Re: atkins in 1870
Walter C. Wood, my gggrandfather's first wife was Sarah Atkins d.1867, sister to Samual Atkins of Watson Twp Allegan Co., a civil war vet. I have a tin picture of both.Hicks Cemetery has many Atkins listed and it is on line through Allegan Co genealogy site.
I will look into my records more and get back to you if pertinent to your search.
Ken Baker