This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JRStickley Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.akers/1325/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Isaac and Abraham were adopted by a John J. Harmon and are shown on the 1870 census as adopted. Anyone have info on why they were adopted out from the family? Born 1826 in Montgomery, Virginia, United States Died 23 Nov 1899 Show immediate family Hide immediate family Parents -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- James Joseph Akers (1794-1870) Levisa Chaffin (1799-1850) Show Siblings Spouse and Children -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elizabeth Weddle (1830-1897) John William Akers (1848-) Joseph Amos Akers (1849-) Valentine W Akers (1852-1918) James Madison Akers (1857-1941) Abraham Akers (1859-1918) Ike/Isaac Akers (1859-1925) 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.