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William Clay Akin 1884–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 September 1884

Birth Location: Hudson, Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States of America

Death Date: 29 June 1942

Death Location: Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: Lewis Akin

Mother: Catharine Ruddick

Spouse(s): Maude Armes

Children(s): Lola Akin, Opal Akin

In 1884, William Clay Akin entered the world in Hudson, Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States of America, born to Lewis Akin And Catharine Ruddick. In 1916, William Clay Akin resided in Ainsworth, Nebraska, USA. In 1917, William Clay Akin resided in Howell County, Missouri, USA. William Clay Akin married Maude Viola Armes, and had children including Lola Violet Akin, Opal Margaret Akin. William Clay Akin passed away in 1942 in Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1884, William Clay Akin entered the world in Hudson, Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States of America, born to Lewis Akin And Catharine Ruddick.
  • In 1916, William Clay Akin resided in Ainsworth, Nebraska, USA.
  • In 1917, William Clay Akin resided in Howell County, Missouri, USA.
  • William Clay Akin married Maude Viola Armes, and had children including Lola Violet Akin, Opal Margaret Akin.
  • William Clay Akin passed away in 1942 in Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Akin's Ancestors

Self
William Akin
1884–1942
Birth Place: Hudson, Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States of America
Parents
Lewis Akin
1807–1878
Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
Catharine Ruddick
1810–1850
Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, United States of America
Grandparents
Jesse (Seyn) Ruddick
1784–1879
Chestnut Creek, Grayson County, Virginia
Catherine Baker
1782–1868
Randolph, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Solomon Ruddick
1753–1825
Ann Bedsaul
1751–1807
Umphria Baker
1760–
Mary Baker
1760–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Ruddick
1723–1805
Ann Cox
1727–1821
Elisha Sr.
1720–1804
Mary Edwards
1728–1764

William Akin's Descendants

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William (Clay) Akin (10 September 1884–29 June 1942) m. Maude (Viola) Armes (9 Sep 1887–20 Apr 1974)
  1. 1. Lola (Violet) Akin 1913–2002 m. Louis (Benjamin (Taylor)) Miller 1897–1976
    1. 1. Maudie (Mae) Miller 1935–2015
  2. 2. Opal (Margaret) Akin 1915–2009 m. William (Smith) Gould 1915–1988

William Akin's Timeline

7 Records

1884
10 September 1884
Birth of William Clay Akin in Hudson, Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States of America
Hudson, Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States of America
1916
8 Sep 1916
Age 32
William Clay Akin resided here in Ainsworth, Nebraska, USA
Ainsworth, Nebraska, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 33
William Clay Akin resided here in Howell County, Missouri, USA
Howell County, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
William Clay Akin resided here in Goldsberry, Howell, Missouri, USA
Goldsberry, Howell, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
William Clay Akin resided here in Walker, Vernon, Missouri
Walker, Vernon, Missouri
1940
1940
Age 56
William Clay Akin resided here in Walker, Vernon, Missouri, USA
Walker, Vernon, Missouri, USA
1942
29 June 1942
Age 58
Death of William Clay Akin in Walker, Vernon County, Missouri, United States of America
Walker, Vernon County, Missouri, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 September 1884
    Event Place: Hudson, Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 755
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Walker, Vernon, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02162; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 109-37
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Goldsberry, Howell, Missouri; Roll: T625_920; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 90
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: Howell County
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Idaho, U.S., County Birth and Death Records, 1863-1970, Idaho State Archives and Historical Society; Boise, Idaho; Idaho, County Birth and Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 8 Sep 1916
    Event Place: Ainsworth, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: Nebraska, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Ainsworth Star-Journal; Publication Date: 8 Sep 1916; Publication Place: Ainsworth, Nebraska, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Howell County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: Howell County

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Goldsberry, Howell, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Goldsberry, Howell, Missouri; Roll: T625_920; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 90

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Walker, Vernon, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Walker, Vernon, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02162; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 109-37

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Walker, Vernon, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Walker, Vernon, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02162; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 109-37

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Here
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Brown County Democrat; Publication Date: 14 Oct 1910; Publication Place: Ainsworth, Nebraska, USA; ,0.8675232,0.44024122,0.9667912&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Nevada, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 755

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 June 1942
    Event Place: Walker, Vernon County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971, Missouri Office of the Secretary of State; Jefferson City, Missouri; Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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