Akins - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Nellie Akins

alcolejr1 — 2009-10-29 17:19:49Z

Did she ever live in GA?

Re: Samuel Akins

lovessammy — 2009-10-20 11:48:00Z

I do not recall a Samuel but I will check it out. It may be a breakthrough. I will let you know if it works out. Thanks for your response.

Re: Samuel Akins

timothypakin — 2009-10-19 23:03:16Z

I am not altogether sure about this , my grandmother goldie "osborn' AKIN WAS BORN THERE AND MARRIED TO uless akin, if you find something let me know

Re: Samuel Akins

lovessammy — 2009-10-13 00:27:40Z

I am a decendant of Charles Henry Akin from Kentucky. He married Mary Ann Norris. Are you a relative?

Re: Elton Akins Minona (Johnston) Akins

elvisger2001 — 2009-10-07 18:11:19Z

I am the daughter of Elton Akins and Minona Johnson Akins. I just saw an old request for information regarding my dad. I hope the person requesting information will get in touch with me. I would love to hear from her. My name is Mary Ellen Akins Gernand.

Re: Akins ethnicity

WWHatcher — 2009-10-06 10:41:30Z

Various spellings include Akin, Akins, Aiken, Ekin, Eiken, Eckin, Ackin, Aitken, Atkin, Atkins, Eiaken, and many variations thereof.
A huge portion of the Akins in this country descend from one James Akins Sr. who came here around 1650 from Scotland via Ireland. More information on him and his descendants can be viewed at: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...
WW

Re: Akins ethnicity

LyndaHolifield — 2009-10-05 15:50:12Z

My grandmother was an Akins. Our line migrated from Scotland. They first settled in the Carolinas, then migrated to north Georgia counties winding up in DeKalb County. In the early 1900's my branch moved to Birmingham and Bibb County in Alabama.

I have found over and over in my tree as well as my husbands that so often the slaves not only took the last name of their previous owners after they were freed but also often named their children the same given names as the slave owner. I suppose that this is because they stayed on the farms and did not have much contact with the outside world therefore the only American names they knew often were those of their owner's and neighbor's children.

Re: Black Akins in Arkansas

Kevin202_1 — 2009-10-04 02:49:35Z

The thread of Akins im from is in California.

Re: Black Akins in Arkansas

Kevin202_1 — 2009-10-04 02:48:17Z

I am not a black Akin nor do i know any. I have roots in Alabama and mississippi. I was always told we came from sweeden.

AKINS Elizabeth 1871 1936 gone but not forgotten

t42Cox_VanZandtCoTX — 2009-10-02 12:02:30Z

AKINS Elizabeth 1871 1936 gone but not forgotten

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Re: Akins ethnicity

liz_f68 — 2009-09-28 10:45:12Z

Hi, I am a Scot with the maiden name of Aitken, mine so far, has been traced back to 1708. I know a lot of the family did emigrate to Irelan and to America and your surname could have started out as Aitken. When the name was first written down, remembering that the owner of the name would have had, a strong Scottish accent and possibly not able to read or write themselves, this may have been written down just as it was 'heard'.

Frances Adeline Akin Colley (1854-1933)

maryabernathymeyer — 2009-07-25 15:40:14Z

Who were the parents of Frances Adeline Akins (1854-1933) [or Akin] who married Jesse Allen Colley in 1872? They lived in Chilton County, Alabama. Jesse was born in Coosa Co. AL. Frances' son Rev. James Oscar Colley (1875-1957) earned a Doctor of Divinity degree and he was in charge of the Baptist children's home in Troy, Alabama, for many years.

AKINS Annie M 1902-1995

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-24 17:53:40Z

AKINS Annie M 1902-1995

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burningham

irenecarter11 — 2009-07-12 08:48:48Z

Does any body have a john and florence burningham that lived in salt lake city.Utah.

Re: Gilbert Akins

plumcrazy19591 — 2009-07-01 23:45:00Z

Hi Machelle
My ggrandmother Adeline akins was the sister of Gilbert. They both were born in Dallas co. Tx,parents were William Bird Akins and Martha Jane Miles. I can tell you more of what I have found out through my research.I want to make sure you are still at this contact address.Contact me and we can share our history.

AKINS Glenn Thomas 1915-1993

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-13 12:06:08Z

AKINS Glenn Thomas 1915-1993

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Re: Akins family

DineyB — 2009-05-12 17:26:40Z

Just found your post on Ancestry.com. I am descended from Lewis Akins through his son Ezekiel who married Sarah McCreavy. I would like to correspond with you about our common ancestor. Diane Bingham damladies@gmail.com

Re: Robert Akins Emmaline Hand

LyndaHolifield — 2009-05-12 14:18:02Z

Is your Akins family from Gordon County, Ga related to the Thomas Berry Akins family living in Gordon County in the 1870's and 1880's? If so I would love for you to contact me.

