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Mary (Burwell) Atkin - OBIT

kjudd79763 — 2012-05-12 19:50:45Z

Hello all, as far as I can tell, I am not related to this lady, however, her obit had been cut out and was in my CROCKETT family bible. Don't know if this will help anyone or not, but will try and transcribe the obit:

Mrs. Brown Atkin, Widow of Financier, Dies at 77

Mrs. Mary Burwell Atkin, who lived to see three new generations of her prominent Knoxville family, died peacefully at 12:15 p.m. yesterday at Fort Sanders Hospital.

Mrs. Atkin was the wido of Clay Brown Atkin, financier and big-scale industrialist here before his death in 1931. She was an alert leader in her family and in social circles up until her 77th birthday last Oct. 29. She became ill shortly thereafter and was taken to hospital Nov. 8.

Building Bore Her Name
During her last years the head of the Atkin family group spent most of her time at her big white Colonial homeplace at 518 West Main Avenue. It is one of the last large homesteads, of expansive grounds, left in the downtown section.

After former Knoxville Bank & Trust Co. moved from Burwell Building, Gay Street and Clinch Avenue, Knoxville's "first skyscraper," Mr. Atkin bought the building and named it for Mary Burwell Atkin. She came here from her native Pennsylvania with her parents, William G. and Mary Price Burwell, in 1891. She and C. B. Atkin were married Dec. 19*, 1894.

Funeral Plans Given
Services will be at 11 a. m. tomorrow at St. John's Episcopal Church of which Mrs. Atkin was a member. The Rev. William S. Lea, the rector, will officiate. Burial in Greenwood.

Mrs. Atkin leaves three daughters, Mrs. Edwin R. (Edith) Lutz, Mrs. J. Kennedy (Eleanor) Craig and Mrs. Charles E. (Marian) Rankin, all of Knoxville; a sister, Mrs. John Warrington, of Philadelphia; grandchildren, Mrs. John P. Carter Jr. and John E. Lutz, II of Knoxville, Mrs. Paul A. Christensen, River Forest, Ill., and William A. Akers, U. S. Air Forces, San Rafael, Calif.; and great-grandchildren, Diana Carter and Ane, Eleanor and Peter Christensen.

Grieved by Grandson's Fate
A tragic loss in the Knoxville woman's last years was the death of her grandson, Capt. Brown Atkin Craig, who fell in action in Holland in 1944.

She bore up bravely, as she did at the death of her husband 18 years ago. But after C. B. Atkin's passing, the widow never again used their summer home, Edelmar, a huge place standing high amidst spreading grounds on Topside Road on the south side of Alcoa Highway.

The name "Edelmar" is a combination of first syllables of the three Atkin daughters. They spent many a happy childhood sumer with their parents there.

A slim erect person, of stately bearing and warm, friendly manner, Mrs. Atkin's gracious hospitality at both her town and country homes was something for her hundreds of friends to look forward to.

*Obit was tore at this place, believe to read 19, but could possibly be 18

Re: Atkin in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire

davidatkin43 — 2011-05-02 17:50:28Z

greetings, I am the male descendent of my great grandfather, David Atkin, who is buried in Leigh churchyard. He died in the early 1900's; occupation,tailor and farmer,having been born in Doveridge,Derbys. His father was one George Atkin, legend has it that he was an inn keeker or something of this ilk, who provided horses for stage coaches.
The family was centred on the Leigh;Hilderstone; Utoxetter area, from this time.
I have not done much research of late but will check my records in due course if this is interesting to you. Ann is a name that features in the family

Captain James Atkin

philknight_1 — 2011-04-28 08:38:26Z

Hi, I'm trying to track back on my Atkin ancestry from Hull. I'm descended from Elizabeth (aka Eliza) Atkin, born 1810 in Hull, who married George Empringham in 1883. The IGI record for her christening has her parents as James and Eleanor, but I can't find their marriage. I have found other records for her siblings, and it's the records for the burial of one of these (Eleanor Hall Atkin, 1808-1809) which tell me James was "Captain James Atkin".
But I only have a tentative birth for James, and no sign of him in death or other records, although he may have died before 1841 as he doesn't seem to appear in that census and his wife is living with Eliza and George Empringham - the entries are so limited that they don't record if she was a widow, and she died 1849 so no evidence from later, more detailed, censuses.
Any help most gratefully welcomed.
Phil

Re: Atkin in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire

ilc2it — 2011-04-26 00:45:37Z

Hi, I'd like to take you back a further 200 years. Do you have any information you can add to the following?

