Luke
Atwood
Born in Vermont, United States
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Roxanna (Kelsey) Atwood
— married
13 Oct 1828 in Vermont, United States
Descendants 
Father of
Henry Harrison Atwood and Artemissa Royce (Atwood) Cranston
Died
at age 74
in Illinois, United States
Profile last modified
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Biography
Luke Atwood was born in Stowe, Lamoille County, Vermont, the son of Luke Atwood and Abigail Atwood. He married Roxanna Kelsey on 13 October 1828 in Stowe, Vermont.
"Luke Atwood, a native of Woodstock, Windsor Co., Vt., born May 4, 1801. He was married in the town of Stowe, Oct. 13, 1828. to Miss Roxanna Kelsey, the latter also a native of Stowe, bom Feb. 3, 1808. They located near that town, where they lived until 1851, and then emigrated to Ohio, settling in Champaign County. Three years later they again gathered together their household goods and started overland for the Prairie State. Their outfit consisted of four horses and two wagons, and they traveled after the manner of the emigrants of those days, carrying with them their provisions, cooking by the wayside and sleeping in their wagons at night. Mr. Atwood purchased land in Penola Township, Woodford County, which he occupied with his family until 1864, then sold and purchased a farm on section 6 of East Bend Township in this county. He proceeded with the cultivation of the soil, erected a frame house, and built up a comfortable home, where he passed the remainder of his life. His death occurred Dec. 5, 1875. Mrs. Atwood resides on the old homestead. Mr. Atwood, religiously, was a Universalist in belief." - Illinois Ancestors Website (Portrait and Biographical Album of Champaign County, ILL. Written and published by the Chapman Brothers, Chicago, IL, 1887, Pages 300-302,)
Luke, son of Luke Atwood & Abigail, was born on 4 May 1801 in Reading, Windsor, Vermont, United States.[1]
Luke's daughter Roxana Atwood was born on 19 May 1824 in Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, United States.[2]
Luke married Miss Roxana Kelsey on 13 October 1828 in Pompanoosuc, Norwich, Windsor, Vermont, United States.[3]
Luke's son Stephen Andre Atwood was born on 28 August 1830 in Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, United States.[4]
Luke's son Almon Churchill Atwood was born on 3 May 1833 in Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, United States.[5]
In the 1840 census Luke was in Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, United States.[6]
| Name |
| Luke Atwood |
In the 1850 census Luke (age 49) was in Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, United States.[7]
| Name | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Luke Atwood | M | 49 | Vermont | |
| Roxana Atwood | F | 42 | Vermont | |
| Almon Atwood | M | 17 | Vermont | |
| Henry H Atwood | M | 14 | Vermont | |
| Artimus Atwood | M | 11 | Vermont | |
| Martin Atwood | M | 8 | Vermont | |
| Hiram Atwood | M | 6 | Vermont | |
| Clara Atwood | F | 4 | Vermont | |
| Taylor Atwood | M | 2 months | Vermont |
In the 1860 census Luke (age 59) was in Panola Township, Woodford, Illinois, United States.[8]
| Name | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Luke Atwood | M | 59 | Vt | |
| Roxana Atwood | F | 52 | Vt | |
| Stephen A Atwood | M | 29 | Vt | |
| Martin V Atwood | M | 19 | Vt | |
| Hiram H Atwood | M | 16 | Vt | |
| Clarie J Atwood | F | 14 | Vt | |
| Albert Atwood | M | 11 | Vt |
In the 1865 census Luke was in East Bend Township, Champaign, Illinois, United States.[9]
In the 1870 census Luke (age 69) was the head of household in East Bend Township, Champaign, Illinois, United States.[10]
| Name | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Luke Atwood | M | 69 | Vermont | |
| Roxana Atwood | F | 62 | Vermont | |
| Martin Atwood | M | 26 | Vermont |
Luke died on 5 December 1875 and was buried in 1875 in Elliott, Ford, Illinois, United States of America.[11]
Luke was mentioned on a memorial in Waggoner Cemetery, Elliott, Ford County, Illinois, USA with a death date of 5 December 1875.[12]
Sources
- ↑
Birth:
"Vermont Births and Christenings, 1765-1908"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004542940; FHL microfilm: 27462
FamilySearch Record: F8LK-N9H (accessed 13 April 2024)
Luke Atwood born on 4 May 1801, son of Luke Atwood & Abigail, in Reading, Windsor, Vermont, United States. - ↑
