Irene Jane "Jainey" Harless

disputed origins

Irene is most likely the daughter of Jacob Adkins. The only evidence for her family is her marriage certificate from April 3, 1797, which is signed by a Parker Adkins. This relative cannot be Parker Vincent Adkins b. 1721 because he had died in 1794. The only other possibility for the witness is Parker Adkins (1763-1857) who was the son of Jacob (died c. 1791). Since her father was dead at the time, it is likely that Parker was a close relative. He's too young to be her father so Parker was probably her brother. This would make Irene the daughter of Jacob Adkins.

supporting evidence

J. L. Pritchard, Harless Genealogy, John Philip and Anna Margaretha (Preiss) Harless, Pioneers in Western Virginia and Some of Their Descendants, (1949, 1962)p. 32.

MICHAEL HARLESS 1768-1832 m Jane Adkins, dau. of Parker Adkins, 11 April 1797. Michael lived on Sinking Creek and was buried in the Michael Harless Cemetery. He left a Will.
Sons: Alexander, Jacob, Aaron Dau: Lovey, Clara, Polly, Sarah

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• https://www.ancestry.com/boards/thread.aspx?mv=flat&m=2973&p=surnam...
• http://www.genealogy.com/ftm/m/c/e/Dolores-Mcelroy-Saint-Petersburg...
• Title: Marriages in the New River Valley, Virginia compiled by Theresa A. Fisher Author: Theresa A. Fisher Publication: Heritage Books, Inc Repository: Note: Radford Public Library, Radford, Virginia Media: Book link 1797. Apr 3, Montgomery Co, VA Marriage Bonds Reel 39, "Michael HARLESS and Jainy ADKINS, sur. Parker ADKINS."
• Mary B. Kegley Early Adventures on Western Waters Vol II "Jane/Jenny Adkins, probably born about 1776." She was listed as the daughter of Parker Adkins in book Increase in Prices by Anne Hayden Price Yates and W. Conway Price and her name is listed as Irene Jane Adkins.The book has the descendants of Anna Margaretha Price and her husband Johan Philip Harless.
• Jane Adkins married Michael Harless born 1768 on 4-3-1797 in Montgomery Co.,VA. I found an LDS IGI record for her listed under Jane Adkins and it said she was daughter of Parker Adkins born about 1776. No mother listed
• http://www.rogerlandry.com/wc01/wc01_308.htm