James J. Atkinson (1846 - 1897)

Born 19 Jan 1846 in Harrison Township, Winnebago, Illinois, United States

Ancestors

Died 20 Feb 1897 at age 51 in Shirland, Winnebago, Illinois, United States

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Biography

Private James Atkinson served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: May 2 1864
Mustered out: October 10, 1864
Side: USA
Regiment(s): 141st Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company E

James was born in 1846. He was the son of William Atkinson and Lucy Philips. ^[1][2]

James enlisted in the 141st Illinois Infantry, Company E, in May 1864. He was discharged October that year. ^[3]

He married Margaretta Gaylord in 1865. ^[4]

They farmed in Harrison Township. ^[5]

James died of pneumonia in 1897.^[6][7][8]

Children

1. Lucia Elizabeth (Gummow) 1865–1958
2. George W. Atkinson b. 1869
3. Elmer Rice Atkinson 1871–1951
4. Minnie Evelyn (Cox) 1875–1909
5. Guy Albert Atkinson 1876–1942
6. Gaylord Everett Atkinson 1877–1964
7. Myrtle Lyle Atkinson 1883–1930
8. Florence Mabel (Hartley) 1888–1968

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M854-KC1 : 19 December 2020), James Atkinson in household of William Atkinson, Harrison, Winnebago, Illinois, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.)
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXHP-ZDM : 18 February 2021), James Atkinson in entry for William Atkinson, 1860.
3. ↑ Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls

   Name: James Atkinson

   Rank: Private

   Company: E

   Unit: 141st Illinois Infantry

   Height: 5' 10 1/2

   Hair: DARK

   Eyes: BLUE

   Complexion: DARK

   Marital Status: Single

   Occupation: Farmer

   Birth Date: Abt 1846

   Service Entry Age: 18

   Service Entry Date: 2 May 1864

   Service Entry Place: Elgin, IL

   Joined By Whom: S H HUNTER

   Period: 100 DAY

   Muster In Date: 16 Jun 1864

   Muster In Place: Camp Kane, IL

   Muster Out Date: 10 Oct 1864

   Muster Out Place: Chicago, IL

   Muster Out By Whom: LT HORR

   Residence Place: Harrison, Winnebago CO, IL

4. ↑ "Wisconsin, County Marriages, 1836-1911," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK85-M4SY : 26 May 2020), James Atkinson and Margaret E G Gaylord, 1 Jan 1846; citing Rock, Wisconsin Territory, United States, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison; FHL microfilm 1,275,527. (Year Mia transcribed)
5. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MX2S-P1Y : 13 January 2022), James Atkinson, Harrison, Winnebago, Illinois, United States; citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm .
6. ↑ Winnebago County Clerk, comp. Winnebago County Clerk Genealogy Records. Winnebago, IL: Winnebago County Clerk, 2008.

   Name: James Atkinson

   Death Date: 20 Feb 1897

7. ↑ "Illinois Soldier Burial Places, 1774-1974," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVYM-TSKM : 10 September 2019), James J Atkinson, ; citing Burial, , Winnebago, Illinois, United States, Phillips Cemetery, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; FHL microfilm 1,001,183.
8. ↑ The Rockford Daily Register-Gazette.. (Rockford, IL) 26 February 1897, page 6. GenealogyBank: accessed 25 August 2022

See also:

• Find A Grave: Memorial #34688750: accessed 25 August 2022), memorial page for James J. Atkinson (19 Jan 1846–20 Feb 1897), citing Phillips Cemetery, Rockton, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Dean McMakin (contributor 46804161).