Adney - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Adney, Daniel Webster

rteague1 — 2012-05-18 02:46:38Z

My records say that Daniel's father was William Perry Adney& Ruth Higley. The story I've been told is a Thomas Adney was born in King's Square, Clerkenwell Parish, England. He says he was knocked on his head and taken aboard a ship on the way to America. He always intended to go back but each time he got sick and then met a pretty Quaker nurse & married her. They had about 8 Children. He first arrived in Charleston, SC then they moved into NC then later VA where they stayed to raise their family. The 2 older boys and their familys moved to OH the some moved to IL.

If you live near a LDS Church Library you can get a set of fiche for a low price but they Have to stay at the library you can copy from them and look at them when ever they are open. They are a set of 5 fiche. A man by the name of Edward Tappen Adney Researched the family name years ago. And his book is on these Fiche. The price is worth it.
I have copied all the pages and they fill two big binders. He has book broken down to AR Adneys, IL a Adneys, and so forth. Good Luck on your research.
Rosemary Teague

Re: Grant Richard Adney

chandramayne — 2012-05-18 02:04:03Z

My paternal grandmother was Alice Adney; she married Harland Mayne. I believe her father was George and her mother was Elsie. I know she had a brother, George Adney. If you have applicable information would you be willing to send it. My Dad knew there was Irish decent but could not even initially remember his grandparents' names.

Re: adney history

chandramayne — 2012-05-18 01:27:45Z

My grandmother, Alice Mayne (Adney) I believe was your aunt. She died about 2.5 years ago. She is buried in a small cemetery on the top of a bluff by Marquette, IA. I am going to ask my Dad some questions and see if I can get more information.

Re: Grant Richard Adney

MACFBAdney — 2012-05-12 16:30:46Z

Connect with me Mac_fbadney@csi.com

Mary Alice Claycombe Adney

Re: Grant Richard Adney

tlbvantassel — 2012-04-06 19:41:19Z

Just talked too my Mom. She remembers her father, Roy Robert Adney building a home in San Joaquin Ca for his parents. Grant Robert Adney had suffered a stroke and my grandparents Roy and Nela Ann Griffin-Adney wanted them close during their last days. My mother, Bonnie Mae Adney-VanTassel said Grant Robert had a handlebar mustache and a full beard and that there was nothing Indian about him whatsoever. Mom remembers her grandmother, Dollie Bobb-Adney spoke with a German accent. My mom is the youngest of five siblings born to Roy Robert and Nela Ann Adney. The four older siblings have sadly passed.

Re: Grant Richard Adney

doreenmc — 2012-03-21 05:26:33Z

Hello Mary! Good to see you still follow these posts! I have a copy of your book with the brown cover. I am from the William Adney family of Wisconsin and I have a copy of John Robert Adney's notes. Almost all of the information on this family came from his research. He corresponded with Edwin Tappan Adney in the 1940's and ETA's son wrote to him when ETA died. Jim Wheaton put a lot of J. R. Adney's information about the William Adney family on his website. I have obtained more photos and documentation from J. R. Adney's dau-in-law. There was nothing in John's papers about Grant Richard Adney being an adopted son, but his granddaughter has written to me. (She is the one who wrote that post above about Grant being a Chippewa Indian.) Very interesting! I have posted many of the photos from John R. Adney's private collection on my tree at www.ancestry.com. If you want to see some of this, you can write to me directly, if you want, at doreenmc@sbcglobal.net.

Re: Grant Richard Adney

MACFBAdney — 2012-03-20 12:21:47Z

Tell me more
Are you from the Adneys in Wisconsin? I have much about them

They are all from English immigrations.

What story were you referring to in your email??

Mary Alice Claycombe Adney

Re: Grant Richard Adney

tlbvantassel — 2012-03-18 05:02:04Z

Just asked my mom (Bonnie) about this story and she never heard of it before. Would love to hear some more. She does remember that her Grandma's family (Bobb) immigrated from Germany to Canada then Wisconsin. Mom says even though Dolly Bobb was born here she had a German accent.

Re: Grant Richard Adney

tlbvantassel — 2012-03-18 04:34:39Z

This is my family. Grandpa Roy and Grandma Nela Ann(Griffin) lived in San Joaquin where me and many many more family were born and raised. Grandpa and Grandma migrated from Oklahoma to California. Their children, Thelma, Edward, Jessie, Betty were all born in Oklahoma except for my Mother Bonnie who was born in Fresno Ca.

