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Update on my research of my Aker/Akers/Hale line.

HRTZNMI1 — 2012-05-10 17:30:18Z

Update on my research of my Aker/Akers/Hale line.

A before unknown cousin was located who is the great granddaughter of Henry Hale a brother to John Hale, my great grandfather. She stated that her mother (Mary Quinn) always told her and her brother they were not really Hale. They were AKERS. Her mother told them an Aker was adopted either by Henry Hale or his father John Hale, my great great grandfather.

Any one know of an Akers that was taken in or adopted by a Hale family in KY, TN, or VA?

Thanks for any help.

John Hale

Aker adopted by Hale family or changed name to Hale?

HRTZNMI1 — 2012-03-25 22:53:47Z

My name is John Hale, I believe that my gg grandfather (John Hale; born 1800-1820 in one of these VA counties: Grayson, Washington, or Wythe) was an Aker by birth. I believe he was either adopted by a Hale family and took the Hale name or he was indentured as a laborer or servant and changed his name to Hale.

The reason I believe this is after over 10 years of research and finding only the 1850 Perry County, KY census and the 1860 Magoffin County, KY census with him and his wife Sarah "Sally" Fawbush and their children, and no mention in any records of his Hale father, I took a yDNA test at Family Tree DNA.

I only matched one Hale, a known cousin at the Hale DNA Project at Family Tree DNA (who, by the way is related to my gg grandfather, through a brother to my g grandfather, John's sons). Family Tree DNA notified me of another match, an to a Aker. Looking at the DNA match, I found I matched my cousin and this Aker with o genetic distance on the 12 and 25 Marker test, 2 genetic distance for Aker and 3 genetic distance for my cousin at the 37 Marker Test, and finally 3 genetic distance to Aker at the 67 Marker test.

With this DNA evidence I think it is more than possible that my gg grandfather was an Aker, not a Hale. Does anyone know of any Aker in VA that was adopted by a Hale family or changed their name to Hale? Thanks for any help.

John Hale

Ellison and Lewis Aker - PA and IN

dlschomer1 — 2012-03-18 05:28:40Z

Ellis Lewis Aker served in the Mexican War from Reading, PA. He was born 1823 in Montgomery Co, PA. He and wife Charlotte Shrader, married in Reading, then moved to Indianapolis, IN by way of KY. Son Lewis Ellison married Ella Tyre, also resided in Indianapolis.
Seeking any information regarding Ellis and Charlotte pre Indiana days.
Thanks,
Carolyn

Murray Edward Aker of Nova Scotia

Countrygirl214 — 2011-12-28 16:04:00Z

Looking for info on a Murray Edward Aker of Nova Scotia (poss. Lunenburg County). He married Marie Maize Deaveau.
Daughter, Diane Frances Aker b. abt. 1942 Bridgewater, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia d. 18 Dec 2011 Victoria General Hospital, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

AKER , Diane Frances age 69 years of Dartmouth passed away peacefully December 18 , 2011 at the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax. Born in Bridgewater she was a daughter of the late Murray Edward and Marie Maize ( Deaveau ) Aker . She is survived by daughters Wandalee Collicutt and Virginia Collicutt both of Dartmouth , grandchildren Sirena Collicutt and Dylan Reid-Collicutt , her niece Kathy Ward , nephew Glenn Ward and brother in law Patrick Ward and her half brother Barry Avis-Aker of Peckham ,England , who she loved dearly. Besides her parents she was predeceased by a sister Joan Elizabeth ( Aker ) Ward and a brother Kenneth Murray Aker as well as a nephew Danny Ward. Memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday December 29 , 2011 in Dartmouth Funeral Home , 29 Queen Street , Dartmouth . Rev. Patricia Malin , officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Terri Hamblin

Re: Simon Aker - 1818-1899, Bedford PA, Ohio, Whitley County Indiana

jkaker — 2011-12-16 03:09:19Z

Still hoping to get some info on Simon. Would appreciate any help. Happy Holidays to all.

need help finding out about david aker of pennsylvania and his wife

stevenaker — 2011-12-14 22:41:10Z

all I really have is that emery aker's dad was david aker born abt.1873 in pennsylvania but i have no info on his wife so I would like to know any info on david aker's wife and himself. thank you!

Re: John Aker family Shenandoah Co VA

Laurelee57 — 2011-11-15 04:03:20Z

My great, great, great, great grandfather was a son of John and Susannah Aker. We are trying to find my g,g,g,g, grandfather William Aker's burial place in Randolph County, Indiana. He died in 1835 or 1836. He married Amy Pring in 1821. We don't know what state they were married in. The info that we have says she was born in Washington Cty, Tenn. They had two daughters, Minerva and Melissa. Any information would be appreciated.

