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James Akers 1765–1830 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1765

Birth Location: Franklin, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1830

Death Location: Franklin, Virginia, United States

Father: William Akers

Mother: Mary Blackburn

Spouse(s): Lucy Webster, Polly Blackburn

Children(s): Jennie Akers, Mary Akers, Henry Akers, William Akers, Lucy Akers, Phobe Akers, Elizabeth Akers, Frances Akers, Edward Akers, Fibbie Akers, Edmond Akers, Jennie Akers

The story of James Akers began in 1765 in Franklin, Virginia, United States. In 1830, James Akers resided in Franklin, Virginia, USA. James Akers married Lucy Webster, Polly Blackburn, and had children including Edmond Akers, Edward F Akers, Elizabeth Akers, Fibbie Akers, Frances Fannie Akers, Henry Akers, Jennie Akers, Jennie Jane Akers, Lucy Akers, Mary Pauline Akers, Phobe Akers, William H Akers. James Akers passed away in 1830 in Franklin, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of James Akers began in 1765 in Franklin, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1830, James Akers resided in Franklin, Virginia, USA.
  • James Akers married Lucy Webster, Polly Blackburn, and had children including Edmond Akers, Edward F Akers, Elizabeth Akers, Fibbie Akers, Frances Fannie Akers, Henry Akers, Jennie Akers, Jennie Jane Akers, Lucy Akers, Mary Pauline Akers, Phobe Akers, William H Akers.
  • James Akers passed away in 1830 in Franklin, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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James Akers's Ancestors

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James Akers
1765–1830
Birth Place: Franklin, Virginia, United States
Parents
William E. Akers
1752–1836
Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
Mary Blackburn
1747–1844
, Campbell, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William Akers
1730–1810
Probley,Hunterdon,New Jersey,USA
Elizabeth Martye
1732–1810
Pennsylvania, USA
William Blackburn
–1754
Middlesex, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Akers's Descendants

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James Akers (1765–1830) m. Lucy Webster (16 Feb 1775–1830) m. Polly Blackburn (1778–)
  1. 1. Jennie (Jane) Akers 1806–1877
  2. 2. Mary (Pauline) Akers 1806–1856
  3. 3. Henry Akers 1795–1879
  4. 4. William (H) Akers 1802–1867
  5. 5. Lucy Akers 1809–1912
  6. 6. Phobe Akers 1812–
  7. 7. Elizabeth Akers 1814–1883
  8. 8. Frances (Fannie) Akers 1818–1906
  9. 9. Edward (F) Akers 1801–1842
  10. 10. Fibbie Akers 1808–1902
  11. 11. Edmond Akers 1816–1906
  12. 12. Jennie Akers 1775–1851

James Akers's Timeline

3 Records

1765
1765
Birth of James Akers in Franklin, Virginia, United States
Franklin, Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 65
James Akers resided here in Franklin, Virginia, USA
Franklin, Virginia, USA
1830
1830
Age 65
Death of James Akers in Franklin, Virginia, United States
Franklin, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1765
    Event Place: Franklin, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Births
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 8198.003; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 9

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Franklin, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Franklin, Virginia; Page: 43; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 192; Family History Film: 0029671

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Franklin, Virginia, United States

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