Michael Atkinson (bef. 1698 - 1746)

Born before 1698 in Springfield, Burlington, New Jersey

Ancestors

Husband of Hope (Shinn) Atkinson — married 26 Apr 1734 in Burlington, Burlington Cnty, New Jersey

Descendants

Died 21 Oct 1746 after age 48 in Springfield, Burlington, New Jersey

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Biography

This profile is part of the Atkinson Name Study.

Michael was a Friend (Quaker)

Michael Atkinson was born about 1698 in Springfield, New Jersey to parents William C Atkinson and Elizabeth Curtis. He married Hope Shinn on 4 Jun 1720 in Springfield, New Jersey. Children: Jonathan, Levi, Elizabeth, Mercy, Hannah, Amos, Job, Michael. He died on 21 Oct 1746 in Springfield, New Jersey.

Notes on Will: "Wife, Hope. Sons: Jonathan, Levei, Jobe and Amos, all under age. Daughters: Elizabeth, Marsey and Rachel. Expected child. Lands in New Hanover, bought of Bennet Bard and Thomas Budd. House built by Robert Gillam. Executors: wife, son Jonathan and Francis Shinn. Witnesses: Joseph Atkinson, John West. Proved Nov. 6, 1746.; will of. Wife, Hope. Sons: Jonathan, Levei, Jobe and Amos, all under age. Daughters: Elizabeth, Marsey and Rachel. Expected child. Lands in New Hanover, bought of Bennet Bard and Thomas Budd. House built by Robert Gillam. Executors: wife, son Jonathan and Francis Shinn. Witnesses: Joseph Atkinson, John West. Proved Nov. 6, 1746.; Lib. 5, p. 303.; 1746, Oct. 18. Inventory of personal estate, £425.9.3; made by Henry Cooper and John West."

Sources

• US Quaker Meeting Records, Burlington, New Jersey

• Calendar of New Jersey Wills