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Thomas Ruffin Atkinson 1854–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 November 1854

Birth Location: Wayne County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 20 April 1932

Death Location: Kenly, Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Calvin *

Mother: Elizabeth Bass

Spouse(s): Martha Simpson

Children(s): Alexander Atkinson, Isadora Atkinson, Elbert Atkinson, Fred Atkinson, Josiah Atkinson, Wiley Atkinson, Aby Atkinson, Minnie Atkinson, William Atkinson, Anna Atkinson, Stella Atkinson

In 1854, Thomas Ruffin Atkinson entered the world in Wayne County, North Carolina, USA, born to Calvin Wesley Atkinson And Elizabeth Eliza Bass. In 1860, Thomas Ruffin Atkinson resided in Black Creek, Black Creek, Wilson, North Carolina, . In 1870, Thomas Ruffin Atkinson resided in Cross Roads, Stantonsburg, Wilson, North Carolina,. Thomas Ruffin Atkinson married Martha Jane Simpson, and had children including Aby Rosette Atkinson, Alexander Alec Atkinson, Anna Atkinson, Elbert Atkinson, Fred Atkinson, Isadora Dora Atkinson, Josiah S Atkinson, Minnie Atkinson, Stella Atkinson, Wiley Atkinson, William Oscar Atkinson. Thomas Ruffin Atkinson passed away in 1932 in Kenly, Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1854, Thomas Ruffin Atkinson entered the world in Wayne County, North Carolina, USA, born to Calvin Wesley Atkinson And Elizabeth Eliza Bass.
  • In 1860, Thomas Ruffin Atkinson resided in Black Creek, Black Creek, Wilson, North Carolina, .
  • In 1870, Thomas Ruffin Atkinson resided in Cross Roads, Stantonsburg, Wilson, North Carolina,.
  • Thomas Ruffin Atkinson married Martha Jane Simpson, and had children including Aby Rosette Atkinson, Alexander Alec Atkinson, Anna Atkinson, Elbert Atkinson, Fred Atkinson, Isadora Dora Atkinson, Josiah S Atkinson, Minnie Atkinson, Stella Atkinson, Wiley Atkinson, William Oscar Atkinson.
  • Thomas Ruffin Atkinson passed away in 1932 in Kenly, Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Calvin *
1825–1908
Birth Location: Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, United States
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Elizabeth Bass
1827–1895
Birth Location: Wayne, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Martha Simpson
1867–1955
Birth Location: Wilson, Wilson, North Carolina, USA
MS

Children(s)

Alexander Atkinson
1889–1978
Birth Location: Wilson County, North Carolina, USA
AA
Isadora Atkinson
1887–1975
Birth Location: Wilson County, North Carolina, USA
IA
Elbert Atkinson
1893–1957
Birth Location: Wilson County, North Carolina, USA
EA
Fred Atkinson
1895–1972
Birth Location: Wilson County, North Carolina, USA
FA
Josiah Atkinson
1897–1921
Birth Location: Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America
JA
Wiley Atkinson
1899–1987
Birth Location: Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America
WA
Aby Atkinson
1893–1968
Birth Location: Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America
AA
Minnie Atkinson
1901–1989
Birth Location: Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America
MA
William Atkinson
1904–1973
Birth Location: Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America
WA
Anna Atkinson
1906–1995
Birth Location: Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America
AA
Stella Atkinson
1912–1999
Birth Location: Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America
SA

Thomas Atkinson's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Atkinson
1854–1932
Birth Place: Wayne County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Calvin Wesley Atkinson *
1825–1908
Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth ('Eliza") Bass
1827–1895
Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Kinchen Atkinson
1804–1879
Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Esther (Purvis) *
1811–1881
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Purvis
1760–1875
Celia *
1781–1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt *
1748–1840
Celia *
1750–1843

Thomas Atkinson's Descendants

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Thomas (Ruffin) Atkinson (2 November 1854–20 April 1932) m. Martha (Jane) Simpson (12 October 1867–16 January 1955)
  1. 1. Alexander ("Alec") Atkinson 1889–1978
  2. 2. Isadora (Dora) Atkinson 1887–1975
  3. 3. Elbert Atkinson 1893–1957
  4. 4. Fred Atkinson 1895–1972
  5. 5. Josiah (S.) Atkinson 1897–1921
  6. 6. Wiley Atkinson 1899–1987
  7. 7. Aby (Rosette) Atkinson 1893–1968
  8. 8. Minnie Atkinson 1901–1989
  9. 9. William (Oscar) Atkinson 1904–1973
  10. 10. Anna Atkinson 1906–1995
  11. 11. Stella Atkinson 1912–1999

Thomas Atkinson's Timeline

8 Records

1854
2 November 1854
Birth of Thomas Ruffin Atkinson in Wayne County, North Carolina, USA
Wayne County, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 6
Thomas Ruffin Atkinson resided here in Black Creek, Black Creek, Wilson, North Carolina, USA
Black Creek, Black Creek, Wilson, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 16
Thomas Ruffin Atkinson resided here in Cross Roads, Stantonsburg, Wilson, North Carolina, USA
Cross Roads, Stantonsburg, Wilson, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 46
Thomas Ruffin Atkinson resided here in Crossroads, Wilson, North Carolina, USA
Crossroads, Wilson, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 56
Thomas Ruffin Atkinson resided here in Oneals, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
Oneals, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 66
Thomas Ruffin Atkinson resided here in O'Neals, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
O'Neals, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 76
Thomas Ruffin Atkinson resided here in O'Neals, O'Neals, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
O'Neals, O'Neals, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
1932
20 April 1932
Age 78
Death of Thomas Ruffin Atkinson in O'Neals, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
O'Neals, Johnston, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 November 1854
    Event Place: Wayne County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: O'Neals, Johnston, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1307; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 58
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: O'Neals, Johnston, North Carolina; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 2341435
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cross Roads, Wilson, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1166; Page: 477A
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crossroads, Wilson, North Carolina; Roll: 1224; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 0114
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Black Creek, Wilson, North Carolina; Roll: M653_918; Page: 184; Family History Li
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oneals, Johnston, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1119; Page: 20b; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1375132
    [8] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [9] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Black Creek, Black Creek, Wilson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Black Creek, Wilson, North Carolina; Roll: M653_918; Page: 184; Family History Li

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Cross Roads, Stantonsburg, Wilson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cross Roads, Wilson, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1166; Page: 477A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Crossroads, Wilson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crossroads, Wilson, North Carolina; Roll: 1224; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 0114

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Oneals, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oneals, Johnston, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1119; Page: 20b; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1375132

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: O'Neals, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: O'Neals, Johnston, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1307; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 58

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: O'Neals, O'Neals, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: O'Neals, Johnston, North Carolina; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 2341435

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 April 1932
    Event Place: O'Neals, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kenly, Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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