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Richard Atkinson 1868 – 1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Nov 1868

Birth Location: Annona, Texas

Death Date: 1 Dec 1941

Death Location: Cook County, IL

Father: John Atkinson

Mother: Patsey Houser

Spouse(s): Betty Bratton

Children(s): Nora Atkinson, Jimmie Atkison, Ezelar Atkinson, Everett Atkinson, Malinda Atkinson, Elbert Atkinson, Mable Atkinson

In 1868, Richard Atkinson entered the world in Annona, Texas, born to John Atkinson and Patsey Houser. In 1880, Richard Atkinson resided in Precinct 7, Red River, Texas, USA. In 1930, Richard Atkinson resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. Richard Atkinson married Betty Bratton, and had children including Nora Atkinson, Jimmie Atkison, Ezelar Atkinson, Everett Atkinson, Malinda Atkinson, Elbert Atkinson, Mable Atkinson. Richard Atkinson passed away in 1941 in Cook County, IL.

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Biography

  • In 1868, Richard Atkinson entered the world in Annona, Texas, born to John Atkinson and Patsey Houser.
  • In 1880, Richard Atkinson resided in Precinct 7, Red River, Texas, USA.
  • In 1930, Richard Atkinson resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
  • Richard Atkinson married Betty Bratton, and had children including Nora Atkinson, Jimmie Atkison, Ezelar Atkinson, Everett Atkinson, Malinda Atkinson, Elbert Atkinson, Mable Atkinson.
  • Richard Atkinson passed away in 1941 in Cook County, IL.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Atkinson's Ancestors

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Richard Atkinson
1868 – 1941
Birth Place: Annona, Texas
Parents
John Atkinson
1827 – 1898
Alabama
Patsey Houser
1845 – 1944
South Carolina
Grandparents
David Atkins
1801 – 1879
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Atkinson's Descendants

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Richard Atkinson (20 Nov 1868 – 1 Dec 1941) m. Betty Bratton (Nov 1874 – abt 1972)
  1. 1. Nora Atkinson (2 Nov 1890 – 10 Mar 1984)
  2. 2. Jimmie Atkison (Oct 1893 – )
  3. 3. Ezelar Atkinson (30 Nov 1893 – 12 Jun 1983)
  4. 4. Everett Atkinson (15 Aug 1896 – 10 Feb 1963)
  5. 5. Malinda Atkinson (12 Sep 1900 – Nov 1973)
  6. 6. Elbert Atkinson (6 Jan 1906 – Mar 1987)
  7. 7. Mable Atkinson (26 Nov 1909 – 3 Nov 1936) m. Caleb Colton (1905 – 1995)
    1. 1. Lula Pendleton (11 04 1925 – 10 30 2001) m. Edward Pendleton
      1. 1. Illona Pendleton (13 04 1944 – ) m. Ronald (Elmore) Lewis (1947 – )
        1. 1. Illona Lewis (1971 – )
    2. 2. Caleb Colton (16 Jun 1927 – 22 Oct 1998)
    3. 3. Sybil Colton (abt 1929 – )
    4. 4. Richard (Andrew) Colton (12 Dec 1929 – 18 Jan 2002)

Richard Atkinson's Timeline

5 Records

1868
20 Nov 1868
Birth of Richard Atkinson in Annona, Texas
Annona, Texas
1880
1880
Age 12
Richard Atkinson resided here in Precinct 7, Red River, Texas, USA
Precinct 7, Red River, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 62
Richard Atkinson resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1941
1 Dec 1941
Age 73
Death of Richard Atkinson in Cook County, IL
Cook County, IL
1941
8 Dec 1941
Age 73
Burial of Richard Atkinson in Cook, Illinois
Cook, Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1868
    Event Place: Annona, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 455; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0901; Image: 915.0; FHL microfilm: 2340190
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 7, Red River, Texas

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 7, Red River, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 7, Red River, Texas

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 455; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0901; Image: 915.0; FHL microfilm: 2340190

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1941
    Event Place: Cook County, IL
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1941
    Event Place: Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947

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