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Re: EAKEN FAMILY

jesica — 2009-06-11 23:42:21Z

I still would suggest that you get in Touch with Nancy Stover thru the Centre Co. Hist. Society. A question mark with the name would indicate it's not proven.

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

KEVIN614R — 2009-06-11 22:28:12Z

I found that on the ancestry.com and it did make sense and I added it at the time and could not get in touch with the person that had it on-line. I never omitted it out but I had found that a John Akin was a head of household in the 1790 census. That was another reason it stayed in the file. I have thought about making it not a public file on ancestry.com as well. When I have the time to find how to get that changed or just to change it, I may just take the whole file as a "not public" file on ancestry.com

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

jesica — 2009-06-11 22:12:06Z

I have no idea who is the the father of Hannah Davis. It is entirely possible that it could be Joseph Davis. However Joseph Davis left no court records of any kind. It is quite possile that 2 Eaken Brothers married 2 Davis Sisters. The only thing I could find on Margaret Mc Elhennnie was in a newspaper article on Easton (Wayne Co OH) OH that states Margaret's father was the youngest of 11 sons. It also states that her brother Andrew was with Commodore Perry. That however, is untrue. Andrew never served in the 1812 war. Her brother Robert Eaken did. Check Linn's History.
The reason I said they were Scots-Irish was that the Presbyterian Churchs in the Centre Co area were settled by the Scots-Irish from the Cumberland Valley.
In looking at Rootsweb I noticed you had John Eaken and Margaret Clark as the parents. Where did you get that info?

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

KEVIN614R — 2009-06-10 02:52:10Z

SO DO YOU HAVE GEORGE'S PARENTS THEN? OR ANYTHING ON HANNAH DAVIS' MOTHER? SO WHERE DO YOU THINK THE NAME
CLARK CAME FROM. I FIGURE GEORGE (BORN 1777) EAKEN'S MOTHER WAS A CLARK? ANY THOUGHTS ON THAT? THE OBITUARY
OF MARGARET EAKEN MC ELHENEY BORN 1794 SAYS THAT HER FATHER WAS ONE OF 12 SONS. WHERE DO YOU THINK THE EAKEN FAMILY CAME FROM BEFORE CENTRE COUNTY? WHEN DO YOU THINK THEY CAME FROM IRELAND?

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

jesica — 2009-06-10 02:07:44Z

Sorry, No Alexander, I meant Andrew.

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

jesica — 2009-06-10 02:06:17Z

Linn's History, Pg. 407- Joseph Davis came from New Jersey. Related by marriage to Johnston. Two sons, Joseph and Cornelius. Daughter Polly Davis married James Eakins who died in Haines Twp. Mrs. Eakins moved to Doylestown,OH.
Polly is the Nickname for Mary as shown in the Orphan Court Records for James where Mary is named the wife. Nowhere does it mention the name Hannah.
You had better check Andrew Eaken's probate record, George Clark Eaken is there. I went to Centre County PA to get the Orphan Court Records, and to Wayne County OH to get Andrew's probate records.

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

jesica — 2009-06-10 02:06:13Z

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

KEVIN614R — 2009-06-10 00:20:42Z

Another thing to cover all bases ....
CENTRE COUNTY, PA. HISTORY BY LINN
States that Hannah (Polly) Davis was daughter of Joseph
Davis from New Jersey, Revolutionary War Soldier.
was married to James Eaken and they lived in Haines twshp
Centre County, Pennsylvania.

This is more complicated now. I had assumed that
George had his own family, James and Hannah, their own,
they both have most named the same. I don't think
George Clark Eaken is one of the men that I have in the
proceedings for the will of Andrew Eaken who died in 1850s.

So their was a brother of James and George called Alexander? I have read that the wife of Joseph Davis, father of Hannah, was related to the Johnson or Johnston
family of Centre County, Pa. I think there was an ALEXANDER JOHNSTON. ARE THE ORPHAN RECORDS ON-LINE?

KEVIN REINHARD

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

jesica — 2009-06-09 21:18:48Z

In regards in the baprtismal records they only list the father, not the mother.

