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William Saunders Akin 1845–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 03 MAY 1845

Birth Location: Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 29 DEC 1915

Death Location: Union Parish, Louisiana, USA

Father: Reverend AKIN

Mother: Susanna GARLINGTON

Spouse(s): Amanda Akin

Children(s): Henretta Akin, Jacob Akin, Julia Marsh, Edgar Akin, Harriet Akin, May Akin, Ada Akin, William Akin, July Akin, Harriett Akin, May Akin, Ada Akin, Henretta Akin, William Akin, Julia Akin

The story of William Saunders Akin began in 1845 in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, USA. In 1850, William Saunders Akin resided in Township 21 Ward 6, Claiborne, Louisiana. William Saunders Akin married Amanda Katurah Akin, and had children including Ada Akin, Edgar Pierce Akin, Harriet Akin, Harriett L Akin, Henretta Akin, Jacob Maurice Akin, Julia Laurine Akin, Julia Marsh, July Akin, May Akin, William Akin, William Edward Akin. William Saunders Akin passed away in 1915 in Union Parish, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Saunders Akin began in 1845 in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1850, William Saunders Akin resided in Township 21 Ward 6, Claiborne, Louisiana.
  • William Saunders Akin married Amanda Katurah Akin, and had children including Ada Akin, Edgar Pierce Akin, Harriet Akin, Harriett L Akin, Henretta Akin, Jacob Maurice Akin, Julia Laurine Akin, Julia Marsh, July Akin, May Akin, William Akin, William Edward Akin.
  • William Saunders Akin passed away in 1915 in Union Parish, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Reverend AKIN
1815–1900
Birth Location: Pike, Mississippi, USA
RA
Susanna GARLINGTON
1815–1878
Birth Location: , Amite, Mississippi, USA
SG

Spouses(s)

Amanda Akin
1848–1926
Birth Location: Shelby County, Alabama, USA
AA

Children(s)

Henretta Akin
1876–1944
Birth Location: Louisiana
HA
Jacob Akin
1879–1952
Birth Location: Louisiana
JA
Julia Marsh
1875–
Birth Location: Louisiana
JM
Edgar Akin
1886–1958
Birth Location: Louisiana
EA
Harriet Akin
1873–
Birth Location: Louisiana
HA
May Akin
1885–
Birth Location: Louisiana
MA
Ada Akin
1876–
Birth Location: Louisiana
AA
William Akin
1870–
Birth Location: Louisiana
WA
July Akin
1874–
Birth Location: Louisiana
JA
Harriett Akin
1872–1957
Birth Location: Bernice, Union, Louisiana
HA
May Akin
1885–
Birth Location: Bernice, Union, Louisiana, United States
MA
Ada Akin
1875–1960
Birth Location: Bernice, Union, Louisiana, United States
AA
Henretta Akin
1876–
Birth Location: Louisiana
HA
William Akin
1870–1953
Birth Location: Bernice, Union, Louisiana, United States
WA
Julia Akin
1872–1965
Birth Location: Claiborne, Louisiana
JA

William Akin's Ancestors

Self
William Akin
1845–1915
Birth Place: Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, USA
Parents
Reverend John S AKIN
1815–1900
Pike, Mississippi, USA
Susanna GARLINGTON
1815–1878
, Amite, 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

