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     James Akers was born circa 1865 at Missouri, USA. He was the son of James M. Akers and Malissa Elizabeth Seek. James Akers appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Richmond, Ray, Missouri in the household of his parents, James M. Akers and Malissa Elizabeth Seek.¹

     James C. Akers was born on 18 June 1831 at Missouri, USA.¹ He was the son of William Akers and Frances Jones. James C. Akers appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Big Creek, Henry, Missouri, in the household of his parents, William Akers and Frances Jones.² James C. Akers married Charlotte Bobo circa 1854. James C. Akers and Charlotte Bobo appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Hickory, Carroll, Arkansas, enumerated 18 August 1860, Father William Akers and his wife Frances apparently died before 1860 inasmuch as daughter Frances was living with her brother James in Carroll County, Arkansas and sister Mary was living with an Elizabeth Haley in the same county. Their children Ruth Ann and Jasper were listed as living with them.³ James C. Akers and Charlotte Bobo appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Washington, Johnson, Missouri, enumerated 1 August 1870. Their children Ruth Ann, Martha, George W and Edward Ray were listed as living with them.⁴ James C. Akers died on 17 October 1917 at Henry, Missouri, at age 86. He was buried on 18 October 1917 at Gillet Cemetery, Big Creek, Henry, Missouri.⁵

     James M. Akers was born on 31 January 1838.¹ He was born in January 1839 at Ray, Missouri, USA. He was the son of Hugh Akers and Elizabeth Dunson. James M. Akers appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist 175, Ray County, Missouri, in the household of his parents, Hugh Akers and Elizabeth Dunson.² James M. Akers married Malissa Elizabeth Seek, daughter of Jacob Seek and Eliza J Robinson, on 2 June 1859 at Ray County, Missouri, USA; Malissa's sister Mary J married James' brother William Akers.³ James M. Akers and Malissa Elizabeth Seek appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Richmond, Ray, Missouri, enumerated 10 September 1860, Living in the vicinity are James' brother Will and probable father-in-law Jacob Seek..⁴ James M. Akers and Malissa Elizabeth Seek appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Richmond, Ray, Missouri, enumerated 27 July 1870. Their children Belle, James and Jacob A. were listed as living with them.⁵ James M. Akers and Malissa Elizabeth Seek appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Knoxville, Ray, Missouri, at Dist 132, enumerated 15 June 1900.⁶ James M. Akers died on 16 September 1913 at Richmond, Ray County, Missouri, at age 74.¹

     James Orvile Akers was born on 10 April 1915 at Blairstown, Henry, Missouri, USA. He was the son of Edward Ray Akers.¹ James Orvile Akers died on 3 September 1994 at Clinton, Henry, Missouri, USA, at age 79.

     James R. Akers was born on 24 December 1829 at Camden, Ray, Missouri, USA. He was the son of Joseph Everett Akers and Elizabeth Heard. James R. Akers appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist 75, Ray, Missouri, in the household of his mother Elizabeth Heard.¹ James R. Akers married Malinda M. Cooper on 9 December 1857 at Missouri, USA. James R. Akers and Malinda M. Cooper appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Camden, Ray, Missouri, enumerated 15 July 1860, living next door to mother, Elizabeth. Also living with the family was George Cooke, age 20, b. Tenn; probably James' step-brother. Their children John Thomas and George R were listed as living with them.² James R. Akers appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Camden, Ray, Missouri, enumerated 2 July 1870.³ He died on 4 October 1913 at Camden, Ray, Missouri, USA, at age 83.⁴ He was buried in October 1913 at Craven Cemetary, Ray, Missouri, USA. James R. AKERS. A careful man of business, honest in his dealings,
considerate toward others, and an exemplary man in walk and conversation,
Mr. Akers is highly esteemed in the community in which he lives. A
resident of the village of Camden, Ray County, he was born within four
and one-half miles of his present location, where he carries on the
business of a grocer. His parents were Joseph and Elizabeth (Heard)
Akers, the place of whose nativity is not certainly known, but the father
was born in 1795 and the mother in 1805 and both were reared upon farms
in the timbered part of Kentucky. Their education was quite limited,
although the father was a very good penman. The parents of our subject
were married in Kentucky in 1828 and soon thereafter came to Missouri,
settling in Saline County. The father was a carpenter and pursued that
trade for some time after moving to this State. He entered land near
Camden and lived there a few years; then purchased more, east of Camden,
so that he had three hundred and forty-two acres in all. Afterward he
embarked in the commission business on the river, being probably the
first commission man in the county, and the chief commodities in which he
dealt were tobacco and hemp. Joseph Akers was a member of Richmond Lodge
No. 57, A. F. & A. M. He was a Whig, with all the ardor that stamped the
followers of Cly, Harrison, Taylor and Scott. Five children came to
bless his household, namely: Sarah, Mrs. Robert McCann; Catharine;
James, our subject; Mary, Mrs. Henderson McGonigal; and Marion. All are
deceased with the exception of our subject. The father died when our
subject was but eight years old, and his wife subsequently married Albert
Cook. Our subject left his home in 1852, going across the plains to
California, in company with seventeen others, all with ox-teams and
wagons. The party consumed five months and twenty days in the trip, and
the provisions giving out, they had to pay $32 per hundred for flour.
Mr. Akers located in Butte County, and mined for a short time. But
making little money at that occupation, he hired out as a teamster to a
fluming company, with which he worked for one season, and was then
employed as a collector of foreign taxes. The latter work was extremely
hazardous, his life being almost constant jeopardy; so after six months
thus occupied, he resigned and turned his face homeward, going by way of
the sea to New York and thence by rail to Missouri. He settled upon the
farm left him by his father and remained there until November 18, 1866,
except the time he was in the Union army. At the date named he entered
the mercantile business at Camden, in which he has continued ever since,
meeting some reverses, such being inseparable, it would seem, from all
business enterprises; yet steadily advancing until now in a store 20X50
feet, well stocked with groceries, he conducts a very satisfactory
business. Our subject was married December 9, 1857, to Malinda M.,
daughter of Lloyd and Rachael (Cox) Cooper. Eight children were born of
the union: John T., George R., Walter K., Melissa, Mary E. (deceased),
William T., and two that died young. Mr. Akers and his wife are
consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Camden. He is a
member of Lodge No. 444, A. F. & A. M., of Orrick. The teachings of the
Democratic party are in entire harmony with his views, and his vote and
influence are freely given to its support. He entered the Union Army in
Company C, Fifty-first Regiment Enrolled Militia, in 1862, and took part
in several engagements. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Glasgow,
conveyed to St. Louis, but soon returned to his home, never having been
discharged.⁵