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

jesica — 2009-06-09 21:15:29Z

The 10 children of George (1777-1831) and Hannah Eaken (1780-1845) as listed in the Bible Record along with their birthdates are:
Joseph Born June 10 1804
Catherine Davis Eaken Born April 18 1806
James Eaken Born Sept 20 1808
Mary Davis Eaken Born Jan 8 1810
George Clark Eaken Born Feb 10 1812 (sometimes called Clark or Walter)
Robert Eaken Born Aug 27 1813
Jane McKinney (or McHinney) Eaken Born Feb 9 1816
Hannah Clark Eaken Born April 24 1817
Walter Andrew Eaken Born July 1819
Lucinda Eaken Born Jan 17 1822.

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

jesica — 2009-06-09 21:02:21Z

The 10 children of James and Mary Eaken as listed in the two Orphan Court Records in Centre County PA are:
Over 21 in 1823:
Margaret
Sarah
Jane
Ages 14-21 in 1823
John
Christiana
Catherine
Less than 14 in 1823
James
Mary
Hannah
Andrew.

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

KEVIN614R — 2009-06-09 02:44:32Z

so what were the names of the ten children of James and ten kids of George?

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

jesica — 2009-06-08 22:25:56Z

James and Mary Eaken had 10 children, all from the orphan court records.

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

jesica — 2009-06-08 22:18:04Z

Hannah Davis Eaken died Nov 14 1845. George Eaken died Feb 28 1831. Mary who died in 1844 is an entirely different person than Hannah she was probably the widow of James Eaken, George Eaken's brother. I believe she came to Wayne County OH with Robert Eaken around 1828. Robert was the brother of James, Alexander and George Eaken.
I have found family reunion books notoriously faulty. Possibly they gave James as the father because a cousin named James Eaken/Eakins went to Mary Halliwill's funeral and that was the name they remembered.

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

jesica — 2009-06-08 22:05:08Z

I will as soon as I get my scanner hooked up. You might want to contact Nancy Stover in Centre Co PA about the Eaken line. She has been doing research on them. Try the Centre County Hist. Society. I've been to Centre County. I've seen all the Orphans Court Records and they all agree that Mary Eaken daughter of James and Mary, died as did her sisters Catherine, and Hannah Eaken of Potter Twp. They all died in the same week leaving mother, 4 sisters and 3 brothers.
Bellfonte Patriot Oct 1 1823

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

jesica — 2009-06-08 21:57:29Z

The Bible in 1942 was owned by Edna Halliwell Reed of Nevada OH. According to the Bible Hannah and George had 10 children, starting with Joseph who is listed in the Sinking Creek Records Church Records as being the son of George.

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

jesica — 2009-06-08 21:48:14Z

The Bible was copied in the 1940's by a descendant of George and Hannah's son George Clark Eaken. At that time it was in the possesion of a descendant of Mary and David Halliwell. Mary the daughter of James Eaken died in Sept 1823 as per the orphan cout records, as well as a newspaper abstract dated Oct 1 1823 from Centre County PA. Tha's why Mary Halliwill had the Bible. She was the daughter of George and Hannah Eaken.

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

KEVIN614R — 2009-06-08 21:39:24Z

Would it be possible for you to make a copy of the
bible info you got or send it to me via internet?

Rose Eaken

2005-09-14 20:31:40Z

I am looking for info on Rose Eaken who married John Milton McGlumphy. I have found records of their marriage license dated Nov. 11,1893 in Wetzel Co.,WV. Please let me know if anyone has any info. I am trying to trace my husband's family & have hit a dead end.

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

2004-02-13 22:00:35Z

Hi kevin,
my name is tami I just want to give a little info on Dewey Eaken who was my grandfather. his wife name was Velva Cleo (Wightman) Eaken they had six children Henry,Chester, Rolland,Gladys,Ida,Rose,all but Rose is deceased. my father was Rolland,they lived in medina Oh, my father passed on January 21, 2004 he has eight children Mike, Judy, James Tim,tami,lisa, rolland jr.,and dewey.
if you would like to add this to
your tree you may.I have more info if you would like I just happened to be surfing the web and seen this. my time is short today,but will get back with you if you want.

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

jesica — 2009-06-08 21:30:56Z

George Eaken was only married to Hannah Davis, I have a copy of their Bible Record. The Bowerstock children were the daughter and son of Margaret Carnes Bowersock, who was the daughter of Jane Eaken Carnes wife of John Carnes.

