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Robert Akers 1703 – 1791 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Apr 1703

Birth Location: Hopewell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States

Death Date: 22 Jun 1791

Death Location: Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: Simon Akers

Mother: Mary UNK

Spouse(s): Sarah Hart

Children(s): Ralph Akers, William Akers, Ruth Akers, Robert Akers, Sarah Akers, Naomi Akers, Abiah Akers, Abigail Akers, Rachel Akers

In 1703, Robert Akers entered the world in Hopewell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States, born to Simon Akers and Mary Jane UNK. In 1789, Robert Akers resided in Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania. In 1790, Robert Akers resided in Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States. Robert Akers married Sarah F Hart, and had children including Ralph Akers, William Akers, Ruth Akers, Robert Akers, Sarah Akers, Naomi Akers, Abiah Akers, Abigail Akers, Rachel Akers. Robert Akers passed away in 1791 in Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1703, Robert Akers entered the world in Hopewell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States, born to Simon Akers and Mary Jane UNK.
  • In 1789, Robert Akers resided in Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1790, Robert Akers resided in Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Robert Akers married Sarah F Hart, and had children including Ralph Akers, William Akers, Ruth Akers, Robert Akers, Sarah Akers, Naomi Akers, Abiah Akers, Abigail Akers, Rachel Akers.
  • Robert Akers passed away in 1791 in Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Simon Akers
1668 – 1722
Birth Location: Hopewell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
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Mary UNK
1670 – 1695
Birth Location: Hopewell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Hart
1706 – 1792
Birth Location: Hopewell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
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Children(s)

Ralph Akers
1728 – 1817
Birth Location: Hillsboro, Loudoun, Virginia, United States
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William Akers
1730 – 1810
Birth Location: New Jersey
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Ruth Akers
1732 – 1807
Birth Location: Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
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Robert Akers
1734 – 1734
Birth Location: Loudoun, Virginia, United States
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Sarah Akers
1735 –
Birth Location: Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
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Naomi Akers
1741 – 1815
Birth Location: Loudoun County, Virginia, USA
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Abiah Akers
1742 – 1815
Birth Location: Fulton, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
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Abigail Akers
1749 –
Birth Location: Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
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Rachel Akers
1749 –
Birth Location: Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
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Robert Akers's Ancestors

Self
Robert Akers
1703 – 1791
Birth Place: Hopewell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
Parents
Simon Akers
1668 – 1722
Hopewell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
Mary (Jane) UNK
1670 – 1695
Hopewell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Akers's Descendants

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Robert Akers (5 Apr 1703 – 22 Jun 1791) m. Sarah (F) Hart (13 Mar 1706 – Jan 1792)
  1. 1. Ralph Akers (20 Oct 1728 – 1817)
  2. 2. William Akers (20 Oct 1730 – 31 Mar 1810) m. Elizabeth Martye (1732 – 31 March 1810)
    1. 1. William Akers (1751 – 1843) m. Dolly (Mary or Polly) Blackburn (2 Apr 1755 – 7 Jun 1844)
      1. 1. Blackburn Akers (February 1770 – 23 October 1859)
      2. 2. John Akers (8 November 1771 – 3 September 1849)
      3. 3. James Akers (1774 – 1866)
      4. 4. Nancy Akers (1775 – )
      5. 5. Lucinda (Lucy) Akers (1775 – 1850)
      6. 6. Phoebe Akers (1776 – 1 Aug 1861)
      7. 7. Daniel Akers (1779 – 3 Nov 1840)
      8. 8. Samuel Akers (7 May 1781 – 28 Apr 1847) m. Sarah Highly
      9. 9. Susannah Akers (1783 – 1877)
      10. 10. Nathaniel Akers (1785 – 8 Jan 1852)
      11. 11. Mary Akers (10 May 1786 – 22 Jun 1869) m. Moses Kimler (23 Nov 1785 – 21 Feb 1851)
        1. 1. John Kimler (Unknown – 1826)
        2. 2. Richard Kimler (29 Jun 1809 – 1857)
        3. 3. James Kimler (16 Aug 1811 – 8 APR 1900) m. Cassandra(Jane) Clearwaters (22 Oct 1822 – 23 Feb 1893)
        4. 4. Mary (A) Kimler (07 Dec 1813 – 19 Oct 1815)
        5. 5. Robert Kimler (02 Jan 1816 – 26 Aug 1847)
        6. 6. Elizabeth (Jane) Kimler (7 Aug 1818 – 1904) m. Thomas Buckles
        7. 7. William Kimler (12 May 1822 – 15 Mar 1875)
        8. 8. Jefferson Kimler (22 Nov 1823 – 01 Oct 1862)
        9. 9. Benjamin Kimler (27 Sep 1827 – 30 Apr 1901)
        10. 10. Franklin Kimler (16 Nov 1831 – 18 Apr 1917)
        11. 11. William Kimler ( – 1862)
      12. 12. Pattie Akers (27 Apr 1790 – 1867)
      13. 13. Nancy Akers (1791 – )
    2. 2. Mary Akers (15 Mar 1754 – 17 Feb 1823)
    3. 3. Rachel Akers (1755 – 1815)
    4. 4. Sarah Akers (1756 – )
    5. 5. Peter Akers (31 Jan 1756 – 15 Sep 1834)
    6. 6. Catherine Akers (1757 – 23 Mar 1818)
    7. 7. James Akers (1765 – 1830)
    8. 8. Ruth Akers (1766 – 20 Nov 1845)
    9. 9. Elizabeth Akers (28 Aug 1768 – 05 Mar 1851)
    10. 10. Sarah Akers (20 Aug 1771 – 1857)
    11. 11. Anne Akers (1778 – 13 Aug 1826)
    12. 12. Daniel Akers (1779 – 1840)
  3. 3. Ruth Akers (2 Dec 1732 – 1807)
  4. 4. Robert Akers (26 Sep 1734 – Dec 1734)
  5. 5. Sarah Akers (23 Dec 1735 – )
  6. 6. Naomi Akers (1 Apr 1741 – 6 Nov 1815)
  7. 7. Abiah Akers (20 Dec 1742 – 6 Nov 1815)
  8. 8. Abigail Akers (20 Jul 1749 – )
  9. 9. Rachel Akers (20 Jul 1749 – )

Robert Akers's Timeline

4 Records

1703
5 Apr 1703
Birth of Robert Akers in Hopewell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
Hopewell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
1789
1789
Age 86
Robert Akers resided here in Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania
Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania
1790
1790
Age 87
Robert Akers resided here in Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
1791
22 Jun 1791
Age 88
Death of Robert Akers in Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1703
    Event Place: Hopewell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1829.035; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [2] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, Book Title: Rising Genealogy : descendants of Jonathan Rising of Suffield, Connecticut
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1703; Birth city: Hopewell; Birth state: NJ

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1789
    Event Place: Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 316

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Bedford, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 237; Image: 134; Family History Library Film: 0568149

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1791
    Event Place: Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1703; Birth city: Hopewell; Birth state: NJ
    [2] Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993, Will Book and Index, 1771-1906; Author: Pennsylvania. Orphans' Court (Bedford County); Probate Place: Bedford, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993, Will Book and Index, 1771-1906; Author: Pennsylvania. Orphans' Court (Bedford County); Probate Place: Bedford, Pennsylvania
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