George P. Atkinson (1842 - 1864)

Born 1842 in Harrison Township, Winnebago, Illinois, United States

Ancestors

Died 27 Jun 1864 at about age 22 in Cobb, Georgia, United States

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Biography

Private George Atkinson served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: August 6, 1862
Mustered out: June 27, 1864 (KIA)
Side: USA
Regiment(s): 74th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Co. A

George Atkinson was killed during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain during United States Civil War.

George was born in 1842. He was the son of William Atkinson and Lucy Philips. ^[1]

Kennesaw's Bombardment, 64, sketch by war correspondent Alfred Waud

Civil War

George enlisted with the Illinos 74th Infantry , Company A in August 1862. He was killed in action on June 27, 1864 during the charge on Kennesaw Mountain.^{[2] [3]}

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M854-KCY : 19 December 2020), George Atkinson in household of William Atkinson, Harrison, Winnebago, Illinois, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
2. ↑ Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls

   Name: George P Atkinson

   Rank: Private

   Company: A

   Unit: 74th Illinois Infantry

   Height: 6' 1

   Hair: Black

   Eyes: Black

   Complexion: Dark

   Occupation: Farmer

   Birth Date: Abt 1841

   Birth Place: Harrison, Winnebago CO, IL

   Service Entry Age: 21

   Service Entry Date: 6 Aug 1862

   Service Entry Place: Harrison, IL

   Joined By Whom: T J L REMINGTON

   Period: 3 YRS

   Muster In Date: 4 Sep 1862

   Muster In Place: Rockford, IL

   Remarks: MISSING IN ACTION JUN 27, 1864 IN CHARGE ON KENESAW MOUNTAIN GA

3. ↑ "United States Civil War Soldiers Index, 1861-1865", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F9GH-CMV : 25 August 2021), George P. Atkinson, 1861-1865.

See also:

• Find A Grave: Memorial #34512852: accessed 14 January 2022), memorial page for George P. Atkinson (1842–27 Jun 1864), citing Phillips Cemetery, Rockton, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA ; Maintained by jerri noller (contributor 47003463) .