does anyone know anything of the atkin family who had marsh farm in eccleshall area at all

I am a descendant of a farming family of Atkin who I have traced back to Leigh,Uttoxeter where a number of them farmed based on the outcome of my g. grandfather David Atkin b.1829 in Doveridge, derbys. he was a tailor as well as a farmer. Bramshall is a hamlet within Leigh.
Eccleshall too is in Staffs - could be a link, although I have no evidence for suggesting this other than proximity of place.

Hi PamAndDave,

You'll find me in your local 'phone book under P.J.
I have forebears who farmed at The Headland at Leigh from about 1812 but came from Marchington to that area. Before that they were from Abbots Bromley c.1670.
I found your g.g. on family search some time ago but couldn't find a connection - perhaps you have other info. that I could work on ????

P.J.

My relations was born there.what information are after about the family

Dear Pam and Dave, my name is Kath Atkin (now Clarkson) and I recently viewed your message regarding 'Atkin family of Marsh Farm' about the farming family of Atkin. I too have traced back my family to Leigh, Uttoxeter and have found a vast amount of information about David and his family. I am a descendant of Bertram Ronald Atkin, one of David's son's. I have found out that David Atkin was baptised in Doveridge, Derby; although i am still investigating his parents. Can you help? Many thanks Kath

Give me a call on 01827 718310 when I can take you forward a bit. Ron's brother was my grandfather Colin Bernard. I recall vaguely meeting him as a child in short trousers at Moor Farm,Lower Leigh. Best time to ring, evening. David A.

I have not been able to find you in my local book covering atherstone. Please ring me on 01827 718310. David A.

My g.grandfather also David Atkin and after whom I was named, lived at Moor Farm, Lower Leigh. If we are following the same line of inquiry feel free to give me a call on 01827 718310. David A.

Kath, still waiting for you to contact me again. I have established that there are other family members around Lower Leigh. G. grandfather David was apparently the son of George A. and Elisabeth --- his wife. George, apparently was connected with "stagecoaches" - perhaps a publican in Doveridge linked to changing horses,etc on coaches using what is now the A50. I am told that he set all his sons up in a different "trade" which is why our g.g. was a tailor.David married the wife of the proprietor of the Butcher's Arms"; she died shortly after this event; and he then proceeded to marry her daughter who is our g.grandmother. In the process he inherited 10 acres of land which appears to be the start of the farming interest. One of his sons, Reg inherited the farm. Other sons, Sid and Ron moved to farm in Hilderstone nearby.
I have an interesting obituary report from the local paper re Sid's funeral in 1908 which sheds more light on the subject. Reg never married, neither did a daughter, Margaret.
G.g. David and M. had a son Russell who died aged 6 years (don't be fooled by a census entry for "Mussell"in the 1861/71 return ( i haven't got the appropriate ref. in front of me at this moment, so going from memory)

My links are with Moor Farm, Lower Leigh.
I do not have an identified link with Eccleshall yet from my search. Beware, there are two "Atkin" families presently living in the L.Leigh area; one is unconnected and originates from Market Drayton in Shropshire. I have spoken to a Don Atkin, farmer, and his family in the locality who are unrelated.
I have also spoken to a Mrs Atkin who married into the family by marrying a George A. who was the son of Ron Atkin, one of David's sons. She is now a widow in her 80's