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Walter Edward Atkins 1888–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 MAY 1888

Birth Location: Dorts Cove, Guysborough Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 12 Jun 1952

Death Location: New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: Frances Horton

Mother: Donald Atkins

Spouse(s): Rose Kennedy

Children(s): Leo Atkins

In 1888, Walter Edward Atkins entered the world in Dorts Cove, Guysborough Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, born to Frances Jane Horton And Donald Daniel Atkins. Walter Edward Atkins married Rose Ann Kennedy, and had children including Leo Francis Atkins. Walter Edward Atkins passed away in 1952 in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Walter Edward Atkins entered the world in Dorts Cove, Guysborough Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, born to Frances Jane Horton And Donald Daniel Atkins.
  • Walter Edward Atkins married Rose Ann Kennedy, and had children including Leo Francis Atkins.
  • Walter Edward Atkins passed away in 1952 in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Walter Atkins's Ancestors

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Walter Atkins
1888–1952
Birth Place: Dorts Cove, Guysborough Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
Frances Jane Horton
1845–1928
S. Cove, Guysborough County, Nova Scotia
Donald ("Daniel") Atkins
1836–1905
Salmon River, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
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Walter Atkins's Descendants

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Walter (Edward) Atkins (8 MAY 1888–12 Jun 1952) m. Rose (Ann) Kennedy (20 May 1888–1973)
  1. 1. Leo (Francis) Atkins 1909–1975 m. Catherine (Irene (Cass)) Ryan 1917–1997
    1. 1. Rita (Ann) Atkins 1941–2022
    2. 2. Patricia (Lee (Patsy)) Atkins 1945–2024

Walter Atkins's Timeline

2 Records

1888
8 MAY 1888
Birth of Walter Edward Atkins in Dorts Cove, Guysborough Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
Dorts Cove, Guysborough Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
1952
12 Jun 1952
Age 64
Death of Walter Edward Atkins in New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 MAY 1888
    Event Place: Dorts Cove, Guysborough Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1952
    Event Place: New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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