Margaret J Stewart (Stuart) Adkins was born on July 6, 1790, in Sussex, Virginia. She married Henry Adkins on December 19, 1814, in Sussex, Virginia. They had six children during their marriage. She died on December 3, 1849, in Tipton County, Tennessee, at the age of 59.
Tombstone of Margaret Stuart, photographed 27 Feb 1927 by VSA in family graveyard at Tipton, TN. Born 6 Jul 1790 Died 3 Dec 1849
Family of Margaret J Stewart Adkins
Grandfathers:
- William Stewart Sr. (1705-1774) born and died in Sussex, Sussex, Virginia
- Lewis M Johnson (1734-1786) born and died in Sussex, Sussex, Virginia
Father: William Stuart (1747-1815) born and died in Sussex, Sussex, Virginia
Mother: Jemima Johnson (1755-1843) born and died in Albermarle Parish, Sussex, Virginia
Spouse: Henry Adkins (1795-1860) born in Sussex, Virginia, died in Tipton County, Tennessee
Children:
- Ava Ann Adkins
- Benjamin T Adkins
- Charles H Adkins
- James L Adkins
- Nancy Adkins
- William H Adkins
*** Note the name of the bride on this marriage certificate. There are two names the first is Peggy Stewart and the second is Margaret Stuart. I would assume these names represent the same person. Henry’s father is listed as William Adkins. ***