William Harrison Atkinson of Falkland, Pitt County, NC was born on May 15, 1866 at Handy Corner in Edgecombe County to Sophia (Mills) Atkinson and William H. (Bridges) Atkinson. William Atkinson died at age 106 years old on March 23, 1973 at Pine Haven Rest Home in Farmville, Pitt County, and was buried on March 28, 1973 at St John Baptist Church NC-222, in Falkland.
Married Channie Barnes on March 1, 1905. 1daughter, Rachel Williams. 2 foster daughters, Alice Wooten & Mamie Ruth Barnes. 1foster son, Charlie Barnes.
05/15
1866
Birthday
May 15, 1866
Birthdate
Handy Corner in Edgecombe County, North Carolina United States
Birthplace
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Ethnicity & Family History
African American
Nationality & Locations
United States
Religious Beliefs
Christian
Professional Career
- Worked on steam boat 'Lillian', Pitt County, NC
- General laborer
03/23
1973
Death
March 23, 1973
Death date
Unknown
Cause of death
Pine Haven Rest Home in Farmville, Pitt County, North Carolina United States
Death location
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03/28
1973
Gravesite & Burial
March 28, 1973
Funeral date
St John Baptist Church NC-222, in Falkland, Pitt County, North Carolina 27827, United States
Burial location
Obituary
Son of William H. Bridgers Atkinson and Sophia Mills Atkinson.