Eakin Family History & Genealogy

A professional picture of Steve Eakin

A photo of the grave of Nettie Eakin

This is a detail from a school photo listed at https://www.ancientfaces.com/mystery/photos/details/index.cfm?25255. (Or look under Mystery Photos, surname Eakin). Please see there for all the information I have. I'd love to know if Lester, Howard, and Mary are relatives of yours, and if you can share more info (I don't have any more than I've written in these Ancient Faces listings).

This is a school photo I bought from Ebay in the US. What lovely faces! All of the children's names are on the back in clear adult hand, and I've listed them below (click on arrow), front row first, l-r, then 2nd row, etc. Also 9 names are written sideways in a child's hand and spelling, and all those names are repeated in the larger list except "Irene Branden". 21 of the children have pencil or pen Xs on them; not all Xs are visible in the scan. One detail I think is striking is the one non-Caucasian or mixed-race student (Mary Rhinehart). I'm Canadian and not an expert on American racial history so I don't know if this is that unusual for this era of history, or perhaps a clue to the country or area.

These children are not relatives of mine and I am not researching any of these names. Another member commented below to say that s/he may have found some of the children in the 1910 census. The Ebay seller had no further information on where it was from. I would be thrilled to hear if you have information to share with me or if you have or might have found a family member here, but I don't know what school this is or where the photo was taken, or even exactly when (though I guess from 1900-1920, because of the big bows and very few short bobs, etc), so I can't give any more information on that. Check the comments below the names to see other members' thoughts.

It's a beautiful photo and I hope it helps with your research.

I don't know what school this is or where the photo was taken, or even exactly when, though I guess from 1900-1920, because of the big bows and very few short bobs, etc. I'm not a dating expert, though!
People in photo include: Joe Steen, George Mays, Calvin Hall, Walter Fleck, Oscar Owen, Earl Barnicle, Sidney Braden, Myra Campbell, Irene Burgard, Gertrude Kelsey, Marion Bolger, Helen Viele, Mary McDougall, Lola Barnicle, Ned Kelsey, Louis Titsler, Irene Sayers, Katherine Hunter, Ruth McClintock, Alice Harkless, Margaret McAninch, Nellie Fry, Constance Hunter, Rowena Marsh, Helena Phillips, Mary Rhinehart, Clarence Brown, Lester Eakin, Howard Eakin, Mary Eakin, Beulah Witherup, Margaret Eagles, Clara Pierce, -- Thomas, Jane McQuiston, Jean Harrah, Edith Marsh, and Ruth Eagles

Joseph Samuel Eakin was the son of Elisha Lacy Eakin and Rhoda Rebecca Pugh. He was born in Caddo Parish Louisiana 8/22/1882 and died in DeSoto Parish 4/9/1959. Shown next to him is his wife Annie Elizebeth Hawthorn born 7/13/1885 and died 6/14/1971. They were married in 1906 and are both burried in Cool Springs Cemetery located north of Logansport, Louisiana in DeSoto Parish.

From L to R Joseph Lacy Eakin 11/6/1918-8/31/1953, Margaret Evelyn Eakin 5/13/1887-2/13/1962, Richard Lewis Eakin Sr. 11/9/1884-2/22/1962, Richard Lewis Eakin Jr. 11/22/1915-7/30/1974, and Sallie Eunice Eakin 12/21/1876-12/13/1961. The submiter of this photo is in left background.

Was the son of Elisha Lacy Eakin and Rhoda Rebecca Pugh born in Caddo Parish Louisiana 10/28/1869 and died in same area 9/27/1942. Never married. Burried in Keithville City Cemetery next to his father in Caddo Parish Keithville, Louisiana. His mother is burried in Cool Springs Cemetery DeSoto Parish Louisiana.

Was the son of Richard Lewis Eakin Sr. and Jennie Daugherty who were married 1/16/1914. He was born 11/6/1918 and died 8/31/1953 in Longview, Texas in a Hotel fire. Had one brother, Richard Lewis Eakin Jr. He is burried in Jackson Cemetery in Shelby County Texas. He was a Cpl in 142nd Armd Siginal Batt.

Was the son of Richard Lewis Eakin Sr. and Jennie Daugherty who were married 1/16/1914. He was born 11/22/1916 and died 7/30/1974 in Houston, Texas. He married Vivian Adelia Hooper in Joaquin, Texas. Had one brother, Joseph Lacy Eakin. He is burried in Jackson Cemetery Shelby County Texas. Photo taken in the Aleutian Islands in 1945.

In picture from L to R Margaret Evelyn Eakin 5/13/1887 to 2/13/1962, Richard Lewis Eakin 11/9/1884 to 2/22/1962 and Sallie Eunice Eakin 12/21/1876 to 11/13/1961. They were brother and sisters born in Caddo Parish Louisiana. Their parents were Elisha Lacy Eakin and Rhoda Rebeccaa Pugh. Their father was a member of co. I 27th. La. Inf. He is burried in Keithville City Cemetery Keithville Caddo Parish Louisiana. There mother is burried in Cool Springs Cemetery north of Logansport, Louisiana.

Alice (Eakin) Crisp and her sister, Marvelle (Eakin) Smith's son, Stanley Smith. Marvelle is 18 years older than Alice. Alice is actually Stanley's aunt. No location offered by the submitter.