1883 - 1931 (47 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Andrew Jackson Atkins was born on 10 Aug 1883 in Putnam Co, WV (son of William C. Millard Atkins and Mary Jane Richmond); died on 17 Feb 1931 in Chandler's Branch, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV; was buried on 18 Feb 1931. Notes:
Some children of AJA used ADKINS, while some used ATKINS. All children were born of the same parents.
Son, Virgil, said Andrew's brothers were Emery and Bellam.
Birth:
(Family recollection was that Andrew was born in Cabell County; however, his death record shows Putnam County and is undoubtedly from the memory of the informant, his son, Ray.)
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Name:
Andrew's draft registration, dated September 12, 1918 and signed by him, shows him with a birth date of August 10, 1883. This document is personally signed by Grampa Andrew, spelling his last name ATKINS.
The Family Bible of his brother, Oliver Balaam ATKINS, gives his birth date as 8 Aug 1883.
Census records do not agree on his age (which is not unusual for census records).
Family recollection of his children while living agreed he was born on August 10, 1884.
Further notes on spelling the family name: Further notes on spelling the family name:
Grampa Andrew's children spelled it both Atkins and Adkins, with some children spelling it one way part of their life, and the other way another part of their life.
An example is one son's entire family spells it Atkins, and yet when he gave the information for Grampa Andrew's death certificate, he gave it as Adkins.
Grampa Andrew himself, spelled it Atkins like his father, William C. Millard "Bud" Atkins, had spelled it.
Beyond Andrew's father, Millard Atkins (sometimes called "Bud"), Andrew was preceded by
1. His grandfather was Jesse ADKINS
2. His great grandfather was Allen ADKINS
3. His great great grandfather was Thomas (Thomas Tindel "Tinsley") ADKINS
In addition to this,
1. His grandmother, Jesse's wife, Letha, had a maiden name of ADKINS
2. His great grandmother, Allen's wife, Mahala, had a maiden name of ADKINS
3. His great great grandmother, Thomas's wife, Susannah, had a maiden name of ADKINS
Although there are other explanations, the family name Adkins derives from a naming custom where families would indicate the earliest male ancestor by using the first two letters of the ancestor's given name, and add "kin" to it, indicating they were his kin, generations later. Using this convention, Adkins (plural) are the kin of Adam.
Buried:
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Andrew married Mary Frances Horton. Mary (daughter of William H. Horton and Octavia Egnor) was born in Dec 1882 in Cabell Co, WV; died on 24 Dec 1928 in Little Sandy Creek, Kanawha Co, WV; was buried on 26 Dec 1928 in Rush Branch, Little Sandy Creek, Kanawha Co, WV. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- Romie Eldrege Adkins
- Nada Adkins was born on 23 Apr 1908 in Clymer Creek, Putnam Co, WV; died on 09 Oct 1998 in Alum Creek, Lincoln Co, WV; was buried in Proctor Family Cemetery, Little Sandy Creek, Kanawha Co, WV.
- Cicly "Sally" Virginia Adkins was born on 15 Mar 1909 in Clymer Creek, Putnam Co, WV; died on 18 Sep 1991 in Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV; was buried in Mace Cemetery, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co, WV.
- Earl Clement Atkins was born on 31 Aug 1912 in Clymer Creek, Putnam Co, WV; died on 30 Jul 1983.
- Ray Connie Atkins was born on 13 Mar 1913 in Clymer Creek, Putnam Co, WV; died on 15 May 1988; was buried in Proctor Family Cemetery, Little Sandy Creek, Kanawha Co, WV.
- Clarence Clifford Adkins was born on 20 Jun 1914 in Clymer Creek, Putnam Co, WV; died on 2 Oct 1989 in FL.
- Edith Evelyn Adkins was born on 16 Apr 1916 in Clymer Creek, Putnam Co, WV; died on 8 Nov 1966 in Erie, Erie Co, PA; was buried on 11 Nov 1966 in Waterford Cemetery, Waterford, Erie Co, PA.
- Rasia Deuoda Adkins was born on 10 May 1917 in Scott Depot, Teays Valley, Putnam Co, WV.
- Ora Hester Adkins was born on 20 Jun 1918 in Milton, Cabell Co, WV; died on 16 May 1999 in Oroville, Butte Co, CA; was buried in Urn at home.
- Cassie Lillian Dixie Adkins was born on 20 Jul 1920 in Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV; died on 9 Mar 2019 in Auburndale, Polk Co, FL; was buried in Glenn Abby Memorial Gardens, Auburndale, Polk Co, FL.
- Margaret Ann Adkins was born on 07 Oct 1921 in Cuckleburr Creek, Kanawha Co, WV; died on 06 Dec 2006 in Lancaster, Los Angeles Co, CA; was buried on 12 Dec 2006 in Montecito Memorial Park, Colton - Loma Linda, San Bernardino Co, CA.
- Virgil Ocil Atkins was born on 10 May 1922 in Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV; died on 09 Jan 1998 in Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV; was buried in Goff McClanahan Cemetery, Sissonville, Kanawha Co, WV.
- Lonzo Harold Adkins was born on 02 Aug 1925 in Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV; died on 17 May 1997 in Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV; was buried on 19 May 1997 in French Cemetery, Davis Creek, Kanawha Co, WV.
- Octave Adkins was born on 14 Mar 1928 in Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV; died on 16 Oct 2013 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co, OH; was buried on 19 Oct 2013 in Greenwood Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum Co, OH.
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Generation: 2
2. | William C. Millard Atkins was born on 28 Jan 1859 in Cabell Co, VA (son of Jesse Adkins and Letha Rachel Adkins); died on 9 Sep 1921 in St. Albans, Jefferson District, Kanawha Co, WV; was buried on 10 Sep 1921 in Scary Cemetery, Scary, Putnam Co, WV. Notes:
Birth:
Wm. C. Millard's son's birth certificate lists him (Millard Sr.) as born in Elk River, WV; which is in Kanawha County and eastward, no part of which is in Cabell County. However, basically all of WV was originally Kanawha County. But if he was born in 1857, WV did not exist as a state until 1863.
Although Millard's death certificate gives his birth year as 1857, his son, Oliver Balaam's family Bible gives it as 1859.
Name:
William C. Millard Atkins went by Millard. He is said by his grandchildren to have had a nickname, "Bub", apparently after his grandfather, Robert Atkins. I've never heard why he has an additional middle initial "C".
William married Mary Jane Richmond. Mary was born est 1861 in VA; died est 1892 in WV. [Group Sheet]
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3. | Mary Jane Richmond was born est 1861 in VA; died est 1892 in WV. Children:
- Emery ADKINS
- Milton ADKINS
- Andrew Jackson Atkins was born on 10 Aug 1883 in Putnam Co, WV; died on 17 Feb 1931 in Chandler's Branch, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV; was buried on 18 Feb 1931.
- Oliver Balaam Atkins was born on 9 Feb 1892 in Hurricane, Putnam Co, WV; died on 4 Sep 1947 in St. Albans, Jefferson District, Kanawha Co, WV; was buried on 6 Sep 1947 in Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans, Kanawha Co, WV.
- Martha Alice Adkins was born on 28 Aug 1892 in WV; died on 12 May 1962 in St. Albans, Jefferson District, Kanawha Co, WV; was buried on 14 May 1962 in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co, WV.
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Generation: 3
5. | Letha Rachel Adkins was born in May 1841 in New River, Fayette Co, VA (daughter of Robert Adkins and Nancy Lilly). Notes:
Birth:
Letha Adkins' parents are confirmed in her 1858 marriage record to Jesse Adkins.
Notes:
Married:
Groom's name: Jesse Adkins
Groom's age: 24 years
Groom's estimated birth year: 1834
Groom's birthplace: New River, ... Co., Va.
Bride's name: Letha R Adkins
Bride's age: 23 years
Bride's estimated birth year: 1835
Bride's birthplace: New River, ... Co., Va.
