Thomas confirmed son of John ATKINS and Ann LOVELL
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In reply to:
John ATKINS and Ann LOVELL m. 1818 County Cork, r. Dublin
A. Browser 7/03/03
I have confirmed that Thomas L. ATKINS was an older son of John ATKINS and Ann LOVELL.Like his father and brothers and at least one son, they were either music teachers, professors of music or piano tuners at different times over the years.
Thomas' wife was Elizabeth R. MORGAN, born about 1822 as daughter of James and Mary MORGAN.From the record in the 1850-51 Cincinnati Ohio USA City Directory it is clear he arrived there by 1851 with his wife and two known sons.He lived the rest of his life in Cincinnati and died 10 Dec 1889 and was buried 2 days later in Spring Grove Cemetery, Hamilton Co., OH.His wife Elizabeth died 25 Apr 1894.Their children were:
John Atkins b: BET. 1843 - 1844 in Ireland.(A John Atkins married Elizabeth Farrell on 22 Dec 1872 in All Saints Church but I do not know if that might be him, as in both 1870 and 1880 I found him living with his parents and recorded as single.)
James Atkins b: BET. 1845 - 1846 in Ireland.He lived past 1860.
Mary Anna Atkins b: 20 Dec 1851 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.She was baptized on 19 Oct 1854 with her brother Charles - LDS#1955202.She married Elihu N. Powell about 20 June 1875 (see page 3, Cincinnati Freie Presse).
Charles Atkins b: about Jul/Aug 1853.He was baptized with his sister Mary Ann (see LDS reference above) and died at age 14 months and was buried on 22 Oct 1853 according to an extract from Episcopal archives at the Christ Episcopal Church.Notice there is a conflict in the dates from the two sources.Either he was born in 1852 seven months after Mary Ann or more likely was a twin of Thomas born 1853 and died 1854.
Thomas L. Atkins b: 28 Jul 1853 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.He never married and died 10 Mar 1938 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, and was buried in Spring Grove 11 days later.
Kate Atkins b: 15 Dec 1855 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.She married Henry L. Sterling (b: 29 SEP 1848), she died 18 Aug 1945 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH and was buried in Spring Grove 4 days later.
Ella E. Atkins b: 12 Mar 1858 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.She never married and died 17 Aug 1953 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, and was buried in Spring Grove 2 Sep 1953.
William H. Atkins b: 10 Feb 1860 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.He never married and died 12 Jun 1934 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH and was buring in Spring Grove 8 days later.
As a followup to my original message I want to note that the death date given for Ann (LOVELL) ATKINS of 20 June 1852 is based on Spring Grove Cemetery records where she was reburied.She was originally buried in the Wesleyan Cemetery.An extract from the Episcopal archives at St. John Episcopal Church at 7th and Plum list the burial date of "Mrs. Atkins" as 19 June 1852.
Could the following persons be John ATKINS' brothers and sister?
Though no connection has been established, there happens to be two other Atkins born in England, children of Wm. and Lucy Atkins, who are buried nearby in Section 29 Lot 95 of Spring Grove Cemetery. Hannah Atkins was born 20 March 1778 and died 25 May 1850 apparently single. Mark Atkins was born 16 Dec 1795 and died 13 September 1859. Mark's wife was Evaline McLean according to his son's cemetery record and the minor children were apparently orphaned (Emeline 14, Amelia 12 who likely married A. M. Brown on 13 May 1869, Hannah 10, Lucy Ann 9, Mark W. 7) and guardianships 15 December 1859 are on record in Cincinnati's Probate Court first with Davis W. Clark and later Henry M. Bates. Could Hannah and Mark be John's older sister and younger brother? Another, Job Atkins, is buried in Section 31-B Lot 76. Job died 22 February 1855 at age 68 so he was born about 1786 but his parents are not listed. Of particular interest is that he was born in Worcestershire, England. Another clue to John's ancestry?
Here is a list of my early Atkins families or any listed with musical occupations in early Cincinnati City Directories:
1850-1851
Atkins Thomas, prof. of music, n. s. Centre, b. Race & Elm
1851-1852
Atkins Thomas, prof. of music, 24 George
1853
Atkins Thomas, 24 George
1855
Atkins Benjamin, music teacher, 335 W. 5th
Atkins Henry, music teacher, 335 W. 5th
Atkins John, music teacher, 335 W. 5th
Atkins Richard, music teacher, 335 W. 5th
Atkins Thos., musician, 307 W. 6th
1856
Atkins Benj., Prof music, 174 W. Row
Atkins Thos., 307 W. 6th
1857
Atkins Benj., prof music, 95 Race
Atkins Richard L., piano tuner, 74 W. 4th, bds. 111 Race
Atkins Thos., piano tuner, 66 W. 4th, h. 307 W. 6th
1858 (top of page 19 not checked)
Atkins Richard L., piano tuner, bds. 151 W. Row
Atkins Thomas, piano tuner, 66 W. 4th, h. 307 W. 6th
1859
Atkins B., teacher, 153 W. Row
Atkins Richard L., piano tuner, 74 W. 4th
Atkins Thos., musician, 66 W. 4th, h. 307 W. 6th
1860
Atkins Richard L., piano tuner, 74 W. 4th, h. 229 Cutter
Atkins Thos., music teacher, 307 W. 6th
1869
Atkins Benj., teacher, 92 W. 4th, res. Dayton, Ky
Atkins Henry, musician, bds. 619 W. 9th
Atkins John, piano tuner, 133 W. 4th, h. 619 W. 9th
Atkins Richard L., piano tuner, 278 W. 6th, h. 307 John
Atkins Thomas, musician, h. 619 W. 9th
1873
Atkins Benj., piano tuner, 24 W. 4th, res. Dayton, Ky
Atkins H., music teacher, h. 27 Barr
Atkins John, bds. 307 John
Atkins R. L., tuner and repairer of pianos, 144 W. 4th, h. 307 John
Atkins Thomas, pianos, h. 619 W. 9th
1874
Atkins Benj., piano tuner, 24 W. 4th, res. Dayton, Ky
Atkins Thos., musician, h. 619 W. 9th
1875 (somewhat similar to 1876 and 1877)
Atkins Annie, h. 619 W. 9th
Atkins Benj., piano tuner, wks. 30 W. 4th, res. Dayton, Ky
Atkins Ella, h. 619 W. 9th
Atkins J. M., clk. 158 W. 4th, h. 619 W. 9th
Atkins John, piano tuner, h. 619 W. 9th
Atkins Kate, h. 619 W. 9th
Atkins Thos., piano tuner, 158 W. 4th, h. 619 W. 9th
Atkins Thos. sr., musician, h. 619 W. 9th
1878
Atkins Benj., piano tuner, 74 W. 4th, res. Dayton, Ky
Atkins John, piano tuner, 158 W. 4th, h. 619 W. 9th
Atkins Thos., piano tuner, 278 W. 6th, h. 619 W. 9th
Atkins Thos. jr., piano tuner, 158 W. 4th, h. 619 W. 9th
1879
Atkins Benjamin, piano tuner, 74 W. 4th, res. Milford, O
Atkins C. H. M., b. k. n.e.c Elm & Water, h. 531 John
Atkins John, h. 531 John
Atkins John, piano tuner, 158 W. 4th, h. 619 W. 9th
Atkins Richard L., piano tuner, 136 W. 4th, h. 531 John
Atkins Thomas, piano tuner, 278 W. 6th, h. 619 W. 9th
Atkins Thomas, jr., piano tuner, h. 619 W. 9th