John Thomas Akers was born on 27 Apr 1881 in Floyd Co., VA. (489) He appeared on the census in 1890 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(110) He died on 9 Jan 1962 in Montgomery Co., VA. He was buried in Akers Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA. (112) Parents: Eli G Akers and Elizabeth.


John Wesley Akers was born in 1861 in Virginia. He appeared on the census in 1870 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.(390) Parents: Jordan Akers and Julina West.


John William Akers was born on 23 Jan 1834 in Montgomery Co., VA. (522) He appeared on the census in 1860 in Montgomery Co., VA. (234) He appeared on the census in 1870 in Burks Fork and Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(396) He was a farmer in 1880 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. (44) He appeared on the census in 1880 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(44) He appeared on the census in 1890 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(65) He died on 10 Jan 1927 in Floyd Co., VA. He was buried in Big Sand Cemetery, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. Parents: Russell Elswick Akers and Sarah Sallie Rader.

He was married to Isabella Williamson on 27 Nov 1856 in Montgomery Co., VA. Children were: Sarah Melinda Akers, Albert Lee Akers, James Kemper Akers, William D Akers.

He was married to Corrilda J Altizer on 24 Nov 1888 in Montgomery Co., VA. Children were: Maude Ethel Akers, Mattie Alice Akers, Hettie Ann Akers.


John William Akers was born on 25 Oct 1869 in Floyd Co., VA. (224) Floyd Co. VA Births 1853-73 gives Oct 25 1869 and parents as E. and Eveline. He appeared on the census in 1870 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(224) He was a farmer in 1880 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(44) He appeared on the census in 1880 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. (44) He appeared on the census in 1890 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(65) Parents: Edmondson Akers and Evaline Akers.

He was married to Mary Rosabelle Quesenberry on 29 Dec 1892 in Floyd Co., VA.


Johnny B Akers(15) was born in 1905 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1910 in Floyd Co., VA. (74) He appeared on the census in 1930 in Rock, Mercer Co., WV. (523) He was also known as Jonnie. Parents: George William Akers and Nettie E Clemmons.

He was married to Dora Duncan.


Jonathan Akers was born in 1768. He died in 1843. Parents: Blackburn Akers SR and Susannah Blackburn.

He was married to Mary Anne Jeffries on 21 Mar 1785 in Buckingham Co., VA.(382) Children were: Fleming Akers.


Jonathan Elswick Akers was born on 21 Mar 1758 in Virginia. He appeared on the census in 1820 in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. (524) He died on 11 Dec 1827 in Franklin Co., VA. Parents: Blackburn Akers SR and Susannah Blackburn.

He was married to Rebecca Cornutt. (525) Children were: James A Akers, Samuel B Akers, Jordan Akers.

He was married to Hannah Howard on 25 Mar 1795 in Montgomery Co., VA.(438) Jeremiah Pate and Blackburn Akers gave surety. Children were: Matilda Akers, Clarissa Akers.


Jonathan Meade Akers was born on 5 May 1840 in Montgomery Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.(92) He was a farm laborer in 1870 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (224) He appeared on the census in 1870 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(224) He was a farmer in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.(120) He appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA. (120) He appeared on the census in 1890 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(65) He appeared on the census in 1900 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(66) He appeared on the census in 1910 in Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA. (526) He was listed in 1910 census as J O Akers with Harriet, Wadie, and Conley. He was a farm laborer in 1920 in Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA. (493) He appeared on the census in 1920 in Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA.(493) He died on 23 Apr 1923 in Giles Co., VA. He served in the military in Civil War. He served in Co., B, 42nd VA Infantry. He was wounded and captured at Dinwiddie courthouse. He was held at a prisoner of war camp at Point Lookout, MD; and was paroled Jul 1865. He was also known as Jonithan. (120) Parents: James A Akers and Sarah Elizabeth Reed.

