Last Updated: August 25, 2021

Indexed: August 9, 2009

Researched thru 1940

George A. & Lucy (Reed) Akers Family

 

1. Akers, George A.

 

Parents: Adam & Nancy (Altizer) Akers.

1822 Birth: abt 1822 Floyd Co., VA.

i1845 Marriage #1: George Akers m. Lucy Reed 05-01-1845 Floyd Co., VA by Austin Hylton. She d/o Sally Reed per bond & Sary Reed per permission note.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, H949:

…… Akers, George A. 28 yo w/m farmer, b. Floyd, $150, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Lucy 26 yo w/f, b. Floyd, cannot read or write.

………… Robert 4 yo w/m, b. Floyd.

………… Ananias 2 yo w/m, b. Floyd.

………… Mahala 6/12 w/f, b. Floyd.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H856:

…… Akers, Geo 35 yo w/m farmer, $1500/267, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Lucy 33 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… Robert 13 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… Ennis 10 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… Mahalah 9 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Isaac 8 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… Mary A. 5 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Rachel 4 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Nancy 1 yo w/f, b. VA.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge Twp, H98:

…… Akers, George A. 48 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $800/170, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Lucy 46 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house, cannot read or write.

………… Isaac 18 yo w/m, b. VA, farm laborer.

………… Mahala 20 yo w/f, b. VA, without occ.

………… Mary A. E. 15 yo w/f, b. VA, at home, cannot read or write.

………… Rachel 13 yo w/f, b. VA, at home, cannot read or write.

………… Nancy 11 yo w/f, b. VA, at home, cannot read or write.

………… Adam 8 yo w/m, b. VA, at home.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H138: (page 15, line 1

…… Akers, George 58 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, blind, HOH. Schedule for Defective, Dependent and Delinquent Classes-Supposed cause of blindness if known: neuraglia in eyes.

………… Lucy 56 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Mahala 29 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Nancy 21 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Adam 17 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

Death aft 1880

…+ Akers, Lucy I

Parents: Sarah Reed.

1824 Birth: abt 1824 Floyd Co., VA.

1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband George A. Akers.

Death aft 1880

…2. Akers, Robert A.

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Parents: George A. & Lucy (Reed) Akers.

1846 Birth: 1846 Floyd Co., VA.

1850, 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1866 Marriage #1: Robert Akers m. Mary Elizabeth Nelson 03-11-1866 at George Akers', Floyd Co., VA by Andrew A. Reed. He 19 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd, s/o George & Lucy Akers. She single 20 yo, b. North Carolina & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o (not given).

1870 Residence: Washington Co., TN, H97:

…… Acres, Robert 25 yo w/m farm laborer, b. TN, cannot write, HOH.

………… Mary E. 25 yo w/f, b. TN, keeping house, cannot read or write.

………… Jas A. 3 yo w/m, b. TN.

………… Geo W. 1 yo w/m, b. TN.

………… Benjamin 5/12 w/m, b. TN.

1880 Residence: Washington Co., TN, H47:

…… Acres, Robert 30 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot write, HOH.

………… Mary E. 31 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house, cannot read or write.

………… James A. 13 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, farm laborer.

………… George W. 11 yo son, b. TN, parents b. VA.

………… Liona B. 10 yo son, b. TN, parents b. VA, school.

………… Lucy A. 8 yo daughter, b. TN, parents b. VA, school.

………… Sarah C. 5 yo daughter, b. TN, parents b. VA.

………… Mary M. C. 1 yo daughter, b. TN, parents b. VA.

1900 Residence: Johnson Co., MO, Post Oak District 113, H337:

…… Akers, Robert 42 yo w/m farmer, b. July 1857 VA, parents b. VA, m. 34y, rents farm, HOH.

………… Mary E. 43 yo wife, b. Dec 1856 VA, parents b. VA, m. 34y, 7 children with 7 living.

………… George W. 31 yo single son, b. Oct 1868 TN, parents b. VA,

………… Sarah C. 25 yo single daughter, b. July 1864 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Robert C. 9 yo son, b. Sep 1890 MO, parents b. VA.

1910 Residence: Johnson Co., MO, Post Oak District 116, H57:

…… Akers, Robert 62 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, m. 41y, rents farm, HOH.

………… Mary E. 63 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, m. 41y, 7 children with 7 living.

………… Lucy Anna 38 yo single daughter, b. TN, parents b. VA, school.

………… Robert G. 19 yo son, b. MO, parents b. VA.

1920 Residence: Johnson Co., MO, Post Oak District 120, H57:

…… Akers, Robert A. 70 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, HOH.

………… Mary 69 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Lucy 30 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1928 Death: 12-2-1928 MO.

1928 Burial: Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton Johnson Co., MO. (Death Certificate states he died 1927)

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(src: Find A Grave; photo added by WLC)

……+ Akers, Mary Elizabeth

Parents:

1845 Birth: 1845 North Carolina.

1870, 1880 Residence: Washington Co., TN with husband Robert A. Akers.

1900 Residence: Johnson Co., MO with husband Robert A. Akers.

1926 Death: 1926 MO.

1926 Burial: Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton Johnson Co., MO.

……3. Akers, James A.

Parents: Robert A. & Mary Elizabeth (Nelson) Akers.

1867 Birth: abt 1867 VA.

1870, 1880 Residence: Washington Co., TN with parents.

……3. Akers, George W.

Parents: Robert A. & Mary Elizabeth (Nelson) Akers.

1869 Birth: abt 1869 VA.

1870, 1880 Residence: Washington Co., TN with parents.

1900 Residence: Johnson Co., MO with parents.

……3. Akers, Liony Benjamin

Parents: Robert A. & Mary Elizabeth (Nelson) Akers.

1870 Birth: Jan 1870 VA.

1870, 1880 Residence: Washington Co., TN with parents.

……3. Akers, Lucy Anna

Parents: Robert A. & Mary Elizabeth (Nelson) Akers.

1872 Birth: abt 1872 TN.

1880 Residence: Washington Co., TN with parents.

1910, 1920 Residence: Johnson Co., MO with parents.

……3. Akers, Sarah C.

Parents: Robert A. & Mary Elizabeth (Nelson) Akers.

1874 Birth: Jul 1874 TN.

1880 Residence: Washington Co., TN with parents.

1900 Residence: Johnson Co., MO with parents.

……3. Akers, Mary M. C.

