Hi, I had too many characters in the address, so am trying again. Helen -----Original Message----- From: Gene Keusch <gkeusch@psci.net> To: AKINS <AKINS-L-request@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, November 26, 1998 8:46 AM >Hello Eakins/Akins researchers, > Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. I am a ggg granddaughter of Joseph >Eakins and Isabella Walkcup Eakins who came from County Tyrone, Ireland, >prior to the Revolution and came into SC, then to Rutherford County, NC. >They had 6 children (not in order): Sarah Eakins Biggerstaff, Isabella >Eakins Wilkinson, Thomas Eakins, Samuel Eakins, John Eakins and George >Eakins (my gg grandfather). George Eakins married Sarah Melton and they >came into KY in the early 1800's along with brother John. Other brothers >may have also came into KY. My Eakins (pronounced with a long "a") settled >in Henderson County. I have information on my branch, some on the other >branches, and none on Isabella. Can anyone help? Thanks. Helen Keusch >gkeusch@psci.net >