Re: Adney family info please

gande733_1 — 2011-11-05 00:37:07Z

Irene Adney is my aunt. She is my dads sister.Please reply.
I would love to talk to you.

Re: Adney family info please

gande733_1 — 2011-11-03 02:06:17Z

I saw your message about Irene Adney Meyers.My dad Ernest Adney , had a sister Irene. Also some of the names you mention are names he talked about.Please get in touch. I would like to know if you are part of my family.

Re: Need contact info for James W. Wheaton, ADNEY researcher

doreenmc — 2011-10-31 04:15:31Z

I am sorry to report that Jim has passed away. You can see his obituary at www.siterrific.com. He died on June 27, 2005 at the age of 73. Almost all of the information that he posted about there about the William Adney and Ruth Higley family was collected by John Robert Adney. I have his records that are found on microfiche at the LDS family researcher centers. If you are interested in this line, you can write to me directly at doreenmc@sbcglobal.net. Doreen

Need contact info for James W. Wheaton, ADNEY researcher

SusanHerrera89 — 2011-10-30 22:50:15Z

Looking for James W. Wheaton, who has much ADNEY information posted on siterrific, but he is no longer reachable at siterrific email. Does anyone know where I can contact him?

Re: Alice Elizabeth Linker Adney

ratrodalley — 2011-07-25 01:24:03Z

ALICE IS MY GRANDMOTHERS AUNT AND JAMES HUEBERT LINKER IS MY GRANDMAS DAD AND HUEY JACK WAS HER UNCLE HATTY HER OTHER AUNT 541-221-4669

Re: William Adney (obituary)

doreenmc — 2011-03-04 23:14:01Z

I will now post the new article I found. PLEASE NOTE William Adney died in 1873, NOT 1875. There was an error in John R. Adney's records, or someone misread a "3" as a "5".

Source: "The Prairie du Chien Union" , Friday, January 2, 1874, Pg. 3, Col. 3:
Wm. Adney, one of our first settlers eat (sic) his supper at the house of his son, apparently in good health, and was found dead in his chair the next morning. CLAYTON.

(Prairie du Chien Public Library, Index of the Union, Wm. Adney death date shown as 12/16/1873. Per Mary Antoinne, Head Librarian, Doris Adney, daughter George Adney, used to be the librarian there, and she may have known the death date.)

Per John R. Adney's records on microfiche #6010571 at the FHL: on May 28, 1941 John and his father, John Alvin Adney and friend, Thomas Maguire visited the old Winn Cemetery at North Clayton, Wisconsin near Soldiers Grove. William Adney's grave could not be located as there had been no headstone erected; but the approximate location of the grave was found by his father (John Alvin).

NOTE: The old Winn Cemetery is now known as NORTH CLAYTON CEMETERY and other Adney and McMillin tombstones are found there.

It looks like Ruth Higley Adney Adney waited exactly one year after William's death to marry Henry McMillin on 14 Dec 1874.

Re: William Adney and Ruth Higley (obituary)

doreenmc — 2011-03-04 23:02:30Z

I will post Ruth Higley Adney's obituary in case other new researchers come across this thread. She was definitely the daughter of Elam Higley. I have already corresponded with my distant cousin, Leroy Higley, in July, 2010 and sent him all my documentation. Our theory as to why she is shown as "Ruthy Glenn" on her marriage certificate to William Adney is that she was raised by the Glenn's after the divorce of her parents, Elam Higley and Jane McMillin. Members of the McMillin family of Gallia County, Ohio show Jane McMillin married to Thomas Jones on 24 Nov 1812. I believe there was only one Jane McMillin in Gallia County in 1806, and that her first marriage was to Elam Higley as found in county records. That would make it a 2nd marriage for her to Thomas Jones in 1812. Perhaps Ruthy did not go to live with her new stepfather. These are all conjectures, but our ADNEY family historian John Robert Adney definitely shows Ruth's parents as "Elim Higley & Jane McMillan". I have copies of his records found on microfiche at the FHL.