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

jesica — 2009-06-08 17:23:44Z

To the best of my knowledge the Eaken families were Scots-Irish. The Eaken family I am researching came from Centre Co PA to Wayne Co OH.

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

jesica — 2009-06-08 19:59:23Z

George Eaken married Hannah Davis, believed to be the sister of Mary Davis, the wife of James Eaken, George's brother.

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

jesica — 2009-06-08 19:50:47Z

James Eaken married Mary Davis. Check Both Orphan court records for James Eaken in Centre Co PA. There are two, one under Andrew and one under James. Guardians were appointed for James's children and they were never wards of the state. Mary Eaken moved to Wayne Co OH. ca. 1828 and died there ca 1844 according to the Chippewa Presbyterian Church Membership List. Christiann died ca 1830.

George and Hannah Eaken

jesica — 2006-02-06 21:58:58Z

Did George and Hannah have children:
Joseph, Catherine D. born 1806, James, Mary, George Clark,
Robert, Jane, Hannah, Walter and Lucinda. I am descended from George Clark Eaken and his wife Sarah Lance Eaken.
All these families were once in Medina and Wayne Counties, OH

George and Hannah Eaken

jesica — 2006-02-06 21:58:58Z

I am descended from a George Clark Eaken who was born in PA Feb 10, 1812. He was supposedly the son of George and Hannah. I would appreciate any info that you may have. George Clark Eaken lived in Wayne and Medina County, OH.

Eaken

jesica — 2006-02-06 21:58:58Z

Kevin, please contact me at keg3@prodigy.net

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

KEVIN614R — 2009-06-08 17:28:26Z

that's right. you are a descendent from George Clark Eaken? I have the list of all the children of James Eaken and Hannah Davis. and then James died in about 1818 and kids were put up as wards of the state and Hannah remarried to George Eaken, brother of James.

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

KEVIN614R — 2009-06-08 20:08:36Z

I have old papers from the old halliwill reunions from
probably the 30's or as late as the 40's that it was stated
that Mary Davis Eaken, born 1810 and was daughter of James Eaken and Hannah Davis. I have had the research with
baptismal record info from Centre County, it all states
James Eaken and Hannah Davis, parents of at least 7-8 children. George Eaken married to Hannah Davis and as far as I know only one child, Lucinda born 1824. Unless you have George's or Hannah's will that states otherwise, there is no other (Mary Eaken) Mary Eaken is Hannah Davis.

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

KEVIN614R — 2009-06-08 20:01:06Z

so is this Mary Eaken who died in 1844 is Hannah???
and so is there any others in that P. church records
you looked up?

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

KEVIN614R — 2009-06-08 19:59:26Z

ok but it did steer you to the orphan records
George Eaken who married Hannah Davis must have been
married before. and that is where George Clark Eaken
is connected. You ever hear of the Bowersocks or
McCormicks and how they are connected to the Eaken family.

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

KEVIN614R — 2009-06-08 21:36:36Z

So your family is the ones that has that bible?
I was told that a descendent of Mary Davis Eaken and David Halliwill had it.

Re: SAMUEL EAKEN

Fiddlydee — 2004-08-27 21:25:32Z

Re: Eaken Family in Pennsylvania

LittleShete — 2004-02-08 07:14:38Z

Hi John, I'm related through Alice Wolfgang. Her brother William is my G-grandfather.
I looked up census information in Harry Miller and found that his family lived in Tyrone, Blair Co., PA from 1880 before then they liven in Huntingdon Co., PA.

Harry's parents are: William A. and Lulu V. Miller, he is one of 6 children.

William's parents were Jonathan J. & Susanna Miller. Between 1870 and 1880 is when they moved from Huntingdon Co to Blair Co.
I can be reached at wrhtlh@comcast.net

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

rwmeyer_1 — 2008-06-18 01:51:59Z

Hi I'am the Granddaughter Of Dewey Eaken I would love to here from and learn more about my family. My Mom was Rose Eaken married Leonard Barnett.

Becky

E-Mail me at beckys4kids@hotmail.com

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

2005-12-07 15:50:12Z

Tamara.
Yes anything you have would be great! This is actually a big family and it is spread out thru Michigan, Ohio, and originally from Pennsylvania!

