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Atkinson Family in Virginia With Connections to Gwaltney, Marriott, Flake (Flack), Williamson. Holleman and Allen Families Some Ancestors of the Rowland Family by Arthur Ray Rowland . — ' -, f -. - w t; c. i \ r> '7 •- wlu"u- " JW 2 3*000 RR Books Augusta, Georgia 1998 FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARY 35 NORTH WEST TEMPLE SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84150 Table of Contents NGS Quarterly Report of Matthew Atkinson 3 NGS Quarterly Report of Thomas Gwaltney 7 NGS Quarterly Report of William Marriott 11 NGS Quarterly Report of Robert Flake 13 NGS Quarterly Report of Christopher Holleman 15 NGS Quarterly Report of Thomas Williamson 17 NGS Quarterly Report of John Allen 21 Outline Descendant Tree of Natlian Atkinson 27 NGS Quarterly Report of Arthur Ray Rowland 28 Index 32 Copyright 1998 Arthur Ray Rowland AU rights reserved This material represents my interpretation of the official records, published works and information on the Internet For more information on the Rowland family see the author's Rowland Family of Virginia, ^ North Carolina, Georgia and Beyond (1998) [copies in the Virginia Library, Library of Congress, Georgia Department of Archives and History, and other libraries with genealogical collections]. Please send new information, corrections and changes to: I A. Ray Rowalnd One Seventh Street - 0 Suite 1503 Augusta, Georgia 30901 Phone: 706 724-1193 EMail: RRow999@aolcom Atkinson Connections in Virginia Descendants of Matthew Atkinson Generation No. I 1. Matthew1 Atkinson was bom Abt. 1595 in England. Notes for Matthew Atkinson: Nugent, op. cit. "Patent Book No. 1, Part I, MATHEW ATKINSON, 200 acs. up County of New Norf, 18 Aug. 1637, page 456. W. N. W. upon Nansemond Riv., E S. E. into the woods, S. by E. upon land Percival Campion & N. by W. joining to land of John Gookin, Gent. Due for his per. adv. & trans, of 2 sons & 1 servt: MATHEW ATKINSON, JUNR., THOMAS ATKINSON, and Tho. Towing." We do not know the name of his wife, and can only assume that she died before he and his sons sailed for Virginia. Children of Matthew Atkinson are: + 2 i. Thomas2 Atkinson, bom Abt. 1608 in England; died 1632 in Surry Co, VA. 3 ii. Matthew Atkinson, Jr., bom 1600 in Emigrant in 1635. Notes for Matthew Atkinson, Jr.: Early Emigrants to VA; came in 1635 Generation No. 2 2. Thomas2 Atkinson (Matthew1) was bom Abt. 1608 in England, and died 1632 in Surry Co, VA. He married Mary—. Notes for Thomas Atkinson: Immigrant 1635 "13 July 1635, These underwritten names are to be transported to Virginia, embarked in ALICE, Richard Orchard, Mr. the men have taken oaths of allegiance and supremacies, includes. THO. ATKINSON, age 27." Hotten, op. cit., p. 109. Notes for Mary —: Rolison, op. cit. is the first source to list her maiden name as ATKINSON but from the documents above we know that she was first married to an Atkinson, then to Thomas Gwaltney. and third was married to Thomas Pitman. Surry Court Records, op. cit. "Book 1, page 281 4 Cot. 1666. Conditions agreed upon between Capt. Thos. Pitman and Mrs. Mary Gualtney, before marriage. Thos. Pitman gives bond that the Widdowe Gaultney after marriage with him, shall have the whole disposal of a horse and mare which she now has to dispose of at her own pleasure, as also two pewter dishes and cattle, now called Atkinson Connections in Virginia and known to be for the two youngest children, also her youngest son, Wm. Gwaltney, may have two years' schooling. Signed: Thos. Pitman; Wit.: Roger Potter, Luke Mizelle." The author assumes from this that she had at least 3 children, Susanah and William and an unknow daughter who married an Atkinson. Ibid, page 56. "Book I, page 273. 