(from the archived Roots of Roane Web site)

Absolom Adkisson, was the son of Absolom Adkisson (Sr.), and was a brother to Elizabeth Adkisson Roberts, wife of Capt. James G. Roberts.

Brother Yearby Adkisson died in the Battle of Resacca, GA. – wife, Nancy Jane Underwood.

Brother, William Walker Adkisson survived the war, but is buried in a CW cemetery in Chattanooga – wife, Carolina Dugger.

Sister, Mary Jane Adkisson was the wife of Thomas Roberts.