VINTON COUNTY OHIO - BIO: ATKINSON, G. E. (published 1883)
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I am looking for info on Atkinsons. My 4th GGGG Mother was Jane Atkinson
Allen.
Thanks, Loree

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Hi Loree,

From the History of Hocking Valley Ohio, pub. 1883

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G. E. ATKINSON was born in Southampton County, Va., July 9, 1842.  He is a son
of James and Margaret (Scharbrough) Atkinson, now living in Putman County, W.
Va. Mr. Atkinson moved from Virginia to Belmont County, Ohio, when he was
four years old, and from there to West Virginia in 1850.  In 1852 he moved back
to Ohio, Athens County, and in 1856 came to Vinton County, where he has since
lived.  He enlisted Sept. 30, 1864, and served one year.  He was in
Sherman's raid through Georgia and was discharged June 30, 1865, at Louisville,
Ky.  Jan. 26, 1864, he was married to Sarah M. Keller, who died April 1, 1872. 
They had five children, of whom four are yet living - Charles E., Calvin
E., Lydia E. and George.  Nora died at the age of three years and eight months.
 Aug. 22, 1873, Mr. Atkinson was married to Acha A. Reynolds.  They have four
children - Helas L., Estella, Homer V. and Jennie V.  Mr. Atkinson joined
the Masonic order some time ago and soon afterward became a Master Mason.  He
is also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, No. 223, and is
Quartermaster of the same.  He belongs to the Methodist Episcopal church.
pp. 1291-1292
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Hope this helps in your research!

Jane