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?? Newspaper -- Mrs. Mary Atkinson Richardson the daughter of Samuel and Ruth Atkinson was born in Fountain County, Ind July 8, 1846; departed this life Dec 21, 1917 age 71 years 5 months and 13 days. When she was only 6 her parents both died and she was then taken to the home of a near relative where she remained until grown. She had no brother but an older sister preceded her to the heavenly home 5 years ago. She was married to James A. Richardson on Sept 19, 1880 and to this union were born a son and daughter, Roy Gilbert Richardson and Holis Anna Watson, both of whom survive her. Her husband died March 29, 1904, leaving her to fight the battles of life alone for almost 14 years. The deceased lived in Parke Co. from the death of her parents until four years ago when she moved to Newport to live with her only daughter who kindly cared for her thru these years. She was converted at an early age and lived a consisted Christian life in her daily walk. She had a birthright membership in the Friends church and dearly loved all its doctrines. The night was never too dark, nor the weather too cold for her to go and help the sick and needy as long as her health permitted her to do so. The deceased had been in failing health for over a year but was able to be up in her chair until 10 days before her death when pneumonia seized its fatal grip upon her frail form and she realized from the first of her sickness that her time on earth was short. She asked her daughter not to grieve for her, saying, "I hate to leave you," but turning her eyes heavenward said, "I would rather go." Funeral services were conducted at the home in Newport on Sunday following at 11 o'clock by Miss Ida Curtis pastor of the Friends Church at Tangier. Interment was made at Rush Creek cemetery by the side of her husband.

Wondering if anyone has any other information about the Atkinson families who lived in Parke county in 1832. I think my Ggrandmother Elizabeth Atkinson was born in this county in 1832. any information at all on Atkinsons apprecieated. thanks. char

I have the following on a Charles Atkinson, who could be related to your Elizabeth:
Charles Atkinson was born 19 Jan 1838 in Indiana. He died 14 May 1905 in Parke Co., Indiana and was buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parke Co., Indiana.
Charles married Eliza Ann JESSUP, daughter of John JESSUP and Marietta BURFORD, on 12 Mar 1867 in Parke Co., Indiana. Eliza was born 10 Aug 1849 in Parke Co., Indiana. She died 7 Sep 1930 in Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana and was buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parke Co., Indiana.
They had Charles Oscar Atkinson born 13 Oct 1878.
Charles married Leta Florence STRICKLER. Leta was born in Parke Co., Indiana. She died 1932.
They had Karl Atkinson and Harold Atkinson born 1911 and died 1984.

I am related to one of the Atkinson families in Parke Co. in 1830's, but I never heard of Mary Atkinson Richardson.
Jerry M.

In reply to Jerry M., I too have never heard of Mary Richardson but was just asking about the Mary in the obituary previous to my email asking if anyone knew of her in Parke Co. She must have lived there to have had it printed in a newspaper obit about her life I would say. Still searching for more Atkinson's. Have also learned recently that the spelling could also be A 'd' instead of A 't'. Will post more after my trip to Red Oak Ia tomorrow where I am hoping I may learn more about my Elizabeth Atkinson Heberlee on perhaps some birth or marriage records in that county. char

We bought a house in Tangier that was on land that was owned by the Richardson's. Info that I have found is sketchy, but I do know this. We found receipts from J.A. Richardson Implement Co. from 1899. (James A.) He sold horse drawn implements. His son Roy took over the business after he passed away. His daughter Hollis, left a letter in our house from a friend. I am slowly trying to find out more about our house, but that is a little info. It sounds to me as if they were doing well for the area at the time. I believe Hollis married Henry Watson October 22, 1913. I believe your post has been the most helpful thing that I have found.