Gertrude Atkinson
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Gertrude Eliza Atkinson (1850 - 1918)

Gertrude Eliza Atkinson
Born in Milton, Wayne County, Indiana, United States of Americamap
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Died at age 68 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indianapolismap
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Biography

Gertrude was born in Milton, Wayne County, Indiana on 31Mar 1830 to Elizabeth Newman and Benjah Atkinson. Her mother was born in North Carolina and her father was born in New Jersey.

Residence

In 1850 Benjah and his family are residing in Milton Township, Wayne County, Indiana. Benjah is listed with the occupation of a cooper. He owned his own residence valued at 600.

In 1860 Gertrude was 10 year old an living at home with her parents in Washington Township, Wayne County, Indiana. Her father is listed as being a butcher. He is listed as owning his own residence valued at 800.

In 1870 Gertrude was 20 years old and living at home with her parents in Middle Township, Anderson County, Indiana. Gertrude is listed as being a School Teacher. Her father was born in New Jersey and her mother in North Carolina. She was born in Indiana the same as her brothers and sisters. The census was enumerated on the 4th of August 1870. This family appears on line 20, Page 17.

Gertrude was the local school teacher and this was not the same as a school teacher today. She would have been teaching all grades in a one room school house. The room would have been arranged with the teacher's desk on one side while the wood stove was on the other. All the desks for the children would have been arranged in between the teacher's desk and the wood stove. They most like would also be arranged by age to make teaching towards one age group easier. The students would have had to walk to school and bring a school lunch.

Transfer of Real Estate

On 23 Mar 1901 the following real estate was transferred to Mrs. Gertrude E. Oakes from Charles B. Oakes. Lots 1 thru 8 with lots 1, 2 and 3 being located on Illinois Street above 30th Street. Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 were located on Kenwood Ave above 30th Street.[1] There is no explanation as to why the transfer of real estate was accomplished.

On 1 May 1902 Mrs. Gertrude E. Oakes transferred these same Lots 1 thru 8 to her son Mansur B. Oakes. These lots were located at Illinois Street and Kenwood Avenue near 30th Street.[2]

Engagement Announcement, Lavinia Gertrude Oakes

In the 24 Jan 1904 edition of the Indianapolis Journal, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bradford Oakes announces the engagement of their daughter, Lavinia to John Binkley Folk. The wedding is to take place on 14 Feb 1904. There are several entertainments announced surrounding the upcoming wedding, which will be expounded upon using the profiles associated with the events of hosting. [3]

Wedding of Daughter, Lavinia Gertrude Oakes

Charles and Gertrude hosted the wedding of their daughter at their home on 14 Feb 1904. This was a grand affair being attended by out of town family members. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Scott Hyde of Bedford with an orchestra providing the music. The article goes into detail explaining how the bride was dressed and the house was decorated, which was in keeping with Valentines Day. I will provide that detail on the daughter's profile. This write up is just to establish relationship.[4]


Verification of Mother/Son Relationship

In the 16 Nov 1909 edition of The Richmond Palladium and Sun-Telegram is was announced the son of Mrs. Gertrude Oakes, Mausur and his son, George Bradford Folk attended Sunday with Mrs. Elizabeth Atkinson. [5]

Arizona Visit

The Richmond Palladium reports in their 17 Nov 1906 newspaper that Mrs. Gertrude Oakes is in Scottsdale, Arizona for the purpose of improving her health. [6] This trip would have been considered a big deal given the entire trip would most likely have started out by horse and buggy then switched to train and finished up by horse and buggy. Henry Ford would not introduce the Model T till 1908.

Verification of Mother/Daughter Relationship

In the 22 Oct 1908 edition of The Richmond Palladium and Sun-Telegram validation of the relationship as daughter to Mrs. Elizabeth Atkinson is providing by stating that she was visiting her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Atkinson during the week. [7]

Family Reunion

According to The Richmond Palladium and Sun-Telegram Newspaper an article, "A Family Reunion", was published on 20 July 1909. Gertrude is listed as not being able to be in attendance at this event to celebrate with her family. This was a celebration centered around her grandparents descendants, Jonathan and Eleanor Newman. The event took place in Milton, Indiana at Jackson's Park on Sunday, 18 July 1909.[8]

Charity Work

Fresh Air Mission

The Indianapolis Journal published, 23 Aug 1903, an article centered around the opening of the New Market House scheduled to be ready for use on 1 Sep 1903. The article states Mayor Bookwalter suggested the various charity organizations assume charge of the opening. This suggestion was adopted by the various women Interested in the various charitable organizations. In this article Mrs. Gertrude Oakes is specifically listed as speaking for Fresh Air Mission. They also were permitted to use the New Market House for fairs.[9]

