Daughter of Thomas Derefield and Mary A. Holbrook.

Married William Adkins on 28 Oct 1872, Lawrence Co., KY.

ADKINS, Luverna

Cadmus, KY—We are sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Luverna Adkins. Big Sandy News, Friday, May 14, 1920

Yatesville, KY—Mrs. Luverna Adkins, widow of the late William Adkins, died on the 12th inst. She had lived a Christian life for many years past and died in the full triumphs of faith. She was laid to rest in the family burial ground by the side of her husband, who had preceded her about 2 months. The burial services were conducted by the Rev. W. O. Spillman, who did some able talking both at the graves and at the house. Her daughter, Mrs. Mary Roffe, whose home is at Louisville, was in attendance at the burial, but another daughter, Mrs. May Littlefield, whose home is in Georgia, could not be reached by telegram in time for her to come through. All the rest of Mrs. Adkins' children, together with a shot of sorrowing friends, were in attendance. Big Sandy News, Friday, May 21, 1920

1860 Census (P.O. Louisa, Lawrence Co., KY)
Thomas Derafield 42
Mary Derafield 42
D Derafield 17
Silvester Derafield 15
Mary Derafield 11
Lucinda Derafield 9
Lourina Derafield 6
Isaac Derafield 4
Martha L Derafield 1

1870 Census (P.O. Louisa, Lawrence Co., KY)
Thomas Deanfield 52
Mary Deanfield 52
Sylvester Deanfield 25
Mary Deanfield 21
Lowena Deanfield 19
Lonvana Deanfield 16
Isaac M Deanfield 13
Martha Deanfield 10
Pamelia Deanfield 6

1880 Census (Twin Branches, Lawrence Co., KY)
William Adkins 45 Self (Head)
Luvernia Adkins 28 Wife
John Adkins 21 Son
Marthia Adkins 13 Daughter
Mary Adkins 9 Daughter
Andrew Adkins 6 Son
Lauria Adkins 4 Daughter
Dennis Adkins 2 Son
William Adkins 19 Son
Nancey Adkins 17 Wife

1900 Census (Twin Branches, Lawrence Co., KY)
Wm Adkins 66 Head
Louverna Adkins 49 Wife mother of 7, 6 living
Dennie Adkins 21 Son
Charles F Adkins 19 Son
Maybell Adkins 15 Daughter