Ann Atkin married a Thomas Lyemar of Cheadle on 20 April 1674. Thomas was born in Cheadle in 1651.
I am a direct female descendant of Ann. She and Thomas had several children, one of whom Anne Lyemar was born on 17 Apr 1690 and married a Benjamin Belcher on 07 July 1716. They both lived and died in Leigh.

I know all about the female descendants and spouses etc. I'm just wondering who Ann Atkin was and had she always lived in Cheadle. The descendants are slowly moving out of the immediate area, through marriage. So the towns Cheadle, Leigh, Fradswell, Milwich, Stone and, by 1840 onwards, Macclesfield, start appearing in the family tree.

Re: Atkin in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire

SeAtkin — 2011-03-02 15:11:31Z

Hi
I have not been tracing family so hard but jotting down some oral history and found this thread when looking for anything re where my Grandfather came from in Staffordshire. It seems too much coincidence got a name of someone same name - Henry George Atkin who is right age to be his grandfather buried in Stowe by Chortley but looks like came from Abbots Bromley ... all quite nearby

John Atkin

jimmyb52 — 2011-02-23 17:40:17Z

1838 my 3 x greatgrandmother mary Nuttall had an illegitimate child ( Eunice Nuttall ) with John Atkin, Mary was born in 1796 ? in Edgeworth,near Bolton,Lancs. The Nuttalls later married into the Birch family from Bolton. John was a Crofter, Nothing else known about him. would appreciate any info.

jimmyb

Re: Origin of the Atkin family

mistylass — 2010-11-22 21:36:59Z

Hi, thanks for the email. I dont think our family trees are related. None of my relatives emigrated. Good luck with your search

Re: Origin of the Atkin family

LaileSusanA — 2010-11-21 13:14:15Z

I too have a william atkin. Where did he come from etc. Mine was born in England in early to mid 1800's. He was born in Lincolnshire but I have not been able to trace before that. He migrated to Canada, married Sarah Chadwick then migrated to Kansas then Idaho.

If there is any connection let me know.

Thanks!

Re: Reply to Stephanie Watson [nee Atkin]

phillpat — 2010-10-18 12:35:33Z

dear stephanie
my 3xg.grandad came from saxondale in notts his name was william for some reason it was changed to adkin in the1860s. my wifes name was watson before she was married any connection she was born 1947 in heanor derbyshire uk
yours phillip adkin

Re: help me!

phillpat — 2010-10-18 12:00:37Z

dear nicole

my ancesters came from saxondale in notts
they where called atkin upto the 1860s then it was changed on
a marrage cert to adkin when my 3xg,grandad changed it for some reason.
yours phillip adkin

Re: Origin of the Atkin family

mistylass — 2010-10-05 13:05:10Z

Hi Oliver,thanks for the email. Do you know where he lived and what his date of birth is. My Grandfather Arthur Atkin lived in Leicester and most of his relatives lived in and around the midlands.

Re: Origin of the Atkin family

oliverwatson — 2010-10-03 00:57:51Z

My grandfather's name was William Atkin

Re: Origin of the Atkin family

mistylass — 2010-10-02 19:56:20Z

Hi Stephanie, my mothers maiden name was Atkin. She was born in Leicester. Her Father and his family originated from Lincoln/Nottingham. What was your grandfather;s name.

Re: Origin of the Atkin family

bermudagirl — 2010-09-26 14:56:53Z

My Atkin family seem to have come from Fen Ditton originally (near Cambridge). They then moved into Cambridge itself. However my dad and grandad (both Atkins) were born in Scotland where it is a very unusual name!

