Who was Matilda Akers?

Matilda Akers (1821–1915) was born in Floyd, Kentucky, United States and died in Floyd, Kentucky, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Matilda Kirkpatrick Akers 1821–1915

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 19 May 1821 · Floyd, Kentucky, United States

Died 22 Nov 1915 · Floyd, Kentucky, United States

Father John Akers

Mother Rebecca Ratliff

Siblings Andrew Jackson Akers, David Daniel Akers, Elizabeth Martha Patsy Akers, Eselphy Akers, Grace Akers, Jonathan Meade Akers, Malinda Akers, Moses Akers, Tapley Akers, Tolbert Akers Sr, Valentine John Akers, Zilpha Akers

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Akers

Rebecca Ratliff

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1821, Matilda Kirkpatrick Akers entered the world in Floyd, Kentucky, United States, born to john akers and rebecca ratliff. Matilda Kirkpatrick Akers passed away in 1915 in Floyd, Kentucky, United States.

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1821

Birth of Matilda Kirkpatrick Akers in Floyd, Kentucky, United States

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1915

Death of Matilda Kirkpatrick Akers in Floyd, Kentucky, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Matilda Akers

This ancestor line traces from , Suffolk, , England (1590) to Floyd, Kentucky, United States (1821) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Matilda Akers (1821–1915) was born in Floyd, Kentucky, United States and died in Floyd, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Matilda 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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