He was married to Harriet E Lester on 31 Mar 1864 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Minerva F Akers, James Wallace Akers, George W Akers, Artemis D Akers, Elsie Akers, Ada S Akers, Myrtle Akers, Marshall Akers, Wadie Akers, Mary L Akers, Conly Columbus Akers.


Jonathan Wesley Akers was born about 1784. He appeared on the census in 1820 in Co. of Floyd, KY.(527) Parents: Solomon Akers SR and Unknown Lorton.

He was married to Sarah Kitta Meade on 19 May 1812 in Co. of Floyd, KY.(321) Children were: Moses Akers, Matilda Kirkpatrick Akers, Grace Akers.


Jordan Akers(528) was born in 1819 in Montgomery Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.(234) He did NOT appear in later censuses. Parents: Jonathan Elswick Akers and Rebecca Cornutt.

He was married to Julina West on 2 Sep 1839 in Montgomery Co., VA.(382) Listed as Julina Akers. Children were: Malinda J Akers, Lindsey C Akers, Gordon F Akers, Martin Akers, Julia Ann Akers, William Harvey Akers, Mary Miranda Akers, John Wesley Akers, Virginia Adeline Akers.


Jordon M Akers was born on 5 Sep 1864 in Virginia. (321) He appeared on the census in 1870 in Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA. (412) Parents: Amos Akers and Missouri Kelly\Halley?.


Joseph Akers

He was married to Laura before 1833. Children were: Joshua Akers.


Joseph Akers was born in Floyd Co., VA.

He was married to Rachael Dobbins before 1895. Children were: Hallie Francis Akers.


Joseph H Akers was born in 1859 in Virginia. He appeared on the census in 1870 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(224) He was a farm laborer in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (64) He appeared on the census in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (64) He appeared on the census in 1890 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(110) Parents: Joshua Akers and Mary Polly Reed.

He was married to Elizabeth Rachel Akers on 3 Mar 1880 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Lucinda Akers, George S Akers, Parthena A Akers, Arlie H Akers, Nancy A Akers, Pollie E Akers.


Joseph Jay Akers was born on 24 Sep 1966 in Carthage, Hancock Co., IL. He died on 19 Dec 1987 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. Parents: George Davis Akers.


Joshua Akers(15) was born in 1833 in Floyd Co., VA. He was a farmer in 1860. He appeared on the census in 1870 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(224) He could not read or write. He was a farmer in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (64) He appeared on the census in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(64) He appeared on the census in 1890 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (110) Parents: Joseph Akers and Laura.

He was married to Mary Polly Reed on 1 Jan 1854 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Humphrey A Akers, Rachel Akers, Joseph H Akers, Waller Stephen Akers, General J Akers, Floyd Akers, George Akers, Noah Akers, Rosabelle Akers, Mary Emaline Akers.


Josie A Akers was born on 24 Mar 1897 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1920 in Pulaski Co., VA.(529) She died on 22 Jun 1974. She was also known as Jocie. Parents: Granville Hosea Akers and Alice Lorena Bishop .

She was married to Charles Wurzburger. Children were: Lucille J Wurzburger.


Julia Akers was born on 30 May 1903 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1920 in Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., WV.(211) (530) She died in Jun 1950 in Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV. Parents: William Riley Akers and Mary Susan Bishop.


Julia A Akers was born in 1854 in Virginia. She appeared on the census in 1860 in Clear Fork, Raleigh Co., VA.(454) Parents: Creed Akers and Martha Frances Belcher.


Julia Ann Akers(15) was born on 25 Sep 1840 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1850 in Floyd Co., VA. (75) She appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.(92) She appeared on the census in 1870 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. (246) She was a house keeper in 1880 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(44) She appeared on the census in 1880 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(44) She appeared on the census in 1920 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (83) She is listed as living with her daughter Eliza. She died on 5 May 1924 in Floyd Co., VA. She was buried in Smith/Reed Cemetery on John Poff's farm, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. She was also known as Juliann Shealor. (44) Parents: Andrew Jackson Akers and Susannah Sarah Duncan.