Event type: Marriage
Marriage date: 02 Feb 1858
Marriage place: Cabell County, West Virginia
Marital status: Single
Film number: 559887
Digital GS number: 4130635
Image number: 162
Reference number: vol 2 p 6 ln8A
Source: County Records
Collection: West Virginia Marriages 1853-1970
Children:
- 2. William C. Millard Atkins was born on 28 Jan 1859 in Cabell Co, VA; died on 9 Sep 1921 in St. Albans, Jefferson District, Kanawha Co, WV; was buried on 10 Sep 1921 in Scary Cemetery, Scary, Putnam Co, WV.
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Generation: 4
8. | Allen Adkins was born in in Fayette Co, VA (son of Thomas Tindel Adkins and Susannah Adkins); died about 1844. Notes:
Died:
Child, Sarah, was born in 1844 to Allen Adkins & Mahala Adkins, and in 1845, child, Alexander was born to Samuel Smith & Mahala Adkins. George Clarkson Smith, grandson of Samuel & Mahala, stated that Mahala was a widow when she married Samuel, placing Allen's death around 1844.
Allen married Mahala Adkins. Mahala was born in 1810 in VA; died in 1870-1880 in Lincoln Co, WV. [Group Sheet]
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9. | Mahala Adkins was born in 1810 in VA; died in 1870-1880 in Lincoln Co, WV. Notes:
In a tape made by George Smith, son of Harvey Smith, he stated that
Mahala was a widow and that the children listed with this marriage were
the children that she had before her marriage to Samuel Smith. Jesse Adkins gave the name Allen Adkins of Fayette County as his father on his marriage license in Cabell County, VA. Can not find any other children of Mahala marriage records.
Notes:
Married:
Allen & Mahala Adkins are given as the parents of Jesse Adkins in the 1858-VA marriage record for Jesse Adkins & Letha R. Adkins.
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Generation: 5
17. | Susannah Adkins was born after 1789 in Montgomery Co, VA (daughter of David Adkins and Judith Sprague); died after 1860 in Boone Co, VA. Notes:
• The death record of Matthew Adkins gives his parents as Thomas & Susan Adkins.
• The death record of Parker Adkins gives his parents as Tinsley Adkins & Rebecca Adkins
Children:
- Matthew Adkins was born est 1807-1809 in Greenbrier Co, VA; died on 19 Dec 1853 in Pinch Gut, Raleigh Co, VA.
- 8. Allen Adkins was born in in Fayette Co, VA; died about 1844.
- Parker Adkins was born in 1811 in Greenbrier Co, VA; died on 15 Nov 1885 in Richmond, Raleigh Co, WV; was buried in Bryson Cemetery, Pluto, Raleigh Co, WV.
- Adkins was born before 1816 in Giles Co, VA.
- Adkins was born before 1818 in Giles Co, VA.
- Adkins was born before 1820 in Giles Co, VA.
- Judah Adkins was born about 1824 in Giles Co, VA.
- Hiram Adkins was born in Mar 1825 in Fayette Co, VA.
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20. | Parker Adkins was born in 1763 in Franklin Co, VA (son of Jacob Adkins and Judah); died on 11 May 1857 in Raleigh Co, VA; was buried in Parker Adkins Farm Cemetery, Pluto, Raleigh Co, WV. Notes:
Misc Data received long agoREFN: 7044
Military: "War of 1812, Virginia Bounty Land and Pension Applicants",
Patrick G. Wardell;
Parker Adkins (BLW)
d. 10 May 1857, Raleigh Co. VA;
md.
(1.) Jane ____
(2.) 5 May 1851, Mary Ann Wills (P), Raleigh Co. VA,
shed. 14 Jan 1887, Union District, Lincoln Co. WV;
Mary Ann was previously married. (Roll 1) VA State Militia.
Parker Adkins b: 1763 in Franklin Co., VA
d: 11 May 1857 in Raleigh Co., VA
Alt. date: 05 November 1857 death
. +Mary Lefonm: 01 March 1792 in Montgomery Co.,
VA
*2nd Wife of Parker Adkins:
. +Mary Willis m: 05 March 1851 in Raleigh Co., VA
Obit:
Parker Adkins, 94 years old died May 11 (1857).
He was a farmer and son of Jacob and Judith Adkins and born in Franklin
Co. VA.
His wife was Mary Adkins.
Death reported by son, Rickles Adkins.
Parker Adkins was a Revolutionary War soldier, received pension.
Owned a farm in Richmond District and is buried on the farm.
He was married more than once, and no other children were mentioned in
Parker's will but Rickles.
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Spouses & Children
Mary LeFon (Wife)
Birth: 25 Dec 1768
Death: Before. 1850
Sex: F
Father:
Mother:
Marriage: 1 MAR 1792in Montgomery County (Giles), Virginia
Children:
Govey 'Grover' Adkins
Margaret Adkins
Larkin Adkins
Elizabeth Adkins
Mary Adkins
Rebecca Adkins
Robert Adkins
Anderson Adkins
Rickells Adkins
Nancy Adkins
Mary Ann Willis (Wife)
Birth: About. 1830
Death: 14 Jan 1887 in Union District, Lincoln County, West Virginia
Sex: F
Father: Unknown Willis
Mother: Sarah
Residence: 1870 Lincoln County, West Virginia
Marriage: 5 MAR 1851 in Raleigh County, (West) Virginia
Children:
Lauden Adkins
Elizabeth Adkins
Sarah Ann Adkins
***2nd husband***
James Adkins (Husband)
Birth: Before. 1834
Death: Unknown
Sex: M
Father:
Mother:
Marriage: BEF. 1859
Children:
Cumberland Adkins
James A. Adkins
Barbara (Wife)
Birth: About. 1814 in Virginia 1 2
Death: Unknown
Sex:F
Father:
Mother:
Marriage: 30 OCT 1852 in Raleigh County, (West) Virginia
Children:
Rebecca Adkins
Died:
Parker Adkins' death record in a compilation of records gives his date of death as 11 May 1857. However, his military pension records show he died on 10 May 1857.
Parker married Mary Lefon on 1 Mar 1792 in Montgomery Co, VA. Mary was born in 1765 in Franklin Co, VA; died before 1850 in Raleigh Co, WV. [Group Sheet]
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21. | Mary Lefon was born in 1765 in Franklin Co, VA; died before 1850 in Raleigh Co, WV. Notes:
REFN: 22151
Name:
It may be that Mary had a middle name Virginia. Of three Elizabeths born to Parker, Elizabeth born first of the three was the daughter of Mary Lefon. However, that Elizabeth's death record gives her parents as Parker & Virginia Adkins. There are other Parker Adkins, clearly not her father and also not having a spouse named Virginia.
Children:
- Grover Adkins was born est 1800-1802 in Montgomery Co, VA.
- Margaret Adkins was born est 1801 in Montgomery Co, VA.
- Larkin Adkins was born est 1802-03 in Montgomery Co, VA; died est 1873 in Raleigh Co, WV.
- Mary Adkins was born in 1808 in Montgomery Co, VA.
- Rebecca Adkins was born est 1810 in Montgomery Co, VA; died est 1835.
- 10. Robert Adkins was born est 1810 in Montgomery Co, VA; died after 1860.
- Elizabeth Adkins was born in 1813 in Greenbrier Co, VA; died on 20 Aug 1853 in Pinch Gut, Raleigh Co, VA.
- Barbary Adkins was born in 1814 in Montgomery Co, VA; died after 1850.
- Rickells Adkins was born est 1815 in Greenbrier Co, VA; died on 15 Aug 1892 in Raleigh Co, WV; was buried in Adkins Cemetery, Pluto, Raleigh Co, WV.
- Nancy Adkins was born est 1816 in Montgomery Co, VA.
- Anderson Adkins was born est 1819 in Montgomery Co, VA.