William Akin's Descendants

1.
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William (Saunders) Akin (03 MAY 1845–29 DEC 1915) m. Amanda (Katurah) Akin (28 November 1848–13 March 1926)
  1. 1. Henretta Akin 1876–1944
  2. 2. Jacob (Maurice) Akin 1879–1952 m. Dawsie Akin 1880–1921 m. Daucie Akin 1879–1921
    1. 1. Ease Akin 1906–
    2. 2. George (W) Akin 1904–
    3. 3. Mildred Akin 1909–
      1. 1. Mollie Lee 1943–2011
    4. 4. Robert (Earl Akin) Sr 1906–1966 m. Arvila Akin 1916– m. Kate (Arnelia) Wasson 1915–1999
      1. 1. Robert (Earl Akin) Jr 1941–1991
    5. 5. Carl Akins 1915–
    6. 6. Max Akins 1913–
    7. 7. Joseph Akins 1918–1987 m. Frances Akin 1921–2003
    8. 8. Maggie (M) Akins 1911–
  3. 3. Julia Marsh 1875–
  4. 4. Edgar (Pierce) Akin 1886–1958
  5. 5. Harriet Akin 1873–
  6. 6. May Akin 1885–
  7. 7. Ada Akin 1876–
  8. 8. William Akin 1870–
  9. 9. July Akin 1874–
  10. 10. Harriett (L) Akin 1872–1957
  11. 11. May Akin 1885–
  12. 12. Ada Akin 1875–1960
  13. 13. Henretta Akin 1876–
  14. 14. William (Edward) Akin 1870–1953
    1. 1. Rub (Jane Arin) Means 1904–1977
  15. 15. Julia (Laurine) Akin 1872–1965 m. John (Tavner) Marsh 1878–1950 m. William (Andrew Hughes) Colvin 1850–1909
    1. 1. Frederick (William Marsh) Sr 1915–1993 m. Kitty (Lee) Hightower 1917–1962
    2. 2. Harper (Paul) Colvin 1906–1977
    3. 3. Ruth (Laurine) Colvin 1904–1996 m. Theodore (L "Ted") Fitzhugh_ 1902–1973

William Akin's Timeline

11 Records

1845
3 May 1845
Birth of William Saunders Akin in Lisbon, Claiborne, Louisiana, United States
Lisbon, Claiborne, Louisiana, United States
1845
03 MAY 1845
Birth of William Saunders Akin in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, USA
Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, USA
1850
1850
Age 5
William Saunders Akin resided here in Township 21 Ward 6, Claiborne, Louisiana
Township 21 Ward 6, Claiborne, Louisiana
1860
1860
Age 15
William Saunders Akin resided here in Ward 8, Claiborne, Louisiana, United States
Ward 8, Claiborne, Louisiana, United States
1869
1869
Age 24
William Saunders Akin was married
None
1880
1880
Age 35
William Saunders Akin resided here in 4th Ward, Union, Louisiana, United States
4th Ward, Union, Louisiana, United States
1900
1900
Age 55
William Saunders Akin resided here in Bernice Town, Union, Louisiana
Bernice Town, Union, Louisiana
1900
1900
Age 55
William Saunders Akin resided here in Police Jury Ward 4, Union, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 4, Union, Louisiana
1910
1910
Age 65
William Saunders Akin resided here in Police Jury Ward 4, Union, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 4, Union, Louisiana
1915
29 December 1915
Age 70
Death of William Saunders Akin in Bernice, Union, Louisiana, United States
Bernice, Union, Louisiana, United States
1915
29 DEC 1915
Age 70
Death of William Saunders Akin in Louisiana
Louisiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 May 1845
    Event Place: Lisbon, Claiborne, Louisiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 MAY 1845
    Event Place: Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Database online. Police Jury Ward 4, Union, Louisiana, ED , roll , page .
    [2] OneWorldTree, Database online.
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Union, Louisiana; Roll: T623_585; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 122.
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 4th Ward, Union, Louisiana; Roll: 473; Family History Film: 1254473; Page: 485B; Enumeration District: 88; Image: 0253.
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Township 21 Ward 6, Claiborne, Louisiana; Roll: M432_230; Page: 137B; Image: 596
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Union, Louisiana; Roll: T624_533; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1374546
    [7] Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Ward 8, Claiborne, Louisiana; Roll: M653_410; Page: 602; Image: 178; Family History Library Film: 803410
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1869
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Union, Louisiana; Roll: T623_585; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 122.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Township 21 Ward 6, Claiborne, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Township 21 Ward 6, Claiborne, Louisiana; Roll: M432_230; Page: 137B; Image: 596

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Ward 8, Claiborne, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Ward 8, Claiborne, Louisiana; Roll: M653_410; Page: 602; Image: 178; Family History Library Film: 803410

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: 4th Ward, Union, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 4th Ward, Union, Louisiana; Roll: 473; Family History Film: 1254473; Page: 485B; Enumeration District: 88; Image: 0253.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bernice Town, Union, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Union, Louisiana; Roll: T623_585; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 122.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Union, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Database online. Police Jury Ward 4, Union, Louisiana, ED , roll , page .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Union, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Union, Louisiana; Roll: T624_533; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1374546

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 December 1915
    Event Place: Bernice, Union, Louisiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 DEC 1915
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] OneWorldTree, Database online.
    [2] Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Union Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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