William Alfred Atkinson

b. 29 June 1920, d. 6 December 1989
  • William Alfred Atkinson was born on 29 June 1920 in New York.
  • Albert Atkinson and Elizabeth Gregory appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1925 in Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York, at Kensington Road also in the household is daughter Thelma (age 15). Young William (age 4) is identified as another son.. Other members of the household included William Alfred Atkinson, William A. Atkinson.
  • Albert Atkinson and Elizabeth Gregory appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York. Other members of the household included William Alfred Atkinson. In this census, young William is identified as Albert and Elizabeth's grandson.
  • Albert Atkinson and Elizabeth Gregory appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York, at Lindeair Avenue. Other members of the household included William Alfred Atkinson.
  • He was employed plastering, according to the 1940 census.
  • The following appeared on 25 February 1950 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: [Died] Albert Atkinson, in this city, February 22, 1950, beloved husband of Elizabeth Gregory; father of William A., Milton G. of Gasport, N. Y., Robert of Phoenix, Ariz., and Thelma Mueller; brother of Mrs. Frieda Swyer of Oakland, Cal., Mrs. Jennie Hoerner of Toronto, Ont., and Robert of Burlingame, Cal., and the late William J. Randell, Mrs. John O'Donnell, Mrs. Elizabeth Gross, Charles and Comley Randell; grandfather of William Atkinson, Thelma Dawson, Jean, Katherine, Milton, Jr., Mary, Dorothy, Mildred, Helen, Albert, Betty and Robert Atkinson; great-grandfather of David Atkinson. Funeral from the family residence, 272 South Huxley Dr. (off Cleveland Dr.), Sunday at 2 p. m. Friends invited.
  • The following appeared on 18 July 1956 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Hartland) Mrs. Milton Atkinson, Hartland Road, entertained at a birthday party Sunday in honor of Mr. Atkinson. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Wilson and son John from Kenmore, Mr. and Mrs. Helmuth Bartmann, Kenmore, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Barker and Daughter, Dorothy, and son, Chester of Buffalo, Mr. and Mrs. John Bryce, Hartland, Mr. and Mrs. William Atkinson and son, David and daughter JoAnn of Cheektowaga, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Melenthine of St. Johnsburg, Chuck Poysair, Miss Marilyn Crafts, Miss Marie Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. C. Gilligan, all of Lockport.
  • The following appeared on 4 July 1962 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: [Died] Julia Crandell O'Hara, of 97 Gelston St., Buffalo, N. Y., July 2, 1962, wife of Albert E. O'Hara; mother of William Atkinson and Mrs. James Budwee; also survived by four grandchildren; daughter of Mrs. Maud Francis. Funeral from the Link-Fox Co., Mortuary, 355 Grant St., Thursday afternoon at 1:30. Friends invited. The family will be present 2-4 and 7-9.
  • The following appeared on 20 March 1970 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: Pilgrim-St. Luke's United Church of Christ, Richmond and W. Utica, was the setting at 1 Saturday afternoon for the marriage of Miss Patricia L. Arkland and David A. Atkinson. The Rev. William M. Edwards officiated for the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Arkland of Grant St. and the son of Mr. And Mrs. William A. Atkinson of Barrymore Rd., Cheektowaga. Chantilly lace trimmed the bride's A-line peau de soie gown. Her bouffant veil was attached to a headpiece of lace and pearls and she carried a cascade of roses.
  • William Alfred Atkinson died on 6 December 1989 at age 69.
  • Last Edited: 2 Sep 2015

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