Source:  Revolutionary Soldiers in Alabama; Author-Thomas McAdory Owen, 1911 - Transcribed by C. Anthony

William Akins was born 1756 in CECIL COUNTY MARYLAND and resided in   MECKLINBURG COUNTY, North Carolina and York District, South Carolina, when he served in the North Carolina and South Carolina troops respectively.    He married March 4, 1784 to Elizabeth McCorkle; in 1832 he resided in Morgan County Georgia.    He died March 29, 1841 in CHEROKEE COUNTY ALABAMA, where his widow survived him. In Cherokee Co Alabama 1844 11th May, Elizabeth Akins appointed a power of attorney.
William Akins in answer to questions in Georgia, states he WAS BORN IN CECIL COUNTY MARYLAND 1756. That the record of his age was in possession of Rachel Stewart of Morgan County.  That he lived in Mecklenburg Co North Carolina when he enlisted in service; that he has lived over 30 years in York District South Carolina; for the last 13 yrs he has lived in Morgan Co Georgia.

The widow Elizabeth Akins applied In Cherokee Co Ala. 1844 before Justice  of Peace Archibald Stewart age 79. States she was married to Wm Akins prior to 1st Jan 1800 that she drew a pension under Act of March 3 1843 and June 17 1844(?) sum of $20. and her husband died 29 March 1841 a resident of Benton County Alabama.

John Akins statement 1832 Nov 5th. that Wm Akins   did enter and serve in the army of the United States as detailed by him in the tour to Wilmington also, in his tour to the CHEROKEE NATION.    I saw him when he started and met him on his return and have no doubt that he served as stated by him, knows William was in service 4th and fifth tours of service.

Wmn Akins made application for transfer in Benton Co Alabama 1840 March 10
The Revolutionary war claim of Wm Akins of the State of Ga in the Revolutionary war was mentioned as private and Lieutenant in said war.