on of James Gilmer & Elizabeth ELLIOTT ATKINS - children: Jennings, John, George, William, Ethel, Mary, Edith
Blairstown MO - Robert Oliver Atkins of Blairstown, of Kentucky descent, whose parents came to Missouri in 1850, the year of their marriage, was born on a farm near Magnolia, Mo. Feb. 22, 1862, one of 11 children of James Gilmer and Elizabeth Atkins, and died Feb. 7, 1951. The only survivors of this large, old pioneer family is Mrs. Sallie Gill of Bozeman, Mont. Mr. Atkins was married April 14, 1881, to Dora Alice Doak, from whom death separated him in 1915. They were the parents of 8 children, the oldest son dying in infancy and the youngest in 1926. Surviving the parents are John G., Mrs. Edith M. Ward and Jennings R. Blairstown; Mrs. Ethel J. Salsbury and George E., Warrensburg; and Miss Mary Atkins of the home. There are also seven grandchildren and one grandson Vaughn E. Salsbury, who lost his life with the U.S. Armed Forces in 1945. Twelve great-grandchildren also survive. Mr. Atkins was a member of the Presbyterian Church since early life and had been an elder and regular attendant as long as his heath permitted. His was of a quiet, genial disposition, kind and considerate, qualities that were exemplified by daily living his beliefs. A devoted father, a good neighbor, and a worthy citizen, he served and was loved by his fellowman. He had been confined to his bed since September of 199, but bore his afflictions with cheerful fortitude. Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian Church in Blairstown Friday amid beautiful floral tributes and in the presence of many friends. The body was laid to rest beside his wife in the Blairstown cemetery.
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Submitted by Harry & jo Potter
Blairstown MO - Robert Oliver Atkins of Blairstown, of Kentucky descent, whose parents came to Missouri in 1850, the year of their marriage, was born on a farm near Magnolia, Mo. Feb. 22, 1862, one of 11 children of James Gilmer and Elizabeth Atkins, and died Feb. 7, 1951. The only survivors of this large, old pioneer family is Mrs. Sallie Gill of Bozeman, Mont. Mr. Atkins was married April 14, 1881, to Dora Alice Doak, from whom death separated him in 1915. They were the parents of 8 children, the oldest son dying in infancy and the youngest in 1926. Surviving the parents are John G., Mrs. Edith M. Ward and Jennings R. Blairstown; Mrs. Ethel J. Salsbury and George E., Warrensburg; and Miss Mary Atkins of the home. There are also seven grandchildren and one grandson Vaughn E. Salsbury, who lost his life with the U.S. Armed Forces in 1945. Twelve great-grandchildren also survive. Mr. Atkins was a member of the Presbyterian Church since early life and had been an elder and regular attendant as long as his heath permitted. His was of a quiet, genial disposition, kind and considerate, qualities that were exemplified by daily living his beliefs. A devoted father, a good neighbor, and a worthy citizen, he served and was loved by his fellowman. He had been confined to his bed since September of 199, but bore his afflictions with cheerful fortitude. Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian Church in Blairstown Friday amid beautiful floral tributes and in the presence of many friends. The body was laid to rest beside his wife in the Blairstown cemetery.
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Submitted by Harry & jo Potter
on of James Gilmer & Elizabeth ELLIOTT ATKINS - children: Jennings, John, George, William, Ethel, Mary, Edith
Blairstown MO - Robert Oliver Atkins of Blairstown, of Kentucky descent, whose parents came to Missouri in 1850, the year of their marriage, was born on a farm near Magnolia, Mo. Feb. 22, 1862, one of 11 children of James Gilmer and Elizabeth Atkins, and died Feb. 7, 1951. The only survivors of this large, old pioneer family is Mrs. Sallie Gill of Bozeman, Mont. Mr. Atkins was married April 14, 1881, to Dora Alice Doak, from whom death separated him in 1915. They were the parents of 8 children, the oldest son dying in infancy and the youngest in 1926. Surviving the parents are John G., Mrs. Edith M. Ward and Jennings R. Blairstown; Mrs. Ethel J. Salsbury and George E., Warrensburg; and Miss Mary Atkins of the home. There are also seven grandchildren and one grandson Vaughn E. Salsbury, who lost his life with the U.S. Armed Forces in 1945. Twelve great-grandchildren also survive. Mr. Atkins was a member of the Presbyterian Church since early life and had been an elder and regular attendant as long as his heath permitted. His was of a quiet, genial disposition, kind and considerate, qualities that were exemplified by daily living his beliefs. A devoted father, a good neighbor, and a worthy citizen, he served and was loved by his fellowman. He had been confined to his bed since September of 199, but bore his afflictions with cheerful fortitude. Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian Church in Blairstown Friday amid beautiful floral tributes and in the presence of many friends. The body was laid to rest beside his wife in the Blairstown cemetery.
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Submitted by Harry & jo Potter
Blairstown MO - Robert Oliver Atkins of Blairstown, of Kentucky descent, whose parents came to Missouri in 1850, the year of their marriage, was born on a farm near Magnolia, Mo. Feb. 22, 1862, one of 11 children of James Gilmer and Elizabeth Atkins, and died Feb. 7, 1951. The only survivors of this large, old pioneer family is Mrs. Sallie Gill of Bozeman, Mont. Mr. Atkins was married April 14, 1881, to Dora Alice Doak, from whom death separated him in 1915. They were the parents of 8 children, the oldest son dying in infancy and the youngest in 1926. Surviving the parents are John G., Mrs. Edith M. Ward and Jennings R. Blairstown; Mrs. Ethel J. Salsbury and George E., Warrensburg; and Miss Mary Atkins of the home. There are also seven grandchildren and one grandson Vaughn E. Salsbury, who lost his life with the U.S. Armed Forces in 1945. Twelve great-grandchildren also survive. Mr. Atkins was a member of the Presbyterian Church since early life and had been an elder and regular attendant as long as his heath permitted. His was of a quiet, genial disposition, kind and considerate, qualities that were exemplified by daily living his beliefs. A devoted father, a good neighbor, and a worthy citizen, he served and was loved by his fellowman. He had been confined to his bed since September of 199, but bore his afflictions with cheerful fortitude. Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian Church in Blairstown Friday amid beautiful floral tributes and in the presence of many friends. The body was laid to rest beside his wife in the Blairstown cemetery.
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Submitted by Harry & jo Potter
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