Person:William Eakins (2)

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William H. Eakins
b.Apr 1848 Pennsylvania
d.Aft 1909
Facts and Events
Name[1] William H. Eakins
Gender Male
Birth[2][3] Apr 1848 Pennsylvania
Death? Aft 1909

Apparently served with Thomas Barhan (brother-in-law) with the Union Army during the Civil War.

References
  1. Hazel Barhan Pratt. Eakins Family History.
  2. 1900 US Census
    206B, Audubon Township, Audubon County, Iowa.

    "Hired hand; Farm laborer"

    He is living with the Zanders family.

  3. 1910 US Census
    132B, Exira Township, Audubon County, Iowa.

    Three things to note in this listing: 1 - his age is shown as 64, although in the 1900 Census, his birthdate is shown as Apr 1848, which would make him 62; 2 - the birthplace of his father is shown as 'At sea', while the 1900 Census shows 'Pennsylvania'; 3 - the birthplace of his mother is shown as 'Maryland', while the 1900 Census shows 'Pennsylvania'.

  4.   Hazel Barhan Pratt. Eakins Family History.