She was married to Rufus Oliver Shelor on 20 Dec 1860 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Henry Andrew Shelor , Susanna Elizabeth Shelor, William Thomas Shelor, George Merritt Shelor , Albert Monroe Shelor, Eliza Ellen Shelor, Bibly Oliver Shelor, Meldoney Virginia Shelor, Harvey Benjamin Shelor .


Julia Ann Akers was born on 22 Nov 1850 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.(92) She appeared on the census in 1870 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA. (19) She appeared on the census in 1890 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA.(80) She was a farm manager in 1920 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(49) She was listed as the head of the house. She appeared on the census in 1920 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(49) She appeared on the census in 1930 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. (44) She was living with her granddaughter Leva and her husband Dorsey Altizer. She died on 15 Mar 1933 in Floyd Co., VA. She was buried in White Rock Cem. Dulaney Rd, Alum Ridge, Carthage, Floyd Co., VA. She was also known as July A. Parents: Floyd M Akers and Elizabeth Reed.

She was married to George Thomas Sowers on 21 Mar 1878 in Floyd Co., VA. Listed in Floyd Co. Marriage Register 3 page 56. Children were: William Jackson Sowers , Loula Ellen Sowers, Albert C Sowers.


Julia Ann Akers was born in Apr 1864 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(224) She appeared on the census in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (64) She appeared on the census in 1900 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(90) She was also known as July A.(64) Parents: William R Akers and Susannah Lucinda Reed.

She was married to James M Pugh in 1884 in Floyd Co., VA.


Julia Ann Akers was born in 1854 in Virginia.(390) She appeared on the census in 1860 in Montgomery Co., VA. (234) She appeared on the census in 1870 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.(390) Parents: Jordan Akers and Julina West.


Juliann Virginia Akers was born in 1877. She died on 8 Mar 1879. Parents: Madison Texas Akers and Martha Elizabeth Shelor .


Kenneth Akers was born on 16 Mar 1912 in Hancock Co., IL. (498)(48) He appeared on the census in 1920 in Harmony Twp, Hancock Co., IL. (498) He died on 2 Nov 1989 in Charles Town, Jefferson Co., WV. (48) Parents: Albert Lee Akers and Lelia Alice Phillips.


Klemon A Akers was born on 23 Feb 1927 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1930 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(44) He died on 20 Mar 1989. Parents: Kyle Montague Akers and Nora Alice Phillips.


Kyle Akers(15) was born about 1879 in Virginia. He was a brakeman for the Steam Railroad in 1930 in Roanoke, Roanoke Co., VA. (51) He appeared on the census in 1930 in Roanoke, Roanoke Co., VA.(51)

He was married to Susan Rachel Peters.


Kyle Montague Akers was born on 1 Aug 1888 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. (48)(61) He appeared on the census in 1910 in Floyd Co., VA. (74) He was described as short, stout, light blue eyes and brown hair in 1917 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(61) He appeared on the census in 1920 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. (49) He was a farmer in 1930 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(44) He appeared on the census in 1930 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. (44) He died on 25 Nov 1972 in Willis, Floyd Co., VA. (48) He died of a heart attack. He was buried in Big Sand Cemetery, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. He had Social Security Number 223-48-1888. (48) It was issued in Virginia. Parents: Granville Hosea Akers and Alice Lorena Bishop.

He was married to Nora Alice Phillips on 21 Aug 1912 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Maria Ola Akers, Walter E Akers, Klemon A Akers.


Lamar Frank Akers was born on 7 Apr 1886 in Virginia. (531)(61) He was a public school teacher in 1910 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1910 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.(145) He was a merchant in 1918 in Riner, Montgomery Co., VA. He was described as short, medium build, blue eyes and brown hair in 1918 in Riner, Montgomery Co., VA.(61) He resided RFD in 1918 in Riner, Montgomery Co., VA.(61) He appeared on the census in 1930 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH. (531) He was also known as Frank. Parents: Madison Texas Akers and Martha Elizabeth Shelor .

