John Akers was born on 20 Jan 1693/94 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts. He was also known as Francis Akers. He was married to Rebecca Danforth on 18 Apr 1718 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.

Rebecca Danforth was born on 19 May 1695 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts. Children were:

i. Hannah Akers.
ii. Mary Akers was born on 24 Oct 1721 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts. She died on 12 Oct 1728 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.
iii. John Akers was born on 5 Jan 1724 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.
iv. Moses Akers was born on 31 Aug 1728 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.
v. Mary Akers was born on 27 Aug 1731 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.
vi. Rebecca Akers was born on 13 May 1734 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.