John Anthony Atkinson (1863 - 1937)

Born 11 Jul 1863 in Ballarat East, Victoria, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Rachel Maude (Williams) Atkinson — married 26 Apr 1893 in Victoria, Australia

Descendants

Died 28 May 1937 at age 73 in Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

John was born in 1863, the son of Henry Augustus Atkinson (abt.1828-1884) and Charlotte Mary Atkinson (abt.1828-1907). ^[1]

In 1893 he married Rachel Maude Williams (1870-1958). ^[2] Groom=John Atkinson, Bride= Rachel Maud Williams.

Marriage. 1893. ^[3]

ATKINSON—WILLIAMS.

The marriage of Miss Maude Williams, daughter of Councillor Theo. Williams, of Ballarat East, to Mr. J. A. Atkinson, grazier, of Ballan, third son of the late Mr. H. A. Atkinson, of Millbrook, took place at the bride's residence on Wednesday last week. A large party of friends witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. Henry Jones, M.A. The bride, who wore a walking dress in navy blue bengaline, was attended by her sister, Miss Beatrice Williams, as bridesmaid, and Mr. R. A. Blackham, of Sale, supported the bridegroom. At the close of the dejeuner the bride and bridegroom left for Gippsland. They received numerous handsome presents.

They had 5 children.

John Lewis "Lewis" (1894-1949)

Ivor Francis "Ivor" (1897-1966)

Gwladys Mary (1902-1978)

Frederick von Steiglitz (1908-1915)

Frances (?-?).

John passed away in 1937, aged 73 [73y 11m 18d]. ^[4] F=Henry Augustus Atkinson, M=Chtte Atkinson [Williams].

Death and Funeral Notices 1937. ^[5]

ATKINSON.—On the 28th May, at his residence, Graham avenue, Wangaratta, John Anthony Atkinson, formerly of The Homestead, Taminick, Glenrowan, and Warrah, Ballan, dearly beloved husband of Rachal Maude, and devoted father of Lewis (Grong Grong, N.S.W.), Ivor (The Homestead), Gwladys (Mrs. R. A. Sadler, Taminick) and Frances. (No flowers.)

ATKINSON.—The Friends of the late JOHN A. ATKINSON are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Wangaratta Cemetery.

The funeral is appointed to leave St. Columb's Chapel, Murdoch road, Wangaratta, Tomorrow (Sunday, 30th May), at 3.30 p.m.

He was buried in Wangaratta Cemetery on 30 May 1937. ^[6] Rachel joined him in 1958. ^[7]

Sources

• Ancestry tree.

1. ↑ Vic BDM. Births. 12457/1863.
2. ↑ Vic BDM. Marriages. 3422/1893.
3. ↑ 1893 'SOCIAL.', Melbourne Punch (Vic. : 1855 - 1900), 4 May, p. 13. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article174635968
4. ↑ Vic BDM. Deaths. 15166/1937.
5. ↑ 1937 'Family Notices', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 29 May, p. 7. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11067881
6. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #214231945
7. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #214231976

• Ancestry.com; Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922; Name

Jno Anty Atkinson Child Gwladys Mary Atkinson Registration Number 7426