Parents: Robert A. & Mary Elizabeth (Nelson) Akers.

1879 Birth: abt 1879 TN.

1880 Residence: Washington Co., TN with parents.

……3. Akers, Robert C.

Parents: Robert A. & Mary Elizabeth (Nelson) Akers.

1890 Birth: Sep 1890 MO.

1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Johnson Co., MO with parents.

…2. Akers, Ennis Ananias

Parents: George A. & Lucy (Reed) Akers.

1848 Birth: 7-26-1848 Floyd Co., VA.

1850, 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1869 Marriage #1: Enias Akers m. Cloah Lester 08-12-1869 at Lynch Lester's, Floyd Co., VA by Owen Sumner. He 21 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o George & Lucy Akers. She single 20 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Lynch & Lucy Lester.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge Twp, H168:

…… Lester, Lynch 55 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $400/600, HOH. [lester2]

………… Lucy 58 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house.

…… Akers, Ennis 20 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, $0/100.

………… Chloa 19 yo w/f, b. VA, without occupation.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H213:

…… Akers, Ennis 31 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

………… Cloy 29 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District:

…… Akers, Ennis 38 yo.

………… Cloey 40 yo.

………… Maranda E. 10 yo.

………… Lottie J. 3 yo.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H72:

…… Akers, Ennis 45 yo w/m farmer, b. Dec 1854 VA, parents b. VA, m. 32y, owns farm, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Cloah 43 yo wife, b. Dec 1856 VA, parents b. VA, m. 32y, 2 children with 2 living, cannot read or write. (she obviously had more than 2 ch & more than 2 living in 1900)

………… Lottie 11 daughter, b. Oct 1888 VA, parents b. VA, b. Oct 1888 VA, school.

………… Lee 9 son, b. Jan 1891 VA, parents b. VA, school.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 41, H133:

…… Akers, Enis 62 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 42y, cannot read or write, owns farm, HOH.

………… Cloah 59 yo wife, b. VA, M1 42y, 6 children with 4 living, cannot read or write.

………… Willie L. 19 yo son, b. VA, home farm laborer, school.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 87, Willis & Riner Rd, H60:

…… Akers, Willie L. 28 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

………… May A. 24 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Vada A. 6 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Willie L. 1y 8/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Ennas 69 yo father, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Cloa Akers, 65 yo mother, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Reed, Woodie 20 yo single w/m boarder, b. VA, parents b. VA, public school teacher.

1926 Death: 2-12-1926 Riner, VA.

Enis Akers, 77y 6m 16d, married w/m farmer, b. July 26, 1926 VA. Spouse Chloe Akers. Father George Akers, b. VA. Mother Lucy Reed, b. VA. Informant G. W. Hurt. COD apoplexy. Burial on the homestead.

1926 Burial: Ennis A. Akers Family Cemetery, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photos added by Tracy C. May 2021)

……+ Akers, Cloah “Cloey”

Parents: Lynch S. Sr & Lucy (Sowers) Lester. Lester_LynchSr_Lucy

1850 Birth: 12-6-1850 Floyd Co., VA.

1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Ennis Annanias Akers.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Ennis Annanias Akers but son Willie Lee is HOH.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, West Part of Alum Ridge District 1, H219:

…… Akers, Willie L. 39 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 22 yo when married, HOH.

………… Mary A. 35 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 18 yo when married.

………… Willie L. Jr. 11 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Eugene T. 5 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Cloah 78 yo widowed mother, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

1938 Death: 10-7-1938 Riner, Floyd Co., VA.

Cloah Akers, 87y 10m 1d, widowed housewife, b. Dec 6, 1850 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse Enis Akers. Father Lench Lester, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother Lucy Sowers, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant W. L. Akers of Riner VA. COD old age, heart & kidney trouble followed by dropsy. Burial Akers Cemetery.

1938 Burial: Ennis A. Akers Family Cemetery, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photos added by Tracy C. May 2021)

……3. Akers, George

Parents: Ennis Ananias & Cloah “Cloey” (Lester) Akers.

1870 Birth: 12-27-1870 Alum Ridge Twp, Floyd Co., VA.

1871 Birth: May 1871 VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H179:

…… Lester, Johnson 25 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

………… Sarah V. 23 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot write, keeping house.

………… James L. 8/12 son, b. Sept VA, parents b. VA.

…… Akers, George 7 yo (relationship not given, b. VA, parents b. VA.

i1888 Marriage #1: George Akers m. Leona Dulaney 12-30-1888 at Humphrey Duncan's, Floyd Co., VA by Humphrey Duncan. He 19 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Ennis & Chloa Akers. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Adison & Elizabeth Dulaney.

1890:

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H71:

…… Akers, George 39 yo w/m farm laborer, b. May 1871 VA, parents b. VA, m. 11y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Leona F. 28 yo wife, b. Oct 1871 VA, parents b. VA, m. 11y, 5 children with 4 living.

………… Flora L. 10 yo daughter, b. Oct 1889 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Sydney T. 9 yo son, b. Dec 1890 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Plosa A. 5 yo son, b. Aug 1894 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Euphamy E. 3 yo daughter, b. Nov 1896 VA, parents b. VA.

1900 Death: 12-20-1900.

1900 Burial: Ennis A. Akers Family Cemetery, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photos added by Tracy C. May 2021)

……….+ Akers, Leona Frances

Parents: Addison & Elizabeth (Reed) Dulaney. [dulaney_william]

1870 Birth: 10-1870 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband George Akers.

i1901 Marriage #2: Leona F. Akers m. George W. Dobbins 09-12-1901 at Leony F. Akers', Floyd Co., VA by Henry Reed, Minister of the German Baptist Church. He 24 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Millard & Mary Dobbins. She 30 yo widowed w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Adison & Elizabeth Dulaney.

George W. Dobbins, s/o Millard & Mary A. E. (Akers) Dobyns. [dobyns_mcva]

1910 Residence: Adams Co., IL, Keene Twp, H52:

...... Dobins, George 35 yo w/m farm laborer working out, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 9y, rents house, HOH.

............ Leona F. 40 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M2 9y, 7 children with 7 living.

............ Barney O. 7 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

...... Acres, Ellen V. 15 yo stepdaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, servant for a private family.

