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James Wesley Akers 1828–1911

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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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

Born 12 Dec 1828 · Pike, Kentucky, United States
Died 28 Aug 1911 · Virginia, United States
Father Andrew Jackson Akers
Mother Mary Polly Roten
Spouse Lucinda Rhea Ray
Children A J Akers, George Akers, James Wesley Akers, John Akers, Joshua Akers, Lindsey Akers, Mary A Akers, Nancy Jane Akers, Rhodes Akers, Solomon Akers
Siblings Elizabeth Roten Akers, George Washington Akers, Minnie Ray Akers, Rebecca Roten Gilliam, Sarah Akers

Researchers connected through James Akers 1828–1911

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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.

Sources

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1828
Birth of James Wesley Akers in Pike, Kentucky, United States
Birth
1829
Birth of James Wesley Akers in Pike, Kentucky, USA
Birth
1911
Death of James Wesley Akers in Virginia, USA
Death
1911
Death of James Wesley Akers in Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Akers

This ancestor line traces from , Suffolk, , England (1590) to Pike, Kentucky, United States (1828) across 9 generations.

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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.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

James Akers's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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James Wesley Akers PTP
1828–1911
Pike, Kentucky, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Akers's Descendants

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James Wesley Akers PTP 1828–1911