Birth of daughter Roxana Atwood:
"Vermont Births and Christenings, 1765-1908"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004542940; FHL microfilm: 27462
FamilySearch Record: F8L9-WNB (accessed 13 April 2024)
Roxana Atwood born to Luke Atwood on 19 May 1824 in Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, United States. - ↑
Marriage:
"Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004667006; FHL microfilm: 0027602; Image number: 2249; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: I11304-0
FamilySearch Record: XFV2-ZLW (accessed 13 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 939V-3DJ3-D
Luke Atwood marriage to Miss Roxana Kelsey on 13 Oct 1828 in Pompanoosuc, Norwich, Windsor, Vermont, United States. - ↑
Birth of son Stephen Andre Atwood:
"Vermont Births and Christenings, 1765-1908"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004542940; FHL microfilm: 27462
FamilySearch Record: F8LK-F6B (accessed 13 April 2024)
Stephen Andre Atwood born to Luke Atwood on 28 Aug 1830 in Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, United States. - ↑
Birth of son Almon Churchill Atwood:
"Vermont Births and Christenings, 1765-1908"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004542940; FHL microfilm: 27462
FamilySearch Record: F8LK-F6R (accessed 13 April 2024)
Almon Churchill Atwood born to Luke Atwood on 3 May 1833 in Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, United States. - ↑
1840 Census:
"United States Census, 1840"
citing Page: 58; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M704; Digital film/folder number: 005154908; FHL microfilm: 0027440; Image number: 122
FamilySearch Record: XHRB-69B (accessed 13 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYYT-9ZVK
Luke Atwood in Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, United States. - ↑
1850 Census:
"United States Census, 1850"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 10; Digital film/folder number: 004206188_001_M9C6-D8N; FHL microfilm: 444924; Image number: 172; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00992-1
FamilySearch Record: MC2D-SND (accessed 13 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6S9Q-NZ4
Luke Atwood (49) in Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, United States. Born in Vermont. - ↑
1860 Census:
"United States Census, 1860"
citing Page: 110; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005165811; FHL microfilm: 803241; Image number: 114; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01708-4
FamilySearch Record: MXHK-ZR1 (accessed 13 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBT-GZ5
Luke Atwood (59) in Panola Township, Woodford, Illinois, United States. Born in Vt. - ↑
1865 Census:
"Illinois State Census, 1865"
citing Page: 11; Digital film/folder number: 004679624_002_M9CJ-9PN; FHL microfilm: 972749; Image number: 12; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03941-3
FamilySearch Record: XCK3-Q88 (accessed 13 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 939V-52KH-6
Luke Atwood in East Bend Township, Champaign, Illinois, United States. - ↑
1870 Census:
"United States Census, 1870"
citing Page: 12; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 38; Digital film/folder number: 004263655; FHL microfilm: 000545692; Image number: 242; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01420-8
FamilySearch Record: M64X-4QD (accessed 13 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-XC9H-V1J
Luke Atwood (69) head of household in East Bend Township, Champaign, Illinois, United States. Born in Vermont. - ↑
Burial:
"Find a Grave Index"
citing Find a Grave
FamilySearch Record: QV21-566F (accessed 13 April 2024)
Find A Grave: Memorial #81300176
Luke Atwood burial (died on 5 Dec 1875) in 1875 in Elliott, Ford, Illinois, United States of America. Born on 4 May 1801. - ↑
Memorial:
Find a Grave (has image)
Find A Grave: Memorial #81300176 (accessed 13 April 2024)
Memorial page for Luke Atwood (4 May 1801-5 Dec 1875), citing Waggoner Cemetery, Elliott, Ford County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Rosemary Kurtz (contributor 46614539).
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81300176/luke-atwood
- http://illinoisancestors.org/champaign/bios/pbaccil/cranstonjulius.html
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