LETTER FROM ELLA EAKINS TO
MRS. GREGORY, Oct 29, 1987
370 W. Sugartree St
Wilmington Ohio 45197
Oct 29, 1987
Dear Mrs Gregory
John Eakins was born in Pa.
November 1785, he died June 26 1856.
No records could be found concerning
his parents or relatives, but his old
trunk filled with papers and
documents reveal many interesting
facts concerning his life. A tattered
diary discloses that he stayed for
a short time in Maysville Ky.
Record is found of his service
in Captain Russells Co
from July 28 to Aug 22 1813. On
Nov 14, 1814 he was appointed
Captain of the 1st Co, 2nd Battalion,
3 Regiment, 1st Brigade,
2nd Division, of the Militia in the
State. This appointment was
signed by Othmel Looker &
John Gans Sec of State.
He received a land grant of
2,000 Acres for his services in the Army.
John Eakins married Hanna Wright, Dec 19 1806.
Their children
William Eakins born Nov 22, 1806
Elisabeth Eakins born July 3, 1809
Margaret Eakins born June 28 1810
Polly Eakins born May 16, 1811
John Eakins born June 29, 1813
Joseph Eakins born Aug 16, 1815
Isaac Eakins born Oct 5, 1817
James Eakins born Oct 3, 1819
Wesley Eakins born Feb 29, 1822
Johnson Eakins born Oct 10, 1825
Record is found of the payment
of $210 for the building of the stone
wall, which incloses the family
cemetary on the Eakins home
farm. The following epitaphs
are on stones in the old stone
walled family grave yard, on Eakins
farm Adams county, Ohio, near
Lawshe. Savred to memory of
Hannah, Consort of John Eakins, Esq.
who departed this life Nov 28, 1847 Aged
60 years.
Hannah Born 1786
John Eakins June 26, 1856 Aged 70 yr
and 8 mo.
Remember friends as you pass by
He sleeps in Peace
He lies in dust
His soul is blest
In Christ we trust.
Ross Eakins is a descendant of Joseph
Eakins.
Would love to hear from you again.
Sincerely
Ella Eakins
