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Veteran of United States Civil War
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Joseph Atkinson, the pioneer, was a skilled blacksmith. He worked for Amos Saylor, the wagon maker in Milan (Hampton) in 1838, and later had a shop of his own. He also worked for Heagy and Stoddard as a blacksmith at their coal mines. He married Cornelia Waterman. They had two children. Ann Eliza married Charles S. Lee, the Soldier. Laura married Jack Cooper. Mr. Atkinson died December 8, 1876. His wife died June 25, 1904.
(Source: June 2, 1938, East Moline Herald, "History of Hampton," by George McNabney)
The 37th Iowa Infantry, "The Greybeard Regiment", has a unique place in history. It was the only regiment of its kind ever recruited in the United States. It mustered near Muscatine, Iowa. It was made up of men over the enlistment age which at that time was 45. Some were as old as 80 years. Its nickname was "The Greybeard Regiment". Its purpose was to guard prisons and arsenals in order to free young men for active combat duty. Even though it was not supposed to be under combat conditions, the regiment did see active service. On Aug 31 1864 the notorious Confederate troops of Nathan Bedford Forrest launched a surprise attack on the city of Memphis. The 8th Iowa who had provost duty at Memphis required the help of the Greybeards in repulsing this strong attack. In addition the Greybeards were exposed to combat conditions while guarding supply trains going through enemy territory.
(Info from "The Union Army" Vol 4 published in 1908.)
Name: Joseph Atkinson
Spouse: Cornelia Maria Waterman
Date: 24 May 1849
County: Rock Island
State: Illinois
Source: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT
Microfilm: 1428580
(Source: Illinois Marriages, 1790-1860)
Name: Joseph Atkinson
Age in 1860: 40
Birth Year: abt 1820
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1860: Hampton, Rock Island, Illinois
Gender: Male
Post Office: Hampton
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Atkinson 40
Cornelia N Atkinson 29
Ann E Atkinson 10
Lannie G Atkinson 8
Mary L Johnson 12
(Source: 1860 United States Federal Census)
Name: Joseph Atkinson
Residence: Illinois
Age at Enlistment: 46
Enlistment Date: 28 Aug 1863
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Iowa
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company E, Iowa 37th Infantry Regiment on 03 Sep 1863.Mustered out on 24 May 1865 at Davenport, IA.
Birth Date: abt 1817
Sources: Roster & Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of Rebellion
(Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865)
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Parents:
Spouse:
Cornelia Waterman
Children:
*Ann Eliza Atkinson (1849- 1927) married Charles S. Lee (1846- 1937)
*Laura Gertrude Atkinson (1851- 1931) married Jack Cooper (1841- 1897)
Veteran of United States Civil War
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Joseph Atkinson, the pioneer, was a skilled blacksmith. He worked for Amos Saylor, the wagon maker in Milan (Hampton) in 1838, and later had a shop of his own. He also worked for Heagy and Stoddard as a blacksmith at their coal mines. He married Cornelia Waterman. They had two children. Ann Eliza married Charles S. Lee, the Soldier. Laura married Jack Cooper. Mr. Atkinson died December 8, 1876. His wife died June 25, 1904.
(Source: June 2, 1938, East Moline Herald, "History of Hampton," by George McNabney)
The 37th Iowa Infantry, "The Greybeard Regiment", has a unique place in history. It was the only regiment of its kind ever recruited in the United States. It mustered near Muscatine, Iowa. It was made up of men over the enlistment age which at that time was 45. Some were as old as 80 years. Its nickname was "The Greybeard Regiment". Its purpose was to guard prisons and arsenals in order to free young men for active combat duty. Even though it was not supposed to be under combat conditions, the regiment did see active service. On Aug 31 1864 the notorious Confederate troops of Nathan Bedford Forrest launched a surprise attack on the city of Memphis. The 8th Iowa who had provost duty at Memphis required the help of the Greybeards in repulsing this strong attack. In addition the Greybeards were exposed to combat conditions while guarding supply trains going through enemy territory.
(Info from "The Union Army" Vol 4 published in 1908.)
Name: Joseph Atkinson
Spouse: Cornelia Maria Waterman
Date: 24 May 1849
County: Rock Island
State: Illinois
Source: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT
Microfilm: 1428580
(Source: Illinois Marriages, 1790-1860)
Name: Joseph Atkinson
Age in 1860: 40
Birth Year: abt 1820
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1860: Hampton, Rock Island, Illinois
Gender: Male
Post Office: Hampton
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Atkinson 40
Cornelia N Atkinson 29
Ann E Atkinson 10
Lannie G Atkinson 8
Mary L Johnson 12
(Source: 1860 United States Federal Census)
Name: Joseph Atkinson
Residence: Illinois
Age at Enlistment: 46
Enlistment Date: 28 Aug 1863
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Iowa
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company E, Iowa 37th Infantry Regiment on 03 Sep 1863.Mustered out on 24 May 1865 at Davenport, IA.