............ Lonie 5 yo stepson, b. VA, parents b. VA. (does say 5 yo stepson & order is as written) so wonder who father is

............ Taylor 19 yo stepson, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer working out.

............ Addison P. 17 yo stepson, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer working out.

1920 Residence: Hancock Co., IL, Harmony District 14, H181:

...... Boston, W. E. 49 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. IL, father b. KY, mother, b. IL, owns with mortgage, HOH.

...... Dobbins, L. F. 49 yo widowed w/f, b. VA, parents b. VA, housekeeper.

...... Sum___ Kellie 19 yo single w/f, b. VA, parents b. VA, servant.

...... Dobbins, Lonnie 14 yo w/m, b. VA, parents b. VA, helper, school.

............ Lena 10 yo w/f, b. VA, parents b. VA, helper, school.

............ Delia 8 yo w/f, b. VA, parents b. VA, helper.

1930 Residence: Quincy, Adams Co., IL, 423 Broadway, H85:

…… Akers, Posey A. 38 yo w/m auto mechanic, b. VA, parents b. VA, 26 yo when 1st married, rents, vet?: yes WW, HOH.

………… Mildred D. 27 yo wife, b. IL, parents b. IL, 20 yo when 1st married.

………… Martin E. 4y 1/12 son, b. IL, father b. VA, mother b. IL.

………… Betty L. 2y 9/12 daughter, b. IL, father b. VA, mother b. IL.

…… Dobbins, Leona F. 58 yo widowed mother, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1935 Death: 10-10-1935 Plymouth, Hancock Co., Illinois.

1935 Burial: St Mary’s Cemetery, Hancock Co., IL.

 Leona Akers

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Lewis Wetzel)

………4.  Akers, Lilly Flora

Parents: George & Leona Frances (Dulaney) Akers.

1889 Birth: 10-1889 VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1905 Marriage #1: Lillie Akers m. Laban Dudley Booth 5-28-1905 at Noah R. Booth’s Floyd Co., VA, by Noah R. Booth. He 19 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jesse & Eliza M. Booth. She 17 yo daughter, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o George Akers & Leony Dobbins.

Laban Dudley Booth, 1887-1944, s/o Eld. Jesse Andrew Sr & Elizabeth Missouri (Booth) Booth. [Booth_GeorgeH_Lucy]

1919 Death: 7-8-1919.

1919 Burial: Reed-Booth Cemetery aka Reed Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. Go 4 miles N. of Floyd on Rte 8 (Webbs Mill Rd) Turn left on Ridgeview Rd. Go ½ mile on Ridgeview – cemetery is on rt abt ½ mild off Ridgeview Rd.

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(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Angi Weast Shepherd Oct 2012)

………4.  Akers, Sydney Taylor

Parents: George & Leona Frances (Dulaney) Akers.

1890 Birth: 12-26-1890 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Adams Co., IL, Keene Twp, H52:

…… Dobins, George 35 yo w/m farm laborer working out, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 9y, rents house, HOH.

………… Leona F. 40 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M2 9y, 7 children with 7 living.

………… Bainey O. 7 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Acres, Ellen V. 15 yo stepdaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, servant for a private family.

………… Lonie 5 yo stepson, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Taylor 19 yo stepson, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer working out.

………… Addison P. 17 yo stepson, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer working out.

i1914 Marriage #1: Sidney T. Akers m. Mettie P. Simmons 2-11-1914 at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Floyd Co., VA by Noah B. Boothe. He 23 yo single w/m farming, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Carthage, IL, s/o George & Leona Akers. She 16 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Hosey & Sarah Simmons.

1917 Registration Card: Sidney Taylor Akers, 26 yo married w/m of Carthage, Hancock Co., IL, b. Dec 26-1890 Floyd Co., VA, farm hand in Carthage, IL supporting wife & baby, medium height & build, blue eyes & light hair. Dated June 5, 1917, Carthage, Hancock Co., IL.

1920 Residence: Hancock Co., IL, Pilot Grove Twp, H144:

…… Akers, S. Taylor 29 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

………… Mettie A. 22 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Adron O. 5 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Avera L. 2y 5/12 daughter, b. IL, parents b. VA.

………… Elden R. 6/12 son, b. IL, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Hancock Co., IL, St Mary’s Twp, H78:

…… Akers, Taylor 39 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 27 yo when married, HOH.

………… Mettie 32 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 17 yo when married.

………… Adron 15 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Avery 11 yo daughter, b. IL, parents b. VA, school.

………… Eldon 9 yo son, b. IL, parents b. VA, school.

………… George 7 yo son, b. IL, parents b. VA, school.

………… Jimmie 5 yo son, b. IL, parents b. VA.

………… Loren 2y 3/12 son, b. IL, parents b. VA.

1940:

1942 Registration Card: Sidney Taylor Akers, 51 yo w/m of RRI Plymouth, Hancock Co., IL. Born Dec 26, 1890 Floyd Co., VA. Mrs Mettie Akers will always know address. 5’5” 165 lbs. Blue eyes. Bald. Ruddy complexion.

1974 Burial: Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Hancock co., IL.

Almettie P. Mettie <i>Simmons</i> Akers

(src: Find A Grave: photo added by C.J. Miller)

………….+ Akers, Almetta P. I “Mettie”

Parents: Wyatt Randolph Sr & Sarah Frances Rebecca (Thompson) Thompson. [Thompson_Randolph_Catherine]

Almetta P. “Mettie” Simmons was actually born Almetta P. “Mettie” Thompson, s/o Wyatt R. & Sarah Francis (Thompson) Thompson. Her father died when Almetta was 1 or 2 years old. She was then raised by her mother & her 2nd husband Hosea Rufus Simmons. [Simmons_JamesW_4wives] She apparently chose to use the Simmons surname when she married as did several of her siblings. Her Illinois obituary gives her parents as “…She was born on June 28, 1897, in Floyd County, Virginia, the daughter of Hosea Rufus and Sarah (Thompson) Simmons….”

1897 Birth: 6-28-1897 Floyd Co., VA.

1920, 1930 Residence: Hancock Co., IL with husband Sidney Taylor Akers.

