from ANCESTRY.COM, Katie Evalina Adams was born in Pinetop, Arizona on July 25, 1893 to David Edward Adams of England and Caroline Henrietta Lind of Denmark, one of their fourteen children. She married John William Philips of Illinois on December 25, 1919 in Central, Arizona and they had nine children. She died on December 25, 1985 in Culver City, California.
A CENTURY IN CENTRAL
1883-1983

Katie Evalina Adams
John Williams Phillips
Edward Elson

Katie Evalina Adams is the daughter of David Edward Adams and Caroline Henrietta Lind. She was born 25 July , 1893, Pinetop, Arizona. In 1897 her family moved to Central, Arizona. Katie grew up in Central and was 13 when her mother died. Katie worked for her sisters, Della and Caroline sometimes. She also worked in homes where they had sickness or new babies. She began practical nursing. Della nd her husband, Frank Webster, were like parents to Katie and she attended the academy while living at home.
When Katie went to work for the Webster family in Hayden, she met John Williams "Jack" Phillips. They beame engaged and even though he was not a member of her faith. Bishop Edsil M. Allred married them in Central 25 December 1912. Katie married Jack only after Bishop Allred had talked with Jack and Bishop Allred promised Katie that Jack would take her to the temple some day. It was joyous occasion when eighteen years later, after many hardships, the family was sealed together in the temple.
Jack bought a dairy in Safford, which failed because Bangs Disease. They moved back to Globe where Jack worked until the mines were closed. Jack went to California for work and Katie and the children came to Central and stayed with her sister, Della, for a time and then to a friend's house which was vacant because of hard time.
While living in Central. their child, Roxie, became ill that Dr. Merril said that it was no use for him to come anymore because he could do nothing for her. Jack came back from California to see her, but had to return to California to hold his job. He was very worried when he left. Roxie was unconscious. When in California he wrote Katie and told her she could have the children blessed in the church, have ward teachers, and anything she wanted. He had not consent­ed to this previously.
After Katie received his letter she was looking out the window and saw Bishop Edsil M. Allred and ward clerk, Silas Jenkins coming by her house. She hurried to the door and called them in, but they felt they should not because Jack had not consented. She told them about his letter and they left to get some consecrated oil. When they returned they blessed and named the three girls first, then administered to Roxie. As they left Roxie sat up in bed and said, "The Lord has made me well." She played the rest of the day. This happened 21 March 1921.
Three months later the family moved to California and after many more faith-promoting incidents, Jack gained a testimony and they went to the temple as Bishop Allred had promised. Jack passed away 20 May 1945 and Katie married Edward Elson 20 February 1953. Edward died at the age of 91 on 13 April 1975. In 1982, Katie is still alive at the age of 89 and lives in California.
Katie and Jack have six children: Sonoma Arleen, Roxie May, Una Destine, Albert Edward, Joseph William, and David Wilbur.
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Children not listed below: Sonoma Arleen Phillips Robinson, Roxie May, Una Destine, Albert Edward, Joseph William, and David Wilbur