30 June 1666. Marye Gualtney, aged 48 or thereabouts, saith that today five weeks or soe about, Goodman Bartley came unto her and said that his wife was not well, but when she came found that Ann Simpson had a female child, etc. Katherine Clarke, age 36 years, also testified and said that Goodman gualtney came to her before she was up, to tell her tha Good Bartlett's daughter had this child. Dorothy Barlett, Aged 50 years testified about this matter." Children of Thomas Atkinson and Mary — are: + 4 i. Thomas3 Atkinson!, bom Abt. 1629 in James City Co., VA. 5 ii. James Atkinson!, bom Abt. 1628 in James City Co., VA. He married — Gwaltney. 6 iii. John Atkinson, bom Abt. 1627. Generation No. 3 4. Thomas3 Atkinsonl (Thomas2, Matthew1) was bom Abt. 1629 in James City Co., VA. He married Susannah Gwaltney Abt. 1650 in James City Co., VA, daughter of Thomas Gwaltney and Mary —. Notes for Thomas Atkinsonl: Surry County [Virginia] Records, 1652-1684 by Eliza Davis, 1980, page. 61 " Book I, page 299, 7 November 1667. I, James Atkinson, son of Thomas Atkinson, discharge Thos. Pitman as he marring the relict of Thomas Atkinson, deceased, and Thos. Gwaltney, deceased, from all manner of debts or gifts given me by father's will and Also for Thomas Gwaltney, my father-in- law, be me by will or any other manner, Signed: James Atkinson, Wit.; Martin Lacye, Thos. Atkinson." The Atkinson were living across the river in present day Surry Co. Notes for Susannah Gwaltney; Do not know where I got first name of Susannah Gwaltney Child of Thomas Atkinson and Susannah Gwaltney is: + 7 i. James4 Atkinson, Sr., bom Abt. 1660 in Surry Co., VA; died December 23, 1723 in Isle of Wight County, VA. Generation No. 4 7. James4 Atkinson, Sr. (Thomas3, Thomas2, Matthew1) was bom Abt. 1660 in Surry Co., VA, and died December 23, 1723 in Isle of Wight County, VA. He married Mary Holleman Abt. 1683 in Isle of Wight County, VA, daughter of Christopher Holleman and Mary —. Atkinson Connections in Virginia Notes for James Atkinson, Sr.: Married before 1691. Ref. Weddings of Isle of Wight County, VA John is probably his son, based on fact that he and his brother married sisters. Children of James Atkinson and Mary Holleman are: + 8 i. James5 Atkinson, Jr., bora Abt. 1690; died Abt. 1739 in Isle of Wight County, VA. 9 ii. Mary [b] Atkinson, bom Abt. 1695. 10 iii. John Atkinson, bom Abt. 1660. He married Ann Holleman 1691 in Isle of Wight Co., VA. Generation No. 5 8. James5 Atkinson, Jr. (James4, Thomas3, Thomas2, Matthew1) was bora Abt. 1690, and died Abt. 1739 in Isle of Wight County, VA. He married Martha Williamson Bef. 1691 in Isle of Wight County, VA, daughter of Francis Williamson and Ann Exum. Notes for James Atkinson, Jr.: Will probated 23 Dec. 1723, Isle of Wight 1723. Married before 1691: Weddings of Isle of Wight Co., VA. Children of James Atkinson and Martha Williamson are: + 11 i. Thomas*5 Atkinson, bom Abt. 1716 in Isle of Wight Co., VA; died Abt. 1771 in Southhampton, VA. 12 ii. Timothy Atkinson, bom Abt. 1720. He married Elizabeth [a] —. 13 iii. James AtkinsonDI, bom Abt. 1722. 14 iv. Mary Atkinson, bom Abt. 1725. 15 v. Druscilla Atkinson, bom Abt. 1727. 16 vi. Sarah Atkinson, bom Abt. 1729. She married William Ingram. Generation No. 6 11. Thomas6 Atkinson (James5, James4, Thomas3, Thomas2, Matthew1) was born Abt. 1716 in Isle of Wight Co., VA, and died Abt. 1771 in Southhampton, VA. He married Patience — Abt. 1737 in VA. Notes for Thomas Atkinson: Will probated 11 April 1771, Book 2, p. 377 Southampton, Va. resided in Isle of Wight County, Va. Southampton County, Va., and Edgecombe County, NC. Ref: Deed Book 1772-1775, p. 198 Edgecombe County, NC. Children of Thomas Atkinson and Patience — are: 17 i. Nathan7 Atkinson, bom January 01,1749/50 in Southampton Co., VA; died May 08, 1813 Atkinson