James R. AKERS. Was born in Ray County,
Missouri on the 24th day of December, 1829. His father, Joseph E. Akers,
was a farmer, and owned and conducted a farm three and a half miles west
of Camden. Upon this place James was born and reared. He was educated
in the district schools of the neighborhood. His father died while he
was yet a boy, and as soon as he was old enough to manage the farm, the
care of the family devolved, in a large measure, upon him. He remined
with his mother on the old homestead until his twenty-two years old, and
then, in 1852, went to California. There he was engaged as a teamster,
at ninety dollars per month, for about a year, and then he began mining,
until December 1854, when he returned to Ray county, Missouri and resumed
the occupation of farming until 1866, and then began keeping store at
Camden, and has ever since continued that business there. Mr. Akers was
married on the 9th day of December, 1857, to Miss Melinda M. Cooper,
daughter of Mr. Loyd Cooper, a prominent resident of Ray County, but now
deceased. The issue of this union was five sons and three daughters:
John T., born October 7, 1858; George R. born February 28, 1860; Walter,
born January 13, 1862; Melissa, born February 7, 1865; Albert, born
December 25, 1866; Rebecca E. born November 18, 1868; Mary E. born
November 14, 1870; William born November 19, 1873. Albert died September
2, 1867, and Rebecca on the 24th of February 1870. The others are still
living, and all of them at home with their parents. Mr. Akers is a
member of Ada Lodge No. 444, A. F. & A. M., at Albany. Himself and son,
John T., are conductying a prosperous grocery business at the town of
Camden.

James served in Enrolled Missouri Militia with rank of sargeant...being
enrolled 29 July 1862 in Richmond. Was recalled to active service 25
July 1864 and relieved from service 27 November 1864. He was captured at
the battle of Glasgow and returned home. The unit muster roll of 31
October 1864 shows that he was "Furnished horse and horse equipments and
taken at the surrender at Glasgow".⁶

     Jasper Akers was born circa 1859 at Hickory, Carroll, Arkansas, USA. He was the son of James C. Akers and Charlotte Bobo. Jasper Akers appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Hickory, Carroll, Arkansas, in the household of his parents, James C. Akers and Charlotte Bobo.¹

     Jasper Newton Akers was born circa 1838 at Missouri, USA. He was the son of John Neel Akers and Sarah (?). Jasper Newton Akers appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist 75, Ray County, Missouri, in the household of his parents, John Neel Akers and Sarah (?).¹ Jasper Newton Akers married Rebecca Crow on 23 September 1858 at Clay, Missouri, USA.² Jasper Newton Akers began military service on 9 December 1861 at Richmond, Ray, Missouri, and he later deserted and took the oath of allegiance, according to Missouri military records.³ In May 1863, he was accused of being a rebel and had property confiscated by the Union army.⁴ He and Rebecca Crow appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Richmond, Ray, Missouri, enumerated 18 August 1870. Their children John and Mary were listed as living with them.⁵ Jasper Newton Akers married Laura Belle Johns on 22 September 1874 at Ray, Missouri, USA.⁶ Jasper Newton Akers appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, at Ward 9, enumerated 1900.⁶ He died on 15 May 1904 at Confederate Home, Higginsville, Lafayette, Missouri.⁷