Now the obituary:
Obituary found at the McGregor Public Library, Northeast Iowa Times, January 7, 1895:
(My ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS shown in parentheses.)
“DIED: At the residence of her son, J. T. Adney, at 7 a.m. on December 23rd, 1894. Ruth Higley was born in the state of Virginia (incorrect) on January 12th, 1808, was united in marriage to Wm. Adney in Vinton, Ohio where they resided until 1855. They then located to Crawford County, Wis., where her first husband, Wm. Adney, and son Perry died in 1873. Seven children still survive her, Mrs. S. J. (Sarah Jane) Templeman, residing at Fredonia, Kansas; Mrs. (Mary Ann) M. A. Hopkins of Richland Center, Wisc.; J. W. (Jonathan) Adney and D. W. (Daniel) Adney of Knapps Creek; F. M. (Filinda) McMillen, Mrs. E. C. (Esther Caroline)St. John and (J.)T. (John) Adney, all of this vicinity. She had 40 grandchildren and about 60 great grandchildren. She had been a member of United Brethren church for many years. She was a great sufferer for two months previous to her death and bore it with Christian fortitude. She was ready and willing to die, her trust was in the Lord her long life through. She was a cheerful, loving, and patient mother. The funeral took place on 10 a.m. on Christmas, Rev. Mr. Marshall officiating. The remains were laid to rest in Giard cemetery. The children wish to thank their dear friends who kindly assisted them in their sad bereavement.”

Doreen's note: The Adney family did not mention her second husband, Henry McMillin, that she married on Dec. 14th, 1874. They also did not bury her with the McMillin name. Ruth was living with Henry in 1870 before they were married in 1874 and she is also found with him on the 1880 US Census. William Adney died Dec. 16, 1873. (I found the newspaper clipping at the Prarie du Chien library.)

I also have a photo I took of Ruth's headstone which says "RUTH HIGLEY ADNEY". The fact that she named one of her sons "Austin Higley Adney" is also indicative that she was the half-sister of Austin Higley, born 1829 to Elam Higley and Susan Clark.

Re: William Adney and Ruth (Glenn or Higley)

MACFBAdney — 2010-07-13 01:17:42Z

I have a lot of Adney information if you would connect with me

Re: Adney/Adany's from VA to OH/IN border

RonHowie17 — 2010-01-22 05:43:04Z

I have been researching John Earl Adney born Nov 1858 Indiana who married Mary Abbiegail Jacobs about 1890 in or about Perry Co., Illinois. They had two daughters, Sery 1891, Maggie 1892 and two sons, Orville P. 1895 and Charles Normal 1899. This John Adney could be the one you listed for 1851.

Adney family info please

adamhuggins73 — 2009-12-01 19:48:54Z

I am looking for information on my mothers side of the family. the most i have up to is her mother's name was Irene P. Adney B-1918 D-1996. Irene was married to Orval Myers B-1916 D-1993. My mother Carolyn Myers was born in Indiana. Orval and Irene had 3 boys and 2 daughters that i'm aware of. Paul Myers, Edward Myers, (Orval) Myers, Janet Crocker-Myers, Carolyn Huggins-Myers. This is basically all i have other than just what i know of some of the family while i was growing up. Any help would be very appreciated and thank you.

Re: William Adney, born 1802, correct death year is 1873.

doreenmc — 2009-07-15 03:44:49Z

CORRECTION: email ID is: doreenmc@sbcglobal.net

Doreen

William Adney, born 1802, correct death year is 1873.

doreenmc — 2009-07-15 03:42:45Z

Attention all Adneys: PLEASE CORRECT YOUR RECORDS.
At last, I have found proof of the year William Adney died. Found at the Prairie du Chien library, newspaper on microfiche "The Prairie du Chien Union" dated Friday, January 2, 1874, Pg. 3, Col. 3:

"Wm. Adney, one of our first settlers eat (sic) his supper at the house of his son, apparently in good health, and was found dead in his chair the next morning. CLAYTON"

At the Prairie du Chien Public Library, there is an "Index" of the Union, and Wm. Adney death date is shown as 12/16/1873. Per Mary Antoinne, Librarian, Doris Adney, daughter of George Adney, used to be the librarian there, and she may have known the death date. There is no death record or cemetery record for William Adney. Per John R. Adney's records on microfiche #6010571 at the FHL: on May 28, 1941 John and his father, John Alvin Adney and friend, Thomas Maguire visited the old Winn Cemetery at North Clayton, Wisconsin near Soldiers Grove. (Now known as North Clayton Cemetery.) William Adney's grave could not be located as there had been no headstone erected; but the approximate location of the grave was found by his father (John Alvin). John R. Adney's typed records has the death date as 12/15/1875, a typographical error as this newspaper article now proves... For more on William Adney, please see my family tree "AdneyMcMill2" and read two stories attached to William Adney. You can also write to me at: doreenmc@sbcgloal.net

