This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: toddadavison Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.akers/789.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for that info but I don't think it is the same family. Ransome Akers, d. 27 Dec, 1882 was the s/o Paul Akers. Ransom and Mary Rusher Wharton had a son Joel Paul Akers 12 Sept, 1863. I don't know if Mary Rusher was called "Mamie" or not. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.