     John Akers was born circa 1865 at Missouri, USA. He was the son of Jasper Newton Akers and Rebecca Crow. John Akers appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Richmond, Ray, Missouri, in the household of his parents, Jasper Newton Akers and Rebecca Crow.¹

     John C. Akers was born on 5 April 1861 at Ray County, Missouri, USA.¹ He was the son of William Akers and Mary J Seek.¹ John C. Akers died on 18 October 1862 at Richmond, Ray County, Missouri, USA, at age 1.¹

     John H. Akers was born circa 1876 at Missouri, USA. He was the son of William Akers and Mary J Seek. John H. Akers appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cullen, Pulaski, Missouri in the household of his parents, William Akers and Mary J Seek.¹

     John Neel Akers was born in 1800 at Kentucky, USA. He was the son of Joseph Akers and Janet Neel. As of 8 March 1834, John Neel Akers lived at Ray county, Missouri; in land transactions where his middle name given as Neel.² He married Sarah (?). In 1850 he was a slave-owner, with nine slaves ranging from age 32 to 2 months. John Neel Akers and Sarah (?) appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist 75, Ray County, Missouri, enumerated 4 November 1850, where he was making his living as a farmer.. Their children Jasper Newton and Mary L. were listed as living with them.³ John Neel Akers and Sarah (?) appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Richmond, Ray County, Missouri, enumerated 1860. Their children Mary L. were listed as living with them.⁴ John Neel Akers and Sarah (?) appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Richmond, Ray County, Missouri, enumerated 9 September 1870. Their children Mary L. were listed as living with them.⁵ John Neel Akers died in 1873 at Richmond, Ray, Missouri, USA.⁶

     John Thomas Akers was born on 7 October 1858 at Ray, Missouri, USA. He was the son of James R. Akers and Malinda M. Cooper. John Thomas Akers appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Camden, Ray, Missouri, in the household of his parents, James R. Akers and Malinda M. Cooper.¹ John Thomas Akers appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Camden, Ray, Missouri, in the household of James R. Akers.²

     John Wilson Akers was born on 3 August 1911 at Blairstown, Henry, Missouri, USA. He was the son of Edward Ray Akers and Mary Elizabeth Alice Powell. John Wilson Akers appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Big Creek, Henry, Missouri, in the household of Edward Ray Akers and Mary Elizabeth Alice Powell.¹ John Wilson Akers died on 17 July 1985 at California, USA, at age 73.

     Johnnie G. Akers was born in April 1893 at Ray, Missouri, USA. He was the son of Jacob W. Akers and Cornelia A. Smith. Johnnie G. Akers appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Richmond, Ray County, Missouri in the household of his parents, Jacob W. Akers and Cornelia A. Smith.¹ Johnnie G. Akers appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Eureka, Saline County, Kansas in the household of his father Jacob W. Akers.²

     Joseph Akers was born before 1765; according to the the 1810 Fed Census for Madison County which shows that Joseph Akers was at least 45 years old.¹ He married Janet Neel, daughter of Hugh Neel and Mrs. Hugh Neel, circa 1789. Joseph Akers paid taxes in Madison County from 1808 to 1812. Joseph probably died around 1812-1813. at Madison County, Kentucky.² He appeared on the census of 1810 at Madison, Kentucky, USA; and the ages of the children match up against known children of Janet Akers.³ He died circa 1813 at Madison, Kentucky, USA.

     Joseph B Akers was born in 1873 at Missouri, USA.¹ He was the son of Jasper Newton Akers and Laura Belle Johns.¹

     Joseph Baxter Akers was born circa 1852 at Kentucky, USA. He was the son of unknown (?) and Malinda M. Cooper. Joseph Baxter Akers appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Camden, Ray, Missouri, in the household of James R. Akers and Malinda M. Cooper.¹ Joseph Baxter Akers appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Camden, Ray, Missouri, in the household of James R. Akers.²

     Joseph Everett Akers was born circa 1795 at Kentucky, USA. He was the son of Joseph Akers and Janet Neel. Joseph Everett Akers married Elizabeth Heard, daughter of John J. Heard, on 12 March 1825 at Lafayette County, Missouri, USA.¹ Joseph Everett Akers appeared on the census of 1830 at Ray, Missouri, USA; and living in the vicinity were his brother John Akers, brother-in-law John Neel Sr, and distant cousin Orville H. Searcy.² He died in 1837 at Camden, Ray, Missouri, USA.