Re: Edward Aker of Kenosha Wisconsin

jillianyoung20 — 2011-11-10 12:39:17Z

Elmer Aker married Lorraine McCune (not McKughn) after his first wife passed away. He had 2 daughters from his first marriage and Lorraine had 6 sons and 4 daughters. Her youngest daughter is Lori, who is my mother. Sorry I do not have any information on the Kruckenberg line. Grandpa Aker passed away November 10, 1996.

Re: John Aker family Shenandoah Co VA

Laurelee57 — 2011-10-21 02:21:41Z

The John Aker we are related to was married to Suzanna Triselor or Dressler. John was born 1769 and married in Virginia in 1788. All I have on Suzanna is that she died in 1840 in Randolph County, Indiana

Re: John Aker family Shenandoah Co VA

carma51443 — 2011-10-20 21:28:42Z

I am hoping you can help me find a connection between Merryman Akers b. 1812 KY married Judie (Julie) Jackman in 1837 KY and d. after 1870 in MO(census records 1850 in Russell Co KY; 1860 Saline Co. MO; 1870 Grand River, Carroll Co MO) and his father John Akers b. 1782 in Fayette Co. KY d. 1860 married Susannah Johns b. 1782 d. 1852.
Thank you so much for your time.

Francis Theodore Aker

mladickes — 2011-10-12 16:36:44Z

Looking for information on FT Aker 1845, Married Elizabeth McNulty. Father William bone Ohio 1822, Mother Mary J Scott.

Re: Aker from Massachusetts

Countrygirl214 — 2011-10-05 19:18:32Z

Hi James,
I saw your post and wanted to touch base with you. I would like to know a little more about your Aker family. Could you please contact me directly at Countrygirl214@comcast.net

Terri Hamblin

Need help discovering links between my surname (Hale) and the surname Aker.

HRTZNMI1 — 2011-09-24 00:05:42Z

I have taken a DNA test at Family Tree DNA and it has no matches with any Hale in their database, but it found an exact match with the surname Aker. I can find no Aker in my family tree and can’t explain how my male yDNA would match a male yDNA in another surname.

My Hale line starts in one of these three VA counties: Grayson, Washington, or Wythe where my gg grandfather was born (John Hale) about 1800-1820. He is known to have moved to Magoffin county, KY by way of Perry County, KY, and before that somewhere in TN.

Thanks for any help.

John

Francis L. Aker, Sr., age 91,born in Leetonia, Pa. son of ,Francis Edward and Eva Kilbourne Aker of Sheffield, Pa.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2011-03-18 14:48:35Z

Francis L. Aker, Sr., age 91, of Linwood Ave., Erie, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Fairview Fairview, Pa. He was born in Leetonia, Pa. on February 27, 1920, the son of the late Francis Edward and Eva Kilbourne Aker of Sheffield, Pa. Mr. Aker worked at the CPL Lumber Co. in Sheffield, Struthers Wells in Warren, General Electric and Erie City Iron in Erie, Pa. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944-1946 and served on the USS Yosemite in the Pacific in World War II and was a charter member of Sheffield, VFW. Mr. Aker loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and growing and planting his chestnut trees in the four-mile area in Sheffield. In addition to his parents, Mr. Aker was preceded in death by his wife Hazel Anderson Aker in 1992 (whom he married in 1940), a brother Ross Kilbourne Aker in 1998, a sister Janette Aker Loresch in 1997 and a sister June Aker Kessler in 2010.
He is survived by a daughter Mrs. Daniel (Ruthann) Daniels of Erie and a son Francis "Roy" Aker, Jr. of Warren, six grandchildren, many great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 602 West 10th Street is handling funeral arrangements, and a private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the organization of one's choice.
Erie Times-News on March 18, 2011 .

Re: looking for ggrandmother

MichelleEyraud — 2011-02-27 00:25:40Z

I have run across a Gene Eyraud, who was listed as a boarder in a house with my great-grandfather, Aime Eyraud in Washington State. I am not sure if they are related. Would love to know if you have found any other information.

Re: Aker from Massachusetts

jaker8 — 2010-11-23 21:27:58Z

My name is james aker and i was born in lexington in 1945 my grand father was from canada I had no idear any other relitives were alive my dads name was james and my mother was alida

Re: Aker from Massachusetts

wda8153 — 2010-11-16 15:47:02Z

yes, Lyle was my dad!

