Edward M. Atkins1
b. 13 May 1864, d. 5 November 1939
Birth | 13 May 1864 | Edward M. Atkins was born on 13 May 1864 in Virginia.2,1 |
Marriage | 30 Jun 1897 | He married first Hattie Pearl Asbury, daughter of Mansfield Asbury and Lelia Agnes Wright, on 30 Jun 1897 in Washington County, Virginia.1 |
Cens-Sum | | Following their marriage Edward and Hattie made their home in Glade Spring (Washington County) with Hattie's widowed mother and Hattie's 3 brothers. Edward worked as a dry goods merchant while 2 of Hattie's brothers were employed as telegraph operators and one worked as a produce merchant. Edward and Hattie's family included 2 daughters, Lillian and Sue. A third daughter was born and died at 1 day of age in 1898.3,4 |
Widowed | 13 Dec 1910 | Hattie herself died in December 1910, leaving Edward with 2 young daughters to raise. Hattie's mother no doubt helped in this regard until her own death in 1919. |
Marriage | 27 Apr 1922 | He married second Mattie Lee Taylor, daughter of John Lee Taylor and Roxie Ann Taylor, on 27 Apr 1922.5 |
Death | 5 Nov 1939 | Edward died on 5 Nov 1939 in Glade Spring, Washington County, at age 75.6 |
Burial | | He was buried in the Allison-Keys square at Old Baptist Cemetery, Washington County.7 |
Citations
- [S8] Hockett and Hunt, 1891-1902 Marriages of Washington Co. VA, p. 4. Record abstracted as: Edward M. Atkins, sgl, b. Milbore Springs, VA, s/o James M. & Mary V. Atkins, merchant AND Hattie Pearl Asbury, 21, d/o Mansfield & Lelia A. Asbury; marr: 30 Jun 1897 by W.N. Wagner.
- [S1886] Jack Hockett, "Washington County, Virginia Death Records", New River Notes (http://www.newrivernotes.com/hockett/wcvdeaths.htm : accessed Dec. 2007). Data for Edward M. Atkins; says was born at Millsboro, VA.
- [S574] Edward Atkins household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Glade Spring, ED 108, sheet 1A (p. 61 stamped), dwelling 6, family 8, viewed online at Genealogy.com, Dec. 2007. Household includes Edward Atkins, 36, b. May 1864, marr 2 yrs, b. VA, father b. VA, mother b. W VA, merchant; Hattie, wife, 23 [or 24], b. June 1876, marr 2 yrs, mother of 1 child, not living, b. VA, parents b. VA; residing in household of Mrs. L. A. Asbury.
- [S237] Edward M. Atkins household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring, ED 116, sheet 2A (p. 2 stamped), dwelling 32, family 34, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Dec. 2007, image 3 of 35. Enumeration includes: Edward M. Atkins, 45, marr #1, marr 12 yrs, b. VA, parents b. W.VA, merchant - dry goods store; Hattie P., wife, 33, marr #1, marr 12 yrs, mother of 3 children, 2 living; Lilliam _, dau, 9; Sue M., dau, 7; Lelia A. Asbury, mother-in-law, 67, wid, mother of 7 children, 4 are living; Chas M., bros-in-law, 31, sgl, telegraph operator; Hiram T., bros-in-law, 29, sgl, telegraph operator; Wallace H., bros-in-law, 27, sgl, produce merchant; Crocket A. Seale, 28, servant; all b. VA; all other parents except Edward's b. VA.
- [S622] Martha Keys, "Ramblingroots p2419," e-mail to Diana Powell, 27 Sept. 2005. Martha cites the Bible (now in her possession) of Mattie Lee Taylor (Allison) which was gifted to Mattie by her father on July 4, 1891.
- [S1886] Jack Hockett, "Washington County, Virginia Death Records", New River Notes (http://www.newrivernotes.com/hockett/wcvdeaths.htm : accessed Dec. 2007). Data for Edward M. Atkins.
- [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 166. Stone reported to read: E. M. Atkins, 1864-1939.
- [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 166. Stone reported to read: Virginia A. Atkins, d/o E.M. & H.P. Atkins, 3 May to 4 May 1898.