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Dora Atkinson 1859–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Sep 1859

Birth Location: Bates County, Missouri

Death Date: 3 Nov 1933

Death Location: San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States of America

Father: John Atkinson

Mother: Hannah Catterlin

Spouse(s): George Risley

Children(s): Lucy Risley, Ruth Risley, Alexia Risley

In 1859, Dora Atkinson entered the world in Bates County, Missouri, born to John M Atkinson And Hannah Catterlin. In 1860, Dora Atkinson resided in Pleasant Gap, Pleasant Gap, Bates, Missouri, USA. In 1870, Dora Atkinson resided in Butler, Butler, Bates, Missouri, USA. Dora Atkinson married George Mark Risley, and had children including Alexia A Risley, Lucy Risley, Ruth Stanley Risley. Dora Atkinson passed away in 1933 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1859, Dora Atkinson entered the world in Bates County, Missouri, born to John M Atkinson And Hannah Catterlin.
  • In 1860, Dora Atkinson resided in Pleasant Gap, Pleasant Gap, Bates, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1870, Dora Atkinson resided in Butler, Butler, Bates, Missouri, USA.
  • Dora Atkinson married George Mark Risley, and had children including Alexia A Risley, Lucy Risley, Ruth Stanley Risley.
  • Dora Atkinson passed away in 1933 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Atkinson
1815–1900
Birth Location: Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States of America
JA
Hannah Catterlin
1821–1900
Birth Location: Mercer County, Ohio, United States of America
HC

Spouses(s)

George Risley
1857–1932
Birth Location: Verden Ill
GR

Children(s)

Lucy Risley
1888–1954
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
LR
Ruth Risley
1892–1966
Birth Location: Missouri
RR
Alexia Risley
1886–1887
Birth Location: Bates County, Missouri
AR

Dora Atkinson's Ancestors

Self
Dora Atkinson
1859–1933
Birth Place: Bates County, Missouri
Parents
John M Atkinson
1815–1900
Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States of America
Hannah Catterlin
1821–1900
Mercer County, Ohio, United States of America
Grandparents
Robert Atkinson
1784–1865
Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
Catherine Koontz
1788–1830
Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Atkinson
1740–1827
Catarina Diebin
1744–1800
John Koontz
1739–1832
Mary Summers
1732–1814
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ann Wilton
1690–1750
Anna Stoever
1710–1750

Dora Atkinson's Descendants

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Dora Atkinson (Sep 1859–3 Nov 1933) m. George (Mark) Risley (6 Jul 1857–27 Oct 1932)
  1. 1. Lucy Risley 1888–1954
  2. 2. Ruth (Stanley) Risley 1892–1966 m. Otis (Louis) Pemberton 1884–1973
    1. 1. Otis (Leon) Pemberton 1916–1987 m. Little 1920–2018
      1. 1. Mona (Tsiennia) Pemberton 1946–1980
    2. 2. Ruth (Pauline) Pemberton 1915–2006
    3. 3. Dora (Lee) Pemberton 1912–1936
  3. 3. Alexia (A) Risley 1886–1887

Dora Atkinson's Timeline

9 Records

1859
Sep 1859
Birth of Dora Atkinson in Bates County, Missouri
Bates County, Missouri
1860
1860
Age 1
Dora Atkinson resided here in Pleasant Gap, Pleasant Gap, Bates, Missouri, USA
Pleasant Gap, Pleasant Gap, Bates, Missouri, USA
1870
1870
Age 11
Dora Atkinson resided here in Butler, Butler, Bates, Missouri, USA
Butler, Butler, Bates, Missouri, USA
1880
1880
Age 21
Dora Atkinson resided here in Butler, Bates, Missouri, USA
Butler, Bates, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
Dora Atkinson resided here in Butler, Bates, Missouri, USA
Butler, Bates, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
Dora Atkinson resided here in Seattle Ward 13, King, Washington, USA
Seattle Ward 13, King, Washington, USA
1920
1920
Age 61
Dora Atkinson resided here in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 71
Dora Atkinson resided here in San Diego, San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
San Diego, San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
1933
3 Nov 1933
Age 74
Death of Dora Atkinson in San Diego, California, USA
San Diego, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Sep 1859
    Event Place: Bates County, Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, 1905-1939
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: T625_132; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 342
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 2339927
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Butler, Bates, Missouri; Roll: 839; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0013
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Seattle Ward 13, King, Washington; Roll: T624_1660; Page: 12a; Enumeration District: 0213; FHL microfilm: 1375673
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Pleasant Gap, Pleasant Gap, Bates, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Butler, Butler, Bates, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Butler, Bates, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Butler, Bates, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Butler, Bates, Missouri; Roll: 839; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0013

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Seattle Ward 13, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Seattle Ward 13, King, Washington; Roll: T624_1660; Page: 12a; Enumeration District: 0213; FHL microfilm: 1375673

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: T625_132; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 342

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: San Diego, San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 2339927
    [2] California, U.S., Voter Registrations, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Nov 1933
    Event Place: San Diego, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, 1905-1939
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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