PISGAH CEMETERY,  HAMPSHIRE, MAURY COUNTY TENNESSEE



AKIN, Rev. John, 1756 - (24 July) 1821. (Revolutionary War Soldier.). "A native of South Carolina, First Methodist to preach south of Duck River in Maury Co., Tenn. Organized Pisgah Church in 1808 and preached here. Revolutionary War Soldier. He freed his slaves in his will in 1821. His father was William Akin, a native of Scotland. Reference: John Akin Militiaman in South Carolina.: (Ref: Alberta Daniels Withrow".
Information & Photos by Wayne Austin, 12 Mar 2008.