William A. Atkinson

    William A. Atkinson was born in Licking Township, Blackford County, Indiana, August 11, 1849, and inherits many of the staunch characteristics of his father, Joseph Atkinson, who is now deceased. William A. was reared to manhood on the old homestead, and his boyhood days were spent in assisting his father in the care of the latter's large property and stock interests. His education was received in the district schools of his neighborhood, where he became well versed in the common branches. January 8, 1874, he was married to Miss Julia Ann Carmine, a native of Indiana, born in Delaware County, and a daughter of Samuel and Anna (Buoey) Carmine. They located on their present farm in 1880, where Mr. Atkinson has made many fine improvements. His large two story brick residence was erected in 1883, and is among the handsomest in this part of the county, and the entire surroundings indicate the care and thrift of the owner, who is classed among the leading citizens of Licking Township. Mr. Atkinson is a man of plain, honest speech, and has gained the reputation of meaning just what he says. Like all of his name in the county he is a Republican in his political views, and is a firm advocate of the principles of that party. Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson are the parents of two children, whose names are Joseph W. and Catherine.

Source: Biographical and Historical Record of Jay and Blackford County, Indiana. The Lewis Publishing Co., 1887. Page 861.