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George William Akers 1840–1874 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Jan 1840

Birth Location: Gallatin, Illinois, United States

Death Date: 23 March 1874

Death Location: IL

Father: Thomas Akers

Mother: Lucinda Abbott

Spouse(s): Indiana Warthen

Children(s): George Akers, Frances Akers, America Akers, Walter Akers, Lucy Akers, John Akers, Patrick Akers, Zaccheus Akers

The story of George William Akers began in 1840 in Gallatin, Illinois, United States. In 1850, George William Akers resided in District 13, White, Illinois, USA. In 1860, George William Akers resided in Township 4 Range 7 E, Bucks, Hamilton, Illinois, U. George William Akers married Indiana Warthen, and had children including America Augusta Akers, Frances M Akers, George Washington Akers, John Logan Akers, Lucy A Akers, Patrick H Akers, Walter T Akers, Zaccheus Akers. George William Akers passed away in 1874 in IL.

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Biography

  • The story of George William Akers began in 1840 in Gallatin, Illinois, United States.
  • In 1850, George William Akers resided in District 13, White, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1860, George William Akers resided in Township 4 Range 7 E, Bucks, Hamilton, Illinois, U.
  • George William Akers married Indiana Warthen, and had children including America Augusta Akers, Frances M Akers, George Washington Akers, John Logan Akers, Lucy A Akers, Patrick H Akers, Walter T Akers, Zaccheus Akers.
  • George William Akers passed away in 1874 in IL.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Akers
1810–1859
Birth Location: Gallatin County, Illinois
TA
Lucinda Abbott
1819–1860
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
LA

Spouses(s)

Indiana Warthen
1838–1877
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
IW

Children(s)

George Akers
1867–1928
Birth Location: Prairie City, Crawford, Illinois, United States
GA
Frances Akers
1861–1862
Birth Location: , , Illinois, USA
FA
America Akers
1863–
Birth Location: Prairie City, Crawford, Illinois, USA
AA
Walter Akers
1865–1918
Birth Location: Prairie City, Crawford, Illinois, USA
WA
Lucy Akers
1869–1869
Birth Location: –
LA
John Akers
1871–1940
Birth Location: Prairie City, Crawford, Illinois, USA
JA
Patrick Akers
1872–1872
Birth Location: –
PA
Zaccheus Akers
1874–1957
Birth Location: Enfield, White, Illinois, USA
ZA

George Akers's Ancestors

Self
George Akers
1840–1874
Birth Place: Gallatin, Illinois, United States
Parents
Thomas Akers
1810–1859
Gallatin County, Illinois
Lucinda Abbott
1819–1860
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William Akers
1780–1841
KY or Pa
Elizabeth Todd
1790–1835
Kentucky
John (Rowland "Jack") Abbott
1762–1856
Rutherfordton, Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
Mary Smith
1771–1843
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Akers's Descendants

1.
GA
George (William) Akers (28 Jan 1840–23 March 1874) m. Indiana Warthen (1838–12 Jul 1877)
  1. 1. George (Washington) Akers 1867–1928 m. Mary (Adeline) Hayes 1874–1925
    1. 1. George (Herman) AKERS 1904–1976 m. Nettie (Elizabeth) JUENGER 1907–1981
      1. 1. Janet Bollheimer 1941–2017
      2. 2. Jean Akers 1944–2022
    2. 2. Ethel Akers 1893–1929
    3. 3. Earnest Akers 1895–1960
    4. 4. Elbert Akers 1897–1918
    5. 5. Edith Akers 1899–1919
    6. 6. Orlin (Volney) Akers 1902–1966
    7. 7. Bertis ("Bert" Hayes) Akers 1906–1937 m. Mildred (Mary) Deitz 1909–1994
    8. 8. Martha Akers 1910–2009
    9. 9. Willard (Richard) Akers 1912–1958 m. Dorotha (May) Paris 1920–2006
    10. 10. Clinton (L) Akers 1915–2004
  2. 2. Frances (M) Akers 1861–1862
  3. 3. America (Augusta) Akers 1863–
  4. 4. Walter (T) Akers 1865–1918
  5. 5. Lucy (A) Akers 1869–1869
  6. 6. John (Logan) Akers 1871–1940
  7. 7. Patrick (H) Akers 1872–1872
  8. 8. Zaccheus Akers 1874–1957

George Akers's Timeline

6 Records

1840
28 Jan 1840
Birth of George William Akers in Gallatin, Illinois, United States
Gallatin, Illinois, United States
1850
1850
Age 10
George William Akers resided here in District 13, White, Illinois, USA
District 13, White, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 20
George William Akers resided here in Township 4 Range 7 E, Bucks, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
Township 4 Range 7 E, Bucks, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 30
George William Akers resided here in Enfield, White, Illinois, United States
Enfield, White, Illinois, United States
1872
5 Apr 1872
Age 32
George William Akers resided here in Enfield, White, Illinois
Enfield, White, Illinois
1874
23 March 1874
Age 34
Death of George William Akers in Springerton, White, Illinois, United States
Springerton, White, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Jan 1840
    Event Place: Gallatin, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Enfield, White, Illinois; Roll: M593_289; Page: 347B; Image: 174; Family History Library Film: 545788
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Township 4 Range 7 E, Hamilton, Illinois; Roll: M653_183; Page: 242; Family Histo
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 13, White, Illinois; Roll: 132; Page: 347b
    [4] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 13, White, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 13, White, Illinois; Roll: 132; Page: 347b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 4 Range 7 E, Bucks, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Township 4 Range 7 E, Hamilton, Illinois; Roll: M653_183; Page: 242; Family Histo

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1860-1934
    Event Place: United States of America
    Record Source: Numerical Index to Pensions, 1860-1934, Page 1 - Numerical Index to Pensions, 1860-1934 1860-1934

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Enfield, White, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Enfield, White, Illinois; Roll: M593_289; Page: 347B; Image: 174; Family History Library Film: 545788

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1872
    Event Place: Enfield, White, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 31

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 March 1874
    Event Place: Springerton, White, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: IL
    Record Source: U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
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