He was married to Pearl Zonia Lester on 7 Jun 1914 in Virginia.(61)


Landon Akers was born on 15 Sep 1854 in Floyd Co., VA. (496) Floyd Co., VA Births 1853-73 states birth as Sep 14 1854 son of Floyd and Elizabeth. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA. (92) He was a day laborer in 1870 in Floyd Co., VA.(19) He appeared on the census in 1870 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA.(19) He died on 24 Apr 1906. He was a farmer in Floyd Co., VA. Parents: Floyd M Akers and Elizabeth Reed.

He was married to Laura Jane Spencer in 1894.


Latha Cymer Akers(15) was born on 14 Mar 1900 in Floyd Co., VA.(61) He appeared on the census in 1910 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA. (145) He was described as tall, medium build, blue eyes and brown hair in 1918 in Riner, Montgomery Co., VA.(61) He was a farmer at home in 1920 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA. (211) He appeared on the census in 1920 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.(211) He died on 12 Apr 1971 in Roanoke, Roanoke Co., VA. He was also known as Lacy.(211) Parents: Rufus Calloway Akers and Sarah Jane Akers.

He was married to Ruby Love .


Latha L Akers was born on 2 Mar 1882 in Virginia. (48) He appeared on the census in 1890 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(65) He resided Alleghany Mag. Dist in 1900 in Montgomery Co., VA. He was a farmer in 1930 in Chili, Hancock Co., IL.(57) He appeared on the census in 1930 in Chili, Hancock Co., IL.(57) He died in Jul 1970 in Bowen, Hancock Co., IL.(48) He had Social Security Number 326-32-7867. It was issued in Illinois. He was also known as Lathy W. Parents: William Jackson Akers and Rhoda E Reed.

He was married to Blanche.


Laura Akers was born in Dec 1879 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1890 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA.(80) Parents: Andrew R Akers and Missouri Weeks.


Laura Akers was born on 4 Sep 1860 in Pulaski Co., VA. (532) Parents: Moses Akers and Sarah J Brally.


Laura Isabelle Akers was born in 1868 in Virginia. (120) She appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.(120) Parents: Riley Akers and Sarah Maranda Lester.


Laura A Akers was born about 1877 in Virginia.(120) She appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA. (120) Parents: Andrew J Akers and Delilah A Mangus.


Laura Alice Akers was born on 9 May 1890 in Wyoming Co., WV. She appeared on the census in 1900 in Clear Fork, Tazewell Co., VA. (466) She appeared on the census in 1920 in Barker's Ridge, Wyoming Co., WV.(152) She died in 1925 in Wyoming Co., WV. Parents: William Lewis Akers and Martha Frances Little.

She was married to Wiley Johnson White on 27 Jan 1906 in Wyoming Co., WV. Children were: Dewey Columbus White.


Laura Ethel Akers(15) was born on 10 Dec 1915 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1920 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(83) She appeared on the census in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(82) She died on 22 Dec 1993 in Floyd Co., VA. She was buried in Lewis Lester Cemetery, Alum Ridge, VA. Parents: George Taylor Akers and Mary Elizabeth Guthrie.


Laura Josaphine Akers was born in 1875 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(64) She appeared on the census in 1890 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. (65) She was also known as Josaphine. (64) Parents: Paris Akers and Alverta Virginia Simmons.


Laura L Akers(15) was born about 1884 in Virginia. She appeared on the census in 1910 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA. (145) She appeared on the census in 1920 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.(211) She was also known as Laurel. Parents: Wallace L Akers and Cloey Ellen Sowers.

She was married to William Leb Altizer on 5 May 1909 in Floyd Co., VA.


Laura M Akers was born in Jun 1898 in West Virginia. She appeared on the census in 1900 in East River, Mercer Co., WV.(395) Parents: Waller Stephen Akers and Elizabeth Hungate.


