Benjamin Akin, Sr.

Biography

Pulled from Benjamin Akin Ledger Website

"A tanner, currier, and shoemaker, Benjamin Akin was born into a prominent Bristol County family in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, on May 18, 1715.[1] Benjamin's father, John, served several stints as a selectman and representative to the General Court in the 1720s and 1730s, and when Benjamin married Eunice Taber (1711-1762) on Sept. 13, 1739[2], two of the more important local families were united. Benjamin and Eunice had ten children during their marriage:
Benjamin, b. 02 Aug 1739 [3]
Jacob, b. 01 Oct 1740 [4]
Sarah, b. 21 Mar 1742[5]
Elisabeth, b. 17 Oct 1743 [6]
Jerusha, b. 07 Feb 1744
Lois, b. 23 Dec 1746[7]
Stephen, b. 15 Mar 1748
Bartholomew, b. 13 Apr 1750 [8]
Eunice, b. 28 Mar 1752[9]
Lydia, b. 28 May 1754[10]
After Eunice's death in June 1762, Benjamin remarried twice: first to Lydia Almy on May 27, 1763, with whom he had one child, and later to a widow Barker.

With a prolific and well-connected family and successful in his own business endeavors, Akin attained some stature in Dartmouth. First appointed town clerk in 1745, he filled that office from 1754-1770 and again from 1776-1780, adding the title Esquire to his name by the 1760s. During the Revolutionary years, Akin served on the town's public safety committee. He died on April 10, 1802"[11]

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Benjamin Akin (1715 - 1802)

Benjamin Akin
Born 18 May 1715 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts Baymap
ANCESTORS ancestors
Son of John Akin and Hannah (Sherman) Akin
Brother of Abigail Akin [half], David Akin [half], Susannah Akin [half], Deborah (Akin) Shearman [half], Timothy Akin [half], Mary (Akin) Allen [half], Hannah (Akin) Howland [half], Thomas Akin [half], Elizabeth Akin [half], William Bourn Jr [half], James (Akins) Akin [half], Judith (Akin) Hicks [half], Ebenezer Akin, Susannah (Akin) Hicks, Elihu Akin, Abigail Akin and Joseph Akin
Husband of Eunice (Taber) Akin — married 13 Sep 1739 (to 4 Jun 1762) in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts Baymap
Husband of Lydia (Almy) Akin — married 23 May 1763 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay Colonymap
Husband of Elizabeth (Howland) Akin — married after 1767 [location unknown]
DESCENDANTS descendants
Father of Benjamin Akin Jr, Elizabeth (Akin) Bennett, Jerusha (Akin) Smith, Bartholomew Akin, Rebecca Akin, Job Akin and John Akin
Died 10 Apr 1802 at age 86 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, United Statesmap [uncertain]
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1 Biography
1.1 Marriages
1.2 Children
2 Research Notes
3 Sources
Biography

Pulled from Benjamin Akin Ledger Website

"A tanner, currier, and shoemaker, Benjamin Akin was born into a prominent Bristol County family in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, on May 18, 1715.[1] Benjamin's father, John Akin, served several stints as a selectman and representative to the General Court in the 1720s and 1730s, and when Benjamin married Eunice Taber (1711-1762) on Sept. 13, 1739[2], two of the more important local families were united.
Marriages

Eunice Taber, daughter of Jacob Taber and Sarah West on September 13, 1739. She was born July 10, 1711, and died June 04, 1762, in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Lydia Almy, daughter of Job Almy and Lydia Tillinghast, and widow of John Wing, Jr. of Dartmouth, marriage intention dated May 4, 1763 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-9979-CWRH?i=275&cc...). Lydia died June 04, 1767.
Elizabeth (Howland) Barker, widow of Isaac Barker.
Children

Benjamin and his first wife, Eunice, had ten children during their marriage (https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LZFY-4R8):

