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Akers, Joseph

Male 1882 - 1962  (79 years)


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  • Name Akers, Joseph 
    Nickname Joe 
    Birth 1 Aug 1882  Mud Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Military Draft Registration 27 Apr 1942  Galveston, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Death 6 Jul 1962  Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Burial Robert Hall Cemetery, Galveston, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I78907  Pioneers of the Appalachian Highlands
    Last Modified 29 Dec 2021 

    Father Akers, Robert Vincent,   b. 29 Jun 1852, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 31 Dec 1931, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years) 
    Mother Sturgill, Malissa,   b. May 1855, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Aug 1918, Galveston, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 63 years) 
    Marriage 20 Aug 1873  Lawrence, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F29930  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Howell, Arminda,   b. 5 Apr 1883, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Mar 1957, Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years) 
    Marriage 3 May 1900  Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. Akers, John B.,   b. 9 Jun 1900, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Jan 1978, Galveston, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years)
     2. Akers, Samuel,   b. 3 Feb 1901, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Mar 1977, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years)
     3. Akers, George,   b. 26 Feb 1902, Galveston, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Jul 1985, Tennessee, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years)
    Family ID F44533  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Mar 2024 

    Family 2 Alley, Nancy,   b. 13 Apr 1882, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Feb 1920, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 37 years) 
    Marriage 14 Mar 1912  Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 1920  Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The household was enumerated as follows:

      Joe Akers, M, 38y, b. KY
      spouse: Nanie Akers, F, 37y, b. KY
      child: Johnie Akers, M, 18y, b. KY
      child: Georgie Akers. M, 15y, b. KY
      child: Sam Akers, M, 13y, b. KY
      child: Charlie Akers, M, 6y, b. KY
    Children 
     1. Akers, Charlie,   b. 4 Apr 1913, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Mar 1983, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years)
     2. Akers, Solomon,   b. 4 Apr 1913, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
    Family ID F32746  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Mar 2024 

    Family 3 Branham, Minnie,   b. 20 Mar 1899, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Sep 1947, Scott, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 48 years) 
    Marriage 3 Oct 1929  Island Creek, Pike, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F143220  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Mar 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 1 Aug 1882 - Mud Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 3 May 1900 - Floyd, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 14 Mar 1912 - Floyd, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1920 - Floyd, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMilitary Draft Registration - 27 Apr 1942 - Galveston, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 6 Jul 1962 - Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Robert Hall Cemetery, Galveston, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend Address Cemetery Populated Place Township Parish City County/Shire State/Province Country Region Not Set

  • Sources 
    1. [S322] KY Death Records RootsWeb, Vol. 039, Cert. #19073, Deathvol. 1962, hv.