Pat (Atkin)

frederick atkin

edmac43 — 2010-08-22 18:45:37Z

frederick atkin born 1909 married lucy smith in york 1937, has anyone any info please, regards Roz

Beatrice Atkin 1915 Ohio Info.

ancestorspast — 2010-07-08 13:59:05Z

Posted for genealogy purposes

Name: Miss Beatrice Atkin

Date: Oct. 1915

Location: Box 46, Lake Co. Ohio

Source: postcard in my collection

Note: I am not related to this person. Posting info. to help those who are. I do not check the message board too much, so if you have a question, please send me an email.

ATKIN Madonna GUERIN 1933 1998 our beloved mother

t42Hilltop_DalCoTX — 2010-05-21 12:45:14Z

ATKIN Madonna GUERIN 1933 1998 our beloved mother

DavidStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Hilltop Memorial Park Cemetery, Carrollton, Dallas Co., Texas. Feel free to use the picture for your personal records.

This is one of the 213,122 cemetery photos free for your personal use at http://teafor2.com
If you have more info, please reply here rather than emailing me because this is not my family.

Re: Reply to Stephanie Watson [nee Atkin]

snoopmama — 2010-02-20 21:29:52Z

This is not part of my family research. Sorry, I could not be of any help. Good luck in your research.

Vickey

Re: Reply to Stephanie Watson [nee Atkin]

phillpat — 2010-02-15 00:24:23Z

dear stephanie
my wifes maiden name was watson
and my name is adkin but the name was changed in the 1870s
my family come from saxon dale notts
yours phillip adkin

Re: Atkin in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire

davidatkin43 — 2009-12-28 14:00:52Z

I was born in Burton; my side of the family originates from Leigh nr Uttoxeter; farmers in Church Leigh. There are still family members there. I am back as far as my ancestor of the same name David Atkin 1824-1908, born in Doveridge, who may well be related to Edward A. I am stuck on tracing DA's parents who verbal history says was a publican who loked after horses for stage changes in coaching days. does this tie in wih your research? David Atkin Tel 01827 718310

Charles Atkin/s born 1849 Stapleford Nottinghamshire

alanleslieatkin — 2009-11-21 17:21:42Z

Searching for Charles Atkin born 1849 Stapleford notts.
Cannot find on the 1881 census believe he was married to a Kate Meacham from London Marylebone in 1883 any information would be welcome

Re: Atkin in York City, Yorkshire

stewartholdsworth — 2009-11-02 15:18:16Z

Paul, Sorry to take so long coming back to you i dont use this website very often.
Ok cousin (we have met) my dad was Lawrence Atkin died 4th March 1992 in DroNfield. I have traced our line back on the atkin/merryweather side to the early 1800 so lots of info. to give you, - when you pick this up contact me on info@groundconstruction.com and mark it for the attention of JEAN.

Re: Marrige of John Atkin & Frances Doar

phillpat — 2009-09-24 12:21:05Z

the only john atkin married to frances married in about 1840
they had a daughter called jane b1842
daughter calledmary ann b1844
son called thomas b1848
son called john b1851
son called henry b1854
so it looks like in 1841 they where living with her parents

Re: Atkin in York City, Yorkshire

poruatokin — 2009-08-15 21:56:49Z

Hello Jean,
Thanks for posting a message.
My name is Paul Lawrence Atkin, currently living in Japan. I am the 2nd son of Fred & Peggy Atkin nee Rickard. Coincidentally I just returned from a visit to the UK where I visited York and spoke to my Uncle Bob (Robert) and Aunt Nora (now 86 years old). My uncle suggested my Grandmother's name was Ginny (not Jennifer as I had previously thought) Mereweather (or Merriweather - not sure) so it seems you are correct. The name Ginny may have been a nickname based on Jane?

Can I ask which line are you from?

Of the 7 children Lawrence & Jane / Ginny had,
Madge is still living in York, though I was unable to meet her this time.
Nora is still living married to Bob Bolton (still living)
Ernest died in WWII, possibly in Anzio, Italy
Lawrence died about 15-20 years ago, was living in Dromfield
Sydney died about 15-20 years ago, was living in York
Fred (my father) died in Sept 2006 aged 78
Robert is still living in York, married to Thora - no children.

