James AKINS

HAIRSTON.org ID#4175, b. 13 October 1826, d. 1 January 1877
Birth*James AKINS was born on 13 October 1826 in South Carolina.1,2 
Marriage*He married Martha Ann Elizabeth HAIRSTON, daughter of William M. HAIRSTON and Lavinia Forbush TOWERS, on 20 November 1852 in DeKalb, Georgia.3 
Census 1860*James AKINS was Head of Household on 4 August 1860 in Evans District, DeKalb, Georgia. James Akin 33 SC, Martha E. 30 GA, Mary A. L. 7 GA, Martha M. A. 5 GA, William M. D. 3 GA, Richard E. 2 GA and John L. 6 mths GA. 
Census 1870*He was Head of Household on 8 September 1870 in Houston, Georgia, James Atkins 43 SC, Martha 42 GA, Mary 17 GA, Martha 15 GA, William 13 GA, James 10 GA, Zana 4 GA and Eliza 1 GA. 
Death*He died on 1 January 1877 at age 50.1 
Burial*He was buried in Akin-Garvin Cemetery, Houston, Georgia.1 

Family

Martha Ann Elizabeth HAIRSTON b. 18 Jun 1830

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S48] Photo of Grave Marker - only photos of grave markers that are contemporary to the deceased individuals death are acceptable for genealogical proof. Find-a-Grave, personal photos and other sources.
  2. [S1860] 1860 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  3. [S283] Georgia Genealogical Sources, Series - Marriages 1840-1856, DeKalb County, Georgia, Volume GA46, MariLee Beatty Hageness, (MLH Research, Annisiton, AL - 1998).
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