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Akins/Akens of Greene County


James Akens was in Greene County by 1806, when he purchased land. His LWT dated 10 June, 1810, probated 4 July 1820, Greene County Will Book F, page 41, named Nancy, to whom he bequeathed all of his estate to his wife during her widowhood. He married Nancy Ivey on 17 March 1800 in Greene County.

Greene County Deeds

Deed Book B, 675, John Campbell of Greene County deeds to James Akins of Greene County, 114 1/2 acres in Greene County, bounded by Boyce, Wright and Jackson. 18 February 1806.

Deed Book CC, page 400. James Akins of Greene County deeds to Calvary Night (Knight), for $200.00, 74 acres in Greene County. 10 November 1808.

Deed Book CC, page 292. James Akins of Greene County to William Huckaby for $308.00, 114-1/2 acres in Greene County. 13 May 1809.

Deed Book CC, page 343. James Akens of Greene County to Elias Ivey of Greene County, for $180.00, land whereon William Jackson now lives. 1 August 1809.

Issue:
  1. John Akins.
  2. Elijah Akins married Eliza Ball on 7 February 1822 in Greene County.
  3. Sallah Akins.
  4. Temperance Akins.
  5. Jacob C. Akins was born 1811, married Elizabeth, born 1805, listed 1850 Greene County, Georgia Census.
  6. Edmond Akins married Sarah Ann Veazey on 13 October 1830 in Greene County.
  7. James Akins married 4 March 1818 Betsy Cooper, in Greene County.
  8. Mary Akins.
Sources: 1850 Greene County, Georgia Census; Greene County Wills & Deeds; Greene County Marriages.