John Thomas Akers (1856 - 1935)

Born 6 Jun 1856 in Deptford, Kent, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Boyce) Akers — married 19 Apr 1881 in Canton, Glamorgan, Wales

Descendants

Died 1935 at about age 78 in Barry, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom

Biography

John was born on 6 June 1856 in Deptford, Kent, England. He was the son of Henry John Akers and Elizabeth Catherine Hall.^[1][2]

On 24 August 1856 John (age 2 months) was living in Deptford, Kent, England. Abbey Street^[3]

John was baptised on 24 August 1856 in Deptford, Kent, England. St Paul^[4]

In the 1861 census John (age 4) was living in Greenwich, Kent, England. 34 Trafalgar Grove^[2]

In the 1871 census John (age 14) was living in Penarth, Glamorgan, Wales. Salop Street^[5]

When John was about 24 he married Elizabeth Boyce in 1881 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales. The couple had 5 children: Lily Jane Akers, Edward Akers, Mary Akers, Jack Akers and Nellie Akers.^[6][7]

In the 1881 census John (age 24) was living in Cogan, Glamorgan, Wales. He was employed as a Mariner - Boatswain. 19 Hewill Street^[8][9]

In the 1891 census John (age 34) was living in Barry, Glamorgan, Wales. He was employed as a Boatman. 2 Gueret Street^[10][11]

In the 1901 census John (age 44) was living in Barry, Glamorgan, Wales. He was employed as a Dock Labourer. 10 Digby Street^[12][13]

John died at the age of about 78 in 1935 in Glamorgan, Wales.^[14]

John was buried on 31 Oct 1935 in Merthyr Dyfan Cemetery, Section R, Grave 1900 ^[15]

Research Notes

Notes from external profile

Note: John Thomas Akers b1856, 1871 Census

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Note: John Thomas Akers b1856, 1881 Census

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Note: John Thomas Akers b1856, 1901 Census

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Note: John Thomas Akers b1856, 1861 Census

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Note: John Thomas Akers b1856, 1856 Baptism Record

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Note: John Thomas Akers b1856, 1891 Census

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Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration: England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index, 1837-1915, original data from General Register Office.
   Ancestry Record freebmdbirth #43033063 (accessed before 12 December 2011),
   Birth date: Sep 1856, Birth place: Greater London, Kent, London, United Kingdom.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} 1861 Census: 1861 Census Returns of England and Wales, original data from The National Archives, reference: Class: RG9; Piece: 401; Folio: 108; Page: 24; GSU roll: 542631.
   Ancestry Record uki1861 #6615414 (accessed before 12 December 2011),
   Birth date: abt 1857, Birth place: Deptford, Kent, England,
   Residence date: 1861, Residence place: Greenwich St Alphege, Kent, England.
3. ↑ Residence: Title: London, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906 Original data - Board of Guardian Records, 1834-1906 and Church of England Parish Registers, 1813-1906. London Metropolitan Archives and Guildhall Library Manuscripts, London.Images p.
   Ancestry Record lmabirths #990014 (accessed before 12 December 2011),
   Birth date: 24 Aug 1856; Birth place: Lewisham, Middlesex, England; Residence date: Residence place: England.
4. ↑ Baptism: Title: London, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906 Original data - Board of Guardian Records, 1834-1906 and Church of England Parish Registers, 1813-1906. London Metropolitan Archives and Guildhall Library Manuscripts, London.Images p,
   &ssrc=pt_t12138711_p-97907556_g32768.
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5. ↑ 1871 Census: Title: 1871 Wales Census Original data - Census Returns of England and Wales, 1871. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), 1871. Data imaged from the National A,
   Class: RG10; Piece: 5368; Folio: 31; Page: 56; GSU roll: 848455.
   Ancestry Record uki1871wales #26787374 (accessed before 12 December 2011),
   Birth date: abt 1857; Birth place: Deptford, Kent, England; Residence date: 1871; Residence place: Penarth, Glamorgan, Wales.
6. ↑ Marriage: Title: England & Wales, FreeBMD Marriage Index: 1837-1915 Author: FreeBMD Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006. Original data - General Register Office. England and Wales Civil Registration Indexes. London, England: General Register Office. © Crown copyright. Published by permission of the Cont.
   Ancestry Record freebmdmarriage #359135 (accessed before 12 December 2011),
   Marriage date: Jun 1881; Marriage place: Glamorgan, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom.
7. ↑ Marriage: Title: England & Wales, FreeBMD Marriage Index: 1837-1915 Author: FreeBMD Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006. Original data - General Register Office. England and Wales Civil Registration Indexes. London, England: General Register Office. © Crown copyright. Published by permission of the Cont.
   Ancestry Record freebmdmarriage #3162107 (accessed before 12 December 2011),
   Marriage date: Jun 1881; Marriage place: Glamorgan, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom.
8. ↑ 1881 Census: Title: 1881 Wales Census Author: Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004. 1881 British Isles Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the l,
   &ssrc=pt_t12138711_p-97907556_g32768.
   Ancestry Record uki1881wales #5451135 (accessed before 12 December 2011).
9. ↑ 1881 Census: Title: 1881 Wales Census Author: Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004. 1881 British Isles Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the l.
   Ancestry Record uki1881wales #5451135 (accessed before 12 December 2011),
   Birth date: abt 1856; Birth place: Deptford, Kent, England; Residence date: 1881; Residence place: Cogan, Glamorgan, Wales.
10. ↑ 1891 Census: Title: 1891 Wales Census Original data - Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), 1891. Data imaged from The National A,
    &ssrc=pt_t12138711_p-97907556_g32768.
    Ancestry Record uki1891wales #603614 (accessed before 12 December 2011).
11. ↑ 1891 Census: Title: 1891 Wales Census Original data - Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), 1891. Data imaged from The National A.
    Ancestry Record uki1891wales #603614 (accessed before 12 December 2011),
    Birth date: abt 1856; Birth place: Deptford, London, England; Residence date: 1891; Residence place: Cadoxton Juxta Barry, Glamorgan, Wales.
12. ↑ 1901 Census: Title: 1901 Wales Census Author: . Original data - Census Returns of England and Wales, 1901. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), 1901. Data imaged from the National,
    &ssrc=pt_t12138711_p-97907556_g32768.
    Ancestry Record uki1901wales #31931644 (accessed before 12 December 2011).
13. ↑ 1901 Census: Title: 1901 Wales Census Author: . Original data - Census Returns of England and Wales, 1901. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), 1901. Data imaged from the National,
    Class: RG13; Piece: 4992; Folio: 132; Page: 9.
    Ancestry Record uki1901wales #31931644 (accessed before 12 December 2011),
    Birth date: abt 1854; Birth place: London, England; Residence date: 1901; Residence place: Barry, Glamorgan, Wales.
14. ↑ Death Registration: England & Wales, Death Index: 1984-2005, original data from General Register Office.
    Ancestry Record onsdeath93 #28681926 (accessed before 12 December 2011),
    Death date: Oct-Nov-Dec 1935; Death place:.
15. ↑ Burial: Barry Town Council Grave Search Website; accessed 13 Apr 2024

See also:

• Title: Ancestry Family Trees Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. Note: This information comes from 1 or more individual Ancestry Family Tree files. This source citation points you to a current version of those files. Note: The owners of these tree files may have removed or changed information since this source citation was created. Page: Ancestry Family Trees Note: Data: Text: Ancestry Profile

Acknowledgments

• Profile Akers-274 was created through the import of Mark Isaac _ Amanda Boyle Fami.ged on Dec 12, 2011 by Mark Isaac.