John Atkins (1740-1804)
From Wally Atkins Family Wiki
Quick Facts
- Full name: John Atkins
- Born: 1740, Amelia, Virginia
- Died: 1804
- Parents: not yet fully developed on this wiki
- Spouse(s): Esther
- Children: John, Joseph, Benjamin, William, Sally, Delpha, Lucy
- Places: Amelia, Virginia; Charlotte County, Virginia
Verified Facts
- Served as a Sergeant in the 4th Virginia Continental Line during the Revolutionary War.
- Stands as one of the key older anchors in the Wally Atkins direct line.
- In the family history, his household becomes the point from which the later Charlotte County branch descends.
Biography
John Atkins represents the Revolutionary-era generation of the family in Virginia. In A Long Time Ago: A History of the Atkins-Paynter and Allied Families, he stands at the threshold between the older line and the later branch that eventually leads to Benjamin Atkins, Patrick Henry Atkins, Joseph Henry Atkins, and the modern family. His military service gives him a visible place not only in family memory but in the larger history of the Revolution.
Family Stories and Recollections
- The difficult work of tracing the family down from John Atkins Sr. became one of the most challenging parts of the family-history reconstruction.
Sources
Research Questions
- Can original Revolutionary War records, probate, and county records make this generation still clearer on the wiki?