Re: Aker from Massachusetts

Countrygirl214 — 2010-09-12 03:13:17Z

Are you the son of Lyle, Welton, or Brooks?

William J Aker b. 1859 Hants, Nova Scotia

Countrygirl214 — 2010-03-26 16:43:26Z

Looking for info on William J Aker b. 20 Jun 1859 Hants County, Nova Scotia/ s/o William Aker (1815-1887) and Elenor Lynch. William married Hannah Jane Flinn/Flynn 24 Dec 1884 in Ellerhouse. Had 6 daughters: Flora B. 1886, Maggie E. 1888, Sereather M. 1890, Lily M. 1893, Carrie B. 1897, and Melinda J. 1899. Looking for thier spouses names?

Terri Hamblin

AKER J M 1896-1936

t42MountOlivet — 2010-02-08 22:33:24Z

AKER J M 1896-1936

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AKER Ara COOLEY 1896-1947

t42MountOlivet — 2010-02-08 22:33:12Z

AKER Ara COOLEY 1896-1947

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AKER 1 Carrie 1872-1939

t42MountOlivet — 2010-02-08 21:56:34Z

AKER 1 Carrie 1872-1939

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AKER 1 George Thomas 1871-1949

t42MountOlivet — 2010-02-08 21:56:22Z

AKER 1 George Thomas 1871-1949

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AKER 1 Thelma 1903-1965

t42MountOlivet — 2010-02-08 21:56:11Z

AKER 1 Thelma 1903-1965

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AKER 1 Sam E 1900-1945

t42MountOlivet — 2010-02-08 21:55:55Z

AKER 1 Sam E 1900-1945

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Simon Aker - 1818-1899, Bedford PA, Ohio, Whitley County Indiana

jkaker — 2009-11-29 03:25:30Z

Looking for parents or siblings of Simon Aker b. 1818 in PA, married Catherine Gunnett b. 1816. Their childern were Martha Anna, George, Leonard, Washington, Elizabeth, Charles, Samuel, Ellen, Barbara and Sarah.

Simon his wife Catherine and several of their children are buried in Coesse Hope Lutheran Cemeterey in Coesse Indiana near Columbia City, in Whitley County.

Any info to help further my search on Simon or his wife's family would be greatly appreciated

Re: James Aker b. May 1822 Nova Scotia

jaker8 — 2009-10-09 20:27:57Z

I can help you are refering to my grand parents what have you found out so far? my dad just died a few years ago at 94 im his only air and liveing in Williamsburg VA grew up in Lexington MA Jim Aker

Martin J. Aker (Smithville, MO)

placakes — 2009-06-14 00:00:22Z

I have a question regarding Martin's middle name. My father was Martin Joseph Aker III, his father was Martin Joseph Aker II, his father was Preston T. Aker, his father was Martin J Aker, whose father was John Aker.

Through my search I have often found Martin's middle name listed as either Joseph or Jacob. I grew up understanding that the name was Joseph.

Does anyone know anything about the name discrepancy? Or where I might find any official paperwork with the middle name listed?

Re: Emma Louise Aker

Countrygirl214 — 2009-06-13 07:06:21Z

Hi Avery, did you ever find any more info about Emma Louise Aker. I also would be interested as to how you are related? My paternal great grandmother was an Aker from Hants County, Nova Scotia.

Terri Hamblin
Countrygirl214@comcast.net

John Warden Aker 1891 Hants Co., Nova Scotia

Countrygirl214 — 2009-05-19 04:56:54Z

I am looking for information concerning the spouse and children of John Warden Aker b. 16 Sep 1891 Ellerhouse, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada. The s/o Anthony Aker b. 28 May 1852 Ellerhouse and Mary Emily Fudge b. 08 Jul 1857 Moosebrook, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Terri Hamblin
Countrygirl214@comcast.net

AKER son 1960

t42Parkdale — 2009-05-05 14:04:13Z

AKER son 1960

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Re: John Valentine Aker/Acker b. 13 Mar 1782 Of Rawdon, Hants, Nova Scotia

Countrygirl214 — 2009-05-05 05:29:14Z

Sorry Dawn,
I've mostly been woking on my Aker/Acker and Houghton lines. I have not done any research on the Crowells as of yet. If I come accross anything, I will keep you in mind.

Terri (Houghton) Hamblin

Re: John Valentine Aker/Acker b. 13 Mar 1782 Of Rawdon, Hants, Nova Scotia

dkirkpatrick6 — 2009-05-05 03:45:31Z

Hi Terri
Do you have any more information on the Crowells from Falmouth? I'm trying to locate the parents of Sarah Crowell b. abt. 1805 and her sister, Rachel b. abt. 1817 both in Falmouth. They married brothers, William and Edward Spencer. I would appreciate any help. thank you
Dawn

AKER Alfred C 1873-1929

t42RoseHill — 2009-04-21 12:32:57Z

AKER Alfred C 1873-1929

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Eleanor Adams Aker

JIWelsch — 2009-03-06 19:04:54Z

Source Muscatine Iowa Journal, May 4, 2000
Tipton, Iowa - Eleanor Adams Aker, 96, of West Branch, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

Services will be at Fry Funeral Home. The Rev. DeLane Wright will officiate. Organist will be Nancy Hipple. Burial will be at the Masonic Cemetery in Tipton.

Memorials may be made to Trees For Tomorrow and Methodist Church-Beginners Dept.

Mrs. Aker was born on June 29, 1903, in Linn County, the daughter of Orlando Noah and Mary Eliza Gillmore. She married Lloyd Erwin Aker on Nov. 28, 1925, in Chicago, Ill.

She was a school teacher and homemaker.She graduated from Marion High School and received a teaching certificate from Coe College. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Kappa Delta Sorority, Cedar County Historical Society, Friday Club, KED, Tipton Country Club, Tipton Women?s Club, NSDAR, Naomi Circle of United Methodist Women.

Survivors include a daughter, Joanne Carol Judson and her husband, John, of LaCrosse, Wis.; grandchildren, Lisa Ann Spencer and her husband, Thomas, Gary James Judson and his wife, Patricia, and Sara Lea Judson; a great-granddaughter, Julia Caitlyn Judson; a niece, Evelyn Hilton and her husband, John; nephews, Edward and Bruce Adams; sister-in-law, Eldine H. Adams.

She was preceded in death by his parents, Orlando and Mary Adams; an infant sister, Caroline; her husband, Lloyd Erwin Aker in 1977; a grandson, William Nicholas Judson in 1972; brothers, John Carlton Adams and Charles Orlando Adams.
No relation

Ray E Aker in Wisconsin

jeannemckinney33 — 2009-02-28 01:06:53Z

ray was born in Wisconsin, i think his father is Horace Aker. i am not sure of anything, i have hit a wall and can't go anyfuther. can anyone help.

John Valentine Aker/Acker b. 13 Mar 1782 Of Rawdon, Hants, Nova Scotia

Countrygirl214 — 2009-01-19 05:19:35Z

I am seeking the parents of John Valentine Aker/Acker b. 13 Mar 1782 Of Rawdon, Hants, Nova Scotia d. Sep 1862. He married Abt. 1804 in Rawdon to Mary/ Margaret Polly Crowell b. 19 Dec 1785 Falmouth, Hants, N.S. d. Aft. 1881 d/0 William Crowell and Sarah. John and Mary had 11 children all born in Rawdon. But all I need is his parents names and the year they were born. I suspect he may have been born in Lunenburg area. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Terri Hamblin
Countrygirl214@comcast.net

James Aker b. May 1822 Nova Scotia

Countrygirl214 — 2009-01-05 18:38:31Z

I am looking for the parents of James Aker/Acker b. May 1822 Nova Scotia d. 1901 Boston, Suffolk, MA. Immigrated to Boston, MA, in 1848. In 1850 he married Margaret J Morrow b. 1829 Ireland d. 1902 Boston, MA. James has been a dead end for I and another researcher. We certainly would appreciate any info you may have as to his parentage.

Terri Hamblin

AKER Sam C and Rose M

t42Moore — 2008-11-25 14:49:42Z

AKER Sam C and Rose M

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Re: Multiple Aker inquires?Con't

2008-11-01 02:15:35Z

Darrell, Have you come across UNKNOWN AKER MARRIED UNKNOWN HEISS? I am assuming that since they had 1 son born in 1928 that they were married possibly a few years before that. I do not know if she had any children before 1928, son's name was James Beverly Heiss. Does any of this look/sound familiar? If you have any questions or info, please e-mail me at rhodges1@tampabay.rr.com. Thanks, Sharon

Re: Multiple Aker inquires?

DarrellCarnahan28 — 2008-10-29 20:19:28Z

I have Leslie Brown's husband as Arthur Herald Aker. Is this incorrect?

On Rose Baugh, I still need to know the name of her husband. Would like to share. You can email me at dlcarnahan@bellsouth.net if you'd like.

Thanks!