1940:

1994 Death: 6-17-1994 Argyle Lake Nursing Center, Colchester, McDonough Co., IL but of Plymouth, IL.

1994 Obit: Macomb Journal on June 19,1994 (src: Find A Grave from collection of Mrs. Lila Dark.)

Mrs. Almettie P. Akers, 96, of the Argyle Lake Nursing Center in Colchester and formerly of Plymouth, passed away at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 17, 1994, at the Argyle Lake Nursing Center.

She was born on June 28, 1897, in Floyd County, Virginia, the daughter of Hosea Rufus and Sarah (Thompson) Simmons.

On Feb. 22, 1914, she married Sidney Taylor Akers in Floyd County, Virginia. He preceded her in death of July 4, 1974.

A homemaker, Mrs. Akers attended schools in Floyd County, Virginia.

In Plymouth, she attended the Assembly of God Church.

Also preceding her in death were a daughter, Avery Leota Allen; two sons, Adron and George Akers; a sister; and five brothers.

She is survived by three sons: Eldon Akers of Plymouth, Jim Akers of Carthage, and Loren Akers of Plymouth; 22 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and 53 great-grandchildren and 41 great-great-grandchildren.

Services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, at the Plymouth Assembly of God Churchildren with the Revs. John McKinley and Henry Nash officiating. Burial was in the St. Mary's Cemetery near Plymouth.

Friends called at the funeral home on Monday afternoon at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Plymouth, with family meeting friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday. Friends also called on Tuesday morning until noon at the funeral home and from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at the church.

Memorials were made to the Argyle Lake Nursing Center or the Hancock County Shelter Care Home in Augusta.

Hamilton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

1994 Burial: Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Hancock Co., IL.

………….5. Akers, Adron Orvey

Parents: Sydney Taylor & Almetta P. “Mettie” (Simmons) Akers.

1915 Birth: 3-11-1915 Floyd Co., VA.

1920, 1930 Residence: Hancock Co., IL with parents.

1937 Marriage #1: Florence Vogler 2-11-1937 Macomb, IL.

Florence Vogler, 1919-1992, d/o Herman & Herma (Stoneking) Vogler.

1991 Death: 2-26-1991.

Obit details: (src: Find A Grave; their src: "FOREST LAWN MEMORY GARDEN", Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois, Volume 1 ' A thru G ', by the McDonough County Genealogical Society.)

FA : Akers, S.T.
MO : Simmons, Mettie
SP : Vogler, Florence
MD : 11-Feb-1937
MP : Macomb, IL
CH : Calvin, Gary, Eldon, Joyia, Bonnie & Rachel
SIB : Eldon, George, Loren, Jim & One Deceased Sister.
Note : Obit mentions Father is deceased

1991 Burial: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Plymouth, Hancock Co., IL. (no photo)

………….5. Akers, Avery L.

Parents: Sydney Taylor & Almetta P. “Mettie” (Simmons) Akers.

1918 Birth: abt 1918 IL.

1920, 1930 Residence: Hancock Co., IL with parents.

………….5. Akers, Eldon R.

Parents: Sydney Taylor & Almetta P. “Mettie” (Simmons) Akers.

1919 Birth: 7-14-1919 Burnside, IL.

1920, 1930 Residence: Hancock Co., IL with parents.

1948 Marriage #1: Evelyn V. Dixon 1-24-1948 Columbia, MO.

2009 Death: 7-16-2009 Augusta, Hancock Co., IL.

2009 Obit: (src: Find A Grave)

Eldon R. Akers, 90, of Colmar, died on Thursday, July 16, 2009, at the Hancock County Shelter Care Home in Augusta.

He was born on July 14, 1919, in Burnside, IL a son of Sidney T. and Almettie P. Simmons Akers. He married Evelyn V. Dixon on Jan 24, 1948, in Columbia, Mo. She passed away on Aug. 15, 2006.

Eldon is survived by two sons, Harold (Debbie) Daniels of Colmar and Howard (Shari) Daniels of Macomb; seven grandchildren: Melanie Gregoire, Melinda Daniels, Melissa Lovell-Love, Michelle Kerr, Melissa Lemke, Justin Daniels and Andrew Daniels; 20 great-grandchildren: Courtney Rossmark, T.C. Robison, Blaine Oliver, Lyle Daniels, Laura Daniels, Mark Lovell, Christian Lovell, Marissa Lovell, Ali Kerr, Abi Kerr, Ani Kerr, Carson Kerr, Kiley Daniels, Judd Daniels, Caitlyn Daniels, Matthew Lemke, Bradley Lemke, Taylor Lemke and Gabrielle Daniels; one great-great-grandson, Avrin Latham; and one brother, James (Edna) Akers of Carthage.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Avery Allen; and three brothers, Adron, George, and Loren Akers.

Eldon was a retired farmer and school bus driver of many years. His student riders adored him, and they knew the feeling was mutual. He attended St. Mary Baptist Church in St. Mary, IL. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and spending time with his beloved family. He was a WWII Army veteran serving his country with the Third Infantry Division.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 18, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Plymouth with Rev. Tom Spain officiating. Burial with military rites by Plymouth American Legion Post # 912 was in St. Mary Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the St. Mary Cemetery Association.

Eldon will be missed in our community.

2009 Burial: Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Hancock Co., IL.

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(src: Find A Grave; photo added by C. J. Miller)

………….5. Akers, George Leo

Parents: Sydney Taylor & Almetta P. “Mettie” (Simmons) Akers.

1922 Birth: 9-11-1922 IL.

1930 Residence: Hancock Co., IL with parents.

1945 Marriage #1: Kathryn Louise John 12-24-1945.

1992 Death: 7-29-1992 Plymouth, Hancock Co., IL.

1992 Burial: Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Hancock Co., IL.

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(src: Find A Grave; photo added by C. J. Miller)

………….5. Akers, James Ray

Parents: Sydney Taylor & Almetta P. “Mettie” (Simmons) Akers.

1925 Birth: 4-10-1925 IL.

1930 Residence: Hancock Co., IL with parents.

1950 Marriage #1: Edna Irene Howd 8-5-1950 Palmyra, MO.

Edna Irene Howd, 1931-2012, d/o William & Mildred (Markey) Howd.

2011 Death: 4-10-2011 Keokuk, Lee Co., IA.

2011 Burial: Moss Ridge Cemetery, Carthage, Hancock Co., VA. (no photo)

………….5. Akers, Loren Edward

Parents: Sydney Taylor & Almetta P. “Mettie” (Simmons) Akers.

