At the time of their marriage, Daniel was "of New Bedford, s/o Timothy of Westport and Phebe, deceased"; Sarah was "of Westport, d/o Humphrey, deceased, of New Bedford, and Rebecca." (Dartmouth, MA, vital records)
Children
1. Charles H. Akin, b. Abt 1851, MA d. Aft 1 Jun 1870 (Age > 19 years)
2. Frank S. Akin, b. Abt 1854, MA d. Aft Jan 1920 (Age > 66 years)
3. Cornelius Akin, b. Abt 1856, MA d. Aft 1 Jun 1860 (Age > 4 years)
4. Ephraim G. Akin, b. Between 1862 and 1864, Westport, Bristol Co., MA d. 30 Jul 1922 (Age 60 years)
5. Nellie S. Akin, b. Abt 1868, MA d. Aft 1 Jun 1880 (Age > 12 years)
In the 1850 Federal Census, Daniel & Sarah Akin are living at Westport, MA, with the elder Akins and other extended family, including Sarah's mother. Daniel is a sailor.
In 1860, Daniel & Sarah Aiken are still at Westport. They have three children: Charles H. 9, Frank S. 6, & Cornelius 4. Sarah's mother, Rebecca Allen is still with them, at age 82.
In 1870 Daniel & Sarah are still at Westport, and have three sons, Charles H., Frank S., & Ephraim G. Daniel is a teamster; Charles is a mariner.
In 1880 they are still at Westport, ages 58 & 62, with two of their children in the household: Ephraim G. 18, & Nellie S. 12. Daniel is a farmer and has asthma.