Would love information

abeckett192 — 2008-03-21 22:51:22Z

I would love anything I can get my hands on about the Adney's. This is my husband's line and I have it to Charles John Adney of England, but am not entirely sure how correct I am. I would love anything anyone has to share with me.
Anna

Re: Adneys

abeckett192 — 2008-03-21 22:26:40Z

Back to 1600's WOW!! I got back to Charles John Adney 1707. Can you help with before that?
abeckett@charter.net

Re: Thomas Adney Elizabeth Dunn Adney

abeckett192 — 2008-03-21 22:19:50Z

I would love what you have on Daniel Dunn. I don't have any dates for him, just that he is elizabethers father. I have him with a woman Mary ? (no last name) please contact me. Anna abeckett@charter.net

Re: Ruth Higley - daughter of Elam Higley and Jane McMillan

abeckett192 — 2008-03-21 22:17:45Z

This is also the information that I have. I haven't proof, just alot of others researching the same and only found what I have found.

Adney/Allen connection.. NC?

jnsdavis — 2006-10-15 05:23:23Z

Francis Allen, parents unk. married Wilson Blaine in Macon/Jackson Cnty NC area Nov 1851. One dau possibly named Louella Adney Blaine. Have any of you Adney researchers found an Allen and Adney marriage in your lines?

Adney/Adany's from VA to OH/IN border

2006-03-15 16:19:50Z

Re: William Adney and Ruth (Glenn or Higley)

2006-03-14 20:51:05Z

i saw your posts on the adney's, i decend through John D Adney b abt 1806 in VA who married a Mary Ann. they had Daniel Adney abt 1829 in OH. Daniel married a Phoebe and they had 7 children, one being Mary Ann Adney. Mary was born about 1851 in Ohio (i think in Gallia) and shows up on ancestry as May A. Adney who married a Cyrus Moneysmith 25 Aug 1872 in Jay Co., IN. Mary and Cyrus had only 1 child, a Phoebe Moneysmith b abt 1873. Mary must have died by 1880 because Cyrus remarried and had only 1 child with his second wife. Phoebe Moneysmith is my gg-grandma on my dads side.

Has anyone traced this line past the Revolutionary War? Their is a RW soldier by the name of William Abany/ Abney. Also, in 1850, John D Adney's mother is living with he and his family. Her name looks like "Barbany" from John and Barbany's ages i think John's father was a William Adany b bet. 1766-1784.

Re: Adney Roots!!!

2006-03-14 20:28:01Z

where are your adney's at? i have my line traced to a William Adany born between 1766 and 1784. William's son John D Adney was born in VA and died in OH. all of my adney's since were born in ohio.

Ruane and Gill of Scranton

SuzanneCesari60 — 2006-02-19 02:44:12Z

Looking for anyone with ties to Michael Patrick or Patrick Ruane, who had children:

Thomas
John
Mary
Patrick
Ann
Ella
Catherine
Luke
James

Patrick JR married Margaret or Maggie Gill in 1890, daughter of Henry S and I belive Jane Gill.

Adney, Daniel Webster

28chevy — 2006-01-08 19:33:39Z

Daniel, b 7-1-1838,m Mary Ann Gerrity,abt 1863, Mary Ann,b2-15-1948, had 15 children, lived in Crawford Co, Wisconsin, Daniel died 10-15,1918, his father was John and Mother was Sarah. Looking for info about where the family came from. I was told England or Ireland.

Adney

28chevy — 2006-01-08 19:33:39Z

Larry: Get in touch with Jim Wheaton at jim@siterrific.com, he has some information about this family. There is also a website with alot of information. Good luck Judy

Re: William Adney and Ruth (Glenn or Higley)

GerVilDude — 2005-03-09 20:56:15Z

Hello Brenda: I saw you message here. Where you descend from William Perry Adney Sr.and Ruth Higley Glenn Adney. I descend from his brother Jonathan Adney and Weltha Electa Glenn Adney. I will go through my records and see who her husband was. He died in 1821 and she remarried in 1822. He was a son or a nephew of William Glenn and Ann Curry. Mike / Gervildude@aol.com

Grant Richard Adney

2005-02-02 06:12:18Z

My grandfather was born to a Chippewa family in Eagle,Richland,Wisconsin in 1872. They had moved off the reservation to work at a mill owned by William Perry Adney. The man died,the mother wanted to go back to the reservation.The tribe wouldn't let her take the boy with her because he had been born off the reservation, so she gave him up for adoption. His adoptive name was Grant Richard Adney.William Perry Adney adopted him. Any help would be greatly appreciated in finding who his birth parents were.Thanks!