Incidentally, I just started a tree on Genes Reunited

Re: Atkin Hull East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

mariegarnett22 — 2009-08-10 14:54:45Z

my ancestors george atkin, james atkin, abraham atkin and all siblings algarkirk area?

george chapman atkin

mariegarnett22 — 2009-08-10 14:46:16Z

i'm looking for relatives of my great grandfather george chapman atkin 1873, algarkirk lincolnshire, his father james atkin, mother elizabeth nee chapman then west then atkin, james was son of abraham atkin 1801 algarkirk, his wife fanny nee jackson 1815, john, james zeberdee were all brothers, boys father dies 1850, algarkirk, mother fanny/ either she married aaron read, and they brought boys up or relatiuve named francis atkin who wed aaron read but boys brought up by her 1 address wash road algarkirk, near kirton in holland?

Atkin

s_sheward — 2009-08-10 09:20:34Z

Does anyone have information on Precy Harold Atkin Born About 1883 Bradford, Yorkshire, This person could be my grandad. my grandmothers name is Ruth Procter Can anyone help

Re: Atkin in York City, Yorkshire

jeanholdsworth — 2009-08-08 15:30:49Z

Only just started to trace back Atkin family York- If you are tracing your fathers blood line and your Grandfarther is Lawrence Atkin - then every probablity we're cousins. OK
Thomas Atkin married Mary Ellan Brown in 1873 had 7 kids 1 of which was -
Lawrence Atkin married Jane Maud Mereweather (Yr unknow as yet) and had 7 kids.

Marrige of John Atkin & Frances Doar

leslieatkin2 — 2009-07-26 13:27:17Z

John Atkin born about 1820 Stapleford Notts uk did he marry a Frances Doar born about 1820 Sandiacre Derbyshire marr 1838-1840
On census 1841 living with Thomas Doar and Sarah Doar

John and Frances had a daughter Jane born 1840
can any one help with this marriage

Re: Atkin Family of Hinckley, Leicestershire

sarzx_1 — 2009-07-19 15:49:38Z

I'm really struggling with trying to find out any information on William Atkin.

Can anybody help at all?

Birth?
Death?
Residence?

Don't know what to do next.

Thanks in advance
Sarah

Re: Atkin Family of Hinckley, Leicestershire

sarzx_1 — 2009-06-06 17:10:41Z

Daisy Taverner (maiden name)

Birth: MAR 1898
Dadlington, Leicestershire, England

Death: 24 NOV 1968
Hinckley, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom

Marriage to William Atkin: 1922
24 Jun 1922
Age: 24

I am trying to find out more information regarding Daisy and William...apparenty daisy used to own/manage a shop within Hinckley Leics.

Re: John Atkin, Beeston, Notts UK

leslieatkin2 — 2009-05-18 19:56:07Z

I have a john Atkin bapt 3 Dec 1854 Beeston
father Henry Atkin mother elizabeth oldham
any help

alan atkin

Re: Atkin Hull East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

lindadecuervo — 2009-01-09 20:44:33Z

My family are not actually from your area but from Leeds, more specifically Arnley, so may have links. My dad was Alfred Atkin (born 1920, second son of George and Carrie Atkin. Oldest son was George, youngest son Jack. I am looking to find Jacks family who I met only once. My mum is also now dead and like all of us I asked too few questions! My uncle Jack was a bus driver and his son was called Paul. I dont remember the name of his daughter. I know he died a few years ago. I think his wifes name was Jean, but my family hardly ever saw or were in contact with Jacks. I would just like to contact them if I can, as I have always been in contact with the oldest brother George's daughter Sheila, and via her had news of her brother. I didnt have any other relations on my fathers side so would love to hear from any contacts.