Lynda

AKINS (GENE POOL RECORDS ON ANCESTRY.COM)

2009-02-26 16:49:50Z

Please read message I just posted regarding the above. It is very important: It seems the Gene Pool Records are not accurate. They list my ggrandfather's parents as James "Jim" Akins and Barbara Cox; however, his death certificate lists his parents as John Akins and Nancy Gregory. I e-mailed ancestry.com to give me the address for the people who give the info for Gene Pool Records; now I can't even seem to log on to ancestry.com. What are they trying to hide?

Raleigh Akins

hurstcushing — 2008-10-19 20:47:11Z

Does anyone have information about RALEIGH AKINS or RAMONA AKINS. I heard that Raleigh was a pharmacist's mate in the Navy during WWI or WWII and a Railroad man after the war. Ramona was his daughter (and my mom). I believe Raleigh lived in Florida as that is where my mother was born (Haines City, Tampa, Orlando, areas)..... he died around 1964. He had 3 daughters named Ramona, Evelyn (adopted), and ???.

Thanks!

Re: Victor W., Alma, Edna,Cleo,Violet Akins,Mo,Okla

alandkaye — 2008-11-19 05:32:31Z

This is the first time I have seen this available.
I'm trying to locate my Akins background. My Grandfather
was Victor William Akins, born March 1876 in Missouri.
He had been married before and had daughters: Edna,Violet,
Cleo and Leona, I have been told when he married my
Grandmother: Laura Alice Fox (Akins) She then had my
Dad: Otis S. Akins and his twin sister Ora, brother Virgil,
sister, Juanita, and brother Victor they were born in
Oaklahoma. I cannot find out anything about his first
four girls other than he was widowed and living with a
brother-in-law in 1910 in Oklahoma. A William Carpenter.
I can't find out who my Grandfathers parents were. If
you have found out anything I would love to hear.
Thank you,
Kay Akins Dorris
e-mail kaydor@q.com

Re: Fred Akins and Mintie Jane Douglas Daughters

GwenT75 — 2009-02-02 02:27:55Z

Hi, Rhiannon--I sent you an email with the pictures.

Re: Fred Akins and Mintie Jane Douglas Daughters

GwenT75 — 2009-02-02 00:56:06Z

Hi Rhiannon,

I don't really have much info, but I have pictures of Mintie and Oma at Mintie's 80th Birthday Party. I am descended from Andy and Elizabeth Douglas, and have been in contact with some of the family thru reunions and genealogy research. I don't know if it will help, but I can ask my Granny for you, and she if she knows anything. She is 95, and was married to Hazel Douglas,the son of George W. Douglas (brother to Mintie).

Re: Lewis Akins b. 1867 in Dekalb County Georgia

LyndaHolifield — 2008-10-16 04:09:20Z

I just saw your post...I have emailed you and I am looking forward to hearing from you. Lynda

Creighton of Dundalk Ireland

BarbaraGWills — 2008-08-18 02:40:46Z

Searching for family of William Harper Creighton (1837-1891). Have 1918 wedding photo of family taken 18 Feb 1918 Hemingway, Dundalk, Ireland with Irene & Jack Creighton daughter Caroline( postcard picture in 1940) with other Harper cousins - Joe, Georgie, Willie,John.

Thomas Akins married in GA

Glenda_Sorrells — 2008-08-25 21:45:18Z

Looking for any info on Thomas Akins who married Mariah Watson on Dec. 5, 1847 in Murray Co, GA. No info is to small. Thank you in advance: Glenda from http://www.Myblueangel.net

Billy Ray Akins of OK

wex11 — 2008-07-09 11:15:29Z

Looking for family history info on a Billy Rae Akins of Oklahoma. Born May 21, 1930 - died Dec 15, 1987.Married Edna Mae Ferguson (born Feb 17, 1940) of Oklahoma.

Any info would be great appreciated. Time is somewhat of the essence in this situation.

Thank You!