Re: William Adney and Ruth (Glenn or Higley)

2004-10-30 04:06:00Z

i saw u were looking for ruth and louis adney i was surpized . Beause my step and blood father names are the same but after reading on further i realized that it was different people. Good luck on ur search i just had to share that i too have family with the same name!
Happy Hunting!!

Mary GERRITY ADNEY d Dec 13, 1935 Richland Center, Richland County WI

WaltonSullivan67 — 2004-08-17 14:06:38Z

Looking for informtion/connections Mary GERRITY ADNEY b 1849 Carbondale, Lackawanna County, PA died 13 December 1935 in Richland Center, Richland County, WI. She is buried in St. Phillips Cemetery, Rolling Ground, Clayton Township, Crawford County, WI.

Please contact me at wsullivw@aol.com

Re: Mary Ann GERRITY ADNEY sister of Mrs. Bridget RUANE Scranton, PA

michelebedat56 — 2004-08-01 14:29:40Z

Hi My mom's step father's name was Tom Ruane..He was from PA but lived in Conn. He was married to Mary..And had Twin boys
Michelebedat@yahoo.com

Mary Ann GERRITY ADNEY d Dec 13,1935

walton_s — 2004-05-01 17:47:41Z

Mary Ann GERRITY ADNEY d Dec 13, 1935 Wisconsin Author: Walt Date: 7 Dec 2003 1:31 PM GMT
Richland Center Richland County Wisconsin Dec 13, 1935 Mary Ann GERRITY daughter of James and Mary (GORMAN) GERRITY was born Feb 15, 1849 in Carbondale,Lackawanna County, PA departed this life Dec 13,1935 at the age of 86. On July 5, 1864 she was united in marriage to Daniel W. ADNEY who preceded her in death 17 years ago. To this union were born fifteen children of whom nine have gone before. Those whom she leaves to mourn her passing from life are Thomas, Gothebury, Neb; Daniel, Portage; Joseph, Cora, Wyoming; Leo, Soldiers Grove; Mrs Mary MC KINNEY of Blue River and Bertha FRITZ, Richland Center; also a sister Mrs. Bridget ROWAN (sic RUANE) of Scranton, PA. Thirty seven grandchildren and more than fifty great grandchildren besides a host of friends both old and new. Mrs. ADNEY was a resident of the town of Clayton, Crawford County for more than 70 years, coming to her residence there when she was a smal child with her parents. She spent the last ten years of her life in Richland Center where she made many new friends.

Daniel W. ADNEY d Oct 15, 1918

walton_s — 2004-05-01 17:47:41Z

Kickapoo Scout Soldiers Grove obit stated Daniel Webster ADNEY was born in Galia County, Ohio, July 1, 1838 and died October 15, 1918, aged 80 years. He came to this country with his parents at the age of sixteen and settled near Soldiers Grove. He was married to Mary GARRIETY (sic GERRITY), July 7, 1863, to this uion were born fifteen children, five having been called in death several years ago. He was ever a kind and loving husband and father always making it pleasant for those around him. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife and children namely: J. F. ADNEY, Saginaw, Oregon; Christy, Frederick, Wyoming; Lawrence and Tom of Gothenburg,Nebraska; Dan, Portage, Wisconsin; Joseph, Morrill, Nebraska; Walter and Lee of Soldiers Grove; Mary MC KINNEY, Excelsior, Wisconsin and Bertha HARRISTON, Blue River; his brother John ADNEYof Mc Gregor, Iowa and two sisters Mr. Robert St. John of Mc Gregor, Iowa (obit was cut off here).

Mary Ann GERRITY ADNEY sister of Mrs. Bridget RUANE Scranton, PA

walton_s — 2004-05-01 17:47:41Z

Re: Grant Richard Adney

Linda_Flickinger — 2004-04-07 01:36:41Z

I may have a very good source of information on the Bobb family in Richland Co. Wi.Contact Linda at Doxymommy@aol.com

Adney Roots!!!

