Robert Leslie Adams
b. 17 July 1891, d. 23 October 1972
- Father: James Robert Adams b. circa 2 May 1840, d. 9 November 1912
- Mother: Caroline Catherine Cook b. circa 19 October 1855, d. 24 June 1933
- Robert Leslie Adams was born on 17 July 1891 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.
- He was known as Leslie.
- James Robert Adams and Caroline Catherine Cook appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at 2921 Avenue I. Other members of the household included Robert Leslie Adams, Roberta C. Adams, James Robert Adams Jr., Evelyn Blue Adams and Kathleen Adams.
- James Robert Adams and Caroline Catherine Cook appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at 2921 Juniper Avenue. Other members of the household included Robert Leslie Adams, Roberta C. Adams, James Robert Adams Jr., Evelyn Blue Adams and Kathleen Adams. Note that Evelyn Blue Adams Meadow is enumerated with her family as an unmarried daughter although she married the previous year and is also enumerated with her husband in his parents' household.
- He was owner of a picture frame company, according to the 1910 census.
- Robert Leslie Adams registered for the draft on 5 June 1917 in Jefferson County, Alabama, while single and living at 2921 10th Avenue South in Birmingham, occupation merchant, a partner in Adams Art Company.
- He served in the military during World War I, according to the 1930 census.
- Caroline Catherine Cook appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at 2921 Juniper Avenue. Other members of the household included Robert Leslie Adams, Roberta C. Adams, James Robert Adams Jr., Tom Beulah Burk and Kathleen Adams.
- He was proprietor of an art store, according to the 1920 census.
- He married Ruby F. Brintle, daughter of Solomon J. Brintle and Ada M. (?), on 13 June 1926 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Solomon J. Brintle and Ada M. (?) appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at 2908 10th Court living not far from Leslie Adams' family.. Other members of the household included Robert Leslie Adams, Ruby F. Brintle.
- He was self-employed as a real estate agent, according to the 1930 census.
- The following appeared on 25 June 1933 in The Birmingham News-Age-Herald: Mrs. Kate C. Adams, age 77, 2921 10th Ave., S., died at the residence at noon Saturday. She is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Burt M. Meadow, Mrs. Joe Horn and Mrs. Tom Burk; one step-daughter, Mrs. Theo Koenig; 2 sons, Leslie and James; one step-son, J. B. Adams. Funeral services will be held Sunday, 4 p.m. from the residence, 2921 10th Ave., S. Interment in Elmwood, Ridout directing.
- Robert Leslie Adams died on 23 October 1972 at age 81 in Alabama.
- Last Edited: 24 May 2011