Obituary for Gary Robert Akins

AlexanderRoller — 2009-03-11 22:41:38Z

OBITUARY
May 16, 1963 "Cass County Democrat Missourian"
Harrisonville, Missouri
The funeral for Gary Robert Akins, 17, who was fatally injured May 12 in a one-car crash near Unity Village in Jackson County, was held Wednesday at Atkinson-Dickey Chapel in Garden City. Rev. Troy Gardner officiated. Burial was in Garden City Cemetery. He was a son of Jerry Dee and Doris Alberta (Mainard) Akins. He was born on July 25, 1945 in Ventura, California and died on May 12, 1963 at Independence Sanitarium. He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Jerry Albert Akins; and maternal grandfather, Albert Henry Mainard. Surviving are his mother, Doris, of the home; sister, Gloria Jean Akins of Independence; grandmothers, Elizabeth Akins of Butler and Opal Mainard of Garden City; paternal grandfather, Drue Henry Akins of Garden City; and a number of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.

Alex Roller
aroller@opusnet.com

Re: Akins ethnicity

GmaGolf — 2008-12-15 23:02:50Z

My Akins ancestor came from Edinburgh, Scotland, to Northern Ireland about 1804, and from there to Pennsylvania, and eventually to Missouri.

Re: James (Jim) Gilbert Akins

gareb169 — 2008-10-08 22:16:57Z

You might want to look in Pike, Spaulding, or Lamar Counties in GA. Liberty Hill is a small town there where many of the Akins family lived. Hope this is a help.

Fred Akins and Mintie Douglas

smith2988 — 2009-03-20 02:36:29Z

Does anyone have any onfo on Fred Akins? I cannot find anything on him except where they got married.

AKINS Mabel C 1897-1976

t42Parkdale — 2009-05-04 00:01:54Z

AKINS Mabel C 1897-1976

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Re: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE AKINS IN GA.

mbackstrom1 — 2008-10-17 00:46:48Z

Hi I have a William G Akin b. 11/1889. Parents names were William Lee Akin and Harriet Caroline Callie Caldwell Akin. Could this be the same family? Please contact. Mary Backstrom

Sgt. 1st Class W.T. Akins, U.S. Army, of Decatur, Ga. - Korean MIA Identified

RIP_08 — 2008-06-10 15:28:01Z

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 489-08
June 09, 2008
Soldier Missing In Action From Korean War Is Identified

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors.

He is Sgt. 1st Class W.T. Akins, U.S. Army, of Decatur, Ga. He will be buried on June 26 in Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D.C.

Representatives from the Army met with Akins' next-of-kin to explain the recovery and identification process, and to coordinate interment with military honors on behalf of the Secretary of the Army.

In November 1950, Akins was a member of the Medical Company, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division then occupying a defensive position near Unsan, North Korea north of a bend in the Kuryong River known as the Camel's Head. On Nov. 1, elements of two Chinese Communist Divisions struck the 1st Cavalry Division's lines, collapsing the perimeter and forcing a withdrawal. Akins was reported missing on Nov. 2, 1950 and was one of the more than 350 servicemen unaccounted-for from the battle at Unsan.

In April 2007, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (D.P.R.K.), acting through the intermediary of New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and former U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony Principi, repatriated to the United States six boxes of human remains believed to be those of U.S. soldiers. The D.P.R.K. reported that the remains were excavated in November 2006 near Unsan in North Pyongan Province.

Among other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from JPAC and the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory also used mitochondrial DNA and dental comparisons in the identification of Akins' remains.

For additional information on the Defense Department's mission to account for missing Americans, visit the DPMO web site at http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo or call (703) 699-1169.

http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=1...

Re: Akins ethnicity

ronney46 — 2009-01-28 04:53:15Z

The Akins are Scottish with the family being traced back to the 1500s.

Re: thomas akins

tjmagik — 2008-07-15 09:43:59Z

my name is thomas akins. I am currently living in hawaii and I am 32 years old. I just saw that my name was being talked about so I thought I would share. Thomas Akins

Re: Robert Akins Emmaline Hand

walkercr_1 — 2009-05-11 01:58:01Z

I'm searching for ancestors of Bennie M. Walker (born in VA about 1895; African/American; married Virginia M. maiden name unknown) whose ancestors may have been slaves. I would appreciate any help you could give.

family history

yipandyap — 2008-11-24 01:12:29Z

Anyone familiar with Joseph Akins, m. Sarah Skidmore 1883 in Roane County, Tenn.

AKINS Mayor R and Kathleen H

t42Moore — 2009-01-20 13:35:20Z

AKINS Mayor R and Kathleen H

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AKINS L H and Ouida M

t42Moore — 2008-11-08 13:20:31Z

AKINS L H and Ouida M

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AKINS Deborah Sue 1972-1976

t42Moore — 2008-11-08 13:20:01Z

AKINS Deborah Sue 1972-1976

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Re: Fred Akins and Mintie Douglas

rhiannoncouch — 2009-03-21 14:55:49Z

I have been having a hard time finding info about him as well. He was born on Navember 11 1881. He died in Febuary 1910 Newbern TN Dyer County. He married Mintin Baird Jan, 18 1803. They had 3 Children. This is the story I got from one of my great aunts about how he died.

