I am researching the Atkinson family line which decends from John Atkinson son of William Atkinson of Lacaster MM England. John, his brother Christopher their wifes Susannah Hynde Atkinson and Margret Fell Atkinson along with Susannah's sisters left Enland in 1699 on the ship Britannia. John, Susannah and Christopher did not survive and are buried at sea. Margaret alonge with her children and John, along with his sister Mary, WIlliam, Margaret survived and were taken in by Friends in Bucks Co Pa. William the father died in 1679 and is buried at Lancaster Meeting along with his son WIlliam. I would be very interested in corresponding with Atkinson's who are related to this William and would give you information on your American Ancestors as well. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. Sincerely Cathie Atkinson Hockman