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Walter T Akers 1879 – 1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1879

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: 20 May 1952

Death Location: Mattoon

Father: William Akers

Mother: Isadora Akers

Spouse(s): Lorena Adaette

Children(s):

In 1879, Walter T Akers entered the world in Illinois, born to William Thornton Akers and Isadora Akers. In 1880, Walter T Akers resided in Paradise, Coles, Illinois, USA. In 1904, Walter T Akers resided in Paradise , Township. Walter T Akers married Lorena Adaette. Walter T Akers passed away in 1952 in Mattoon.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Walter T Akers entered the world in Illinois, born to William Thornton Akers and Isadora Akers.
  • In 1880, Walter T Akers resided in Paradise, Coles, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1904, Walter T Akers resided in Paradise , Township.
  • Walter T Akers married Lorena Adaette.
  • Walter T Akers passed away in 1952 in Mattoon.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Akers's Ancestors

Self
Walter Akers
1879 – 1952
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
William Thornton Akers
1855 – 1939
Paradise, Coles, Illinois
Isadora Akers
1858 – 1923
Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Joshua Akers
1831 – 1903
Kentucky
Mary (Jane) Yocum
1818 – 1899
Kentucky, United States
Berry (Leftridge) Horsley
1817 – 1884
Kentucky, United States of America
Sarah (N) Horsley
1823 – 1880
Kentucky, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Akers's Timeline

9 Records

1879
1879
Birth of Walter T Akers in Illinois
Illinois
1880
1880
Age 1
Walter T Akers resided here in Paradise, Coles, Illinois, USA
Paradise, Coles, Illinois, USA
1904
Abt 1904
Age 25
Walter T Akers resided here in Paradise , Township
Paradise , Township
1917
1917-1918
Age 38
Walter T Akers resided here in Coles County, Illinois, USA
Coles County, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
Walter T Akers resided here in Paradise, Coles, Illinois, USA
Paradise, Coles, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Walter T Akers resided here in Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, USA
Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 56
Walter T Akers resided here in Mattoon, Coles, Illinois
Mattoon, Coles, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 61
Walter T Akers resided here in Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, USA
Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, USA
1952
20 May 1952
Age 73
Death of Walter T Akers in Mattoon
Mattoon

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1879
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Paradise, Coles, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1904
    Event Place: Paradise , Township
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999

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

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Paradise, Coles, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Mattoon, Coles, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 May 1952
    Event Place: Mattoon
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current

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