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23. | Rosanna Meador MeadowsChildren:
- Pleasant Lilly was born about 1799 in Montgomery Co, VA; died after 1880 in Raleigh Co, WV.
- Julian Lilly was born about 1800 in Monroe Co, VA.
- Thomas Henry Lilly was born about 1802 in Monroe Co, VA; died about 1883 in Summers Co, WV.
- William Lilly was born on 18 Dec 1803 in Montgomery Co, VA.
- Robert Lilly was born about 1805 in Jumping Branch, Monroe Co, VA; died about 1883 in Summers Co, WV.
- Turner Lilly was born about 1811 in Giles Co, VA.
- John Pence Lilly was born about 1813 in Mathews Co, VA; died about 1864 in Mercer Co, VA.
- 11. Nancy Lilly was born about 1815; and died.
- May Lilly was born about 1817.
- Joshua Lilly was born about 1821 in Giles Co, VA.
- Rhoda Lilly was born about 1822.
- Daniel Lilly was born about 1825.
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Generation: 6
35. | Judith Sprague was born about 1764 in Pittsylvania Co, VA. Notes:
children
David Jr.
Adelphia
Susan
Mark
Luke
John
Hamiliton
unnamed
unnamed
==then marriege David and Sylvaneous
Notes:
Married:
Henry Co is was formerly Pittsylvania Co.
Children:
- David Adkins was born about 1785 in Franklin Co, VA; died after 1840 in Fayette Co, VA.
- Adelphia Adkins was born about 1786 in Franklin Co, VA; died after 1870 in Boone Co, WV.
- 17. Susannah Adkins was born after 1789 in Montgomery Co, VA; died after 1860 in Boone Co, VA.
- Mark Adkins was born about 1792 in Franklin Co, VA; died after 1860 in Lincoln Co, WV.
- Luke G. Adkins was born on 14 Feb 1794 in Montgomery Co, VA; died on 5 Oct 1884 in Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV; was buried on 8 Oct 1884 in Adkins Cemetery, South Hills Section, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV.
- John Adkins was born about 1798 in Montgomery Co, VA; died after 1864 in Boone Co, WV.
- Adkins was born about 1800 in Montgomery Co, VA.
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40. | Jacob Adkins was born in 1725 in Goochland Co, VA (son of William V. Adkins, Sr. and Elizabeth Parker); died in 1810 in Greenbrier Co, VA. Notes:
REFN: 1149, History of Summers County, By Judge James H Miller, Page 474
One of the oldest families of people in all this region of the New River Valley was that of Adkins or Atkins. They are said to have come into this region during the time of the Revolutionary War, and were first discovered living under cliffs on the Summers side of the river from New Richmond Falls, supposed to be the magnificent cliffs in the canyon at the mouth of Laurel Creek which empties into the New River half a mile from Lick Creek at New Richmond Post Office.
They were hunters and trappers in the earliest days, and have continued so as long as there was game in this region, and their descendants are scattered one place and another throughtout this region and other counties. Once in awhile you will find a member of the generation rising above the common level, but no great advancements have been made in this race.
There was a Parker Adkins, a man noted for his nose, the end of it being half the size of a man's fist; Riley Adkins, known as the "Chestnut Mountain Lawyer"; Leonard Adkins living in the Chestnut Mountain area; Albert Adkins, one of the most intelligent, lives near Hinton. Hen Adkins, one of the race, was drowned in Laurel Creek with L. M. Alderson's wedding suit on. Mr. Alderson was married twice and this was the suit he had purchased for his first marriage. He said that he sold a steer to secure the broadcloth suit.
Sometimes the name is spelled Atkins and sometimes Adkins.
The Gills are said to have come into the country about the same time and to have lived about the same way. The Gills and the Adkins have intermarried. There is an intelligent family by the name of Atkins, now residing in the Little Bluestone country of a different generation. A thriftless, harmless, indolent, unambitious race of people as a race, but without malicious cunning or dangerous, indigenous race are the Gills and Adkins.
Possibly the ancestors were Tories who emigrated into this then fastness to escape military service.
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Birth:
also listed as born Snow Creek, Lunenburg Co, VA
Jacob married Judah in 1758 in Halifax Co, VA. Judah was born in 1734 in Halifax Co, VA; died in 1770 in Shawano Co, VA. [Group Sheet]
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41. | Judah was born in 1734 in Halifax Co, VA; died in 1770 in Shawano Co, VA. Notes:
Married:
(2nd wife of Jacob, son of William Adkins)
Children:
- Sherrod Adkins was born in 1759 in VA; died in 1816 in Tazewell Co, VA.
- Elijah Adkins was born in 1760 in Augusta Co, VA; died in 1850.
- Jacob Adkins was born in 1763 in VA; died in 1799 in Monroe Co, VA.
- 20. Parker Adkins was born in 1763 in Franklin Co, VA; died on 11 May 1857 in Raleigh Co, VA; was buried in Parker Adkins Farm Cemetery, Pluto, Raleigh Co, WV.
- Isaac Adkins was born in 1767 in VA; died after 1785.
- John Adkins was born in 1769; died in 1824 in Preble Co, OH.
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44. | Robert Lilly was born about 1720 in Goochland Co, VA (son of John Lilly); died after Mar 1818 in Giles Co, VA. Robert married Mary Frances Moody. Mary was born about 1742 in Bristol Parish, Prince George Co, VA; died about 1817 in Giles Co, VA. [Group Sheet]
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45. | Mary Frances Moody was born about 1742 in Bristol Parish, Prince George Co, VA; died about 1817 in Giles Co, VA. Children:
- Juda Lilly was born about 1764 in Albemarle Co, VA; died on 1 Jan 1846 in Mercer Co, VA.
- 22. Thomas Edmond Lilly
- Edmund Lilly was born about 1772 in Fluvanna Co, VA; died about 1832 in Giles Co, VA.
- Robert Lilly was born about 1776 in Albemarle Co, VA; died after 1860 in Logan Co, VA.
- Nancy Jane Lilly was born about 1780 in Montgomery Co, VA; died about 1845 in Bloomingrose, Boone Co, VA; was buried in Old Toney Cemetery, Bloomingrose, Boone Co, WV.
- William S. Lilly was born on 18 Jul 1780 in Franklin Co, VA; died on 1 Feb 1865 in Mercer Co, WV.
- Frances Katherine Lilly was born about 1782 in Franklin Co, VA; died on 29 Apr 1860.
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47. | Lorina Moody was born about 1740 in Prince George Co, VA; died after 1798. Children:
- Josiah Meadows was born on 8 Feb 1758 in Rockbridge Co, VA; died on 25 Dec 1842 in Mercer Co, VA.
- Jacob Meadows was born about 1763 in Rockingham Co, VA; died about 1848 in Botecourt Co, VA.
- Edith Meadows was born on 12 May 1775 in Franklin Co, VA; died on 26 Dec 1860 in Mercer Co, VA.
- 23. Rosanna Meador Meadows
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Generation: 7
40. | Jacob Adkins was born in 1725 in Goochland Co, VA (son of William V. Adkins, Sr. and Elizabeth Parker); died in 1810 in Greenbrier Co, VA. Notes:
REFN: 1149, History of Summers County, By Judge James H Miller, Page 474
One of the oldest families of people in all this region of the New River Valley was that of Adkins or Atkins. They are said to have come into this region during the time of the Revolutionary War, and were first discovered living under cliffs on the Summers side of the river from New Richmond Falls, supposed to be the magnificent cliffs in the canyon at the mouth of Laurel Creek which empties into the New River half a mile from Lick Creek at New Richmond Post Office.
They were hunters and trappers in the earliest days, and have continued so as long as there was game in this region, and their descendants are scattered one place and another throughtout this region and other counties. Once in awhile you will find a member of the generation rising above the common level, but no great advancements have been made in this race.
