I am researching the family of John Akins who was born about 1791-92 in Hudson NY He died April 9 1867. He married Maria (Polly) Shewman or Sherman She was born abt 1794 in NY and died before 1905 The only children I have so far are Edward who was born about 1832 and died May 20 1897. He was married to a Hannah ?. The second son on John I have is Thomas who was born Feb 3 1832 in Hudson NY and died Sept 21 1914 in Rensselaer NY He married Lavina Hallenbeck Thomas is my direct decendant I would love to share information with anyone who has researched this family or might have a connection with them