1927 Birth: 12-13-1927 Plymouth, Hancock Co., IL.

1930 Residence: Hancock Co., IL with parents.

Marriage #1: M. Elaine unknown. I

2006 Death: 9-25-2006 Quincy, Adams Co., IL.

2006 Burial: Saint Marys Cemetery, Hancock Co., IL.

Loren E. Akers

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by C. J. Miller)

………4.  Akers, Posey Atison

Parents: George & Leona Frances (Dulaney) Akers.

1894 Birth: 8-1894 VA. (src: 1900 Census)

1892 Birth: 8-21-1892 Floyd Co., VA. (src: 1917 Registration Card)

1896 Birth: 8-21-1896. (src: tombstone & wife’s application for military headstone)

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Adams Co., IL, Keene Twp, H52:

…… Dobins, George 35 yo w/m farm laborer working out, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 9y, rents house, HOH.

………… Leona F. 40 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M2 9y, 7 children with 7 living.

………… Bainey O. 7 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Acres, Ellen V. 15 yo stepdaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, servant for a private family.

………… Lonie 5 yo stepson, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Taylor 19 yo stepson, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer working out.

………… Addison P. 17 yo stepson, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer working out.

1917 Registration Card: Black Earth, IA. Posey Akers, 25 yo single w/m, b. Aug 21, 1892 Floyd Co., VA. Farm hand. Medium ht & build. Blue eyes & dark brown hair.

1920 Residence: Camp Gordon, DeKalb Co., GA, Cross Keys:

…… Akers, Posey A. 28 yo soldier, b. VA, parents b. VA, Sergeant US Army.

1925 Marriage #1: Posey Akers m. Mildred D. Yetter 7-2-1921 Hancock Co., Illinois. He 25 yo s/o George Akers & Leona Delaney. She 18 yo d/o David Yetter & Mary Flynn.

1930 Residence: Quincy, Adams Co., IL, 423 Broadway, H85:

…… Akers, Posey A. 38 yo w/m auto mechanic, b. VA, parents b. VA, 26 yo when 1st married, rents, vet?: yes WW, HOH.

………… Mildred D. 27 yo wife, b. IL, parents b. IL, 20 yo when 1st married.

………… Martin E. 4y 1/12 son, b. IL, father b. VA, mother b. IL.

………… Betty L. 2y 9/12 daughter, b. IL, father b. VA, mother b. IL.

…… Dobbins, Leona F. 58 yo widowed mother, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1951 Death: 7-9-1951.

1951 Burial: Fairview Memorial Park, Albuquerque, NM.

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(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Kathy)

………….+ Akers, Mildred Delia

Parents: David & Mary (Flynn) Yetter. [no file]

1902 Birth: 7-27-1902 Illinois.

1930 Residence: Quincy, Adams Co., IL with husband Posey Atison Akers.

1972 Death: 5-1-1972 Yuba Co., California

1972 Burial: Sierra View Memorial Park, Olivehurst, Yoba Co., CA.

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(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MockingbirdTales)

………….5. Akers, Martin Edward

Parents: Posey Atison & Mildred D. (Yetter?) Akers.

1925 Birth: 2-23-1925 Quincy, Adams Co., IL

1930 Residence: Quincy, Adams Co., IL with parents.

1996 Death: 7-31-1996 San Bernardino Co., CA.

1996 Burial: Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA.

Note on Find A Grave: “Martin Edward "Red" Akers was a son of Posey A. Akers and Mildred D. Yetters. He served with Marine Photographic Squadron VMD-154 at Camp Elrod, Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides (now Vanuatu), South Pacific during WWII.”

https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2009/78/9448317_123758853525.jpg

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Pamela Beach)

………….5. Akers, Betty L.

Parents: Posey Atison & Mildred D. (Yetter?) Akers.

1928 Birth: abt 1928 IL.

1930 Residence: Quincy, Adams Co., IL with parents.

………4.  Akers, Euphamy Ellen V.

Parents: George & Leona Frances (Dulaney) Akers.

1896 Birth: 11-1896 VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Adams Co., IL, Keene Twp, H52:

…… Dobins, George 35 yo w/m farm laborer working out, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 9y, rents house, HOH.

………… Leona F. 40 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M2 9y, 7 children with 7 living.

………… Bainey O. 7 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Acres, Ellen V. 15 yo stepdaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, servant for a private family.

………… Lonie 5 yo stepson, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Taylor 19 yo stepson, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer working out.

………… Addison P. 17 yo stepson, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer working out.

………4.  Akers, Lonnie

Parents: George & Leona Frances (Dulaney) Akers.

1905 Birth: abt 1905 VA.

1910 Residence: Adams Co., IL, Keene Twp, H52:

…… Dobins, George 35 yo w/m farm laborer working out, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 9y, rents house, HOH.

………… Leona F. 40 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M2 9y, 7 children with 7 living.

………… Bainey O. 7 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Acres, Ellen V. 15 yo stepdaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, servant for a private family.

………… Lonie 5 yo stepson, b. VA, parents b. VA. (does say 5 yo stepson so wonder who father is)

………… Taylor 19 yo stepson, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer working out.

………… Addison P. 17 yo stepson, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer working out.

1920:

……3. Akers, Lucy

Parents: Ennis Ananias & Cloah “Cloey” (Lester) Akers.

1871 Birth: 1-4-1871 Floyd Co., VA.

i1887 Marriage #1: Lucy Akers m. Merritt Carroll 03-06-1887 at Humphrey Duncan's, Floyd Co., VA by Humphrey Duncan. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o John L. & Timanda Carroll. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, Ennis & Cloah Akers.

James Merritt Carroll, 1864-1939, s/o John L. & Timandra (Reed) Carroll. [carroll]

1935 Death: 3-21-1935 Bluefield, Mercer Co., WVA.

1935 Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., WVA. (no photo)

……3. Akers, Marinda Ellen

Parents: Ennis Ananias & Cloah “Cloey” (Lester) Akers.

1873 Birth: May 1873 Floyd Co., VA.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1895 Marriage #1: Vinda Akers m. George Hurt 11-06-1895 at James Lester Jr's, Floyd Co., VA by Samuel P. Reed. He 24 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o John W. & Bethany Hurt. She 22 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Ennis & Cloey Akers.

