Leonard Adkins, retired, Sparta Township, was born in Worcester County, Md., February 16, 1812. The Parents, from whom he descended, were William P. and Ebby (McGee) Adkins, both natives of Worcester County, Md. The former was a son of Nimrod and Elizabeth (Parsons) Adkins, who were also natives of Maryland. He and the above Ebby McGee were united in marriage in Worcester County, Md., and there resided until their deaths.

Their children were as follows: Maria, Leonard, our subject, moved to Maysville, Mason County, Ky, in 1838, where he learned the mason trade, which he has pursued during the greater part of his life. In the spring of 1843, he moved to Moore's Hill, and has resided there principally ever since. He was united in marriage August 23, 1843, to Mary Davis, who was born in this township December 14, 1821, and was a daughter of Spencer and Elizabeth Davis. After Mr. Adkin's marriage he settled at Moore's Hill, and has resided there the greater part of the time. He formerly dealt quite extensively in real estate.

He is an excellent man, and is highly esteemed by all who know him. Himself and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. They have had born to them nine children, viz: Maria P.(dedeased), Elizabetn, Laura A.(deceased), James M., William S., Charles R., Flora B., Edward S., and Abraham L..

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Source of this article "HISTORY OF DEARBORN AND OHIO COUNTIES, INDIANA"-1885

SUBMITTED BY: John Minneman