetery
Person County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5407982, -78.8182983

21. Saint Mark Baptist Church Cemetery
Alton, Halifax County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5827530, -79.0187840

22. Dixon Family Cemetery
Roxboro, Person County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5265190, -78.8398120

23. Bethel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
Bethel Hill, Person County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5150000, -78.9072000

24. Harris and Lawson family cemetery
Person County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5157110, -78.9213190