George Washington Hurt, 1868-1949, s/o John William & Bethana “Bethany” (Reed) Hurt. [hurt]

1951 Death: 8-19-1951 Floyd Co., VA.

Marinda Ellen Hurt, 79 yo widowed w/f, b. May 9, 1872 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse George Washington Akers. Father Ennie Akers. Mother Cloah Lester. Informant Fred L. Hurt of Floyd, Star Route, VA.  COD carcinoma of rectum. Burial Akers Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

1951 Burial: Akers Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo and not noted in Find A Grave)

……3. Akers, O. (female)

Parents: Ennis Ananias & Cloah “Cloey” (Lester) Akers.

1883 Birth: 2-2-1883 Floyd Co., VA.

……3. Akers, Infant

Parents: Ennis Ananias & Cloah “Cloey” (Lester) Akers.

1886 Birth: 5-1-1886.

1886 Birth: 5-1-1886.

1886 Burial: Ennis A. Akers Family Cemetery, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photos added by Tracy C. May 2021)

……3. Akers, Lottie D.

Parents: Ennis Anamas & Cloah “Cloey” (Lester) Akers.

1888 Birth: 10-14-1888 Floyd Co., VA.

1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1903 Marriage #1: Lottie D. Akers m. Albert E. Reed 9-2-1903 at S. P. Reed's, Floyd Co., VA by S. P. Reed, Minister of the German Baptist or Brethren Church. He 23 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Humphrey & Lucy Reed. She 17 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Ennis & Cloe Akers.

Albert Ellis Reed, s/o Humphrey R. & 1st wife Lucy (Manon) Reed. [reed_humphrey2]

1956 Death: 5-21-1956.

1956 Burial: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C.)

……3. Akers, Willie Lee

Parents: Ennis Anamas & Cloah “Cloey” (Lester) Akers.

1891 Birth: 1-27-1891 Floyd Co., VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1913 Marriage #1: Willie L. Akers m. Mary A. Booth 1-1-1913 Floyd Co., VA. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Ennis & Cloey Akers. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Abijah & P. V. Boothe.

1917 Registration Card: Willie Lee Akers, 26 yo married w/m of Sowers, VA, b. Jan 27, 1891 Floyd Co., VA, farmer in Floyd Co., VA supporting father, mother, wife & child, medium height & build, blue eyes & lt brown hair. Dated Booths Mill, Floyd Co., VA, 6-5-1917.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 87, Willis & Riner Rd, H60:

…… Akers, Willie L. 28 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

………… May A. 24 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Vada A. 6 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Willie L. 1y 8/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Ennas 69 yo father, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Cloa Akers, 65 yo mother, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Reed, Woodie 20 yo single w/m boarder, b. VA, parents b. VA, public school teacher.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, West Part of Alum Ridge District 1, H219:

…… Akers, Willie L. 39 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 22 yo when married, HOH.

………… Mary A. 35 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 18 yo when married.

………… Willie L. Jr. 11 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Eugene T. 5 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Cloah 78 yo widowed mother, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

1942 Registration Card: Willie Lee Akers, 51 yo w/m of RFD 1, Riner, Floyd Co., VA, b. Jan 27, 1891 Floyd Co., VA, person who will always know your address: Roscoe Richardson of Riner, VA, employer: self, 5’ 9” 160 lbs, gray eyes & bald, light complexion.

1952 Death: 3-6-1952 rural Riner, Montgomery Co., VA.

Willie Lee Akers, 61 yo married w/m famer, b. Jan 27, 1891 Floyd Co., VA, d. Mar 6, 1952 rural Riner, Montgomery Co., VA. Spouse: Annie Bell Akers. Father: Ennis Akers. Mother: Chloe Lester. Informant: Mr. Ugean Aker, Blacksburg, VA. COD: cerebral hemorrhage – fractured skull – heavy log knocked him down & caught head against skid. Burial: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA Mar 8, 1952. Undertaker: Maberry’s Funeral Home, Floyd, VA.

1952 Burial: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, SR750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

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(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C.)

……...+ Akers, Mary Annie Bell

Parents: Abijah & Parthena Victoria (Booth) Booth. [booth]

1894 Birth: 1894 VA.

1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Willie Lee Akers.

1985 Death: 1985.

1985 Burial: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, SR750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

……...4. Akers, Vada Allene

Parents: Willie Lee & Mary Annie Bell (Booth) Akers.

1914 Birth: 12-30-1913 Floyd Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1930 Marriage #1: Aleen Akers m. Roy Lester 2-15-1930 Floyd Co., VA by J. M. Akers, Minister of the Baptist Church. He 26 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, mailing address Sowers, VA, s/o A. C. Lester & Cora Alley. She 16 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, mailing address Sowers, VA, d/o Will Akers & Annie Boothe. (does read A. C. Lester)

Roy Amos Lester, 1903-1979, s/o Sebert Esau & Cora Miriam (Alley) Lester. [Lester_JamesT_Cloah]

2000 Death: 3-31-2000.

2000 Burial: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

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(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW)

……...4. Akers, Willie Lawrence

Parents: Willie Lee & Mary Annie Bell (Booth) Akers.

1918 Birth: 8-3-1918 Floyd Co., VA.

1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1936 Marriage #1: Willie Lawrence Akers m. Cora Ellen Hill 1936 Roanoke, VA. He 18 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA & living in Sowers, VA, s/o W. L. Akers & Annabelle Booth. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA & living in Sowers, VA, d/o Wilbur Hill & Annabelle Lane.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 32-2, Rd 606, H142:

…… Akers, Willie L. 21 yo single w/m farming, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, rents, HOH.

………… Cora E. 24 yo wife, b. VA, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, housework.

2001 Death: 1-21-2001 Salem, VA.

2001 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

http://image2.findagrave.com/photos/2013/157/86698785_137064119100.jpg

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Brenda Dudley Eanes)

……......+ Akers, Cora Ellen

Parents: Wilbur T. & Anna Bell (Lane) Hill. [hill]

1915 Birth: 19-9-1915 Floyd Co., VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Willie Lawrence Akers.

2012 Death: 3-11-2012.

2012 Obit: Roanoke Times on March 13, 2012

Cora Ellen Hill Akers, 96, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2012.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Willie Lawrence Akers; son, J.W. Akers; brother, J.W. Hill; and sister, Lillie Lester.

