1. A Family Through History My Atkinson Ancestors By Cherie Atkinson Clark

2. Every Family Has A Story Names, and dates are only the beginning of any genealogy. Every family historian wants to know the real people behind the dry facts. Pictures help bring them to life. Come meet some of the real people who helped make me who I am.

3. James Richard Atkinson, Sr.  My father  Born 1935, in Houston, PA  Married Anna Tolbert in 1957  Married Linda Bringewatt 1971  Four children  Cheryl Anne  James Richard, Jr.  Rhonda Ranae  William Henry

4. Charles William Atkinson  My Grandfather  Born 1901, near West Finley, PA  Died 1987, in Houston, PA  Married Rowene Mae Fife in 1926  Five children  Elizabeth Rowene  Marion Louise  Charles David  Charlotte Jean  James Richard

5. George Andrew Atkinson  My Great-grandfather  Born 1859, in Delaware County, OH  Died 1934, in Canonsburg, PA  Married Lillie May McDaid in 1898  Three children  Esther Lillian  Charles William  George McDaid

6. James Curtis Atkinson  My Great-great-grandfather  Born 1828, in Ohio County, VA  Died 1899, in West Finley, PA  Married Sarah Jane Kimmins in 1856  Seven Children  Eva Ida Jane  2 infants who died young  George Andrew  Allen Kimmons  Elizabeth May  William Jay Alexander

7. Earlier Atkinson Fathers  John Atkinson, immigrant ancestor (5 th great grandfather) born 1746, probably in northern Ireland Died 1822 in Ohio county, VA (now WV)  Married Eleanor Mitchell  Nine children, including:  James Atkinson (4 th great grandfather) Born 1771 probably in Ireland died 1826 in Ohio county, VA (WV)  Married Margaret Brown in 1797  Ten children, including:  George Atkinson (3 rd great grandfather) Born 1801 in Ohio county, VA (WV) died 1885 in Paxton, IL  Married Susannah Faris  Ten children, including James Curtis Atkinson

8. Thank You For more information visit my website: Cherie’s Family  http://members.aol.com/chersfmly/ http://members.aol.com/chersfmly/  By Cherie Clark, April 29, 2004