James Wesley Akers 1828–1911
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3 researchers on YourRoots have James Akers in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
James Wesley Akers was born in 1828 in Pike, Kentucky, United States, the child of andrew jackson akers and mary polly roten. James Wesley Akers married lucinda rhea ray, and had children including a j akers, george akers, james wesley akers, john akers, joshua akers, lindsey akers, mary a akers, nancy jane akers, rhodes akers, solomon akers. James Wesley Akers passed away in 1911 in Virginia, United States.
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1Census 1850 United States Federal Census
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Akers
This ancestor line traces from , Suffolk, , England (1590) to Pike, Kentucky, United States (1828) across 9 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Akers (1828–1911) was born in Pike, Kentucky, United States and died in Virginia, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James Akers's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record