Last Updated: June 18, 2022

Adam Helms Family

(2 known wives)

The Helms family of Floyd Co., VA reportedly derive from brothers Adam of Goblintown Creek in Patrick Co., VA & Thomas Helms of Daniel’s Run in Franklin Co., VA.

 

1. Helms, Adam

Parents:

1765 Birth: abt 1765 Montgomery Co., VA.

1789 Marriage #1: Adam Helm m. 1st Conny Webb 04-25-1789 Franklin Co., VA. She d/o Molly. Surety: John Kelly.

Reported children:

  1. William Helms (m. Barbara Helm, dau of Thomas)
  2. Col Jacob Helms (m. Elizabeth Smith)
  3. Louvenia Helms
  4. John Webb Helms (m. Susannah Cox)
  5. Thomas Helms; m. Mary Weddle. [Helms_Thomas_Mary]
  6. Sarah Helms
  7. Viola Lavina Helms (m. Saunders Witt)

1829 Marriage #2: Adam Helms m. 2nd Rachel Sutphin 6-20-1829 Grayson Co., VA.

Reported children:

  1. Ann Rachel Helms (m. Bozwell Sutphin 9-28-1867 Mercer Co., VA)
  2. James Helms
  3. Betsy Helms
  4. Harriet Helms

?1840 Floyd Co., VA, pg169: Adam Helms, 1 male 60-69 yo, 1 female 30-39 yo, 1 female 10-19 yo, 2 males 5-9 yo, 1 female 0-4 yo.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, H806:

…… Helms, Adam 85 yo w/m without occupation, b. Montgomery, cannot read or write, pau. (pauper?), HOH.

……… Rachel 62 yo w/f, b. Floyd, cannot read or write.

……… Anna 21 yo w/f, b. Floyd, cannot read or write.

……… James 16 yo w/m, b. Floyd, school.

……… Betsy 14 yo w/f, b. Floyd, school.

……… Harriet 9 yo w/f, b. Floyd, school.

…+ Helms, Rachel

Parents: William & Alsey (unknown) Sutphin.

1778 Birth: abt 1778 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Adam Helms.

…2. Helms, Anna

Parents: Adam & 2nd wife Rachel (Sutphin) Helms.

1829 Birth: abt 1829 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents

…2. Helms, James

Parents: Adam & 2nd wife Rachel (Sutphin) Helms.

1834 Birth: abt 1834 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents

…2. Helms, Betsy

Parents: Adam & 2nd wife Rachel (Sutphin) Helms.

1836 Birth: abt 1836 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents

…2. Helms, Harriet

Parents: Adam & 2nd wife Rachel (Sutphin) Helms.

1841 Birth: abt 1841 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents

…+ Helms, Rachel

Parents: William & Alsey (uknown) Sutphin.

1778 Birth: abt 1778 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Adam Helms.

…2. Helms, Anna

Parents: Adam & 2nd wife Rachel (Sutphin) Helms.

1829 Birth: abt 1829 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with Adam Helms as HOH. Unknown relationship.

…2. Helms, James

Parents: Adam & 2nd wife Rachel (Sutphin) Helms.

1834 Birth: abt 1834 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with Adam Helms as HOH. Unknown relationship.

…2. Helms, Betsy

Parents: Adam & 2nd wife Rachel (Sutphin) Helms.

1836 Birth: abt 1836 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with Adam Helms as HOH. Unknown relationship.

…2. Helms, Harriet

Parents: Adam & 2nd wife Rachel (Sutphin) Helms.

1841 Birth: abt 1841 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with Adam Helms as HOH. Unknown relationship.

End Adam Helms Family – 2 known wives.