There is a John Akin(birth about 1810) and family recorded next to Edith Bradley on the 1850 census for Finley, Green County, Missouri, USA. Family members are Mary 36, Richard T. 7, Edith J. 5, Emily E. 3, and William C. 1. Based on the names, I have wondered if this Mary might be an older girl of Edith Bradley. Please let me know if this is who you were looking for back in 2001 when you made this post.
Thank you, Cheri