She is survived by her three granddaughters, Kristie and her husband, Mitch Jearls, of Roanoke, Lee-Ellen and her husband, Chad Cox, of Christiansburg, and Ashlyn Clark, of Surprise, Ariz.; great-grandchildren, Chandler Jearls, Connor Jearls, Bryce Cox, Kade Akers, Kenadee Clark, Kendrick Clark, and Kayson Clark; brother, W.H. Hill; and other extended family and numerous friends.

Cora devoted her life to caring for her family and friends. She was a wonderful gardener and cook.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at The Christiansburg Church of Christ with Mr. Dennis Curd officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.

The family extends a very special thank you to the members of the Christiansburg Church of Christ and her friend, Miriam Hylton, for the many beautiful cards that brightened her days since she left Christiansburg and to the third floor and rehab staff of Friendship Health and Rehab for their smiles, hugs and special care of the last few years. Online condolences may be left by visiting www. hornefuneralservice.com.

2012 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

……...4. Akers, Eugene Tazwell

Parents: Willie Lee & Mary Annie Bell (Booth) Akers.

1925 Birth: 1-25-1925 Floyd Co., VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1946 Marriage #1: Eugene Akers m. Ruth Roop 10-18-1946 Floyd Co., VA by Kermit P. Flora, Minister of the Church of the Brethren. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Riner, VA, s/o W. L. Akers & Annabell Boothe. She 19 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Riner, VA, d/o E. V. Roop & Elizabeth Epperly.

Ruth Roop, 1826-2007, d/o Edgar Vanson & Elizabeth E. (Epperly) Roop. [roop]

1967 Death: 11-2-1967.

1967 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Brenda Dudley Eanes)

…2. Akers, Mahala

Parents: George A. & Lucy (Reed) Akers.

1850 Birth: 1850 Floyd Co., VA.

1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1899 Marriage #1: Mahala Akers m. Humphry Reed 04-06-1899 at George Carrell's, Floyd Co., VA by Henry Reed. He 56 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Umphey & Nancy Reed. She 50 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o George & Lucy Akers.

Humphrey R. Reed s/o Humphrey & Nancy (Reed) Reed. He was 1st married to Lucy A. Mannon. [reed_humphrey2] I

Death 1900-1910

…2. Akers, Isaac

Parents: George A. & Lucy (Reed) Akers.

1852 Birth: 2-19-1852 Floyd Co., VA.

1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1871 Marriage #1: Isaac Akers m. Fannie Akers 11-23-1871 Montgomery Co., VA. He 19 yo son Geo & Lucy Akers. She 23 yo s/o Howard & S. Akers.

1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Auburn District, H122:

…… Akers, Isaac 26 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

………… Fannie E. 33 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Aquilla 5 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1900 Residence: 209 Cabell Street, Lynchburg City, Campbell Co., VA, Ward 1, District 78, H170:

…… Akers, Isaac 46 yo w/m core maker, b. Apr 1834 VA, parents b. VA, m. 28y, rents house, HOH.

………… Fannie E. 51 yo wife, b. July 1848 VA, parents b. VA, m. 28y, 1 child with 1 living.

1910 Residence: 213 E. Street, Lynchburg City, Campbell Co., VA, Ward 1, District 79, H138:

…… Akers, Isaac 55 yo w/m foundry core maker, b. VA, parents b. VA, m. 38y, rents house, HOH.

………… Fannie E. 60 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, m. 38y, 1 child with 0 living.

………… Bertha 25 yo single niece, b. VA, parents b. VA, saleslady 5 & 10 store.

1920 Residence: 213 E. Street, Lynchburg City, Campbell Co., VA, Ward 1, District 3, H328:

…… Akers, Isaac 66 yo w/m iron foundry molder, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, HOH.

………… Fanny 71 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA, Big Lick District 81, H844:

…… Altizer, Leander J. 70 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 22 yo when 1st married, rents, vet: no, HOH.

………… Synthia 71 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 24 yo when 1st married. (d/o Howard & Susan (Garnand) Akers. [akers_mcva2])

………… Effie 46 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Akers, Isaac 77 yo widowed brother in law, b. VA, parents b. VA, no occupation, vet?: blank.

1937 Death: 2-1-1937 City Alms Home, 2726, Roanoke City, VA.

Isaac Akers, 84y 11m widowed w/f, b. February 19, 1937 Floyd Co., VA. Father George Akers, b. Floyd Co., CVA. Mother Rachael ----- b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant Miss Effie Altizer of Roanoke, VA. COD senility & chronic nephritis. Burial Lynchburg, VA.

1937 Burial: Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg City, Campbell Co., VA. (no photo)

……+ Akers, Francina E. "Fannie"

Parents: Howard & Susan (Garnand) Akers. [akers_mcva2]

1848 Birth: 7-5-1848 Montgomery Co., VA.

1880 Montgomery Co., VA, Auburn District, H122:

1900, 1910 Residence: Lynchburg City, Campbell Co., VA with husband Isaac Akers.

1921 Death: 8-1-1921 Lynchburg, Campbell Co., VA.

Fannie Akers, 73 yo married w/f housekeeper, b. July 5, 1848 Montgomery Co., VA. Spouse Isaac Akers. Father Howard Akers, b. Montgomery Co., VA. Mother Susan Akers, b. Montgomery Co., VA. Informant (can’t read). COD chronic nephritis. Burial Spring Hill.

1921 Burial: Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg City, Campbell Co., VA.

Francis E Fannie Akers

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Darrell Landrum)

……3. Akers, Aquilla

Parents: Isaac & Francina E. “Fannie” (Akers) Akers.

1875 Birth: 1875 Montgomery Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1885 Death: 12-24-1885 Montgomery Co., VA.

1885 Burial:

…2. Akers, Mary A. E.

Parents: George A. & Lucy (Reed) Akers.

1855 Birth: abt 1855 Floyd Co., VA.

1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1873 Marriage #1: Mary Akers m. Millard Dobyns 05-16-1873 Floyd Co., VA by Andrew A. Reed. He 19 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o William & Cloa Dobyns. She 20 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o George & Lucy Akers.