There was a Parker Adkins, a man noted for his nose, the end of it being half the size of a man's fist; Riley Adkins, known as the "Chestnut Mountain Lawyer"; Leonard Adkins living in the Chestnut Mountain area; Albert Adkins, one of the most intelligent, lives near Hinton. Hen Adkins, one of the race, was drowned in Laurel Creek with L. M. Alderson's wedding suit on. Mr. Alderson was married twice and this was the suit he had purchased for his first marriage. He said that he sold a steer to secure the broadcloth suit.
Sometimes the name is spelled Atkins and sometimes Adkins.
The Gills are said to have come into the country about the same time and to have lived about the same way. The Gills and the Adkins have intermarried. There is an intelligent family by the name of Atkins, now residing in the Little Bluestone country of a different generation. A thriftless, harmless, indolent, unambitious race of people as a race, but without malicious cunning or dangerous, indigenous race are the Gills and Adkins.
Possibly the ancestors were Tories who emigrated into this then fastness to escape military service.
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Birth:
also listed as born Snow Creek, Lunenburg Co, VA
Jacob married Judah in 1758 in Halifax Co, VA. Judah was born in 1734 in Halifax Co, VA; died in 1770 in Shawano Co, VA. [Group Sheet]
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41. | Judah was born in 1734 in Halifax Co, VA; died in 1770 in Shawano Co, VA. Notes:
Married:
(2nd wife of Jacob, son of William Adkins)
Children:
- Sherrod Adkins was born in 1759 in VA; died in 1816 in Tazewell Co, VA.
- 32. Elijah Adkins was born in 1760 in Augusta Co, VA; died in 1850.
- Jacob Adkins was born in 1763 in VA; died in 1799 in Monroe Co, VA.
- Parker Adkins was born in 1763 in Franklin Co, VA; died on 11 May 1857 in Raleigh Co, VA; was buried in Parker Adkins Farm Cemetery, Pluto, Raleigh Co, WV.
- Isaac Adkins was born in 1767 in VA; died after 1785.
- John Adkins was born in 1769; died in 1824 in Preble Co, OH.
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67. | Martha Dalton was born in 1749 in Albemarle Co, VA; died in 1827. Children:
- 33. Elizabeth Tarrant was born est 1758-62 in Pittsylvania Co, VA; died after 1850 in Giles Co, VA.
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68. | Jacob Stover, Jr. was born about 1717 in VA (son of Jacob Stover, Sr. and Sarah Boone); died est 1780-1789 in Henry Co, VA. Notes:
Note in brief clarification related to the allegation that Jacob Harley was the "Earl of Oxford" by Doug Couch, owner of this website:
This family legend seems to be unfounded. One website (site not recorded) which cited this "title" stated that it was a term of endearment, rather than a bona fide English title. This is a more likely scenario.
The earliest Earls of Oxford (20) all lived too early to have been the father of a Jacob Harley married to Mary Adkins, except perhaps the last, Aubrey de Vere, the 20th Earl of Oxford, rather than the 3rd as often cited as Jacob's father. Records from peerage show both those Earls who succeeded to the position, and those who did not. The Earls of Oxford held the position from 1110-1703.
Also called Earl of Oxford, were the Earls of Oxford and Mortimer. The time period for these Earls is more compatible with the Jacob legend, holding the position from 1661-1853. Of these, the 3rd Earl, Edward, had three sons, Edward (4th Earl), John (father of Edward the 5th Earl), and Thomas (Mayor of London). None of these more contemporary Earls' cited descendants were named Jacob. This does not prove there was no Jacob son; however, it "may" indicate that such a son was illegitimate and not in line for the Earldom.
There were also the Earls of Oxford and Asquith from 1852 to the present day. These Earls were all born too late to have a son named Jacob married to Mary.
If Jacob was known to be a descendant or other relative of an Earl of Oxford, and thus lovingly called an Earl by his family, no connection has been shown. One or two authors of genealogy works have cited him as such, but unless someone produces the basis of such a citation, it has no value.
If there had been a Jacob, Earl of Oxford, or a Jacob in line to become Earl of Oxford, it is unlikely he would run off to North America and abandon such a vast wealth, and there are protocols and expectations involved. It is also unlikely that such a man would have a son, Jacob (Jr.), who would inherit all this wealth and then ignore it in favor of a trip across the Allegheny's, as is sometimes also part of the family legend. Whether a term of endearment or simply a wild family tale, there is little reason to accept it as a fact. If Jacob returned to England, where is the record of such a voyage, as there surely would be one?
Name:
(Stober, Stauber, Stauffer The red border around Jacob's surname indicates this is updated information somewhat resolving previously posted ambiguous information.)
Jacob married Mary Adkins. Mary (daughter of William V. Adkins, Sr. and Elizabeth Parker) was born on 12 Sep 1735 in Goochland Co, VA; died about 1820 in Bowen's Creek, Beech Fork, Cabell Co, VA; was buried in Bowen's Creek, Beech Fork, Cabell Co, VA . [Group Sheet]
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69. | Mary Adkins was born on 12 Sep 1735 in Goochland Co, VA (daughter of William V. Adkins, Sr. and Elizabeth Parker); died about 1820 in Bowen's Creek, Beech Fork, Cabell Co, VA; was buried in Bowen's Creek, Beech Fork, Cabell Co, VA . Notes:
Birth:
alt birth as 5 Sep 1735 Jamestown Colony, Goochland Co, VA
alt birth as 12 Oct 1735 Richland, Goochland Co, VA
Died:
unmarked grave at mouth of Bowen's Creek (is right at the county line between Cabell County and Wayne County)
Notes:
Married:
Per researcher, Ralph Adkins, Jacob Stover & Mary Adkins were both in Snow Creek District of Lunenberg Co, VA in 1754; which is also the birth year for Mary's oldest child, David Adkins.
DNA evidence suggests that Jacob Stover, Jr. was the father of Mary's children (him being at least the most likely candidate).
If that is true however, it is unclear why Mary's children bore the Adkins name.
Regarding suppositions of a common law marriage between Mary Adkins and either Jacob Harley or Jacob Oxford: Common Law Marriage has never been recognized in Virginia or West Virginia. Only in certain documented out of state common law marriages does West Virginia recognize certain rights along with certain previous out of state domicile and other requirements. (per some legal opinions given online)
DNA results suggest that the father of Mary Adkins' son, Jacob, was an Oxford.
If that is true however, it is unclear why Mary's children bore the Adkins name.
• Earl of Oxford Story - Analysis by Doug Couch
Note in brief clarification related to the allegation that Jacob Harley was the "Earl of Oxford" by Doug Couch, owner of this website:
This family legend seems to be unfounded. One website (site not recorded) which cited this "title" stated that it was a term of endearment, rather than a bona fide English title. This is a more likely scenario.
The earliest Earls of Oxford (20) all lived too early to have been the father of a Jacob Harley married to Mary Adkins, except perhaps the last, Aubrey de Vere, the 20th Earl of Oxford, rather than the 3rd as often cited as Jacob's father. Records from peerage show both those Earls who succeeded to the position, and those who did not. The Earls of Oxford held the position from 1110-1703.
Also called Earl of Oxford, were the Earls of Oxford and Earl Mortimer. The time period for these Earls is more compatible with the Jacob legend, holding the position from 1661-1853. Of these,
• the 1st Earl was Robert Harley (1661-1724) who had two sons: Edward & Robert (who died in infancy);
• the 2nd Earl, Edward Harley (1689-1741) son of Robert (1st Earl) who had only one son, Henry (who died in infancy). Edward failing providing a male heir, was succeeded by his first cousin, Edward Harley (3rd Earl);
• the 3rd Earl, Edward Harley (1699-1755) cousin of Edward 2nd Earl, had three sons:
• Edward Harley 4th Earl, (1726-1790) who died without issue and failing providing a male heir was succeeded by his nephew Edward Harley 5th Earl and son of John Harley,
• John (father of Edward the 5th Earl), and
• Thomas (Mayor of London).
• the 5th Earl Edward Harley (1773-1848).