Connections in Virginia in Greene County, GA. He married Martha (Patsey) Whitehead Abt. 1775. Notes for Nathan Atkinson: Joseph W. Watson - Abstracts of Early Deeds of Nash County, North Carolina, Books 1-6. p. 126 "Deed Book 3-443. Nathan Atkinson and Martha Atkinson (i. e., Martha Patsey Whitehead) of Nash County to Reuben Taylor of same, October 12, 1785 for 100 pds. a tract of 220 acres on Beach Run adjoining Thompson and Jenkins. Part of the said land was conveyed by William Whithead to Jacob Whitehead by deed dated June 6, 1750, part was was conveyed by Jacob Whitehead to William Whitehead by deed dated May 5, 1761, and part was granted to John Jenkins on May 1, 1762. Witness: Elisha Pope and Jeremiah Burge." Will recorded July, 1813 in Greene County, GA. Settlement of Estate, Greene Co., Estate Book, G., p. 372, appraisal 6 Feb. 1808. Full listing of household effects and land, etc. Notes for Martha (Patsey) Whitehead: Joseph W. Watson. Abstracts of Early Deeds of Nash County, North Carolina, Books 1-6. p. 126. Deed Book 3, p. 443. "Nathan Atkinson and Martha Atkinson of Nash Co. to Reuben Taylor of same, Oct. 12, 1785, for 100 pds. a tract of 220 acres on Beach Run adjoining Thompson and Jenkins. Part of said land was conveyed by WiUiam Whitehead to Jacob Whitehead by deed dated June 6, 1750, part was conveyed by Jacob Whitehead to William Whitehead by deed dated Mary 5, 1761 and part was granted to John Jenkins on May 1, 1762. Wit: Elisha Pope and Jeremiah Burge". 18 ii. Thomas AtkmsonDI, bom Abt. 1738; died 1803 in Greene County, GA. He married (1) Flora Wingfield in Greene County, GA. He married (2) Elizabeth Speed. 19 iii. Priscilla Atkinson. 20 iv. Michael Atkinson, bom Abt. 1741; died April 12, 1781 in WiU probated. 21 v. Lucy Atkinson. 22 vi. Easter Atkinson. 23 vii. Sarah Atkinsonn. 24 viii. Celia Atkinson. 25 ix. James Atkinson. 26 X. Ann Atkinson. Atkinson Connections in Virginia Descendants of Thomas Gwaltney Generation No. 1 1. Thomas1 Gwaltney was bom Abt. 1609, and died Abt. 1664 in Surry County, VA. He married Mary — Aft. 1630 in James City Co., VA. Notes for Thomas Gwaltney: Nugent, op. cit. "Patent Book No. 1. Wm. Yarrett & Francis Whittington, 58- acs. on N. side of Rappa. Rive, next above land of Robert Bird. 29 July 1650, p. 216. 20 acres still due upon last name in certificate. Trans of: 12 pers. Richard Read, Samli. Clarke, Anth. Little, wife of Amb. Proctor, John Beife, Mary Burbanck, THOS GWALPMEY [ i. e., GWALTNEY], Thos. Mears, Robert Perfect, wife of Robt. Perfect." Surry County [Virginia] Records, 1652-1684 by Eliza Davis, 1980, page. 61 " Book I, page 299, 7 November 1667. I, James Atkinson, son of Thomas Atkinson, discharge Thos. Pitman as he marrying the relict of Thomas Atkinson, deceased, and Thos. Gwaltney, deceased, from all manner of debts or gifts given me by father's will and Also for Thomas Gwaltney, my father-in- law, be me by will or any other manner, Signed: James Atkinson, Wit.: Martin Lacye, Thos. Atkinson." Notes for Mary —: Rolison, op. cit. is the first source to list her maiden name as ATKINSON but from the documents above we know that she was first married to an Atkinson, then to Thomas Gwaltney. and third was married to Thomas Pitman. Surry Court Records, op. cit. "Book 1, page 281 4 Cot. 1666. Conditions agreed upon between Capt. Thos. Pitman and Mrs. Mary Gualtney, before marriage. Thos. Pitman gives bond that the Widdowe Gaultney after marriage with him, shall have the whole disposal of a horse and mare which she now has to dispose of at her own pleasure, as also two pewter dishes and cattle, now called and known to be for the two youngest children, also her youngest son, Wm. Gwaltney, may have two years' schooling. Signed: Thos. Pitman; Wit.: Roger Potter, Luke Mizelle." The author assumes from this that she had at least 3 children, Susanah and William and an unknow daughter who married an Atkinson. Ibid, page 56. "Book I, page 273. 30 June 1666. Marye Gualtney, aged 48 or thereabouts, saith that today five weeks or soe about, Goodman Bartley came unto her and said that his wife was not well, but when she came found that Ann Simpson had a female child, etc. Katherine Clarke, age 36 years, also testified and said that Goodman gualtney came to her before she was up, to tell her tha Good Bartlett's daughter had this child. Dorothy Barlett, Aged 50 years testified about this matter." Children of Thomas Gwaltney and Mary — are: + 2 i. Susannah2 Gwaltney, bom Abt. 1630 in James City Co., VA. + 3 ii. William Gwaltney, bom Abt. 1632 in Isle of Wight Co., VA; died Abt. 1725 in Isle of Atkinson Connections in Virginia Wight Co., VA. iii. — Gwaltney, bom 1638 in James City Co., VA. She married James Atkinsonl. Generation No. 2 2. Susannah2 Gwaltney (Thomas1) was bom Abt. 1630 in James City Co., VA. She married Thomas Atkinsonl Abt. 1650 in James City Co., VA, son of Thomas Atkinson and Mary —. Notes for Susannah Gwaltney: Do not know where I got first name of Susannah Gwaltney Notes for Thomas Atkinsonl: Surry County [Virginia] Records, 1652-1684 by Eliza Davis, 1980, page. 61 " Book I, page 299, 7 November 1667. I, James Atkinson, son of Thomas Atkinson, discharge Thos. Pitman as he marring the relict of Thomas Atkinson, deceased, and Thos. Gwaltney, deceased, from all manner of debts or gifts given me by father's will and Also for Thomas Gwaltney, my father-in- law, be me by will or any other manner, Signed: James Atkinson, Wit.: Martin Lacye, Thos. Atkinson." The Atkinson were living across the river in present day Surry Co. Child of Susannah Gwaltney and Thomas Atkinson is: + 5 i. James3 Atkinson, Sr., bom Abt. 1660 in Surry Co., VA; died December 23,1723 in Isle of Wight County, VA. 3. William2 Gwaltney (Thomas1) was bora Abt. 1632 in Isle of Wight Co., VA, and died Abt. 1725 in Isle of Wight Co., VA. He married Alice Flake Abt. 1659 in Isle of Wight Co., VA, daughter of Robert Flake and Margaret Marriott. Notes for William Gwaltney: The information on the Gwaltney line is from Internet, Gail and Ruth Boyd Rolison Family Page in Family Tree Maker online. Gail Wade Rolison, 411 Steven Rd. Butler, AL 36904 (phone: 205-459- 5158). They cite Boykin book in Butler, AL Library, and C. Glen Johnson, 8226 Purdue Dt., Tyler, TX75703. [email protected]. First to list Ann Gwaltney. Notes for Alice Flake: Surry County VA Deeds, Book 5, 1 July 1696...Robert Flacke Sr. gives to William Gwaltney and John Gwaltney, two sons of William Gwaltney of Surry County, by Alice Gwaltney, his wight... 450 acres which were patented in Isle of Wight Co but are now in Surry Co.. Should either Will or John die, the land is to go the next son of William Gwaltney and Alice or to their daughter Kathrine. Alice was a great grandaughter of Captain Thomas Warren, member of the Virginia House of Burgess and builder of the Rolfe-Warren House in Surry Co., VA. [This is said to be the oldest brick house in Virgina. However, Bacon's Castle, also in Surry Co., and built by Arthur Allen, c 1654 has this honor. ] Research by Henry Clifton Burnham, 210 Church St. Hazlehurst, GA 31539 8 Atkinson Connections in Virginia Children of William Gwaltney and Alice Flake are: 6 i. Ann3 Gwaltney, bom Abt. 1660 in Isle of Wight Co., VA. She married Edward Boykin. 7 ii. William Gwaltney. 8 iii. John Gwaltney. 9 iv. Katherine Gwaltney. 10 v. Ruth Gwaltney. 11 vi. Mary Gwaltney. Generation No. 3 5. James3 Atkinson, Sr. (Susannah2 Gwaltney, Thomas1) was bom Abt. 1660 in Surry Co., VA, and died December 23, 1723 in Isle of Wight County, VA. He married Mary Holleman Abt. 1683 in Isle of Wight County, VA, daughter of Christopher Holleman and Mary —. Notes for James Atkinson, Sr.: Married before 1691. Ref. Weddings of Isle of Wight County, VA John is probably his son, based on fact that he and his brother married sisters. Children of James Atkinson and Mary Holleman are: + 12 i. James4 Atkinson, Jr., bom Abt. 1690; died Abt. 1739 in Isle of Wight County, VA. 13 ii. Mary [b] Atkinson, bom Abt. 1695. 14 iii. John Atkinson, bom Abt. 1660. He married Ann Holleman 1691 in Isle of Wight Co., VA. Generation No. 4 12. James4 Atkinson, Jr. (James3, Susannah2 Gwaltney, Thomas1) was bora Abt. 1690, and died Abt. 1739 in Isle of Wight County, VA. He married Martha Williamson Bef. 1691 in Isle of Wight County, VA, daughter of Francis Williamson and Ann Exum. Notes for James Atkinson, Jr.: Will probated 23 Dec. 1723, Isle of Wight 1723. Married before 1691: Weddings of Isle of Wight Co., VA. Children of James Atkinson and Martha Williamson are: + 15 i. Thomas5 Atkinson, bom Abt. 1716 in Isle of Wight Co., VA; died Abt. 1771 in Southhampton, VA. 16 ii. Timotiry Atkinson, bora Abt. 1720. He married Elizabeth [a] —. 17 iii. James AtkinsonUl, bom Abt. 1722. 18 iv. Mary Atkinson, bom Abt. 1725. 19 V. Druscilla Atkinson, bom Abt. 1727. 20 vi. Sarah Atkinson, bora Abt. 1729. She married William Ingram. Atkinson Connections in Virginia Generation No. 5 15. Thomas5 Atkinson (James4, James3, Susannah2 Gwaltney, Thomas1) was bom Abt. 1716 in Isle of Wight Co., VA, and died Abt. 1771 in Southhampton, VA. He married Patience — Abt. 1737 in VA. Notes for Thomas Atkinson: Will probated 11 April 1771, Book 2, p. 377 Southampton, Va. resided in Isle of Wight County, Va. Southampton County, Va., and Edgecombe County, NC. Ref: Deed Book 1772-1775, p. 198 Edgecombe County, NC. Children of Thomas Atkinson and Patience — are: 21 i. Nathan6 Atkinson, bom January 01,1749/50 in Southampton Co., VA; died May 08, 1813 in Greene County, GA. He married Martha (Patsey) Whitehead Abt. 1775. Notes for Nathan Atkinson: Joseph W. Watson - Abstracts of Early Deeds of Nash County, North Carolina, Books 1-6. p. 126 "Deed Book 3-443. Nathan Atkinson and Martha Atkinson (i. e., Martha Patsey Whitehead) of Nash County to Reuben Taylor of same, October 12, 1785 for 100 pds. a tract of 220 acres on Beach Run adjoining Thompson and Jenkins. Part of the said land was conveyed by WiUiam Whithead to Jacob Whitehead by deed dated June 6, 1750, part was was conveyed by Jacob Whitehead to William Whitehead by deed dated May 5, 1761, and part was granted to John Jenkins on May 1, 1762. Witness: Elisha Pope and Jeremiah Burge." Will recorded July, 1813 in Greene County, GA. Settlement of Estate, Greene Co., Estate Book, G., p. 372, appraisal 6 Feb. 1808. Full listing of household effects and land, etc. Notes for Martha (Patsey) Whitehead: Joseph W. Watson. Abstracts of Early Deeds of Nash County, North Carolina, Books 1-6. p. 126. Deed Book 3, p. 443. "Nathan Atkinson and Martha Atkinson of Nash Co. to Reuben Taylor of same, Oct. 12, 1785, for 100 pds. a tract of 220 acres on Beach Run adjoining Thompson and Jenkins. Part of said land was conveyed by William Whitehead to Jacob Whitehead by deed dated June 6, 1750, part was conveyed by Jacob Whitehead to William Whitehead by deed dated Mary 5, 1761 and part was granted to John Jenkins on May 1, 1762. Wit: Elisha Pope and Jeremiah Burge". 22 ii. Thomas AtkinsonUl, bom Abt. 1738; died 1803 in Greene County, GA. He married (1) Flora Wingfield in Greene County, GA. He married (2) Elizabem Speed. 23 iii. Priscilla Atkinson. 24 iv. Michael Atkinson, bom Abt. 1741; died April 12, 1781 in Will probated. 25 v. Lucy Atkinson. 26 VI. Easter Atkinson. 27 vii. Sarah AtkinsonU. 28 viii. Celia Atkinson. 29 ix. James Atkinson. 30 X. Ann Atkinson. 10