RandyScott17 — 2004-01-26 18:10:12Z

As of the 1850 census it states that William D. Adney and Mahala Adney were married and had serveral childen:
John, Elizabeth S., Alfred, James, Maria, Elijah and Sophronia Adney. Can anyone help me with any information they have. Alfred was my g,g, grandfather. I hope to get more info on him and want to get more info in his father William D. and also his father (don't know his name). Any help out there!!!!
E-mail me at randy@elberon.com

Randy Scott

Alfred Adney

RandyScott17 — 2004-01-25 21:13:59Z

Looking for information on the Father of Alfred Adney. Alfred was born about 1835. Lived in Renault, Ill. His father was from VA. Thats all the info I have. Would like to go farther back on the tree but can't get past Alfred. Any help! Please e-mail me at randy@Elberon.com......thanks!!

CHARLES THOMAS ADNEY m. MENACY COTTRELL

CarolAdams2145 — 2004-01-07 20:00:39Z

Looking for info on the family of Charles Thomas and Menacy Cottrell Adney. My gggrandmother was Elizabeth Adney b. 1835 d. 1890 m. Francis Sloan. According to what I have she was one of 8 children. The others were Thomas, Sarah, John, Commodore P., Charles, Mary and William. Also need info on Menacy Cottrell - she is shown on the 1850 census of Union County, In. as the head of household. Edwin Tappen Adney said she was "of the Vinton (Ohio?) Cottrells and was known to the Vinton Adneys. Any info appreciated

Re: William Adney and Ruth (Glenn or Higley)

HoarseWhisperer — 2003-11-14 13:33:20Z

Compiler, Michael L. Trowbridge (1993), Marriage Records, 1803-1850 Gallia County, Ohio , Gallia County Historical Society, Pg 1:

Adney, Daniel - Adney, Amey, May 2 (18)27 167 1-161
Adney, Jonathan - Glenn, Seety Mar 2 (18)28 068 1-170
Adney, William - Glenn, Ruthy May 25 (18)22 263 1-122

William Adney and Ruth (Glenn or Higley)

lyonsagility — 2003-10-28 16:10:22Z

My ggg-grandfather is William Adney, born in 1802 in Virginia. He married a woman named Ruth on May 25, 1822 in Gallia County, Ohio, but there seems to be uncertaintly whether it was Ruth HIGLEY or Ruth GLENN. Most of the family trees that I've seen have shown Ruth HIGLEY, but Leroy Higley, author of "The First Seven Generations of Captain John Higley" has told me that Ruth Higley marrying William Adney does not match his records. Any information on this would be greatly appreciated!

Brenda Lyons

P.S. My gg-grandfather is Daniel Adney, son of William. My g-grandfather is Thomas Adney and his daughter Verda was my grandmother.

Ruth Glenn Adney

k8659 — 2003-10-02 00:54:46Z

Looking for a Ruth Glenn Adney who married a Henry McMillan or McMillen. This may have been a second marriage for her. Aa Ruth Glenn married J McMillan and their son Henry married Ruth Glenn Adney - suposedly a neice or something, Any help would be appreciated.

Looking for Louis & Ruth Adney

RBear26 — 2003-09-02 22:49:32Z

I am looking for my husbands father. His name is Louis Adney, and his wifes name is Ruth. Louis is native american. (Cherokee). Louis married Ruth in June 1996. Last known place to live was in Reno. My husband is deserately trying to find him. I believe that Louis would be in his 50's right now. Anyone with any knowledge, please email me @ RBear26@aol.com. My husband also has a little brother named Ty who also resides in Reno. Ty's birthday is in November.
Thank you,
Jennifer Stout

Re: Adney Origins

2003-08-25 06:14:49Z

I, too, am a direct descendant of Thomas Adney from England. A John Adney from McGregor, Iowa has done extensive research into this side of the family, but I still don't know the direct line from my grandfather, Archie Adney To Thomas Adney. I have gotten to John Taylor Adney b. in Vinton, OH 1843. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Adneys

2003-08-25 05:29:19Z

My mother was an Adney and am sure our lines are connected way back but there were a lot of Adneys. Just to let you know that Adney is an English name and it can be traced back to the 1400's in England. My line came from John T Adney b. 1843 in Vinton, OH and married Sarah Oxberger.