Bernie, believe John AKIN and wife Caroline in 1880 Sugar Loaf, MCAR census, are parents of Monroe (b. 1861) and William (b. 1858), husband of Josephine COKER. Information [MCAR site] submitted by: Melinda PENNINGTON P.O. Box 326 Barnhart, MO 63012 [email protected] In addition to above 1880 census, she lists 1880 census, James Creek Township, MCAR: William R. AKIN, 20, s-son, b. AR / TN / MO John E. AKIN, 19, s-son, b. AR / TN / MO Lee M. AKIN, 16, s-son, b. AR / TN / MO [I had John & Caroline census in my file but did not look up this last census before sending this post.] Melinda included obituary for Loranzy AKIN (died at age 87 on 12 January 1972 in Norman, OK). He was born MCAR. Son: Floyd, OK City; two daughters, Nell PENNINGTON and Mildred TRAD [suppose that's TREAT ?], both of OK City; brothers, W. L., of Little Rock, and Jim of Gentry, AR. LAND RECORDS - Arkansas: John E. AKIN, Marion Co., AR, Section 20-T20N-R16W; 160 acres - 11 May 1900. Tobitha AKIN, Marion Co., AR, Section 22-T19N-R17W; 160 acres - 27 December 1895. John H. AKIN, Marion Co., AR, Section 22-T20N-R18W; 40 acres - 15 November 1854 - and same 40 acres on 1 June 1860; and 160 acres - 15 May 1877. Robert F. AKIN, Marion Co., AR, Section 23-T20N-R18W; 160 acres - 10 May 1882. ***** FUNERAL HANDOUT: In Memory of Nell Irene {AKIN} PENNINGTON Date of Birth: 20 September 1909 Date of Death: 23 February 1994 Place and Time of Services: Monday, 28 February 1994 - 10:00 a.m., Resthaven Chapel Place of Internment: Resthaven Cemetery Place of Birth: Centerton, Marion County, Arkansas Faith: Baptist Survivors: Son, Johnny; Brother, Floyd; Sister, Mildred; four grandchildren; eight nieces and nephews. Psalms 23 (printed) ***** Now, you know 'bout as much as I do. LOL Peggy