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Samuel Sylvester Akin 1846–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 July 1846

Birth Location: Hineston, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Death Date: 25 October 1916

Death Location: Melder, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: Green Akin

Mother: Lydia Akin

Spouse(s): Mary Aiken, Mary Aken

Children(s): Thomas Aiken, Francis Akin, John Akins, Pinckney Aken, Arcadia Aiken, Claudies Akin, Dempsey Aken, James AKIN, Obedience Akin, Sim Aken, Samuel Aiken, James Akin

Samuel Sylvester Akin was born in 1846 in Hineston, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America, the child of Green George Akin And Lydia Ann Garlington Akin. In 1850, Samuel Sylvester Akin resided in Township 21 Ward 6, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA. Samuel Sylvester Akin married Mary Aiken, Mary Aken, and had children including Arcadia Lavinia Aiken, Claudies Collin Akin, Dempsey Aken, Francis Marion Akin, James Otha Akin, John Wesley Akins, Obedience Akin, Pinckney A Aken, Samuel Aiken, Sim G Aken, Thomas Aiken. Samuel Sylvester Akin passed away in 1916 in Melder, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Samuel Sylvester Akin was born in 1846 in Hineston, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America, the child of Green George Akin And Lydia Ann Garlington Akin.
  • In 1850, Samuel Sylvester Akin resided in Township 21 Ward 6, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA.
  • Samuel Sylvester Akin married Mary Aiken, Mary Aken, and had children including Arcadia Lavinia Aiken, Claudies Collin Akin, Dempsey Aken, Francis Marion Akin, James Otha Akin, John Wesley Akins, Obedience Akin, Pinckney A Aken, Samuel Aiken, Sim G Aken, Thomas Aiken.
  • Samuel Sylvester Akin passed away in 1916 in Melder, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Green Akin
1822–1890
Birth Location: Pike, Mississippi, United States
GA
Lydia Akin
1825–1897
Birth Location: , Franklin, Mississippi, USA
LA

Spouses(s)

Mary Aiken
1849–1925
Birth Location: Louisiana
MA
Mary Aken
1848–1925
Birth Location: Louisiana, Claiborne Parish
MA

Children(s)

Thomas Aiken
1878–1880
Birth Location: Louisiana
TA
Francis Akin
1876–1943
Birth Location: Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA
FA
John Akins
1872–1952
Birth Location: Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA
JA
Pinckney Aken
1887–1958
Birth Location: Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA
PA
Arcadia Aiken
1880–1944
Birth Location: Calcasieu, Vernon, Louisiana, United States
AA
Claudies Akin
1880–1916
Birth Location: Texas, United States
CA
Dempsey Aken
1894–1990
Birth Location: Louisiana;United States of America
DA
James AKIN
1874–
Birth Location: Calcasieu, Vernon, Louisiana, USA
JA
Obedience Akin
1874–1915
Birth Location: Louisiana
OA
Sim Aken
1883–1954
Birth Location: Louisiana
SA
Samuel Aiken
1870–1919
Birth Location: Calcasieu, Vernon, Louisiana, United States
SA
James Akin
1874–1880
Birth Location: Calcasieu, Vernon, Louisiana, United States
JA

Samuel Akin's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Akin
1846–1916
Birth Place: Hineston, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Parents
Green George Akin
1822–1890
Pike, Mississippi, United States
Lydia (Ann Garlington) Akin
1825–1897
, Franklin, Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
John (D) Akin
1783–1837
Georgia
Elender Bond
1795–1860
Hancock County, Georgia
James (Carson) Garlington
1786–1858
Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Sarah Jones
1792–1843
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
James Akin
1760–1818
Frances Baugh
1760–
Gideon Bond
1774–1830
Mary Bond
1774–1835
Christopher Garlington
1756–1843
Sarah Young
1770–1843
Matthew Jones
1758–1841
Mary Crumpler
1768–1826
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mary Unknown
1735–
William Jr
1732–1794
John Baugh
1730–
Mary Robertson
1730–1793
John Bond
1749–1823
Eleanor Peyton
1748–1826
Alexander Miller
1743–1786
Eleanor Davis
1750–1796
Christopher Garlington
1729–1808
Hannah Young
1733–1810
Thomas Jones
1730–1782
Patience Newsom
1731–1780