Laura P Akers was born on 18 Dec 1893. She died on 13 Dec 1913. She was buried in Lewis Graham Cemetery, Basin, WV. Parents: Samuel Wesley Akers and Rebecca Ardelia Graham.


Lavinia Akers was born in 1781. Parents: Solomon Akers SR and Unknown Lorton.

She was married to Harrison Henry Duncan on 14 Jan 1799 in Montgomery Co., VA. (430)


Lawrence Raymond Akers was born on 6 Jul 1932. He died on 25 Jun 1979 in Hopewell, VA.(48) He was buried in Capt. George Quesenberry Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. He had Social Security Number 227-36-4907. (48) It was issued in Virginia. Parents: Edgar Washington Akers and Mary Elizabeth Duncan.


Leander Wade Akers was born on 15 Nov 1874 in Floyd Co., VA. (496)(61) Parents: Asa Floyd Akers and Catherine C Duncan.


Leonard W Akers was born on 20 Aug 1891 in Wyoming Co., WV. He appeared on the census in 1900 in Clear Fork, Tazewell Co., VA.(466) He appeared on the census in 1910 in Barker's Ridge, Wyoming Co., WV. (31) He was also known as Wyley L. Parents: William Lewis Akers and Martha Frances Little.


Leonia Elizabeth Akers(15) was born on 17 Sep 1884 in Floyd Co., VA.(464) She appeared on the census in 1890 in Burks Fork, Floyd Co., VA. (444) She appeared on the census in 1910 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(348) Listed as Leona E. 24 yo wife, b. VA, M1 3y 1 ch with 1 living. She resided R # 1 on 12 Sep 1918 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1920 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(49) She appeared on the census in 1930 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. (44) She died on 27 Dec 1946 in Floyd Co., VA. (464)(533) She was buried in Smith/Reed Cemetery on John Poff's farm, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. She was also known as Leoney or Leona E or Dony L.(399) (90) Parents: Brooks Tazwell Akers and Louisa M Boyd.

She was married to Thomas Dulaney on 17 May 1906 in Floyd Co., VA.(399) (61) Listed as Dulaney Thomas Akers Leoney 1906 Register 4 Page 39. Children were: Ellis Tazwell Dulaney Sr , Eslie Lee Dulaney.


Leora A Akers was born on 2 Mar 1905 in Bowen, Hancock Co., IL. (48) She appeared on the census in 1910 in Appanoose Twp, Hancock Co., IL.(397) She appeared on the census in 1920 in Harmony Twp, Hancock Co., IL.(498) She was a school teacher town school in 1930 in Harmony Twp, Hancock Co., IL.(478) She appeared on the census in 1930 in Harmony Twp, Hancock Co., IL.(478) She died on 29 Jan 1985 in Bowen, Hancock Co., IL. (48) She was buried in Moss Ridge Cemetery, Carthage, Hancock Co., IL. Parents: Albert Lee Akers and Lelia Alice Phillips.

She was married to Herbert Theodore Duffy on 25 Jun 1927.


Leroy E Akers was born in Jul 1896 in Virginia. He appeared on the census in 1900 in Floyd Co., VA.(383) Parents: Andrew Floyd Akers and Sarah Catherine Duncan .


Letcher Gilbert Akers was born on 24 Jun 1889 in Floyd Co., VA. (498)(61) He was described as short, medium build, grey eyes and brown hair in 1917 in Denver, Hancock Co., IL.(61) He was a farmer in 1920 in Harmony Twp, Hancock Co., IL.(498) He appeared on the census in 1920 in Harmony Twp, Hancock Co., IL. (498) He was a laborer on the hard road in 1930 in Augusta, Hancock Co., IL.(502) He appeared on the census in 1930 in Augusta, Hancock Co., IL.(502) Parents: Asa Floyd Akers and Catherine C Duncan.

He was married to Alma G Capis .(503) Children were: Harold C Akers.

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