John Atkins

Quick Facts

• Full name: John Atkins
• Born: circa 1588 to 1590, England
• Died: Jamestown, Virginia; will dated September 1623 and proved October 2, 1624 according to family-history source
• Parents: Not yet confirmed in this wiki
• Spouse(s): Not yet confirmed in this wiki
• Children: Referenced in source as having a son born in Virginia, but details need further verification
• Places: England; Jamestown, Virginia

Verified Facts

• The family-history source A Long Time Ago identifies John Atkins of Virginia / Jamestown as an important early Virginia figure in the Atkins line.
• The same source states he was born in England circa 1588 to 1590.
• The source associates him with Jamestown and states that his will was dated in September 1623 and proved on October 2, 1624.

Biography

John Atkins appears in the Atkins section of A Long Time Ago: A History of the Atkins-Paynter and Allied Families as an early Virginia-generation figure tied to Jamestown. At this stage, the page is intended as a carefully labeled starter page rather than a finished biography. It captures the family-history source's basic claims while leaving room for documentary confirmation and expansion.

Family Stories and Recollections

Additional narrative context from the source suggests that early Atkins family members were tied to the first generations of colonial Virginia and connected to the difficult settlement era around Jamestown. More specific family stories and contextual notes can be added as supporting records are reviewed.

Sources

• A Long Time Ago: A History of the Atkins-Paynter and Allied Families

Research Questions

• What primary records can independently confirm John Atkins's birth estimate?
• Can the will reference be tied to a surviving probate or transcription record?
• What is the best-supported identification of his spouse and children?

Background on Wikipedia

• Jamestown, Virginia on Wikipedia (external link)