Revolutionary War veteran who fought in the Battle of Kings Mountain and other engagements.
The following excerpt is from "The Patriots at Kings Mountain" by Bobby Gilmer Moss:
"AIKEN (EAKINS, EKINS), ALEXANDER
Alexander Aiken served in the militia from 1 June to 17 August 1780 and from 20 September 1780 to 3 February 1781. He was in the battles at Briar Creek, Blackstock's Plantation, Fishing Creek, and Kings Mountain. In addition, he was under Gen. Henderson at the Congaree from 1 June 1782 to 11 July 1782."
From contributor Steven Akins (47655472) January 2020: DNA testing done on descendants establishes that while Alexander had a son named Joseph, the Joseph Eakin buried in Abbeville, SC (memorial 86879516) is not Alexander's son.
The following excerpt is from "The Patriots at Kings Mountain" by Bobby Gilmer Moss:
"AIKEN (EAKINS, EKINS), ALEXANDER
Alexander Aiken served in the militia from 1 June to 17 August 1780 and from 20 September 1780 to 3 February 1781. He was in the battles at Briar Creek, Blackstock's Plantation, Fishing Creek, and Kings Mountain. In addition, he was under Gen. Henderson at the Congaree from 1 June 1782 to 11 July 1782."
From contributor Steven Akins (47655472) January 2020: DNA testing done on descendants establishes that while Alexander had a son named Joseph, the Joseph Eakin buried in Abbeville, SC (memorial 86879516) is not Alexander's son.
Revolutionary War veteran who fought in the Battle of Kings Mountain and other engagements.
The following excerpt is from "The Patriots at Kings Mountain" by Bobby Gilmer Moss:
"AIKEN (EAKINS, EKINS), ALEXANDER
Alexander Aiken served in the militia from 1 June to 17 August 1780 and from 20 September 1780 to 3 February 1781. He was in the battles at Briar Creek, Blackstock's Plantation, Fishing Creek, and Kings Mountain. In addition, he was under Gen. Henderson at the Congaree from 1 June 1782 to 11 July 1782."
From contributor Steven Akins (47655472) January 2020: DNA testing done on descendants establishes that while Alexander had a son named Joseph, the Joseph Eakin buried in Abbeville, SC (memorial 86879516) is not Alexander's son.
The following excerpt is from "The Patriots at Kings Mountain" by Bobby Gilmer Moss:
"AIKEN (EAKINS, EKINS), ALEXANDER
Alexander Aiken served in the militia from 1 June to 17 August 1780 and from 20 September 1780 to 3 February 1781. He was in the battles at Briar Creek, Blackstock's Plantation, Fishing Creek, and Kings Mountain. In addition, he was under Gen. Henderson at the Congaree from 1 June 1782 to 11 July 1782."
From contributor Steven Akins (47655472) January 2020: DNA testing done on descendants establishes that while Alexander had a son named Joseph, the Joseph Eakin buried in Abbeville, SC (memorial 86879516) is not Alexander's son.
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To the memory of Alexander Eakin / Who departed this life June 16 1806 / aged 63 years / How still and peaceful is the grave / To sleep in death's dark gloom / Until the eternal morning wake / The slumbers of the tomb / Why should we mourn departed friends / Or shake at death's alarms / Tis but the voice that Jesus sends / To call them to his arms
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