This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ADKINS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.adkins/2716/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have located two deeds executed, Nov 16, 1855 and May 5, 1856, in Alachua County Florida. The deeds indicate that Jane Caroline was the wife of Eli Newton Adkins. Eli was born approx 1819 in Kershaw County, South Carolina. I believe he married Jane Caroline _______ before they moved to Florida. Any help with Jane Caroline's maiden name would be appreciated.