Brief Life History of Ernest
When Ernest Akins was born on 12 January 1935, in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, United States, his father, Arthur Benson, was 29 and his mother, Edna Akins, was 30. He married Gertrude Marion Hennessey on 28 August 1954, in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons. He died on 2 April 1978, in The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, at the age of 43, and was buried in Hartsdale, Greenburgh, Westchester, New York, United States.
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- Ernest Akins, "United States Social Security Death Index"
- Ernest Akins in entry for Anthony Akins, "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
- Ernest Akins, "U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)" on MyHeritage
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1937 · The Neutrality Act
The Neutrality Acts were passed in response to the growing conflicts in Europe and Asia during the time leading up to World War II. The primary purpose was so the US wouldn't engage in any more foreign conflicts. Most of the Acts were repealed in 1941 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.
1941 · Florida Involvement in World War II
Similar to the first World War, Florida's location and temperature served as an ideal location for military training; in fact, Florida would end up having 172 military installations. As a result of World War II growth, Camp Blanding became the fourth largest city in Florida, capable of housing over 55,000 soldiers. Many Floridians sacrificed their lives among other Americans to win the war; it's estimated that about 3,000 U.S. deaths were from Floridian troops.
1947 · The Presidential Succession Act
The Presidential Succession Act is an act establishing the presidential line of succession. This was a precursor for the Twenty-fifth Amendment which outlines what is to happen when a President is killed, dies, or is unable to fulfill the responsibilities of President.
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English: variant of Atkins .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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