Kevin Reinhard

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

2005-12-07 15:50:12Z

Yes anything you have on James Eaken, I would be interested. This is the ancestor of you and I! Did you run across anything of Joseph Davis! He was the father-in-law of this James Eaken. His wife was Hannah Davis also known as Polly!

Kevin

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

sandrahinkle10 — 2009-06-07 03:16:16Z

Our Pop was Melvin Swain Eaken, one special guy, born in Birmingham, Alabama 12/4/16 ... His Mother was Margaret Swain Eaken .... unfortunately his Dad died when he was only 5 or 6 and I do not know his first name. If anyone knows where the Eaken name came from I would love to know. I have heard Welch and Scotland????

Looking for Ida~b. abt 1860

CherylKelm — 2003-05-28 15:35:04Z

Trying to find any info about Ida~m. to Ed Jackson~IL~late 1870's. Parents listed on 1880 census as father b. PA, and mother b. TN. Appreciate any hep.

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

keg3 — 2004-02-25 07:09:07Z

kEVIN,
I really don;t think that George ever married James's widow Mary, It is entirely possible that Mary and Hannah were sisters
According to the Bible Record George Eaken was born Feb 7, 1777 and died 28 Feb 1831. Hannah was born apr. 12 1780 and did Nov 14 1845.
Children:
Joseph Eaken born 10 Jun 1804
Catherine Davis Eaken born apr. 18, 1806
James Eaken born Sept 20 1808.
Mary Davis Eaken born 6 Jan 1810 She married David Halliwell. In 1941 one of her descendants had the bible when it was copied.
George Clark Eaken born Feb 12 1812 ( he's my line)
Robert Eaken born 27 August 1813
Jane McKinney (or McHinney ) born February 9 1816
Hannah Clark Eaken born April 24 1817
Walter Andrew Eaken born Jan 17 1822 died February 6, 1861.

George, Robert and James all married Lance girls. The lance and Halliwell families were HUGH, married among the families alot.
The immigrant Lance had around 15 children and they seem to multiply.
Kay Gary
Will e-mail you at home.

Summary of the William Eakin's (1810 Ireland - 1849 TN) Memoirs

JoJohnson100 — 2003-07-16 17:18:27Z

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

JK510R — 2004-02-24 19:45:49Z

So Kay, Are you saying that James Eaken and Hannah Davis were not ever husband and wife? I have the baptismal records for these children from Haines township. I did not research them but J. Marvin Lee did it for me in the 70's! I guess his daughter is doing genealogy now! Also notes from the Halliwill family reunion has Mary Eaken, daughter of James Eaken and Hannah Davis! Then Hannah was a daughter of Joseph Davis. In the Centre County history by Linn, I believe, there is a passage about Polly Davis, daughter of Joseph Davis and sister of Joseph and Cornelius! Also it is stated that Joseph Davis' wife, also mother of Hannah, was related to the Johnson (Johnston) family that settled in Centre County! Also as near as I can make out, Hannah Davis was remarried to George Eaken and they had a daughter Lucinda! I had talked to some of the older people in the 70s that I believe are dead now, there was some mention to her family was related to Mary Eaken Halliwill family! She married George McElwaine (McElvaine). Also it is said that Joseph Davis was a Revolutionary War soldier from New Jersey and he settled in Pennsylvania after the war. How unfortunate it is to trace someone with a very common name, Davis for one and Joseph for the other! I am in Calfornia, may I ask where are you? Oh and there was an obituary for Margaret Eaken McElhennie, as well, in which it states that her father was the youngest of 12 sons! I also have the estate and will for Andrew Eaken, brother-in-law of Hannah Davis Eaken! Would you mind if I gave you a call?

Kevin Reinhard

Isaac Aiken/Eaken of VA/TN/MO

jfillwock — 2008-02-29 22:17:48Z

Am looking for information on Isaac Aiken/Eaken born in VA. abt 1807 who married a Mahala b. 1810 in TN. They were in Monroe County Tenn in 1840, Meigs County Tenn in 1850 and eventually moved to Camden County MO between 1850 and 1860 where they lived for the remainder of their years (or so I believe). My GGGrandfather was their son Andrew J. Eakins of Meigs and Rhea County Tenn.