     Leona Akers was born on 27 February 1891 at Missouri, USA. She was the daughter of George W Akers and Mary Osborne. Leona Akers appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Shawnee, Henry, Missouri, in the household of George W Akers and Mary Osborne.¹

     Lucretia Akers was born circa 1838 at Missouri, USA. She was the daughter of William Akers and Frances Jones. Lucretia Akers appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Big Creek, Henry, Missouri, in the household of her parents, William Akers and Frances Jones.¹

     Margaret Akers married (?) McDowell. Margaret Akers was born circa 1848 at Ray, Missouri, USA. She was the daughter of Hugh Akers and Elizabeth Dunson. Margaret Akers appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist 175, Ray County, Missouri, in the household of her parents, Hugh Akers and Elizabeth Dunson.¹ Margaret Akers appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Knoxville, Ray County, Missouri, in the household of her parents, Hugh Akers and Elizabeth Dunson.² Margaret Akers appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Richmond, Ray County, Missouri, in the household of her parents, Hugh Akers and Elizabeth Dunson.³ Margaret Akers appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Richmond, Ray County, Missouri in the household of her parents, Hugh Akers and Elizabeth Dunson.⁴

     Marion Akers was born after 1826. She was the daughter of Joseph Everett Akers and Elizabeth Heard.

     Martha Akers was born circa 1866 at Missouri, USA. She was the daughter of James C. Akers and Charlotte Bobo. Martha Akers appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Washington, Johnson, Missouri, in the household of her parents, James C. Akers and Charlotte Bobo.¹

     Mary Akers was born on 10 March 1811 at Kentucky, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Joseph Akers and Janet Neel. Mary Akers married James H. Heard, son of John J. Heard, on 11 April 1833 at Ray, Missouri, USA.³ Mary Akers appeared on the census of 1840 at Platte County, Missouri; James H. Heard.⁴ She and James H. Heard appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of District 38, Holt County, Missouri, enumerated 20 August 1850, Also living in the vicinity were possible relatives, Henry Dunson, William D Brown, and Tillman Heard.. Their children James B, William J, Margaret Catherine and Benjamin F. were listed as living with them.⁵ Mary Akers appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Benton, Holt County, Missouri, enumerated 20 June 1860. Her children William J, James B, Margaret Catherine and Benjamin F. were listed as living with her.⁶ Mary Akers appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Jackson, Boone, Iowa, in the household of James Marion Ousley and Margaret Catherine Ousley, listed as Mary Herd. Mary Akers died on 5 February 1891 at Boone, Iowa, USA, at age 79; buried in W. Linwood Cemetery.²

     Mary Akers was born circa 1840 at Missouri, USA. She was the daughter of William Akers and Frances Jones. Mary Akers appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Big Creek, Henry, Missouri, in the household of her parents, William Akers and Frances Jones.¹

      Mary Akers was also known as Mollie. She was born circa 1867 at Missouri, USA. She was the daughter of Jasper Newton Akers and Rebecca Crow. Mary Akers appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Richmond, Ray, Missouri, in the household of her parents, Jasper Newton Akers and Rebecca Crow.¹ Mollie Akers appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Richmond, Ray County, Missouri, in the household of her uncle and aunt John Warrenstaff and Mary L. Akers.²

     Mary E Akers was born on 14 November 1870 at Ray, Missouri, USA. She was the daughter of James R. Akers and Malinda M. Cooper.

     Mary E Akers was born on 10 September 1892 at Missouri, USA. She was the daughter of Edward Ray Akers and Mary Elizabeth Alice Powell. Mary E Akers appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Shawnee, Henry, Missouri, in the household of Edward Ray Akers and Mary Elizabeth Alice Powell.¹ Mary E Akers appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Bethlehem, Henry, Missouri, in the household of Edward Ray Akers and Mary Elizabeth Alice Powell.²

     Mary Ellen Akers was born in 1832 at Ray, Missouri, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Everett Akers and Elizabeth Heard. Mary Ellen Akers married Colonel Henderson McGonigal on 21 April 1850 at Ray, Missouri, USA.² Mary Ellen Akers and Colonel Henderson McGonigal appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist 75, Ray, Missouri, enumerated 16 August 1850.¹ Mary Ellen Akers and Colonel Henderson McGonigal appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Independence, Jackson, Missouri, enumerated 11 June 1860.³ Mary Ellen Akers died in 1870 at Camden, Ray, Missouri, USA.⁴ She and Colonel Henderson McGonigal appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Camden, Ray, Missouri, enumerated 29 June 1870. Their children Lucinda, Mary Isabel, Elizabeth, Anna, John Nelson and Malinda were listed as living with them.⁵

     Mary Jane Akers was born circa 1838 at Ray, Missouri, USA. She was the daughter of Hugh Akers and Elizabeth Dunson. Mary Jane Akers appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist 175, Ray County, Missouri, in the household of her parents, Hugh Akers and Elizabeth Dunson.¹