None of these more contemporary Earls' nor any of their sons were named Jacob. This does not prove there was no Jacob son; however, it "may" indicate that if such a son existed, he was illegitimate and not in line for the Earldom and yet could have had substantial wealth.
There were also the Earls of Oxford and Asquith from 1852 to the present day. These Earls were all born too late to have a son named Jacob married to Mary.
If Jacob was known to be a descendant or other relative of an Earl of Oxford, and thus lovingly called an Earl by his family, no connection has been shown. One or two authors of genealogy works have cited him as such, but unless someone produces the basis of such a citation, it has no value.
If there had been a Jacob, Earl of Oxford, or a Jacob in line to become Earl of Oxford, it is unlikely he would run off to North America and abandon such a vast wealth, and there are protocols and expectations involved. It is also unlikely that such a man would have a son, Jacob (Jr.), who would inherit all this wealth and then ignore it in favor of a trip across the Allegheny's, as is sometimes also part of the family legend. Whether a term of endearment or simply a wild family tale, there is little reason to accept it as a fact. If Jacob returned to England, where is the record of such a voyage, as there surely would be one?
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It is not proven what the last name of Jacob was; some say it was Harley, others called him Jacob Oxford, but that was not his name.
From Family notes of Virginia Pierce, 290 Gardenia Dr. N, Salem, OR 97303, is listed:
"Mary Adkins is the mother of Jacob Adkins, who married Phoebe Bradshaw. There are several stories about the marriage of Mary Adkins and Jacob __________. We are not sure what his last name is. Some say it is Harley. However, it seems to be a fact that he was sent to America as a tax collector for the crown. They had seven children. Mary's brothers did not like him and fought with him. He was supposed to be the son of an English Earl - the Earl of Oxford. Some people called him Jacob Oxford, but that was not his name. When the Revolutionary War arose, he was called back to England and he did not take Mary and their children wit h him. He never returned to America. When he died he left some money for Mary and the children, but they would have had to go to England and present their claim for it, so they never received anything. Mary raised her family alone and they all turned out to be good people. The children all took their mother's name ADKINS."
children
David
Mark
John
Christina
Jacob Oxford
Sherrod
Nancy
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From Adkins Family History:
"Mary death is calculated between 1814-20 in Cabell Co. She is buried in an unmarked grave on Beech Fork at the mouth of Bowen's Creek. She settled in land that was granted to her oldest son David for his service in the Revolutionary war. David himself settled in what is today Lawrence Co. Kentucky on land that he also had been granted for Revolutionary service. On Ancestor Chart of Virginia Pierce, it lists Mary Adkins as born 5 Sep 1735 in Cabell Co., Virginia" [huffmanjr.ged]
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"Mary Adkins is the mother of almost all Adkins descendants of Southwestern West Virginia. With most family researchers her descendants make up the so-called "Royal Line". This Royal Line theory comes from the family oral tradition that Mary lived common law with a descendant of the Earl of Oxford. According to the tradition, he deserted Mary and her children during the Revolutionary War and returned to England. Because the family name of the person that held the title 'Earl of Oxford' during the mid 1700s was Harley it was assumed by almost all researchers that this man's name was Jacob Harley. Mary Adkins is buried in an unmarked grave on Beech Fork at the mouth of Bowen's Creek."
Children:
- 34. David Adkins was born about 1754 in Snow Dist, Lunenburg Co, VA; died about 1832 in Louisa, Lawrence Co, KY; was buried in Louisa, Lawrence Co, KY.
- Mark Adkins was born about 1756 in Halifax Co, VA; died in 1778 in Henry Co, VA.
- Christina Adkins was born on 5 Jan 1759 in Halifax Co, VA; died in 1822 in Beech Fork, Cabell Co, VA; was buried in 1822 in The Old Family Cemetery Near the Mouth of Bowen's Creek, Beech Fork, Cabell Co, VA.
- Jacob Oxford Adkins was born about 1761 in Snow Creek, Halifax Co, VA; died on 20 Sep 1857 in Wayne Co, VA.
- John Adkins was born about 1763 in Halifax Co, VA; and died.
- Sherrod Adkins was born on 2 Mar 1765 in Halifax Co, VA; died on 12 Jan 1854 in Wayne Co, VA.
- Nancy Adkins was born about 1767 in Pittsylvania Co, VA; died on 18 Jan 1846 in Lick Creek, Greenbrier Co, VA; was buried on 21 Jan 1846 in Community Memorial Gardens Cemetery, East Lynn, Wayne Co, WV.
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80. | William V. Adkins, Sr. was born about 1690 in Henrico Co, VA; died about 1774 in Henrico Co, VA. Notes:
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In accordance with the Mormon Church at Salt Lake City, Utah, a William Adkins was born on March 28, 1689, and was as son of John and Elizabeth Bromwell Adkins, of Sandy, Bedford, England. Our proven William Adkins (Adkinson) was said to have been born about 1690, which is about the same as March 28, 1689. Based on the above, we concluded that the William Adkinson, son of John and Elizabeth Bromwell, born on March 28, 1689, and William born about 1690, are the one and same person. Assuming this to be true (at least until so meone, some time can prove differently), we are listing our Adkins relatives or progenitors as originating in England.
Possible ancestry of William V. Atkinson:
Using number 1, as Henry Adkins, born about 1530, who married Francis Edwards, born about 1535, who could have bee n a descendant of William Adekyn of County, Somerset Shire, England, who was born about 1327, and died about 1377.
Number 2, Thomas Adkins (son), born February 6, 1584, in Sandy Bedford, England, and married Hester Frasure.
Number 3, Thomas, born about 1610, in Sandy, Bedford, England, and married Agnes (unknown) Adkins, born about 1615.
Number 4, John Adkins (Adekyn or Adkinson), born April 7, 1639, in Bedford England, and married Elizabeth Bromwell.
Number 5, William Adkins (Adekyn or Adkinson), born March 28, 1689, married Elizabeth Parker, on January 17, 1716, in the Saint James Episcopal Church in Henrico County, Virginia. Elizabeth Parker was the daughter of Richard and Mitha Parker. St. John's Episcopal Church is located near Richmond, Virginia. During this early time period the church was some distance from the city, but as Richmond grew the new developments surrounded the church until the church became part of the city of Richmond. It was in St. John's that Patrick Henry in 1775 gave his famous "give me liberty or give me death speech.
Elizabeth's father, Richard Parker, indicated the marriage of his daughter, Elizabeth Parker to William Atkinson (Adkins) in his "will" dated Mar. 6, 1726 in Henrico County, Virginia. Richard and Mitha Parker lived on "Four Mile Creek", in Henrico County, Virginia. William and Elizabeth lived on Machumps Creek on the Savannah River and later moved to the Pigg River in Virginia.
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Bio of William Adkins of 1689.
In accordance with the Mormon Church at Salt Lake City, Utah, a William Adkins was born on March 28, 1689, and was a son of John and Elizabeth Bromwell Adkins, of Sandy, Bedford, England. Our proven William Adkins (Adkinson) was said to have been born about 1690, which is about the same as March 28, 1689. Based on the above, we conclude that the William Adkinson, son of John and Elizabeth Bromwell, born on March 28, 1689, and William born about 1690, are the one and same person. Assuming this to be true (at least until someone, some time can prove differently), we are listing our Adkins relatives or progenitors as originating in England.
Using number 1, as Henry Adkins, born about 1530, who married Francis Edwards, born about 1535, who could have been a descendant of William Adekyn of County, Somerset Shire, England, who was born about 1327, and died about 1377.
Number2, Thomas Adkins (son), born February 6, 1584, in Sandy Bedford, England, and married Hester Frasure.
Number 3, Thomas, born about 1610, in Sandy, Bedford, England, and married Agnes (unknown) Adkins, born about 1615.
Number 4, John Adkins (Adekyn or Adkinson), born April 7, 1639, in Bedford England, and married Elizabeth Bromwell.