Birth Date: abt 1817
Sources: Roster & Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of Rebellion
(Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865)
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Parents:
Spouse:
Cornelia Waterman
Children:
*Ann Eliza Atkinson (1849- 1927) married Charles S. Lee (1846- 1937)
*Laura Gertrude Atkinson (1851- 1931) married Jack Cooper (1841- 1897)
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Veteran of United States Civil War
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Joseph Atkinson, the pioneer, was a skilled blacksmith. He worked for Amos Saylor, the wagon maker in Milan (Hampton) in 1838, and later had a shop of his own. He also worked for Heagy and Stoddard as a blacksmith at their coal mines. He married Cornelia Waterman. They had two children. Ann Eliza married Charles S. Lee, the Soldier. Laura married Jack Cooper. Mr. Atkinson died December 8, 1876. His wife died June 25, 1904.
(Source: June 2, 1938, East Moline Herald, "History of Hampton," by George McNabney)
The 37th Iowa Infantry, "The Greybeard Regiment", has a unique place in history. It was the only regiment of its kind ever recruited in the United States. It mustered near Muscatine, Iowa. It was made up of men over the enlistment age which at that time was 45. Some were as old as 80 years. Its nickname was "The Greybeard Regiment". Its purpose was to guard prisons and arsenals in order to free young men for active combat duty. Even though it was not supposed to be under combat conditions, the regiment did see active service. On Aug 31 1864 the notorious Confederate troops of Nathan Bedford Forrest launched a surprise attack on the city of Memphis. The 8th Iowa who had provost duty at Memphis required the help of the Greybeards in repulsing this strong attack. In addition the Greybeards were exposed to combat conditions while guarding supply trains going through enemy territory.
(Info from "The Union Army" Vol 4 published in 1908.)
Name: Joseph Atkinson
Spouse: Cornelia Maria Waterman
Date: 24 May 1849
County: Rock Island
State: Illinois
Source: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT
Microfilm: 1428580
(Source: Illinois Marriages, 1790-1860)
Name: Joseph Atkinson
Age in 1860: 40
Birth Year: abt 1820
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1860: Hampton, Rock Island, Illinois
Gender: Male
Post Office: Hampton
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Atkinson 40
Cornelia N Atkinson 29
Ann E Atkinson 10
Lannie G Atkinson 8
Mary L Johnson 12
(Source: 1860 United States Federal Census)
Name: Joseph Atkinson
Residence: Illinois
Age at Enlistment: 46
Enlistment Date: 28 Aug 1863
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Iowa
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company E, Iowa 37th Infantry Regiment on 03 Sep 1863.Mustered out on 24 May 1865 at Davenport, IA.
Birth Date: abt 1817
Sources: Roster & Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of Rebellion
(Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865)
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Parents:
Spouse:
Cornelia Waterman
Children:
*Ann Eliza Atkinson (1849- 1927) married Charles S. Lee (1846- 1937)
*Laura Gertrude Atkinson (1851- 1931) married Jack Cooper (1841- 1897)
Veteran of United States Civil War
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Joseph Atkinson, the pioneer, was a skilled blacksmith. He worked for Amos Saylor, the wagon maker in Milan (Hampton) in 1838, and later had a shop of his own. He also worked for Heagy and Stoddard as a blacksmith at their coal mines. He married Cornelia Waterman. They had two children. Ann Eliza married Charles S. Lee, the Soldier. Laura married Jack Cooper. Mr. Atkinson died December 8, 1876. His wife died June 25, 1904.
(Source: June 2, 1938, East Moline Herald, "History of Hampton," by George McNabney)
The 37th Iowa Infantry, "The Greybeard Regiment", has a unique place in history. It was the only regiment of its kind ever recruited in the United States. It mustered near Muscatine, Iowa. It was made up of men over the enlistment age which at that time was 45. Some were as old as 80 years. Its nickname was "The Greybeard Regiment". Its purpose was to guard prisons and arsenals in order to free young men for active combat duty. Even though it was not supposed to be under combat conditions, the regiment did see active service. On Aug 31 1864 the notorious Confederate troops of Nathan Bedford Forrest launched a surprise attack on the city of Memphis. The 8th Iowa who had provost duty at Memphis required the help of the Greybeards in repulsing this strong attack. In addition the Greybeards were exposed to combat conditions while guarding supply trains going through enemy territory.
(Info from "The Union Army" Vol 4 published in 1908.)
Name: Joseph Atkinson
Spouse: Cornelia Maria Waterman
Date: 24 May 1849
County: Rock Island
State: Illinois
Source: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT
Microfilm: 1428580
(Source: Illinois Marriages, 1790-1860)
Name: Joseph Atkinson
Age in 1860: 40
Birth Year: abt 1820
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1860: Hampton, Rock Island, Illinois
Gender: Male
Post Office: Hampton
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Atkinson 40
Cornelia N Atkinson 29
Ann E Atkinson 10
Lannie G Atkinson 8
Mary L Johnson 12
(Source: 1860 United States Federal Census)
Name: Joseph Atkinson
Residence: Illinois
Age at Enlistment: 46
Enlistment Date: 28 Aug 1863
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Iowa
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company E, Iowa 37th Infantry Regiment on 03 Sep 1863.Mustered out on 24 May 1865 at Davenport, IA.
Birth Date: abt 1817
Sources: Roster & Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of Rebellion
(Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865)
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Parents:
Spouse:
Cornelia Waterman
Children:
*Ann Eliza Atkinson (1849- 1927) married Charles S. Lee (1846- 1937)
*Laura Gertrude Atkinson (1851- 1931) married Jack Cooper (1841- 1897)
Family Members
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