Family Portrait John & Janet, Perth County, Ontario

tillerpf — 2008-11-15 18:17:25Z

I don't believe I have ever posted this family portrait of John & Janet (Drummond) with their children: Isaac (1875-1966), Peter (1868-1960), Gilbert (1877-1969), Isabella (1872-1946), Mary (1881-1964) and James (1865-1947).

Re: Atkin East Yorkshire

jean1808 — 2008-10-12 21:56:34Z

Hello thanks for getting back to me but my Atkin were alaways in the North east then I know that William Atkin moved to The area that you are on about. It's rather strange really as my mother lived in Brough some 35 yrs ago and she thought that she had found her dad in that area but when she enquired he had not long since died. His name was William and he was born in May 1879. Regards Jean

Atkin East Yorkshire

hhatkin — 2008-10-12 21:51:47Z

Hello Jean and thank you for your message. Mine start off near the coast around Hornsea and stay there for 200 years until my grandfather moved further west to the Brough area. It is an unusual name so there could be links. Regards - Henry

Re: Atkin East Yorkshire

jean1808 — 2008-10-12 20:07:22Z

Hello I am just replying to your feed that6 you have put out, I was an Atkin and my family were all Atkin's but from the North East but |I know a couple of them went around the york / Hull area. Would you know of these Regards Jean

Re: Atkin Hull East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

jean1808 — 2008-10-12 19:05:33Z

Hello I have Atkin in my family. The ones I know were born in and around the Darlington Co Durham area. I believe though that a couple of brothers and a sister were living somewhere around the York Hull area. One was called William. I 5think one died in the 40's and William dies around early 60's. Is this any of your family. Regards Jean

Atkin from Leicester

mistylass — 2008-09-05 23:43:11Z

Interested to hear from anyone who has news of the Atkin family from Wigston in Leicester. Fathers name was Arthur, mothers name was Edith. Children were Alice, Thomas, Gladys, Margaret, Joyce and Mavis

Atkin Hull East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

victoriabuckle1 — 2008-07-13 19:14:14Z

Interesed to here from the Atkin family.
My Father is an Atkin and so is my Mother! so I have two trees of Atkin.(not sure if they are related)
One side is Rimmington Akin (my gggrandfather) who in the 1851 census was in Kirton in Holland Lincolnshire aged 10,
his brothers ad sisters where Anne, Betsy, Eliza, Fredrick, John,he came to Hull a few years later and had Herbert Atkin, who he had six boys. Ernest George, Arthur, Walter, Herbert,Charles, would like to here from anyone who has any connection with the above.

Atkin Family of Hinckley, Leicestershire

sarzx_1 — 2008-05-10 21:58:57Z

Researching primarily Daisy Atkin who we presume lived within Hinckley. All I know is that she had a daughter, born Alice Atkin in 1922 (Married John Stanley Rees). Any information you have - please contact

Re: Atkin family of Yorkshire, England C.19

davidatkin43 — 2008-04-09 20:19:19Z

I am seeking Goerge Atkin who married Elisabeth Bailey and lived in Ddoveridge, Derbys, my GG. his son, David was born in 1824, which puts my george in about the same period for birth as william in 1805 in Barlborough. Is it near to Doveridge. Any clues?

Re: atkin family of marsh farm

davidatkin43 — 2008-04-05 15:14:05Z

Please ring me on 01827 718310

Re: atkin family of marsh farm

davidatkin43 — 2008-04-05 15:09:44Z

Moor Farm rather than Marsh Farm, Lower Leigh, Uttoxeter.
My grandfather was David Atkin,s son - Colin Bernard Atkin - b. 29th N0v 1878; d.11 May 1928 aged 59 in a tragic accident involving dray horses. He looked after horses for Bass,s brewery in Burton on Trent at the time. I am seeking to build up my family history. Please contact me on 01827 718310

Re: atkin family of marsh farm

davidatkin43 — 2008-03-29 15:37:52Z

My links are with Moor Farm, Lower Leigh.
I do not have an identified link with Eccleshall yet from my search. Beware, there are two "Atkin" families presently living in the L.Leigh area; one is unconnected and originates from Market Drayton in Shropshire. I have spoken to a Don Atkin, farmer, and his family in the locality who are unrelated.
I have also spoken to a Mrs Atkin who married into the family by marrying a George A. who was the son of Ron Atkin, one of David's sons. She is now a widow in her 80's