Number 5, William Adkins (Adekyn or Adkinson), born March 28, 1689, married Elizabeth parker, on January 17, 1716, in the saint James Episcopal Church in Henrico County, Virginia. Elizabeth parker wasthe daughter of Richard and Mitha parker. St. John's Episcopal Church is located near Richmond, Virginia. During this early time period the church wassome distance from the city, but as Richmond grew the new developments surrounded the church until the church became part of the city of Richmond. It was in St. John's that Patrick Henry in 1775 gave his famous "give me liberty or give me death speech.
Elizabeth's father, Richard Parker, indicated the marriage of his daughter, Elizabeth Parker to William Atkinson (Adkins) inhis "will" dated Mar. 6, 1726 in Henrico County, Virginia. Richard and Mitha Parker lived on "Four Mile Creek", in Henrico County, Virginia. William and Elizabeth lived on Machumps Creek on the Savannah River and later moved to the Pigg River in Virginia.
William Adekyn, Adkinson, or Adkins, and Elizabeth Parker had the following children:
1. Richard Adkins, born c. 1717 in Henrico County, Virginia and is said to have moved to Tenn., in 1790.
2. Parker Adkins, born 1720, in Henrico County, Virginia, and died c. 1792 in Montgomery County, Virginia, which was Giles County in 1806. He married a Mary (Polly) Fry. Parker Adkins severed in the Revolutionary War.
3. William Adkins, Jr., born c. 1721, in Henrico County, Virginia and died between 01-20-1784, and 03-15-1784. He married Lydia Owens, who was born c. 1724, in 1745,and died before 1782. Lydia Owens was the daughter of William and Lydia Lansford Owens.
4. Jacob Adkins, born c. 1725, in Henrico County, Virginia, and married Judah (unknown) Adkins.
5. Joseph Adkins, had four proven children,but the name of his wife is unknown. Based upon the birth date of Jacob andSherwood, Joseph was probably born around 1726 or 1727.
6. Sherwood (Sherrod), Adkins, born c. 1728, and married Sally (probably Lucas), around 1760, and lived at Clear Fork, of Wolf Creek, Virginia, that became West Virginia in 1863. Sherwood Adkins was the father of Isaac Adkins, Sr. Born c. 1780 and died on March 29, 1860, and Isaac married on may 6, 1804, to Elizabeth Hager, born c. 1780, in Baltimore, Maryland, daughter of Jacob and Sally Hager. Isaac Adkins, Sr. And Elizabeth Hager had a son named Isaac Adkins, Jr. Born in 1804, in Virginia, in accordance with the Carter County, Kentucky 1850 census.
7. Henry Adkins, born c. 1730, and marr (note from which this was taken was truncated and ended here)
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From email received from Penni Brough:
Comments (William V. Adkins b. 28 Mar 1689 Henrico Co, VA d. Abt 1774 Henrico Co, VA): I've been doing some research in the county records for Bedfordshire, Eng. and would like to make some corrections to the William Adkins line.
1. John Adkins (supposed father of William Adkins) was married to Elizabeth Bromsall not Elizabeth Bromwell.
2. John and Elizabeth had a son William chr. 28 Mar 1689, Sandy, Bedfordshire, Eng. not Henrico Co. Va.
3. John Adkins, Elizabeth Bromsall Adkins and William Adkins their son all died in Sandy, Bedfordshire, Eng.
The records show:
1. John Adkins m. Elizabeth Bromsall 4 Jun 1665, Sandy, Bedfordshire, Eng
2. William Adkins chr. 28 Mar 1689, Sandy, Bedfordshire, Eng.
3. John Adkins d. 17 Dec 1692, Sandy, Bedfordshire, Eng.
4. Elizabeth Adkins d. 17 May 1699, Sandy Bedfordshire, Eng - Widow
5. William Adkins d. 9 Sep 1704, Sandy, Bedfordshire, Eng - Orphan
As far as the Adkins line further back:
1. There is a Thomas Adkins chr. 2 Jun 1584 son of Henry in Sandy, Bedfordshire, Eng.
2. There is no record of a Thomas Adkins marrying Hester Frasure. There is a Thomas Adkins m. Joan Stevenson 1 Aug 1599. Thomas Atkinson m Mary Freeman 1 Nov 1599. Thomas Atkyns m. Joan Birdsley 10 May 1613. Thomas Adkins m. Rebecca Lenge 8 May 1617. No marriages in Sandy, Bedfordshire, Eng.
3. There is no marriage record for Thomas Adkins m. Agnes. That information comes from John Adkins' christening record. There is Thomas Adkins m. Margery Foster 2 Dec 1621 and Thomas Adkins m. Ann Underwood 16 Oct 1623. There are no John Adkins marriages for that time period. No marriages close to the 1638 christening date of John Adkins and John seems to be the only child of Thomas and Agnes. No Adkins marriages in Sandy, Bedfordshire, Eng
4. John Adkins chr. 7 Apr 1639, Sandy, Bedfordshire, Eng.
Penni Brough
broughps@aol.com
Note: This type research is valuable, and yet needs additional detail provided such as (for each person, couple, event or item researched and found with or without details):
- Information found: when, what resource, section, page, or image number
- Statement of not found, including: when, what resources, section, page or image number
- Search(es) cited were done: in person, in electronic databases, and what collections were researched
Thanks to Penni and others who spend much time helping us clarify these matters. Doug Couch, Site Owner
Name:
(Adkins in this family also given as Atkins & Atkinson)
Birth:
I've found no documentation of parents for William V. Adkins (Atkins, Atkinson). Long-standing information of his parents as John Thomas Adkins, Jr. and Elizabeth Bromwell (presented on this site and many others for many years) have contradicting evidence suggesting these were not his parents. The William Atkins/Adkins born 28 March 1689, was born in Sandy, Bedfordshire, England and was buried there 9 September 1704, preceded by both his parents, who were also buried there (i.e.-not in Virginia). (full volume available at archive.org)
William Atkins, son of John Adkins, England (but not William V. Adkins, Sr. of Virginia)
William married Elizabeth Parker on 17 Jan 1715/16 in St. John's Church, Richmond, Henrico Co, VA. Elizabeth (daughter of Richard PARKER and Mary Burton) was born about 1695 in Charles City Co, VA; died in betw 1735-1736 in Goochland Co, VA. [Group Sheet]
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81. | Elizabeth Parker was born about 1695 in Charles City Co, VA (daughter of Richard PARKER and Mary Burton); died in betw 1735-1736 in Goochland Co, VA. Notes:
children
Richard Adkins
Parker V. Adkins
William V. Adkins
Joseph Adkins
Jacob Adkins
Sherwood "Sherrod"
Henry Adkins
Elizabeth Ann Atkinson
Mary Adkins
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From Family notes of Virginia Pierce: "Elizabeth Parker is the daughter
of Richard Parker and Mitha of England. She married 17 Jan 1716 William
Atkinson in the St. John's Episcopal Church in Richmond, Henrico Co.,
Virginia. The descendants of William Atkinson shortened the name to
Adkins.
From Adkins' Family History:
"Very little is known of Elizabeth as women were seldom mentioned in the
official records of the day. She was born ca 1695. This date is pretty
well locked up as she was married in 1716 making her in the range of 21
(an age about average for the time). Her children were born between the
nineteen yr. period between 1717 and 1735 (the hear of her child bearing
yrs). As mentioned above she was the daughter of Richard Parker who with
his family lived on the James River at the head of Four Mile Creek in
Henrico Parrish. "
On Ancestor chart from Virginia Pierce, it lists Elizabeth's birth as
1695,in Lawrence Co., Kentucky
Ancestral File has an entry that list Elizabeth's death place as
Goochland, Va. This entry also takes her line back several more
generations.
Marriage:
Note: William and Elizabeth were married in the St. John's Episcopal
Church in Richmond.