Millard Dobyns, s/o William & Cloah Ann (Lester) Dobyns. [Dobyns_mcva]

1932 Death: Sprague, Raleigh Co., WVA.

Mary Dobbins, 78 yo widowed w/f, b. (no date) Floyd Co., VA. Spouse Milliard Dobbins. Father George Akers, b. VA. Mother name not known, b. VA. Informant Robert H. Whorley of Sprague, WVA. COD Serile gangreen. Burial Beckley, WVA.

1932 Burial: Beckley, WVA.

…2. Akers, Rachel Mae

Parents: George A. & Lucy (Reed) Akers.

1856 Birth: 2-22-1856 Floyd Co., VA.

1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1880 Marriage #1: Rachel Akers m. Joseph Akers 03-03-1880 at George Akers', Floyd Co., VA by A.G. Wells. He 21 yo March 9, 1880, single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Joshua & Polly Akers. She 22 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o George A. & Lucy Akers.

Joseph Henderson Akers, s/o Joshua & Mary “Polly” (Reed) Akers. [Akers_Joseph_Livisa]

1941 Death: 2-26-1941 Mercer Co., WVA. COD influenza. She is noted as the wife of Joseph Akers, 82 yo. She is also noted as b. 1-22-1856, Floyd Co., VA. Parents: George Akers & Lucy Reed.

1941 Burial: Wimmer Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., WVA.

Rachel Mae <i>Akers</i> Akers

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Grams)

…2. Akers, Nancy

Parents: George A. & Lucy (Reed) Akers.

1859 Birth: 3-21-1859 Floyd Co., VA.

1860, 1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1897 Marriage #1: Nancy Akers m. George L. Carroll 11-04-1897 at Millard Dobyn's, Floyd Co., VA by A.G. Wells. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Harman & Melvina Carroll. She 35 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o George & Lucy Akers.

George Leonard Carroll, s/o Harman & Melvina (Harris) Carroll. [Carroll]

1928 Death: 12-6-1928 Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA.

Nancy Carroll, 70y 8m 24d, married housewife, b. March 22, 1858 VA. Spouse George Carroll. Father George Akers. Mother (blank), b. Virginia. Informant Albert Reed of Sowers, VA. COD edema of lungs. Burial P. A. Reed Cemetery.

1928 Burial: P. A. Reed Cemetery.

…2. Akers, Adam

Parents: George A. & Lucy (Reed) Akers.

1862 Birth: 8-19-1861 VA.

1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1890 Marriage #1: Adam Akers m. Hannah Elvira Ingle 9-29-1890 Washington Co., TN.

1900 Residence: Johnson Co., MO, Hazel Hill District 106, H60:

…… Akers, Adam 38 yo w/m (occupation blank), b, Aug 1861 VA, parents b. VA, m. 13y, rents farm, HOH.

………… Hannah E. 34 yo wife, b. TN, parents b. TN, m. 13y, 5 children with 3 living.

………… Rosa B. 14 yo daughter, b. Feb 1886 VA, father b. VA, mother b. TN, school. (probably Hannah’s dau)

………… James V. 8 yo son, b. Oct 1891 MO, father b. VA, mother b. TN, school.

………… George J. 5 yo son, b. Nov 1894 MO, father b. VA, mother b. TN, school.

1910 Residence: Johnson Co., MO, Warrensburg District 119, H90:

…… Akers, Adam 48 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 20y, rents farm, HOH.

………… Hannah 43 yo wife, b. TN, parents b. TN, M2, 20y, 5 children with 3 living.

………… Rosa 23 yo daughter, b. TN, father b. VA, mother b. TN, public school teacher.

………… Vestal 18 yo son, b. MO, father b. VA, mother b. TN, school.

………… George 15 yo son MO, father b. VA, mother b. TN, school.

1920 Residence: Johnson Co., MO, Post Oak District 120, H143:

…… Akers, Adam 58 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, HOH.

………… Hannah E. 56 yo wife, b. TN, parents b. TN.

………… George J. 26 yo single son, b. MO, father b. VA, mother b. TN.

1930 Residence: Johnson Co., MO, Warrensburg District 25, H262:

…… Akers, Adam 56 yo widowed w/m farm operator, b. VA, parents b. VA, 23 yo when 1st married, owns, vet?: no, HOH. (alone)

Marriage #2: Lillie unknown. I

Lillie Akers

1940 Residence: Johnson Co., MO, Warrensburg District 51-26, H26:

…… Akers, Adam 79 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, completed G4, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Lillie 76 yo wife, b. MO, completed G4, resided in same house 1935, housework.

1950 Death: 7-8-1950 Leeton, Johnson Co., MO.

1950 Burial: Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton, Johnson Co., Missouri.

Adam Akers

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jaime Crandell-Stapleton)

Lillie Akers

Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co., MO.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by W. Estrada)

……+ Akers, Hannah Elvira

Parents: Jack & Jane (Black) Ingle.

1866 Birth: 2-27-1866 Telford, Washington Co., VA.

1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Johnson Co., MO with husband Adam Akers.

1929 Death: 10-23-1929 Warrensburg, Johnson Co., MO.

1966 Burial: Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton, Johnson Co., Missouri.

……3. Akers, James Vestal

Parents: Adam & Hannah Elvira (Ingle) Akers.

1891 Birth: 10-12-1891 Johnson Co., MO.

1900, 1910 Residence: Johnson Co., MO with parents.

1920 Residence: Johnson Co., MO, Post Oak District 120, H144:

…… Akers, James V. 28 yo single w/m farmer, b. MO, father b. VA, mother b. TN, rents, HOH. (alone)

Marriage #1: Anabel DesCombes, 1896-1983, d/o William Thomas & Minnie Idella (Culp) DesCombes.

1954 Death: 10-27-1954 Leeton, Johnson Co., MO.

1954 Burial: Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton, Johnson Co., Missouri.

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(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jaime Crandell-Stapleton)

……3. Akers, George Jackson

Parents: Adam & Hannah Elvira (Ingle) Akers.

1891 Birth: 11-21-1894 Johnson Co., MO.

1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Johnson Co., MO with parents.

Marriage #1: Frances Pearl Gladden, 1896-1976, d/o Robert Irwin & Mary Elizabeth (Hill) Gladden.

1941 Death: 11-29-1941 Warrensburg, Johnson Co., MO.

1941 Burial: Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton, Johnson Co., Missouri.

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(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Steve Tompkins)

George Jackson Akers

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Steve Tompkins)

 

End George A. & Lucy (Reed) Akers. Family.