Re: atkin family of marsh farm

davidatkin43 — 2008-03-29 15:29:24Z

Kath, still waiting for you to contact me again. I have established that there are other family members around Lower Leigh. G. grandfather David was apparently the son of George A. and Elisabeth --- his wife. George, apparently was connected with "stagecoaches" - perhaps a publican in Doveridge linked to changing horses,etc on coaches using what is now the A50. I am told that he set all his sons up in a different "trade" which is why our g.g. was a tailor.David married the wife of the proprietor of the Butcher's Arms"; she died shortly after this event; and he then proceeded to marry her daughter who is our g.grandmother. In the process he inherited 10 acres of land which appears to be the start of the farming interest. One of his sons, Reg inherited the farm. Other sons, Sid and Ron moved to farm in Hilderstone nearby.
I have an interesting obituary report from the local paper re Sid's funeral in 1908 which sheds more light on the subject. Reg never married, neither did a daughter, Margaret.
G.g. David and M. had a son Russell who died aged 6 years (don't be fooled by a census entry for "Mussell"in the 1861/71 return ( i haven't got the appropriate ref. in front of me at this moment, so going from memory)

Re: atkin family of marsh farm

davidatkin43 — 2008-03-29 15:09:35Z

My g.grandfather also David Atkin and after whom I was named, lived at Moor Farm, Lower Leigh. If we are following the same line of inquiry feel free to give me a call on 01827 718310. David A.

Re: atkin family of marsh farm

davidatkin43 — 2008-03-29 15:06:53Z

I have not been able to find you in my local book covering atherstone. Please ring me on 01827 718310. David A.

John William ATKIN

RichardSILVERWOOD99 — 2008-03-23 07:50:35Z

I am trying to find birth and family details of John William ATKIN, born 12th Dec 1921, Liverpool, England.
He tavelled to Victoria, Australia, he married Nancy Florence French, 22nd July 1944, dying in 1992.

Emma Jean Atkin age, 81, retired from, the Kern County Sheriff's Department. For 25 years

KENNELLYMARKA — 2008-03-23 03:22:01Z

Emma Jean Atkin
ATKIN, Emma Jean (81), passed away at home in Arcadia, California on February 28, 2008. A remarkable woman; accomplished artist, community leader, professional, and an amazing homemaker. Her family was her life around which all other aspirations were made to fit. She met each day, engaged, and with a resolve and a commitment that left us wondering how she could do it all.
She never missed sending cards or remembering important events.
Her family, her friends and her
adopted extended family were so loved by her. They knew, absolutely, that someone always cared about and loved them unconditionally."
Her strength and courage, her love, compassion and friendship have been shared with so many during her lifetime. A lot could be said about her professional and community accomplishments, and they are many, but it was her uncanny way of being so real, of connecting and sharing, of being a wife,
being mom, grandma, great grandma, Aunt Jean, and just being Jean that was her most beloved legacy.
Born and raised in the Midwest, Jean moved to California in 1953 with her husband and their young family.
Wilmington and Carson, California were home for the next 20 years where she and Willard raised their three girls.
In 1976 Jean and Will moved to Lake of The Woods in the mountains that they both loved.
There she worked for, and later retired from, the Kern County Sheriff's Department. For 25 years
this was her home until moving to Sierra Madre in 1996 where for seven years she brought the Pinny House to life. They moved to Arcadia in 2003.
Though she will be profoundly missed, we will continue to love her and carry her in our hearts always. She rests in peace and love. Jean is survived by Willard, her husband of 61 years; her children Carolyn (Lloyd) Gardner, Shirley (Claude) Farris, and Kathay (David) Edmondson;
her grandchildren Jill (Zack) Sweaney,
Joanna Gardner,
Matthew Woolsey, Sean (Vanessa) Clouser,
Brian Farris; great-grandsons Mitchell, Tanner
and Cody and great-granddaughter Savannah.