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Children:
- Richard Atkins was born on 17 Jan 1717 in Henricco Co, VA; died in 1790 in Powder Springs, Grainger Co, TN; was buried in Atkins Cemetery, Powder Springs, Grainger Co, TN.
- Henry ADKINS was born after 1717; and died.
- Parker Vincent Adkins was born on 21 Jun 1721 in Machumps Creek, Henrico Co, VA; died on 15 Mar 1794 in Montgomery Co, VA.
- William V. Atkins, Jr. was born about 1721 in Meachum Creek, Goochland, VA; died on 15 Mar 1784 in Pittsylvania Co, VA; was buried in Pittsylvania Co, VA.
- Joseph ADKINS was born about 1723 in Henrico Co, VA; died between 1789 and 1810.
- 40. Jacob Adkins was born in 1725 in Goochland Co, VA; died in 1810 in Greenbrier Co, VA.
- Sherwood 'Sherrod' ADKINS was born about 1728 in Goochland Co, VA; and died.
- Mary Adkins was born on 12 Sep 1735 in Goochland Co, VA; died about 1820 in Bowen's Creek, Beech Fork, Cabell Co, VA; was buried in Bowen's Creek, Beech Fork, Cabell Co, VA .
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92. | Jonas Meador was born about 1698 in Old Rappahannock, Essex Co, VA (son of John Meador and Mary Awbry); died on 5 May 1768 in Cumberland Co, VA. Notes:
Name:
(Meadows)
Jonas married Frances Hudgens about 1720 in Goochland Co, VA. Frances was born about 1702 in Henrico Co, VA; died on 17 Oct 1774 in Cumberland Co, VA. [Group Sheet]
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93. | Frances Hudgens was born about 1702 in Henrico Co, VA; died on 17 Oct 1774 in Cumberland Co, VA. Children:
- Joel Meador was born about 1726 in Goochland Co, VA; died on 30 Nov 1798 in Franklin Co, VA.
- 46. Josiah Meadows was born on 14 Jul 1734 in Caroline Co, VA; died on 7 Jan 1793 in VA.
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80. | William V. Adkins, Sr. was born about 1690 in Henrico Co, VA; died about 1774 in Henrico Co, VA. Notes:
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For information on descendants...
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=DESC&db=hagerj&id=I30050
In accordance with the Mormon Church at Salt Lake City, Utah, a William Adkins was born on March 28, 1689, and was as son of John and Elizabeth Bromwell Adkins, of Sandy, Bedford, England. Our proven William Adkins (Adkinson) was said to have been born about 1690, which is about the same as March 28, 1689. Based on the above, we concluded that the William Adkinson, son of John and Elizabeth Bromwell, born on March 28, 1689, and William born about 1690, are the one and same person. Assuming this to be true (at least until so meone, some time can prove differently), we are listing our Adkins relatives or progenitors as originating in England.
Possible ancestry of William V. Atkinson:
Using number 1, as Henry Adkins, born about 1530, who married Francis Edwards, born about 1535, who could have bee n a descendant of William Adekyn of County, Somerset Shire, England, who was born about 1327, and died about 1377.
Number 2, Thomas Adkins (son), born February 6, 1584, in Sandy Bedford, England, and married Hester Frasure.
Number 3, Thomas, born about 1610, in Sandy, Bedford, England, and married Agnes (unknown) Adkins, born about 1615.
Number 4, John Adkins (Adekyn or Adkinson), born April 7, 1639, in Bedford England, and married Elizabeth Bromwell.
Number 5, William Adkins (Adekyn or Adkinson), born March 28, 1689, married Elizabeth Parker, on January 17, 1716, in the Saint James Episcopal Church in Henrico County, Virginia. Elizabeth Parker was the daughter of Richard and Mitha Parker. St. John's Episcopal Church is located near Richmond, Virginia. During this early time period the church was some distance from the city, but as Richmond grew the new developments surrounded the church until the church became part of the city of Richmond. It was in St. John's that Patrick Henry in 1775 gave his famous "give me liberty or give me death speech.
Elizabeth's father, Richard Parker, indicated the marriage of his daughter, Elizabeth Parker to William Atkinson (Adkins) in his "will" dated Mar. 6, 1726 in Henrico County, Virginia. Richard and Mitha Parker lived on "Four Mile Creek", in Henrico County, Virginia. William and Elizabeth lived on Machumps Creek on the Savannah River and later moved to the Pigg River in Virginia.
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Bio of William Adkins of 1689.
In accordance with the Mormon Church at Salt Lake City, Utah, a William Adkins was born on March 28, 1689, and was a son of John and Elizabeth Bromwell Adkins, of Sandy, Bedford, England. Our proven William Adkins (Adkinson) was said to have been born about 1690, which is about the same as March 28, 1689. Based on the above, we conclude that the William Adkinson, son of John and Elizabeth Bromwell, born on March 28, 1689, and William born about 1690, are the one and same person. Assuming this to be true (at least until someone, some time can prove differently), we are listing our Adkins relatives or progenitors as originating in England.
Using number 1, as Henry Adkins, born about 1530, who married Francis Edwards, born about 1535, who could have been a descendant of William Adekyn of County, Somerset Shire, England, who was born about 1327, and died about 1377.
Number2, Thomas Adkins (son), born February 6, 1584, in Sandy Bedford, England, and married Hester Frasure.
Number 3, Thomas, born about 1610, in Sandy, Bedford, England, and married Agnes (unknown) Adkins, born about 1615.
Number 4, John Adkins (Adekyn or Adkinson), born April 7, 1639, in Bedford England, and married Elizabeth Bromwell.
Number 5, William Adkins (Adekyn or Adkinson), born March 28, 1689, married Elizabeth parker, on January 17, 1716, in the saint James Episcopal Church in Henrico County, Virginia. Elizabeth parker wasthe daughter of Richard and Mitha parker. St. John's Episcopal Church is located near Richmond, Virginia. During this early time period the church wassome distance from the city, but as Richmond grew the new developments surrounded the church until the church became part of the city of Richmond. It was in St. John's that Patrick Henry in 1775 gave his famous "give me liberty or give me death speech.
Elizabeth's father, Richard Parker, indicated the marriage of his daughter, Elizabeth Parker to William Atkinson (Adkins) inhis "will" dated Mar. 6, 1726 in Henrico County, Virginia. Richard and Mitha Parker lived on "Four Mile Creek", in Henrico County, Virginia. William and Elizabeth lived on Machumps Creek on the Savannah River and later moved to the Pigg River in Virginia.
William Adekyn, Adkinson, or Adkins, and Elizabeth Parker had the following children:
1. Richard Adkins, born c. 1717 in Henrico County, Virginia and is said to have moved to Tenn., in 1790.
2. Parker Adkins, born 1720, in Henrico County, Virginia, and died c. 1792 in Montgomery County, Virginia, which was Giles County in 1806. He married a Mary (Polly) Fry. Parker Adkins severed in the Revolutionary War.
3. William Adkins, Jr., born c. 1721, in Henrico County, Virginia and died between 01-20-1784, and 03-15-1784. He married Lydia Owens, who was born c. 1724, in 1745,and died before 1782. Lydia Owens was the daughter of William and Lydia Lansford Owens.
4. Jacob Adkins, born c. 1725, in Henrico County, Virginia, and married Judah (unknown) Adkins.
5. Joseph Adkins, had four proven children,but the name of his wife is unknown. Based upon the birth date of Jacob andSherwood, Joseph was probably born around 1726 or 1727.
6. Sherwood (Sherrod), Adkins, born c. 1728, and married Sally (probably Lucas), around 1760, and lived at Clear Fork, of Wolf Creek, Virginia, that became West Virginia in 1863. Sherwood Adkins was the father of Isaac Adkins, Sr. Born c. 1780 and died on March 29, 1860, and Isaac married on may 6, 1804, to Elizabeth Hager, born c. 1780, in Baltimore, Maryland, daughter of Jacob and Sally Hager. Isaac Adkins, Sr. And Elizabeth Hager had a son named Isaac Adkins, Jr. Born in 1804, in Virginia, in accordance with the Carter County, Kentucky 1850 census.