He was walking home from Middlesboro. There were some men playing cards around a fire. Fred was a gambler. He stopped and played cards with the men. He won some of their money and went to head home. The men jumped him and killed him. It was a few months later that Mintie Baird found out what happened. A man came to the house and told her. He is supposed to be buried on that mountain somewhere.
This is everything I have about him. I do have a photo of him.

Fred Akins and Mintie Jane Douglas Daughters

rhiannoncouch — 2009-01-20 22:22:49Z

I'm searching for info on THe Daughters of Fred Akins and Mintie Jane Douglas. The names are
Oma
Elizabeth
Viola
After Fred Died in 1910 (he was murdered)Mintie Jane Douglas remarried Daniel Baird. Their Children are
Andrew Baird
Zeb Baird
Charles Baird
Bertha Higgins (Baird)

Oma is my Great Grand mother. I would like to know if anyone has infor on her siblings. We know very little about them, only their names.

Re: Fred Akins and Mintie Jane Douglas Daughters

rhiannoncouch — 2009-02-02 02:01:37Z

Oh!!!!! I would LOVE to see them! I have one picture of Mintie shes young in it. I also have a picture of Fred he too is very young!
Oma was my great grandmother. She passed away in 1996.

I would love any info that you might have! I don't have a lot of info on Mintie at all. All I really know about her was that she was a jokester and liked to have fun. I can't thank you enough for any information you might get!

Please tell your Granny thank you for me!

E-mail me anytime at rhiannoncouch@yahoo.com!

AKINS Margaret B 1902-1932

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-08 17:24:37Z

AKINS Margaret B 1902-1932

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Re: akins-hubbel-sturevant

lhkendrick — 2009-04-17 18:29:05Z

I am looking for information on Columbus Hart Akins and Lewis A Akins. They were brothers to Eli. Please contact me.

Re: Looking for my mother....

donnarick_1 — 2009-01-30 16:35:06Z

Hello,
I, too, am looking for a Patsy Ann Akins; Akins being her maiden name. She would be my half-sister. She would have a brother named Tom, a sister named Barbara, and a daughter named Angela. If you have any information that would help I would deeply appreciate it.

Thanks

Re: Family History

steviegirl19711 — 2009-01-21 17:08:24Z

I'm not sure if you are still on-line here. I am also a descendant of James C. Aikins and Louisa Nicely.

Akins family, Jackson County, GA, early 1900s

lisa_dickson34 — 2009-01-15 00:25:59Z

I am trying to trace a family that lived in Jackson County for at least 20 years, possibly more. I only have them so far on the 1930 census.

1930 Harrisburg, Jackson County, Georgia

Akins, James, 48, GA, GA, GA, farmer
Elise, 31, GA...
Dillard, 20, GA
Rufy (Rufus?), 18, GA
Henry G. (Grady), 16, GA
Emory E. (Edward), 14, GA
Woodroe, 11, GA
Claud, 10, GA
William J., 8, GA
Mary, 6, GA
James, 5, GA
Earnest R., 3, GA
Ruthie M., 1, GA

The line I'm researching comes through Dillard, who was born in March of 1910 in Jackson County, GA. He eventually settled in Rockdale County, GA, where he died in 1990. Henry Grady and Emory Edward were also born in Jackson County, GA, and also lived in Rockdale County until their deaths in 1965 and 1973, respectively.

Dillard's father was James Richard Akins/Aikens/Aiken, born about 1882 in Georgia. His mother was Sarah W. Simmons, also born in Georgia, although I don't know her birthdate. She died when Dillard was nine years old, according to Dillard's widow and granddaughter, which would put Sarah's death year around 1919, presumably in Jackson County. James then remarried about three months later to Elise. I understand that there might have been a bit of friction about his hasty remarriage among his children. James had several children with Elise, thus the large family listed in the 1930 census.

I appreciate any help in locating this family. Dillard's granddaughters are newbies at genealogy, I think, and are very interested in what can be found!

Thanks so much!

Lisa

Re: akins-missouri

frisbee13 — 2009-02-10 16:00:44Z

My father is Douglas Akins and resided in Fesuts,MO. He has since passed away. I do believe Jesse and my dad are cousins, however, my grandmother Violet Akins has since passed away too. I will have to get with my Uncle Earnie Akins to get any past history. I do remember my dad speaking of your dad.
I am currently not on line at my home, I have to use the computer at the library. I don't check my email very often, but you can call me. I live in Hillsboro. 314-223-5443 Kimberly Akins-Leisure