Benjamin, b. 02 Aug 1739 [3]
Jacob, b. 01 Oct 1740 [4]:
Sarah, b. 21 Mar 1742[5]
Elisabeth, b. 17 Oct 1743 [6]
Jerusha, b. 07 Feb 1744
Lois, b. 23 Dec 1746[7]
Stephen, b. 15 Mar 1748
Bartholomew, b. 13 Apr 1750 [8]
Eunice, b. 28 Mar 1752[9]
Lydia, b. 28 May 1754[10]
Benjamin and his second wife, Lydia, had three known children during their marriage:

Rebecca Akin, born 1764; died 1837
Job Akin, born 1766; died 1853
John Akin, born 1767; died 1808
No children were born of his third marriage.

With a prolific and well-connected family and successful in his own business endeavors, Akin attained some stature in Dartmouth. First appointed town clerk in 1745, he filled that office from 1754-1770 and again from 1776-1780, adding the title Esquire to his name by the 1760s. During the Revolutionary years, Akin served on the town's public safety committee. He died on April 10, 1802.

Research Notes

(https://dhpt.org/category/akin-house/) "The Akin family members were Dartmouth leaders in the Revolution" Since Benjamin Akin features in this Blog, here’s his bio: Benjamin Akin was born on May 18, 1715 at Dartmouth, Bristol County, MA and he died there on April 10, 1802. According to “Sketches of Old Dartmouth” by Henry Worth, Benjamin was called “Esquire” on the Committee of 21 during the Revolutionary War. He was the Town Clerk at one time and served on the Committee of Safety. He lived near Russells Mills. He first married EUNICE TABER, daughter of JACOB TABER and SARAH WEST on September 13, 1739. She was born July 10, 1711 and died June 04, 1762 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., MA. He next married LYDIA ALMY WING, daughter of JOB and LYDIA ALMY and widow of JOHN WING, JR. of Dartmouth. She died June 04, 1767. He married (3) WIDOW BARKER after 1767. Benjamin sired 10 children with his first wife and 4 more with his second. No children were born with his third marriage. —Source: Akin Family Saga and Akin Family Tree by Robert Larry Akin

Sources

↑ Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915
↑ Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001
↑ Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915
↑ Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915
↑ Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915
↑ Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915
↑ Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915
↑ Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915
↑ Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915
↑ Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915

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Benjamin AKIN was born 18 May 1715 in Dartmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Benjamin AKIN was the child of ? and ?

Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):

Benjamin married Lydia ALMY 27 May 1763 in Dartmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay . Lydia ALMY was born 19 February 1733 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA (Bliss Corner) (Smith Mills) (Padanaram). Lydia died 4 June 1767 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA (Bliss Corner) (Smith Mills) (Padanaram). Lydia was the child of Job ALMY and Lydia TILLINGHAST.

Benjamin AKIN died 10 April 1802 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA.

son of John Akin and Mary Briggs

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Spouse(s) / Partner(s) and Child(ren) of Benjamin AKIN

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Benjamin AKIN married flag female ancestor Lydia ALMY-- Date: 27 May 1763 Place: Dartmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Lydia ALMY was the child of Job ALMY and Lydia TILLINGHAST

Children:

Henry Akin 1763 –

Rebecca Akin 1764 –

Job Akin 1766 –

John Akin 1767 – 1808

Children of Benjamin AKIN and Lydia ALMY:

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Akin-93
Benjamin Akin (1715 - 1802)

Benjamin Akin
Born 18 May 1715 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts Baymap
ANCESTORS ancestors
Son of John Akin and Hannah (Sherman) Akin
Brother of Abigail Akin [half], David Akin [half], Susannah Akin [half], Deborah (Akin) Shearman [half], Timothy Akin [half], Mary (Akin) Allen [half], Hannah (Akin) Howland [half], Thomas Akin [half], Elizabeth Akin [half], William Bourn Jr [half], James (Akins) Akin [half], Judith (Akin) Hicks [half], Ebenezer Akin, Susannah (Akin) Hicks, Elihu Akin, Abigail Akin and Joseph Akin
Husband of Eunice (Taber) Akin — married 13 Sep 1739 (to 4 Jun 1762) in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts Baymap
Husband of Lydia (Almy) Akin — married 23 May 1763 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay Colonymap
Husband of Elizabeth (Howland) Akin — married after 1767 [location unknown]
DESCENDANTS descendants
Father of Benjamin Akin Jr, Elizabeth (Akin) Bennett, Jerusha (Akin) Smith, Bartholomew Akin, Rebecca Akin, Job Akin and John Akin
Died 10 Apr 1802 at age 86 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, United Statesmap [uncertain]
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Profile last modified 9 Dec 2023 | Created 27 Jan 2011
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Contents