7. Henry Adkins, born c. 1730, and marr (note from which this was taken was truncated and ended here)
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From email received from Penni Brough:
Comments (William V. Adkins b. 28 Mar 1689 Henrico Co, VA d. Abt 1774 Henrico Co, VA): I've been doing some research in the county records for Bedfordshire, Eng. and would like to make some corrections to the William Adkins line.
1. John Adkins (supposed father of William Adkins) was married to Elizabeth Bromsall not Elizabeth Bromwell.
2. John and Elizabeth had a son William chr. 28 Mar 1689, Sandy, Bedfordshire, Eng. not Henrico Co. Va.
3. John Adkins, Elizabeth Bromsall Adkins and William Adkins their son all died in Sandy, Bedfordshire, Eng.
The records show:
1. John Adkins m. Elizabeth Bromsall 4 Jun 1665, Sandy, Bedfordshire, Eng
2. William Adkins chr. 28 Mar 1689, Sandy, Bedfordshire, Eng.
3. John Adkins d. 17 Dec 1692, Sandy, Bedfordshire, Eng.
4. Elizabeth Adkins d. 17 May 1699, Sandy Bedfordshire, Eng - Widow
5. William Adkins d. 9 Sep 1704, Sandy, Bedfordshire, Eng - Orphan
As far as the Adkins line further back:
1. There is a Thomas Adkins chr. 2 Jun 1584 son of Henry in Sandy, Bedfordshire, Eng.
2. There is no record of a Thomas Adkins marrying Hester Frasure. There is a Thomas Adkins m. Joan Stevenson 1 Aug 1599. Thomas Atkinson m Mary Freeman 1 Nov 1599. Thomas Atkyns m. Joan Birdsley 10 May 1613. Thomas Adkins m. Rebecca Lenge 8 May 1617. No marriages in Sandy, Bedfordshire, Eng.
3. There is no marriage record for Thomas Adkins m. Agnes. That information comes from John Adkins' christening record. There is Thomas Adkins m. Margery Foster 2 Dec 1621 and Thomas Adkins m. Ann Underwood 16 Oct 1623. There are no John Adkins marriages for that time period. No marriages close to the 1638 christening date of John Adkins and John seems to be the only child of Thomas and Agnes. No Adkins marriages in Sandy, Bedfordshire, Eng
4. John Adkins chr. 7 Apr 1639, Sandy, Bedfordshire, Eng.
Penni Brough
broughps@aol.com
Note: This type research is valuable, and yet needs additional detail provided such as (for each person, couple, event or item researched and found with or without details):
- Information found: when, what resource, section, page, or image number
- Statement of not found, including: when, what resources, section, page or image number
- Search(es) cited were done: in person, in electronic databases, and what collections were researched
Thanks to Penni and others who spend much time helping us clarify these matters. Doug Couch, Site Owner
Name:
(Adkins in this family also given as Atkins & Atkinson)
Birth:
I've found no documentation of parents for William V. Adkins (Atkins, Atkinson). Long-standing information of his parents as John Thomas Adkins, Jr. and Elizabeth Bromwell (presented on this site and many others for many years) have contradicting evidence suggesting these were not his parents. The William Atkins/Adkins born 28 March 1689, was born in Sandy, Bedfordshire, England and was buried there 9 September 1704, preceded by both his parents, who were also buried there (i.e.-not in Virginia). (full volume available at archive.org)
William Atkins, son of John Adkins, England (but not William V. Adkins, Sr. of Virginia)
William married Elizabeth Parker on 17 Jan 1715/16 in St. John's Church, Richmond, Henrico Co, VA. Elizabeth (daughter of Richard PARKER and Mary Burton) was born about 1695 in Charles City Co, VA; died in betw 1735-1736 in Goochland Co, VA. [Group Sheet]
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81. | Elizabeth Parker was born about 1695 in Charles City Co, VA (daughter of Richard PARKER and Mary Burton); died in betw 1735-1736 in Goochland Co, VA. Notes:
children
Richard Adkins
Parker V. Adkins
William V. Adkins
Joseph Adkins
Jacob Adkins
Sherwood "Sherrod"
Henry Adkins
Elizabeth Ann Atkinson
Mary Adkins
REFN: 1144
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From Family notes of Virginia Pierce: "Elizabeth Parker is the daughter
of Richard Parker and Mitha of England. She married 17 Jan 1716 William
Atkinson in the St. John's Episcopal Church in Richmond, Henrico Co.,
Virginia. The descendants of William Atkinson shortened the name to
Adkins.
From Adkins' Family History:
"Very little is known of Elizabeth as women were seldom mentioned in the
official records of the day. She was born ca 1695. This date is pretty
well locked up as she was married in 1716 making her in the range of 21
(an age about average for the time). Her children were born between the
nineteen yr. period between 1717 and 1735 (the hear of her child bearing
yrs). As mentioned above she was the daughter of Richard Parker who with
his family lived on the James River at the head of Four Mile Creek in
Henrico Parrish. "
On Ancestor chart from Virginia Pierce, it lists Elizabeth's birth as
1695,in Lawrence Co., Kentucky
Ancestral File has an entry that list Elizabeth's death place as
Goochland, Va. This entry also takes her line back several more
generations.
Marriage:
Note: William and Elizabeth were married in the St. John's Episcopal
Church in Richmond.
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Children:
- Richard Atkins was born on 17 Jan 1717 in Henricco Co, VA; died in 1790 in Powder Springs, Grainger Co, TN; was buried in Atkins Cemetery, Powder Springs, Grainger Co, TN.
- Henry ADKINS was born after 1717; and died.
- Parker Vincent Adkins was born on 21 Jun 1721 in Machumps Creek, Henrico Co, VA; died on 15 Mar 1794 in Montgomery Co, VA.
- William V. Atkins, Jr. was born about 1721 in Meachum Creek, Goochland, VA; died on 15 Mar 1784 in Pittsylvania Co, VA; was buried in Pittsylvania Co, VA.
- Joseph ADKINS was born about 1723 in Henrico Co, VA; died between 1789 and 1810.
- 40. Jacob Adkins was born in 1725 in Goochland Co, VA; died in 1810 in Greenbrier Co, VA.
- Sherwood 'Sherrod' ADKINS was born about 1728 in Goochland Co, VA; and died.
- 69. Mary Adkins was born on 12 Sep 1735 in Goochland Co, VA; died about 1820 in Bowen's Creek, Beech Fork, Cabell Co, VA; was buried in Bowen's Creek, Beech Fork, Cabell Co, VA .
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136. | Jacob Stover, Sr. was born about 1680 in Switzerland; was christened on 14 Mar 1741 in Augusta Stone Church, Fort Definance, Augusta Co, VA; died in Betw March 14 & March 23, 1741 in VA. Notes:
Birth:
(or Germany)
Christened:
Baptized as Presbyterian
Jacob married Sarah Boone in 1715 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. [Group Sheet]
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137. | Sarah Boone Notes:
Married:
Their marriage took place at Christ's Church.
The city of Philadelphia is coterminous with Philadelphia County, the municipalities having been consolidated in 1854, and all remaining county government functions having been merged into the city after a 1951 referendum.
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185. | Mary Awbry was born about 1678 (daughter of Henry Awbry and Mary); died before 17 Oct 1721 in Essex Co, VA. Children:
- Jason Meador was born after 1695.
- 92. Jonas Meador was born about 1698 in Old Rappahannock, Essex Co, VA; died on 5 May 1768 in Cumberland Co, VA.
- Joshua Joel Meadows was born about 1704 in Essex Co, VA; died before 17 May 1777 in Raleigh Parish, Amelia Co, VA.
- Mary Meador was born before 1718.
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