I am specifically looking for info regarding who Isaac Aiken's parents were and who Mahala's parents were. Isaac may possibly have brother's John, Sam, Isaac, and Thomas who were also residing in McMinn County Tenn in early 1830's.

I have a fairly complete history of Isaac and his lineage from 1807 to current time, but would like to go further back. If you can be of help I would certainly appreciate it and would be willing to share information.

Re: George and Hannah Eaken

trelogin — 2009-02-15 10:59:44Z

Hello, My name is Gary Eaken. I am also a descendant of George Clark Eaken and Sarah Lance. I would enjoy the opportunity to share information. My information is fairly solid (I think) going back to George's father who is also a George, George and Hannah Davis. My wife & I look forward to hearing from you. Hopeful we can assist each other with additional info. Thank You!

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

@@keg3@prodigy.net — 2004-03-05 03:52:13Z

Tami,
I am the granddaughter of Ernest Eaken, Dewey's brother. According to the Family Diary of Mable Eaken Webster, Dewey's sister, there was another son of Dewey's, George Harry, born Dec 17, 1922 and died Dec 19, 1922.
Ernest married Mabel Miner and they had 5 chidren, Helen, my father Louis, Alice, Kenneth (he died young) and Robert. They all grew up in the Newton Falls, Trumbull Co. Oh area.
Only Alice is left. My father had 3 daughters and 2 of us are still here. Am willing to share info on the Eaken families.

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

@@keg3@prodigy.net — 2004-03-05 03:52:13Z

Kevin,
Just started back into research. Not to long ago I was in Center County Pa and found some estate papers for a James Eaken. It listed some children and their ages. If interested, I'll dig them out and send you the info.
Kay

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

@@keg3@prodigy.net — 2004-03-05 03:52:13Z

Kevin,
The information I have is from the Centre County Orphans Court records.
According to the Petition Jan 29, 1823 filed for guardianship of children of James and MARY Eaken. Mary being the widow of James Eaken late of Haines Twp.
James has left 7 children three of whom are minors above the age of 14.
John Eaken (1798?)
Christiane Eaken (1802?)
Catherine Eaken (1802?)
Minors above 14. Wm. Johnson appt. guardian.

Minors under 14 of who there are four
James Eaken Jr. (1804?)
Mary (1806?)
Hannah (1808?)
Andrew Eaken (1810?)
Minors under 14 Wm. Rankin Guardian
I have copies of receipts for all 7 children listed above.PLUS
three more daughters who were NOT Minors.
Jane, Margaret, and Sarah.
That would make 10 ant that agrees with the 1810 &1820 Census.
The ( ) dates were fron the History Center in Bellfont.
Charges for boarding from April 11, 1818 arelisted. Also the note Andrew was ages 2 years 6 mos when his father died. James Jr. was 8 years old when his father died. All the charges date from April 11, 1818 so I would image that James died in March or April of 1818.
Please note the (dates) from the History Center and Library don't seem to be correct.
At this point I don't believe that Hannah was ever married to James. The information on George and Hannah are from a family Bible. Not in my possesion.
More on my George and Hannah later. Which of James's children do you descend from?
Kay Gary

Re: EAKEN FAMILY

@@keg3@prodigy.net — 2004-03-05 03:52:13Z

Eakins Centre County, PA.

57lady — 2005-05-13 23:30:24Z

My ggggrandmother was Catherine (Eakins) Robb. I was told she was orn in Union County. but have not confirmed. I have found Catherine, her father and siblings in Lamar,Clinton Co.in the mid 1870's. Catherine's parents were Andrew & Ann (Horner)Eakin and her brothers were George, James and Daniel Eakin. Catherine m. William Robb abt. 1829 in Centre Co. William & Catherine had 10 children. I have obtained Andrew's and Catherine's wills. There is a Andrew Eakins buried in Lick Run Cemetery, Centre CO. PA but I believe this would be Catherines grandfather or great Uncle. I would like to find out where Catherine is buried. I have looked all through Centre and Clinton Co. but have not found anything. Any help would be greatly apprecated. Ceil (said like Seal)

Re: Eaken Family in Pennsylvania

beaken1080 — 2009-02-15 05:15:10Z

Hello my name is Brad Eaken. My father Jack Eaken's parents William and lola are from Grazierville. My grandfather William had a Brother named John.