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Lawrence Akers 1898 – 1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 November 1898

Birth Location: Bedford Township, Michigan

Death Date: 21 June 1978

Death Location: Battle Creek, Michigan, USA

Father: James Akers

Mother: Annie Akers

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The story of Lawrence Akers began in 1898 in Bedford Township, Michigan. In 1900, Lawrence Akers resided in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA. Lawrence Akers passed away in 1978 in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Lawrence Akers began in 1898 in Bedford Township, Michigan.
  • In 1900, Lawrence Akers resided in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA.
  • Lawrence Akers passed away in 1978 in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA.

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Lawrence Akers's Ancestors

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Lawrence Akers
1898 – 1978
Birth Place: Bedford Township, Michigan
Parents
James Earith Akers
1860 – 1931
Myton-on-Swale, North Yorkshire, England, UK
Annie (Harper) Akers
1870 – 1949
Doncaster, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
George Akers
1814 – 1871
Tholthorpe, Yorkshire, England
Ann Holmes
1819 – 1871
Spofforth, Yorkshire, England
James Harper
1829 –
Thornney Lanes, Staffordshire, England
Sarah (A.) Harper
1838 –
Rawmarsh, Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
William Akers
1787 –
Sarah Ward
1794 –
John Holmes
1786 – 1861
Ann Denton
1784 – 1861
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Ward
1765 –
Jane Lumley
1771 –
Thomas Holmes
1764 – 1850
Martha BIRDSALL
1764 –

Lawrence Akers's Timeline

3 Records

1898
18 November 1898
Birth of Lawrence Akers in Bedford Township, Michigan
Bedford Township, Michigan
1900
1900
Age 2
Lawrence Akers resided here in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
1978
21 June 1978
Age 80
Death of Lawrence Akers in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
Battle Creek, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 November 1898
    Event Place: Bedford Township, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Source Citation: Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Calhoun; Roll: 1675071
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 705; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1240705

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 705; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1240705

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Calhoun, Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Source Citation: Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Calhoun; Roll: 1675071

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 June 1978
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Michigan, USA

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