Samuel Akin's Descendants

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Samuel (Sylvester) Akin (12 July 1846–25 October 1916) m. Mary Aiken (1849–15 September 1925) m. Mary Aken (09 MAR 1848–15 SEP 1925)
  1. 1. Thomas Aiken 1878–1880
  2. 2. Francis (Marion) Akin 1876–1943 m. Elizabeth Akins 1884–1970
    1. 1. Minnie Akin 1906–1998
    2. 2. Nancy Akin 1906–
    3. 3. Francis (M) Akins 1911–
    4. 4. Mamie Akin 1903–1993
    5. 5. Ruby Akin 1914–
  3. 3. John (Wesley) Akins 1872–1952 m. Rosella Doyle 1890– m. Maggie Cooper 1873–1901 m. Rosa (E) Akins 1887–
    1. 1. Eugene Akins 1907–
    2. 2. Albertia Akin 1906–1983
    3. 3. Gilbert (I) Akins 1910–1931
    4. 4. John (Daverson Akin) Sr 1899–1983 m. Ella Coleman 1904–1982
      1. 1. Mal (D) Akins 1933–2007
      2. 2. John (Daverson Akins) Jr 1922–1988
        1. 1. Lauris (Lajuan Mitzie) Akins 1950–2000
      3. 3. Marie Akins 1926– m. Charlie (W) Farmer 1922–2006
      4. 4. Aaron Akins 1928–2011
  4. 4. Pinckney (A) Aken 1887–1958 m. Margie Roberts 1898– m. Lola (B) Maddox 1892–1927
    1. 1. Katie Hutzler 1909–1985 m. Jack (T) Hutzler 1910–1992
      1. 1. J (T Hutzler) Jr 1930–2006
    2. 2. L (G) Aiken 1925–2007 m. Magdaline ((Fannie)) Naylor 1924–2013
    3. 3. Edward Aiken 1919–2011 m. Velma Johnson 1921–2013
    4. 4. Percy (P) Aiken 1914–2004 m. Adele (Francis) Gaspard 1915–1977 m. Leona ROUX 1924–2020
  5. 5. Arcadia (Lavinia) Aiken 1880–1944 m. Anthony (Levie) Monroe 1852–1917 m. James (Henry) Rudisill 1871–1954
    1. 1. Lonie Monroe 1893–1986
    2. 2. Fannie (M) Rudisill 1903–1986
    3. 3. Joseph (Wilburn) Rudisill 1898–1980 m. Addie (Ora) Clark 1895–1926
      1. 1. Henry (Charles) Rudisill 1919–1988
    4. 4. W (John) Rudisill 1897–1962
    5. 5. Franklin (Charles) Rudisill 1900–1977
  6. 6. Claudies (Collin) Akin 1880–1916 m. Susan (A) Squyres 1882–1956
    1. 1. Claudeis (Corrie) Newman 1909–1996
  7. 7. Dempsey Aken 1894–1990 m. Emma White 1894–
  8. 8. James (Otha) AKIN 1874–
  9. 9. Obedience Akin 1874–1915
  10. 10. Sim (G) Aken 1883–1954 m. Julia Woodham 1895–1939
    1. 1. Erma Akins 1918–
    2. 2. Clinton (C) Akin 1913–1928
    3. 3. Irma (Vivian) Akin 1917–1976 m. Jesse (Lloyd) Welch 1907–1995
  11. 11. Samuel Aiken 1870–1919 m. Eugenia Aiken 1877–1931
    1. 1. Ewell (S) Aiken 1898–1953 m. Grace (Geraldine) Phillips 1911–2004
    2. 2. Ariae Aiken 1904–1994 m. Claudine Aiken 1905–1998
      1. 1. Betty (A) Aiken 1928–1945
    3. 3. Ivor Aiken 1902–
    4. 4. Earl Aiken 1907–1987 m. Louise (Wife of Earl Howard) Aikens 1911–
    5. 5. Allan (Murphy) Aiken 1913–2001 m. Alma (Earle) Canant 1917–1999
  12. 12. James (Otha) Akin 1874–1880

Samuel Akin's Timeline

9 Records

1846
12 Jul 1846
Birth of Samuel Sylvester Akin in Mississippi
Mississippi
1846
12 July 1846
Birth of Samuel Sylvester Akin in Hineston, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Hineston, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 4
Samuel Sylvester Akin resided here in Township 21 Ward 6, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA
Township 21 Ward 6, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 14
Samuel Sylvester Akin resided here in Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA
Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 34
Samuel Sylvester Akin resided here in Sugar Town, Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA
Sugar Town, Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 54
Samuel Sylvester Akin resided here in Hineston, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Hineston, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 64
Samuel Sylvester Akin resided here in Hineston, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Hineston, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
1916
25 Oct 1916
Age 70
Death of Samuel Sylvester Akin in Buried in Campground Cemetery, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
Buried in Campground Cemetery, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
1916
25 October 1916
Age 70
Death of Samuel Sylvester Akin in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1846
    Event Place: Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Louisiana, Find A Grave Index, 1812-2011
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hineston, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: T624_527; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1374540
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Township 21 Ward 6, Claiborne, Louisiana; Roll: M432_230; Page: 137A; Image: 595
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sugar Town, Calcasieu, Louisiana; Roll: 450; Family History Film: 1254450; Page: 565A; Enumeration District: 012; Image: 0124
    [5] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hineston, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: 578; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 1240578
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Weekly Town Talk; Publication Date: 24 Feb 1917; Publication Place: Alexandria, Louisiana, United States of America; ,0.4290135,0.2749428,0.5852
    [9] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Calcasieu, Louisiana; Roll: M653_409; Page: 190; Family History Library Film: 803409

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 July 1846
    Event Place: Hineston, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Township 21 Ward 6, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Township 21 Ward 6, Claiborne, Louisiana; Roll: M432_230; Page: 137A; Image: 595

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Calcasieu, Louisiana; Roll: M653_409; Page: 190; Family History Library Film: 803409

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Sugar Town, Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sugar Town, Calcasieu, Louisiana; Roll: 450; Family History Film: 1254450; Page: 565A; Enumeration District: 012; Image: 0124

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hineston, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hineston, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: 578; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 1240578

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Sep 1900
    Event Place: Alexandria, Louisiana
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Weekly Town Talk - 1 Sep 1900 - Page 6, Tumor removed from wife of Samuel Akin 1 Sep 1900

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hineston, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hineston, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: T624_527; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1374540

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Oct 1916
    Event Place: Buried in Campground Cemetery, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Louisiana, Find A Grave Index, 1812-2011
    [2] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Weekly Town Talk; Publication Date: 24 Feb 1917; Publication Place: Alexandria, Louisiana, United States of America; ,0.4290135,0.2749428,0.5852

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 October 1916
    Event Place: Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Melder, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Louisiana, Find A Grave Index, 1812-2011
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Melder, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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