Stan Adkins Says:
April 21, 2015 at 9:52 am
Hello Cousins.
I will pay $500.00 for a copy of the Adkins family, Beech County to York Book, if anyone has one and is open to selling their copy. (guessing at the correct title). Here’s my contact info:
Stan Adkins
Adkinsstan@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Stan Adkins
Independence, Mo
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Beech Fork Lake
History of Beech Fork
Known in agrarian times as “Bean Capital Of The World” because of its abundant harvests, remote Beech Fork and its fertile farms had by the mid-20th century devolved into a “Tobacco Road” cut off from the opportunities of modern development.
Some tombstones in the Park’s Bowen Cemetery date to the 18th century; and family names adorning Civil War graves can be seen on roadside mailboxes even today. Government appropriation of private land for the lake caused rancor among locals with historic land holdings. The Beech Fork strain of Adkins family (appropriately known as “Beech Fork Adkinses”) was largely driven out to the Huntington metropolitan area. So numerous were these displaced persons that townsfolk joked about an “Adkins factory” at Beech Fork which mass-produced persons of the surname. It has also been said that in the last days, “the Jews will go back to Palestine and the Adkinses will go back to Beech Fork.”
Metcalf Family Mews 
April 21, 2015 at 11:06 am
Thanks Cousin. :)
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January 9, 2016 at 1:27 am
Hello,My name is Gerri Adkins. I knew who my father was,but i know no history of his side of family. To be honest i don’t know much of my mothers side either. In the last year or so i had joined this group on Facebook and seen a picture that I have a copy of that someone had posted. And I learned that me and him was second cousin. That was very very exciting to me and I’m very curious about my father’s side of the family. I would like to try to get a copy of this book and if any way possible if you could please get back to me and let me know how I may possibly go about doing that I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you for your time.
February 29, 2016 at 12:51 pm
I wonder if, since the author has stated to others that the book will likely not be reprinted (saw many posts on the Adkins facebook group that cited the author as saying this recently), if he will give permission to HathiTrust to make it viewable online, from what I understand they do have a digital copy but can not freely show it because of copyright issues, but if the copyright holder gave them permission they certainly could make it available. Just a thought! Here is some information on how HathiTrust operates in regards to copyright: https://www.hathitrust.org/help_copyright#RestrictedAccess
I also know that the Mormon Family History Libraries and their partner libraries have access to a digital copy as well, most areas have a partner in their vicinity but you have to be at the actual building to view it:
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/573359?availability=Family%20History%20Library
There also seems to be a title change for this work, according to WorldCat it is called:
“The Adkins family of Wayne County, West Virginia : also Cabell, Lincoln, and Boone : a genealogical history : the descendants of William and Elizabeth (Parker) Adkins of Henrico County, Virginia, from 1690 to 1990.”
Here is the WorldCat link, it can show you what libraries, based on your location, have the book in their collection.
http://www.worldcat.org/title/adkins-family-of-wayne-county-west-virginia-also-cabell-lincoln-and-boone-a-genealogical-history-the-descendants-of-william-and-elizabeth-parker-adkins-of-henrico-county-virginia-from-1690-to-1990/oclc/23267915
I’d love to have my own physical copy of the book, but at least we have some alternatives. I’d hate to see the hard work of this author go unseen.
March 23, 2017 at 2:33 pm
I would love a copy of this book since I am married into the Adkins lineage. I have been in contact with the author with the response that it would cost him too much money to do a reprint:( Does anyone know where I can get a copy?
June 7, 2018 at 1:32 am
I would love a copy of this book…I’m an Adkins by blood….
October 11, 2018 at 4:32 am
Hi, my name is Ronald Andrew Adkins. Did anybody ever get a copy of this book? Thank you
October 11, 2018 at 10:22 am
No & the author will not republish it. At least that’s what he told me.
October 16, 2018 at 10:33 am
Stan bought a copy, so i can imagine that some can be obtained. I’d place it on my Amazon wishlist & hopefully they’ll contact you when a copy comes available.
October 17, 2018 at 2:56 pm
Hello. My name is Kimberly Adkins. My Great of great grand father is William V Adkins and Polly. I would love to obtain a copy of this book. After my Dad (James Adkins) passed suddenly, I have researched and continue to research our background. I’ve searched every website and I cannot find this book. Please help.
October 17, 2018 at 3:35 pm
Good luck! There are a lot of people wanting this book!!
October 17, 2018 at 4:00 pm
Has anyone contacted Ron L Adkins. I did but no response
October 17, 2018 at 10:45 pm
I did & he said he wasn’t going to republish the book
October 17, 2018 at 10:47 pm
I responded to this question earlier & this site won’t let me repeat it. Look at my earlier post
November 23, 2018 at 3:57 pm
Yes. A few copies have been purchased. You can also find a copy at the bigger libraries but they cannot be checked out, you must read them there. You can put them on your eBay or Amazon watch list, to obtain a copy sooner.
November 26, 2018 at 12:24 pm
Thanks for the info
March 27, 2019 at 3:06 pm
I am interested in a copy of this book. My ancestors are in it.
January 26, 2020 at 2:33 pm
Has anyone ever got a hold of the book? There are so many people looking for it I wish Ronnie would let someone print a digital copy of it for purchase.
November 7, 2020 at 11:25 am
You can download a copy of the book at any Family Search Center (LDS Center). https://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/
January 16, 2021 at 11:15 am
Would love a copy of any of the Adkins books Please contact me with info at gammy1952@hotmail.com. Thank you. Amanda Hicks
April 9, 2021 at 7:28 pm
I’m not sure if this site is still up and running as I don’t see any recent post. I am trying to find where to by the Ronnie Adkins book. I gave my daughter the only one I had and now she won’t let me borrow it lol
December 30, 2021 at 12:01 pm
Yes. I know several that own a copy but I seriously doubt they’d sell it. It’s my understanding that the book can be downloaded now but I have never tried. Please check with your local LDS research facility for help. Also, you can go to the library & ask to read a copy. I know they won’t allow you to check it out because they rarely get returned.
April 14, 2023 at 4:12 pm
Hello, I would love to buy my husband a copy of this book. He is an Adkins, and would love to read more about his family history. Please let me know if you have one you’ll part with. I’ll pay a hefty price for one! Thank you!