William Atkins (abt. 1779 - 1854)

Born about 1779 in East Wellow, Hampshire, England

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Pitters) Atkins — married 2 Jan 1805 in East Wellow, Hampshire, England

Descendants

Died 1854 at about age 75 in Horton, Dorset

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Biography

Baptism: 11 Mar 1779, East Wellow, Hampshire, England

William, son of David Atkins & Elizabeth, was baptised on 11 March 1779 in East Wellow, Hampshire, England.^[1]

In the 1851 census William (age 72) was the widower head of household in Horton, Dorset, England.^[2]

William was buried on 8 March 1854 in Horton, Dorset, England.^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism: "England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
   Ancestry Record 9841 #71351043 (accessed 26 February 2022)
   William Atkins baptism on 11 Mar 1779, son of David Atkins & Elizabeth, in East Wellow, Hampshire, England.
2. ↑ 1851 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1851"
   Citing Horton, Dorset, England, p. 1; citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
   FamilySearch (accessed 26 February 2022)
   FindMyPast Image
   William Atkins (72), widower head of household in Wimborne registration district. Born in East Wellow, Hants.
3. ↑ Burial: "England, Select Dorset Church of England Parish Registers, 1538-1999"
   Ancestry Record 9849 #1568540 (accessed 26 February 2022)
   William Atkins burial on 8 Mar 1854 in Horton, Dorset, England.

• Name confirmed by son's Marriage Certificate.
• Other information confirmed by 1841 & 1851 UK Census.