Birth : 16 Jun 1800 Lancashire, England
Death : 14 Jan 1891
Burial : Sheffer Pioneer Cemetery, Greenwood, Cass County, USA
Coordinate : 41.0082730, -96.4182690
Description : John Atkinson was born in England, as was his wife, Ann Grunshaw. They were married in New York state. They lived there for several years before moving to Wisconsin. They moved to Lancaster county, Nebraska about 1864 and purchased land on the old Indian trail.

When the Union Pacific railroad was built they moved to a farm on Rock creek and Atkinson built the Rock Creek mill which he operated for several years. His son, Nelson Atkinson, drowned when trying to free a log jam on the river.

He and his wife were the parents of ten children.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is John Atkinson's memorial?

    John Atkinson's memorial is located at: Sheffer Pioneer Cemetery, Greenwood, Cass County, USA.

  • When did John Atkinson death?

    John Atkinson death on 14 Jan 1891 in

  • Where are the coordinates of the John Atkinson's memorial?

    Latitude: 41.0082730
    Longitude: -96.4182690

Family Members:

Spouse

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Ann Grunshaw Atkinson

(1810 - 1902)

Children

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Nelson Atkinson

(1841 - 1869)

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Byron Atkinson

(1850 - 1931)

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Eunice J Atkinson Barnum

(1852 - 1946)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Sheffer Pioneer Cemetery
Greenwood, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0082730, -96.4182690

2. Ashland Cemetery
Ashland, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0380821, -96.3847580

3. Greenwood Memorial Cemetery
Greenwood, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9524994, -96.4356003

4. Wortman Cemetery
Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0014000, -96.3308029

5. Cedar Hill Cemetery
Lancaster County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0343809, -96.5026520

6. Clear Creek Cemetery
Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0781364, -96.3768005

7. Carr Cemetery
Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0780983, -96.3760986

8. Belmont Cemetery
Alvo, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9146385, -96.3880615

9. Quarry Oaks Golf Course Cemetery
Ashland, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0118530, -96.2857610

10. Jordan Cemetery
Waverly, Lancaster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9569000, -96.5403000

11. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Murdock, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9580040, -96.2734030

12. Rosehill Cemetery
Waverly, Lancaster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9144210, -96.5223810

13. Callahan Cemetery
Murdock, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9146810, -96.3118590

14. Hill Cemetery
South Bend, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9938812, -96.2540817

15. Bethlehem Cemetery
Lancaster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9937515, -96.5851669

16. Alvo Cemetery
Alvo, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8774986, -96.3880997

17. South Bend Cemetery
South Bend, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9936905, -96.2385254

18. Zion Evangelical Cemetery
Ithaca, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1180992, -96.5302963

19. Free Church Cemetery
Lancaster County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0161663, -96.6023045

20. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Ithaca, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1246986, -96.5205994

21. Emmanuel Evangelical Cemetery
Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9578056, -96.2365875

22. Old Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Ceresco, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0741997, -96.5916977

23. Platteford Cemetery
Gretna, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0125360, -96.2229610

24. Lefler Farm Cemetery
Springfield, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0455284, -96.2247925