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John Wesley Akers 1781–1855

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Akers in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 8 Nov 1781 · , Montgomery, Virginia, USA
Died 17 Feb 1855 · Pike, Kentucky, United States
Father Solomon Blackburn Akers
Mother Lydia Nancy Lorton
Spouse Lydia Elkins
Children Andrew Jackson Akers, David Daniel Akers, Elizabeth Martha Patsy Akers, Elizabeth Martha Keathley, Eselphy Akers, Grace Akers, Jonathan Meade Akers, Malinda Akers, Matilda Akers, Moses Akers, Randolph Akers, Tapley Akers, Tolbert Akers, Valentine Akers, Zilpha Clay
Siblings Jonathan Akers, Priscilla Siller Akers, William J Akers

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Biography

In 1781, John Wesley Akers entered the world in, Montgomery, Virginia, USA, born to solomon blackburn akers and lydia nancy lorton. In 1850, John Wesley Akers resided in Pike, Kentucky, USA. John Wesley Akers married lydia elkins, rebecca ratliff, and had children including andrew jackson akers, david daniel akers, elizabeth martha patsy akers, elizabeth martha keathley, eselphy akers, grace akers, jonathan meade akers, malinda akers, matilda kirkpatrick akers, moses akers, randolph akers, tapley akers, tolbert akers, valentine john akers, zilpha clay. John Wesley Akers passed away in 1855 in Pike, Kentucky, United States.

Sources

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records Georgia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1754-1850

  4. 4
    Death Records Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965

  5. 5
    Military U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

  6. 6
    Marriage Records Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records from Select Counties

Life Timeline

1781
Birth of John Wesley Akers in, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
Birth
1850
John Wesley Akers resided here in Pike, Kentucky, USA
Residence
1855
Death of John Wesley Akers in Pike, Kentucky, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Akers

This ancestor line traces from Buckingham County, Virginia, Colonial America (1732) to , Montgomery, Virginia, USA (1781) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Akers (1781–1855) was born in , Montgomery, Virginia, USA and died in Pike, Kentucky, United States. 2 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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John Akers's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Wesley Akers PTP
1781–1855
, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Akers's Descendants

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John Wesley Akers PTP 1781–1855
  1. 1. Matilda Kirkpatrick Akers PTP 1821–1915
  2. 2. Valentine John Akers PTP 1826–1906