John Atkinson (son of John Atkinson and Sarah) was born 1807 in Fryston, Yorkshire, England, and died 21 Feb 1887. He married Jane Watson on 1831.
Notes for John Atkinson: Both John and his wife, Jane Watson, were born in Fryston Yorkshire England and came to Canada in the same ship in 1829. They settled in Toronto, then known as Little York. John was the only one of his family to come to Canada. John was a carpenter and worked on the first parlaiment buildings in Toronto. The Watsons settled at Gormley in Markham Township. John and Jane were married in 1831 and settled at Victoria Square, Markham Twp. Their family was born there. In 1885 or 1856 the whole family moved to Whitchurch Township (Lot 14, Concession 5 Now known as Warden Avenue).
Research Notes Edna Atkinson Langman of Elmvale was to England and found a genealogist who followed up her research. It seems that John had one brother and two sisters. The genealogist believes he found the family name in a nearby town, Pontyfact. According to the genealogist, (1987) John is the son of John and Sarah Atkinson. Registered May 1808 There were three siblings: Joseph, Dec 1809, Mary Jan 1804 and a further Mary May 1806. They believe the second Mary was named such because the first Mary had died as a baby. There are no confirmed buriels. None of Jane Whitworth's descendants have been found. An old wedding announcment showed names in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Her younger sister was married to a minster in the Peterboro area. (1991)
Epitaph on John Atkinson's tomb stone If upright souls in Heaven are blest The the deceased enjoys eternal rest For truth and justice did his actions guide He lived beloved and much lamented died.
More About John Atkinson: Died 2: There are other John and Jane Atkinson stones. The one that refers to this family is located at Victoria Square. There are other John and Jane stones at Hiese Hill, in a field near Heise Hill and near Hamilton.. Occupation: Carpenter.
More About John Atkinson and Jane Watson: Single: 1831
John Atkinson (b. 1807, d. 21 Feb 1887)
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