Re: Multiple Aker inquires?

kala0616 — 2008-09-30 13:59:48Z

I see that you posted this message regarding the Aker line in 2003 and you might already have some answers I've been looking for. From my research, the Aker that married Leslie Brown is James Oren Aker of Pulaski County.

I have some information on Rose Baugh and her children (including Doris)if you would like to email me. I would like to know some things too!

Re: Thomas Winton Aker

jenlyon60 — 2008-07-22 01:21:22Z

I believe his mother was Eliza AKER born abt 1830, daughter of Michael Aker & Rebecca Arnold.

The notes I got from another Aker descendant indicated that the father of Eliza's children was one Thomas Williams, but that Eliza and Thomas were never legally married.

Re: still a brick wall!!!!

willacree — 2008-07-01 04:13:25Z

well...Johannes is the probable father. The problem is that there is no documentation to prove it...only speculation. :( Ergo, I'm still trying to hop over that brick wall.

Re: still a brick wall!!!!

DarrellCarnahan28 — 2008-07-01 03:25:51Z

Hi Will,
Isn't his parents Johannes Acree Sr b: 1771 in PA d: bef 1841 in Pulaski County KY and Catherine Fitterling b: 7777 VA, d: ?

Darrell

still a brick wall!!!!

willacree — 2008-06-12 04:28:39Z

My gr.gr.gr. grandfather was Nathan K. Acre/Acree (also spelled Aker in the 1830's). I know that he was a tin-smith and claimed to be born in VA around 1808(census records). I believe his father to be John Aker who settled in Pulaski County, KY. However, I have no proof. If anyone has ANY info on Nathan, it would be so greatly appreciated. I hit this wall 2 years ago and have yet to be able to get over it. I'm hoping that someone out there can help. Like I said, I know that Nathan was born in VA around 1808 and removed to Pulaski County, KY around 1830, married Frances J. Ridge in Pulaski, removed to Adair County, KY in the late 1830's and settled in Green County, KY in the 1840's. However, I have yet to find a connection to his parents or what became of him. Thanks!!

Re: Multiple Aker inquires?

sksidfj — 2008-03-16 00:39:29Z

im an aker! lol its interesting to read about my past family, if in fact any of these people are actually related to me, would be very cool if they were

Aker family of York Co. PA and Dickinson Co. KS

rashelbraun44 — 2007-12-27 06:46:37Z

My ggrandmother was born out of wedlock to John William Aker and Zona Cairns in the Abilene, KS area in 1902. Her name was Marie and later moved to Council Bluffs, IA when her mother married John Bender. Nobody ever knew the circumstances about why her parents didn't marry. John Aker was born abt. 1880 in York Co., Pa to Jacob W. and Elizabeth E. Aker. In the 1880 census they lived in West Manchester with children Ellen, Ida, Joseph Addison, "Jesse" Josiah, and John William. What happened to the parents ? Why did they move to Kansas without their parents ? Later in Dickinson Co.,KS John marries Florence Kimmel, Ida marries Grant Foster, Ellen (Ella) marries Samuel Bennison, Jesse marries Mollie Bender, and Joseph marries Anna Sotung. Any connections ? rashelbraun@aol.com

obituarie

psuiter1970 — 2007-09-07 06:52:00Z

Elmo Greek Aker of Max Meaadows,Va.From the Carroll co. News,June 20,2007. Elmo Greek Akers,81,Of Max Meadows,passed away Sat.,June 16, 2007 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov13,1925,in Wythe co.,the son of the late Walter Andrews and Eefie Dean Aker and was preceded in death by four sisters and four brothers. He is survived by his wife Rev. Aileen Aker of the home,one daughter and son-in-law,Rev.Joyce and Rev. Bobby Ailey of Max Meadows; one son and daughter-in -law,Elmo Randell and Pat Aker of Max Meadows; four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 2p:m at the Barnett FuneralChapel with the Rev. Clarence Aker and Rev.Steve Board officiating. Burial folled in the West End Cemetary. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville,Va. was in charge of the arrangements. No relation to me.Pam Suiter.

Re: Thomas Winton Aker

bookworm321 — 2007-07-19 00:01:37Z

I am trying to find information on Thomas Winton Aker of Wythe Co., VA. He was born October, 1852 and married Elizabeth McMillan. On his 1900 SS application he listed his name as Winton Thomas Akers, so I'm not exactly sure in which order his name actually went. I seem to have hit a brick wall in being able to find his parents, and I've been searching for several years. I would be grateful for any information on him and his family. Thank you.