Hezekiah Adkins

Male 1759 - 1842  (82 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Hezekiah Adkins was born 20 Sep 1759, Halifax Co. VA (son of Parker Vincent Adkins and Mary); died 19 Mar 1842, Wayne Co. VA (now WV).

    Notes:

    He was a private in the American Revolution. His name is listed on the Revolutionary War Plaque of Giles County soldiers at Pearisburg, Giles County, VA.

    He also was a missionary Baptist preacher for over 50 years.

    Sometime between 1800 and 1807 Hezekiah moved his family to Beech Fork near present day Winslow in Wayne County, West VA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Parker Vincent Adkins was born ca 1720, Henrico Co. VA; died ca 1794, Montgomery Co. VA.

    Notes:

    He took part in the battle for Point Pleasant in 1773 and his name is listed on the monument. He is a Revolutionary War veteran and his name, along with his sons Hezekiah and Millington, is listed on the monument to Revolutionary War soldiers of Giles County located at Pearisburg, VA.

    Parker was not married or had a relationship with Blue Sky, daughter of Chief Cornstalk. Here is a link to best research on the subject by one of Peter's descendants:
    https://parkeradkins.wordpress.com/

    Parker married Mary 1754, Virginia. Mary was born 1720. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary was born 1720.

    Notes:

    Name:
    Her surname may have been Fry, but this has not been proven.

    Children:
    1. Millington Adkins was born 20 Sep 1755, Halifax Co. VA.
    2. Isom Adkins was born ca 1757, Halifax Co. VA.
    3. 1. Hezekiah Adkins was born 20 Sep 1759, Halifax Co. VA; died 19 Mar 1842, Wayne Co. VA (now WV).
    4. Sherrod Adkins was born ca 1765, Halifax Co. VA; died 1859, Wayne Co. VA (now WV).
    5. Littleberry Adkins was born 10 May 1767, Pittsylvania Co. VA; died Bef 1849, Lick Springs, Sumner Co. VA (WV); was buried , Grave Hill Cemetery, Lick Creek, West Virginia.
    6. Charity Adkins was born 1768, Pittsylvania Co. VA; died Bef 1835, Racoon Creek, Cabell Co. VA (WV).
    7. Champ Adkins was born ca 1772, Pittsylvania Co. VA.