Thomas Atkinson
1807 - 1899 (92 years)1. Thomas Atkinson was born 7 May 1807, Barrington Township, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 8 May 1899, Cape Sable Island, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Thomas married Mahala Seeley. [Group Sheet]
Children:
Thomas married Lucinda Crowell [Group Sheet]
Generation: 2
2. James O. Atkinson (1.Thomas1) James married Zilpha Ross (daughter of Aaron Ross and Deborah Nickerson) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 3. Russell Levi Atkinson was born 3 May 1896, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1 Nov 1970, Yarmouth, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Saint-Michel Parish Cemetery, Wedgeport, Argyle, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Generation: 3
3. Russell Levi Atkinson (2.James2, 1.Thomas1) was born 3 May 1896, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1 Nov 1970, Yarmouth, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Saint-Michel Parish Cemetery, Wedgeport, Argyle, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. Notes:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/173559176/russell-levi-atkinson
Son of James Atkinson and Zilpha Ross. Husband of Philomene DeViller and Jeanne Marie Cottreau.
Le Petit Courrier - November 5, 1970, p.12 (translated)
Wedgeport - We regret to announce the death of Russell Atkinson of this village who died at the Yarmouth Hospital in the afternoon on November 1st, at the age of 74. The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Atkinson of Clark's Harbour, County of Shelburne. He leaves to mourn his wife, born Jennie Cottreau; three sons, Owen, Chester and Felton, all of Wedgeport; two daughters, Mrs. Henri E. d'Entremont, Leonora, and Mrs. Agnes d'Eon of Middle West Pubnico; one brother, Rupert, of Clark's Harbour; one sister, Mrs. Russell Hopkins, Rita, of Clark's Harbour. By his first marriage, he also leaves three daughters, Mrs. Richard Surette, Rose Marie, of Wedgeport; Mrs. Edward Nickerson, Rose Emma, of Wedgeport; Mrs. Gerald MacKenzie, Corinne, in Belgium. He was grandfather of 25 children. The funeral was held at Saint Michael's Church on Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m., with mass celebrated by Father Edouard Thériault, priest.Russell married Jeanne Marie Cottreau. [Group Sheet]
Children:
Russell married Philomene DeViller 22 Jan 1925. Philomene (daughter of Jean David DeViller and Rose Delina Doucet) was born 19 Mar 1896, Comeau's Hill, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia; died 21 Dec 1935. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 6. David Owen Atkinson
- 7. Chester Louis Atkinson was born 23 Oct 1925, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 24 May 1991, Wedgeport, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Saint-Michel Parish Cemetery Wedgeport, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 8. Felton Joseph Atkinson was born 31 Dec 1931, Comeaus Hill, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 6 Aug 1992, Victoria General Hospital, Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Saint-Michel Parish Cemetery Wedgeport, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Generation: 4
4. Leonora Eva Atkinson (3.Russell3, 2.James2, 1.Thomas1) Leonora married Henry D'Entremont. [Group Sheet]
5. Marie Agnes Atkinson (3.Russell3, 2.James2, 1.Thomas1) Marie married Jamieson. [Group Sheet]
Marie married ?? d'Eon. [Group Sheet]
6. David Owen Atkinson (3.Russell3, 2.James2, 1.Thomas1) David married Marie Agnes LeBlanc. (daughter of Joseph Phillippe LeBlanc and Marie Marguerite Gaudet) [Group Sheet]
Children:
7. Chester Louis Atkinson (3.Russell3, 2.James2, 1.Thomas1) was born 23 Oct 1925, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 24 May 1991, Wedgeport, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Saint-Michel Parish Cemetery Wedgeport, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Notes:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/173559149/chester-louis-atkinson
Le Courrier - June 5, 1991, p.18 (translated)
Wedgeport: We announce the death of Chester Louis Atkinson, native of Comeau's Hill, occurred on Friday, May 24th following an accident involving a pedestrian and a car in Wedgeport at the age of 65. He was the son of the late Russell Atkinson and Philomène DeViller. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 6505, in Wedgeport. He leaves to mourn, other than his wife, Rose Marie LeBlanc, a daughter, Karen Surette of Wedgeport; two sons, Ricky of Charlottetown and Chris of Wedgeport; his step-mother, Jennie of Nakile Home in Glenwood; as well as two brothers, Owen of Wedgeport and Felton of Plymouth; five sisters, Rose Marie Surette and Rose Emma Nickerson of Wedgeport, Corinne (Mrs. Gerald MacKenzie) of Raynardton and Leonora (Mrs. Henry d'Entremont) and Agnes Jamieson of Pubnico and four grandchildren.Chester married Rose Marie LeBlanc. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 10. Karen Atkinson
- 11. Ricky Atkinson
- 12. Chris Atkinson
8. Felton Joseph Atkinson (3.Russell3, 2.James2, 1.Thomas1) was born 31 Dec 1931, Comeaus Hill, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 6 Aug 1992, Victoria General Hospital, Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Saint-Michel Parish Cemetery Wedgeport, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Notes:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/162088324/felton-joseph-atkinson
Chronicle Herald 08/08/1992
ATKINSON, Felton Joseph - 60, Plymouth, Yarmouth County, died August 6, 1992, in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Comeaus Hill, Yarmouth County, he was a son of the late Russell and Philomene (DeViller) Atkinson. He was a fisherman; member of Knights of Columbus Council 6505 and Msgr. W.E. Young Assembly. He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Murphy; stepmother, Jennie, Nakile Nursing Home, Yarmouth County; two sons, Joseph, Lower Wedgeport; Claude, Plymouth; brother, Owen, Wedgeport; five sisters, Mrs. Rose Marie Surette, Wedgeport; Mrs. Rose Emma Nickerson, Corinne (Mrs. Gerald MacKenzie), both of Raynardton, Yarmouth County; Leonora (Mrs. Henry D'Entremont), Mrs. Agnes Jamieson, both of Pubnico. He was predeceased by a brother, Chester; two infant brothers. The body is in H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Wedgeport, visiting 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Monday in St. Michael's Church, Wedgeport, Rev. Roland Soucie officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery.Felton married Margaret Murphy. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 13. Joseph Atkinson
- 14. Claude Atkinson