Thomas Jefferson Atkins (1873 - 1957)

Born 12 Nov 1873 in Pickens, Georgia, United States

Ancestors

Died 18 Nov 1957 at age 84 in Madison, Florida, United States

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Biography

Thomas Jefferson Atkins was born on November 12, 1873 in Pickens, Georgia, United States, son of Calvin Vandiver Atkins (1853–1939) and Sophronia Victoria Morris (1853–1929).^[1]

His children were:

• Earnest Calvin Atkins (1897–1923)
• Ema Atkins (1900–1980)

In 1900, Thomas (26) was living in Toccoa, Fannin with his wife, Mary (21); their son, Earnest (2); and Harriet Thomas (20, boarder). ^[2]

Thomas registered for the draft for World War I. ^[3]

In 1920, Thomas (46)'s occupation was 'laborer'. He was living in Townsend, Pickens with his wife, Mary M (40). ^[4]

In 1930, Thomas (56) was living in Lee, Madison with his wife, Farrie (21); and their daughter, Adetha (0). ^[5]

In 1940, Thomas (66) was living in Madison with his wife, Fairrie (30); and their children, Adetha (10), and Herman (4). ^[6]

In 1950, Thomas (76) was living in Madison with his wife, Fairie Mae (40); their son, Herman (14); and Thomas J Tyson Jr (70, lodger). ^[7]

Thomas died on November 18, 1957 in Madison, aged 84. He was buried in Cool Springs Cemetery, Tate, Pickens County, Georgia.^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65731375/thomas-jefferson-atkins: accessed 22 May 2023), memorial page for Thomas Jefferson Atkins (12 Nov 1873–18 Nov 1957), Find A Grave: Memorial #65731375, citing Cool Springs Cemetery, Tate, Pickens County, Georgia, USA; Maintained by Arkieologist (contributor 47246586).
2. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1900; Census Place: Toccoa, Fannin, Georgia; Roll: 195; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0028
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #8835619 (accessed 25 April 2024)
   Thomas Atkins (26), married, Capitalist, head of household in Toccoa, Fannin, Georgia. Born in Louisiana, USA.

   Thomas Atkins M White 26 Married Head Capitalist Louisiana, USA

   Mary Atkins F White 21 Married Wife Louisiana, USA

   Earnest Atkins M White 2 Single Son Louisiana, USA

   Harriet Thomas F White 20 Single Boarder Cook Georgia, USA

3. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
   Registration State: Georgia; Registration County: Pickens County
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6482 #15920532 (accessed 25 April 2024)
   Name: Thomas Jefferson Atkins; Race: White; Birth Date: 12 Nov 1873; Residence Date: 1917-1918; Residence Place: Pickens County, Georgia, USA; Physical Build: Medium; Height: Medium; Hair Color: Light; Eye Color: Blue; Relative: Thomas Atkins.
4. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1920; Census Place: Townsend, Pickens, Georgia; Roll: T625_270; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 146
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #8083031 (accessed 25 April 2024)
   J Thomas Atkins (45), married, Laborer, head of household in Townsend, Pickens, Georgia. Born in Georgia.

   J Thomas Atkins M White 45 Married Head Laborer Georgia

   Mary M Atkins F White 40 Married Wife None Georgia

5. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1930; Census Place: Lee, Madison, Florida; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340059
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #103165061 (accessed 25 April 2024)
   Tom J Atkins (57), married, Farmer, head of household in Lee, Madison, Florida, USA. Born in Georgia.

   Tom J Atkins M White 57 Married Head Farmer Georgia

   Farrie Atkins F White 21 Married Wife Georgia

   Adetha Atkins F White 0 Single Daughter Florida

6. ↑ 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1940; Census Place: Madison, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00598; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 40-1B
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #132514090 (accessed 25 April 2024)
   T J Atkins (67), married, Truck Driver, head of household in Madison, Florida. Born in Georgia.

   T J Atkins M White 67 Married Head Truck Driver Georgia

   Fairrie Atkins F White 30 Married Wife Georgia

   Adetha Atkins F White 10 Single Daughter Florida

   Herman Atkins M White 4 Single Son Florida

7. ↑ 1950 Census: "1950 United States Federal Census"
   National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Madison, Madison, Florida; Roll: 5158; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 40-2
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 62308 #82187022 (accessed 25 April 2024)
   Thomas J Atkins Jr (76), married, Truck Driver, head of household in Madison, Madison, Florida, USA. Born in Georgia.

   Thomas J Atkins Jr M White 76 Married Head Truck Driver Georgia

   Fairie Mae Atkins F White 40 Married Wife Georgia

   Herman Atkins M 14 Never married Son Florida

   Thomas J Tyson Jr M White 70 Widowed Lodger Florida

• FamilySearch Person: LJGJ-Q52 details for Thomas Jefferson Atkins.
• Obituary:
  "U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current" Tallahassee Democrat; Publication Date: 20 Nov 1957; Publication Place: Tallahassee, Florida, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/245110176/?article=865677eb-20cd-475e-8431-870949fccd72&focus=0.6118677,0.790982,0.7306007,0.9787564&xid=3355 Ancestry Record 61843 #502254880 (accessed 25 April 2024) Name: T. J. Atkins; Gender: Male; Death Age: 84; Birth Date: abt 1873; Residence Place: Madison, Florida, USA; Death Date: Abt 1957; Obituary Date: 20 Nov 1957; Obituary Place: Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Newspaper Title: Tallahassee Democrat; Child: Earner Cantrell Herman Atkins; Siblings: Ped George Hallie Atkins Lillie Mae Mashburn.