I am new to this list & I'm hoping that someone can answer a few questions regarding the Akers family of Wayne/Pike Co.'s, PA and Hunterdon Co., NJ. I am attempting to ascertain the father of William Akers (1776-1850). William Akers (1776 NJ - 1850 Pike Co., PA) & Mary (Coe) had the following children: 1. John Clements Akers (1804-1885) to Iowa 2. Rebecca (1806-aft 1880) m. John Frederick Kayser remained in PA 3. Sibyl (1808-1888) m. John Decker remained in PA 4. Elizabeth (1811-1883) m. Frederick William Hemsted to Iowa 5. William (1813-?) no further info 6. Denman (1815-?) no further info 7. Mary (1818-1911) m. Frederick Ohl to Iowa 8. Sarah Ann (1821-?) m. Mr. Rohrbach no further info I believe William Akers (1776-1850) was the son of William Akers, a Revolutionary War pensioner. In another's research - giving a source as "The History of Wayne, Pike, and Monroe Counties, Pennsylvania; by Alfred Mathews; pub. 1886" - William (1776-1850) had siblings Elizabeth (m. John Shearer), Polly (m. Gabriel Davis) and Elsie (m. Bartle Bartleson). William (Rev War pen.) states: - "William Akers a resident of Sterling Township in the County of Wayne and State of Pennsylvania aged Ninety six years" - "went back to his home in Hunterdon County where he remained until 1778 when he removed to Pennsylvania near Stroudsburg" - "The deponent removed into Wayne County in Sterling Township the last time about ten years since and resides there now. He has children both in Penn and New Jersey and has alternately resided with them." - "The deponent was born September 7th 1736 in Hunterdon County New Jersey" - "Hunterdon County, Town of Amwell, New Jersey, being the place of his birth" - "his father brought him information of the death of his brother who was killed in the battle at Long Island" - "his brother Thomas Akers was Ensign" Also, William had a sister Alice Akers and she was represented by William Bortree, Pett Is William, who d. 1850 Pike Co., PA, the son of William, the veteran? I would be most grateful for any information or leads. Lynnea Dickinson Davenport, Iowa ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
This all sounds very familiar. I do have a william akers in my family history. I have misplaced all my family history books though! When I find them I will send you my information! Melissa Akers -----Original Message----- From: LDickin628@aol.com To: AKERS@rootsweb.com Sent: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:13 am Subject: [AKERS] William Akers 1776-1850 I am new to this list & I'm hoping that someone can answer a few questions regarding the Akers family of Wayne/Pike Co.'s, PA and Hunterdon Co., NJ. I am attempting to ascertain the father of William Akers (1776-1850). William Akers (1776 NJ - 1850 Pike Co., PA) & Mary (Coe) had the following children: 1. John Clements Akers (1804-1885) to Iowa 2. Rebecca (1806-aft 1880) m. John Frederick Kayser remained in PA 3. Sibyl (1808-1888) m. John Decker remained in PA 4. Elizabeth (1811-1883) m. Frederick William Hemsted to Iowa 5. William (1813-?) no further info 6. Denman (1815-?) no further info 7. Mary (1818-1911) m. Frederick Ohl to Iowa 8. Sarah Ann (1821-?) m. Mr. Rohrbach no further info I believe William Akers (1776-1850) was the son of William Akers, a Revolutionary War pensioner. In another's research - giving a source as "The History of Wayne, Pike, and Monroe Counties, Pennsylvania; by Alfred Mathews; pub. 1886" - William (1776-1850) had siblings Elizabeth (m. John Shearer), Polly (m. Gabriel Davis) and Elsie (m. Bartle Bartleson). William (Rev War pen.) states: - "William Akers a resident of Sterling Township in the County of Wayne and State of Pennsylvania aged Ninety six years" - "went back to his home in Hunterdon County where he remained until 1778 when he removed to Pennsylvania near Stroudsburg" - "The deponent removed into Wayne County in Sterling Township the last time about ten years since and resides there now. He has children both in Penn and New Jersey and has alternately resided with them." - "The deponent was born September 7th 1736 in Hunterdon County New Jersey" - "Hunterdon County, Town of Amwell, New Jersey, being the place of his birth" - "his father brought him information of the death of his brother who was killed in the battle at Long Island" - "his brother Thomas Akers was Ensign" Also, William had a sister Alice Akers and she was represented by William Bortree, Pett Is William, who d. 1850 Pike Co., PA, the son of William, the veteran? I would be most grateful for any information or leads. Lynnea Dickinson Davenport, Iowa ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AKERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ________________________________________________________________________ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com
There is a family history written on what I recall as being the Akers-Shearer line. I can't vouch for its accuracy, but you may be able to get it through the LDS family history centers. Joni Pontius, Seneca Falls, NY ----- Original Message ----- From: <LDickin628@aol.com> To: <AKERS@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 11:13 AM Subject: [AKERS] William Akers 1776-1850 >I am new to this list & I'm hoping that someone can answer a few questions > regarding the Akers family of Wayne/Pike Co.'s, PA and Hunterdon Co., NJ. > > I am attempting to ascertain the father of William Akers (1776-1850). > > William Akers (1776 NJ - 1850 Pike Co., PA) & Mary (Coe) had the > following > children: > 1. John Clements Akers (1804-1885) to Iowa > 2. Rebecca (1806-aft 1880) m. John Frederick Kayser remained in PA > 3. Sibyl (1808-1888) m. John Decker remained in PA > 4. Elizabeth (1811-1883) m. Frederick William Hemsted to Iowa > 5. William (1813-?) no further info > 6. Denman (1815-?) no further info > 7. Mary (1818-1911) m. Frederick Ohl to Iowa > 8. Sarah Ann (1821-?) m. Mr. Rohrbach no further info > > I believe William Akers (1776-1850) was the son of William Akers, a > Revolutionary War pensioner. In another's research - giving a source as > "The History > of Wayne, Pike, and Monroe Counties, Pennsylvania; by Alfred Mathews; > pub. > 1886" - William (1776-1850) had siblings Elizabeth (m. John Shearer), > Polly > (m. Gabriel Davis) and Elsie (m. Bartle Bartleson). > > William (Rev War pen.) states: > - "William Akers a resident of Sterling Township in the County of Wayne > and > State of Pennsylvania aged Ninety six years" > - "went back to his home in Hunterdon County where he remained until 1778 > when he removed to Pennsylvania near Stroudsburg" > - "The deponent removed into Wayne County in Sterling Township the last > time > about ten years since and resides there now. He has children both in > Penn > and New Jersey and has alternately resided with them." > - "The deponent was born September 7th 1736 in Hunterdon County New > Jersey" > - "Hunterdon County, Town of Amwell, New Jersey, being the place of his > birth" > - "his father brought him information of the death of his brother who was > killed in the battle at Long Island" > - "his brother Thomas Akers was Ensign" > Also, William had a sister Alice Akers and she was represented by William > Bortree, Pett > > Is William, who d. 1850 Pike Co., PA, the son of William, the veteran? > > I would be most grateful for any information or leads. > > Lynnea Dickinson > Davenport, Iowa > > > > ************************************** See what's new at > http://www.aol.com > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AKERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message >