YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Bernice Wingfield Atkins 1889–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jan 1889

Birth Location: Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 30 Mar 1971

Death Location: Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA

Father:

Mother: Lula Atkins

Spouse(s): Ernest Sr

Children(s): Mary Jenkins, Earnest Jr, Lowings Jenkins, Roscoe Jenkins

Bernice Wingfield Atkins was born in 1889 in Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA, the child of John H Frank Atkins And Lula G Atkins. Bernice Wingfield Atkins married Ernest Haywerd Jenkins Sr, and had children including Earnest Hayward Jenkins Jr, Lowings Jenkins, Mary Helen Jenkins, Roscoe Jenkins. Bernice Wingfield Atkins passed away in 1971 in Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA.

Find more search results for Bernice Atkins
BA

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Bernice Wingfield Atkins was born in 1889 in Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA, the child of John H Frank Atkins And Lula G Atkins.
  • Bernice Wingfield Atkins married Ernest Haywerd Jenkins Sr, and had children including Earnest Hayward Jenkins Jr, Lowings Jenkins, Mary Helen Jenkins, Roscoe Jenkins.
  • Bernice Wingfield Atkins passed away in 1971 in Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Bernice Atkins's Ancestors

Self
Bernice Atkins
1889–1971
Birth Place: Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Lula (G.) Atkins
1867–1963
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bernice Atkins's Descendants

1.
BA
Bernice (Wingfield) Atkins (16 Jan 1889–30 Mar 1971) m. Ernest (Haywerd Jenkins) Sr (22 Mar 1885–20 Jan 1966)
  1. 1. Mary (Helen) Jenkins 1921–1996
  2. 2. Earnest (Hayward Jenkins) Jr 1919–1984
  3. 3. Lowings Jenkins 1910–
  4. 4. Roscoe Jenkins 1912–1917

Bernice Atkins's Timeline

2 Records

1889
16 Jan 1889
Birth of Bernice Wingfield Atkins in Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA
Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA
1971
30 Mar 1971
Age 82
Death of Bernice Wingfield Atkins in Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA
Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1889
    Event Place: Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1971
    Event Place: Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE