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Parker Melton Akins 1899 – 1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 AUG 1899

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 1962

Death Location: Madison, Tennessee, USA

Father: James Akins

Mother: Laura Doyle

Spouse(s): Sota Turner

Children(s): Curtis Akins, Margaret Akins, Mildred Akins

The story of Parker Melton Akins began in 1899 in Tennessee. In 1900, Parker Melton Akins resided in Civil District 9, Decatur, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, Parker Melton Akins resided in Civil District 5, Decatur, Tennessee, USA. Parker Melton Akins married Sota Tola Turner, and had children including Curtis Turner Akins, Margaret Helen Akins, Mildred E Akins. Parker Melton Akins passed away in 1962 in Madison, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Parker Melton Akins began in 1899 in Tennessee.
  • In 1900, Parker Melton Akins resided in Civil District 9, Decatur, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, Parker Melton Akins resided in Civil District 5, Decatur, Tennessee, USA.
  • Parker Melton Akins married Sota Tola Turner, and had children including Curtis Turner Akins, Margaret Helen Akins, Mildred E Akins.
  • Parker Melton Akins passed away in 1962 in Madison, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Akins
1875 – 1959
Birth Location: Decatur County, Tennessee, USA
JA
Laura Doyle
1881 – 1952
Birth Location: Parkers Landing, Decatur County, Tennessee, USA
LD

Spouses(s)

Sota Turner
1900 – 1982
Birth Location: Decatur, Tennessee, United States
ST

Children(s)

Curtis Akins
1923 – 2000
Birth Location: Decaturville, Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
CA
Margaret Akins
1924 – 2006
Birth Location: Parsons Deca, Tennessee
MA
Mildred Akins
1934 – 2002
Birth Location: Tennessee
MA

Parker Akins's Ancestors

Self
Parker Akins
1899 – 1962
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
James Washington Akins
1875 – 1959
Decatur County, Tennessee, USA
Laura (Edna) Doyle
1881 – 1952
Parkers Landing, Decatur County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Monroe (Melton) Akin
1852 – 1927
Tennessee
Mary (Mollie L) Kolwyck
1853 – 1929
Tennessee
James (William) Doyle
1860 – 1931
Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
Viola (Rosetta) Harris
1865 – 1940
Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
James Doyle
1833 – 1868
Lydia Livingston
1839 – 1876
William Harris
1823 – 1875
Rebecca Bowman
1833 – 1902
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Doyle
1807 – 1894
Mary Moses
1811 – 1870
William Livingston
1815 – 1869
Elizabeth Baker
1816 – 1898

Parker Akins's Descendants

1.
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Parker (Melton) Akins (24 AUG 1899 – 1962) m. Sota (Tola) Turner (11 Feb 1900 – 1982)
  1. 1. Curtis (Turner) Akins (18 March 1923 – 20 December 2000)
  2. 2. Margaret (Helen) Akins (24 Dec 1924 – 8 Sep 2006)
  3. 3. Mildred (E) Akins (30 Jan 1934 – 21 May 2002)

Parker Akins's Timeline

11 Records

1899
24 AUG 1899
Birth of Parker Melton Akins in Tennessee
Tennessee
1900
1900
Age 1
Parker Melton Akins resided here in Civil District 9, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 11
Parker Melton Akins resided here in Civil District 5, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 5, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 18
Parker Melton Akins resided here in Decatur County, Tennessee, USA
Decatur County, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 21
Parker Melton Akins resided here in Civil District 2, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 2, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 36
Parker Melton Akins resided here in Bemis, Madison, Tennessee
Bemis, Madison, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 41
Parker Melton Akins resided here in Civil District No 10, Madison, Tennessee, USA
Civil District No 10, Madison, Tennessee, USA
1942
1942
Age 43
Parker Melton Akins resided here in Madison, Tennessee
Madison, Tennessee
1948
7 Jul 1948
Age 49
Parker Melton Akins resided here in Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Jackson, Tennessee, USA
1950
1950
Age 51
Parker Melton Akins resided here in Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Jackson, Tennessee, USA
1962
1962
Age 63
Death of Parker Melton Akins in Madison, Tennessee, USA
Madison, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 AUG 1899
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For Tennessee, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 3
    [2] Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
    [3] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1965, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Madison, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03918; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 57-42
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 2, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1737; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 58
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 9, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: 1566; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0022
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Jackson Sun; Publication Date: 3 Jul 1962; Publication Place: Jackson, Tennessee, USA; ,0.4552159,0.38838953,0.7102546&xid=3355
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Bemis, Madison, Tennessee; Roll: 3838; Page: 74; Enumeration District: 57-4

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 9, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: 1566; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0022

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Decatur County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 2, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1737; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 58

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Bemis, Madison, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Madison, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03918; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 57-42

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Civil District No 10, Madison, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Madison, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03918; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 57-42

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Madison, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For Tennessee, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 3

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Jul 1948
    Event Place: Jackson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, The Jackson Sun; Publication Date: 7/ Jul/ 1948; Publication Place: Jackson, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Jackson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Bemis, Madison, Tennessee; Roll: 3838; Page: 74; Enumeration District: 57-4

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 202 Old Kentucky St. in Bemis
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Jackson Sun; Publication Date: 3 Jul 1962; Publication Place: Jackson, Tennessee, USA; ,0.4552159,0.38838953,0.7102546&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1962
    Event Place: Madison, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1965, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Jackson Sun; Publication Date: 3 Jul 1962; Publication Place: Jackson, Tennessee, USA; ,0.4552159,0.38838953,0.7102546&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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