City Dispensary

Gertrude was appointed as the Matron of the City Dispensary in 1902. In the 9 Jan 1902 edition of the Indianapolis Journal an article appears providing the status of the City Dispensary. It detail the number of patients served in and what manner. The article makes a point of explaining the new rules in effect since the appointment of Mrs. Gertrude Oakes as the matron. These statements indicate the new Matron was insistent upon top quality service being rendered to improve the reputation.[10]


Matron of the City Dispensary
City Dispensary matron Gertrude Oakes, nurses Mary McCoy and Blanche Neff and Dr. M.N. Hadley attend to a patient in 1910

In 1910 an article written by Earline Ferguson states that Gertrude was solicited by Lillian Thomas Fox for the benefit of The Oak Hill Camp to have the City Dispensary donate 5 dollars a week until the sum of $50 was achieved. This camp is reported to be the first of it's kind. The intent was to have a facility to treat tuberculosis patients. The patients treated were from the lower income and mostly black. There were several other charities that donated and some of the local lumber companies furnished the wood to move the camp into a building.[11]

Death Announcement

In the Milton section of the Richmond Palladium and Sun-Telegram, 15 Jan 1913, edition an announcement is made that Mrs. Elizabeth Atkinson had received by telegram news that her daughter had passed away. Gertrude was considered to be a prominent woman and was currently serving as the Matron for the City Dispensary of Indianapolis. It is stated that she was also a Matron at one of the medical colleges. She worked on many charitable organizations and was dedicated to the reform works of the city. [12] It is clear that Indianapolis lost a valuable asset with the passing of this charitable woman.

Funeral Service Announcement

The Richmond Palladium and Sun-Telegram announced in their 18 Jan 1913 edition the funeral announcement for Mrs. Gertrude Oakes. The funeral took place at her home of 3432 Capital Avenue, Indianapolis on Thursday. Rev. Dr. F. Adams conducted the service expounding on her charity work. The newspaper specifically stated that Henry Newman attended the funeral as her Uncle, also in attendance was Miss Florence Newman as her cousin.

Sources

  1. The Indianapolis journal. (Indianapolis [Ind.]), 24 March 1901. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82015679/1901-03-24/ed-1/seq-19/>
  2. The Indianapolis journal. (Indianapolis [Ind.]), 01 May 1902. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82015679/1902-05-01/ed-1/seq-9/>
  3. The Indianapolis journal. (Indianapolis [Ind.]), 24 Jan. 1904. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82015679/1904-01-24/ed-1/seq-16/>
  4. The Indianapolis journal. (Indianapolis [Ind.]), 14 Feb. 1904. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82015679/1904-02-14/ed-1/seq-16/>
  5. The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. (Richmond, Ind.), 16 Nov. 1909. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn86058226/1909-11-16/ed-1/seq-6/>
  6. The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.), 17 Nov. 1906. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82015675/1906-11-17/ed-1/seq-7/>
  7. The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. (Richmond, Ind.), 22 Oct. 1908. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn86058226/1908-10-22/ed-1/seq-6/>
  8. The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. (Richmond, Ind.), 18 Jan. 1913. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn86058226/1913-01-18/ed-1/seq-9/>
  9. The Indianapolis journal. (Indianapolis [Ind.]), 23 Aug. 1903. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82015679/1903-08-23/ed-1/seq-10/>
  10. The Indianapolis journal. (Indianapolis [Ind.]), 09 Jan. 1902. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82015679/1902-01-09/ed-1/seq-8/>
  11. Ferguson, Earline. "The Woman'S Improvement Club of Indianapolis: Black Women Pioneers in Tuberculosis Work, 1903–1938." Indiana Magazine of History [Online], (1988): n. pag. Web. 15 Nov. 2017
  12. The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. (Richmond, Ind.), 15 Jan. 1913. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn86058226/1913-01-15/ed-1/seq-7/>
  • "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4NZ-62N : 30 September 2017), Gertrude E Atkinson in entry for Ben Atkinson, 1860.
  • "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXXT-WXK : 12 April 2016), Gertrude Atkinson in household of Benajah Atkinson, Indiana, United States; citing p. 17, family 126, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 545,821.
  • The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. (Richmond, Ind.), 20 July 1909. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn86058226/1909-07-20/ed-1/seq-8/>
  • "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHV6-8N1 : 12 April 2016), Benjamin Atkinson, Milton, Wayne, Indiana, United States; citing family 43, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).




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