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1 Biography
1.1 Marriages
1.2 Children
2 Research Notes
3 Sources
Biography

Pulled from Benjamin Akin Ledger Website

"A tanner, currier, and shoemaker, Benjamin Akin was born into a prominent Bristol County family in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, on May 18, 1715.[1] Benjamin's father, John Akin, served several stints as a selectman and representative to the General Court in the 1720s and 1730s, and when Benjamin married Eunice Taber (1711-1762) on Sept. 13, 1739[2], two of the more important local families were united.
Marriages

Eunice Taber, daughter of Jacob Taber and Sarah West on September 13, 1739. She was born July 10, 1711, and died June 04, 1762, in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Lydia Almy, daughter of Job Almy and Lydia Tillinghast, and widow of John Wing, Jr. of Dartmouth, marriage intention dated May 4, 1763 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-9979-CWRH?i=275&cc...). Lydia died June 04, 1767.
Elizabeth (Howland) Barker, widow of Isaac Barker.
Children

Benjamin and his first wife, Eunice, had ten children during their marriage (https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LZFY-4R8):

Benjamin, b. 02 Aug 1739 [3]
Jacob, b. 01 Oct 1740 [4]:
Sarah, b. 21 Mar 1742[5]
Elisabeth, b. 17 Oct 1743 [6]
Jerusha, b. 07 Feb 1744
Lois, b. 23 Dec 1746[7]
Stephen, b. 15 Mar 1748
Bartholomew, b. 13 Apr 1750 [8]
Eunice, b. 28 Mar 1752[9]
Lydia, b. 28 May 1754[10]
Benjamin and his second wife, Lydia, had three known children during their marriage:

Rebecca Akin, born 1764; died 1837
Job Akin, born 1766; died 1853
John Akin, born 1767; died 1808
No children were born of his third marriage.

With a prolific and well-connected family and successful in his own business endeavors, Akin attained some stature in Dartmouth. First appointed town clerk in 1745, he filled that office from 1754-1770 and again from 1776-1780, adding the title Esquire to his name by the 1760s. During the Revolutionary years, Akin served on the town's public safety committee. He died on April 10, 1802.

Research Notes

(https://dhpt.org/category/akin-house/) "The Akin family members were Dartmouth leaders in the Revolution" Since Benjamin Akin features in this Blog, here’s his bio: Benjamin Akin was born on May 18, 1715 at Dartmouth, Bristol County, MA and he died there on April 10, 1802. According to “Sketches of Old Dartmouth” by Henry Worth, Benjamin was called “Esquire” on the Committee of 21 during the Revolutionary War. He was the Town Clerk at one time and served on the Committee of Safety. He lived near Russells Mills. He first married EUNICE TABER, daughter of JACOB TABER and SARAH WEST on September 13, 1739. She was born July 10, 1711 and died June 04, 1762 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., MA. He next married LYDIA ALMY WING, daughter of JOB and LYDIA ALMY and widow of JOHN WING, JR. of Dartmouth. She died June 04, 1767. He married (3) WIDOW BARKER after 1767. Benjamin sired 10 children with his first wife and 4 more with his second. No children were born with his third marriage. —Source: Akin Family Saga and Akin Family Tree by Robert Larry Akin

Sources

↑ Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915
↑ Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001
↑ Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915
↑ Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915
↑ Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915
↑ Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915
↑ Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915
↑ Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915
↑ Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915
↑ Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915