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Dr. Robert ATKINSON
(Abt 1794-1878) |
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Dr. Robert ATKINSON
- Born: Abt 1794
- Marriage: Sarah PAGET on 7 Jan 1822 in St. Mary's Church, Crossmolina, Co. Mayo 1 2
- Died: 28 Jan 1878, Ballina, Co. Mayo aged about 84 3
 General Notes:
The Lewis Atkinson senr. of Sallymount (his estate at Ellaghbeg, Kilgarvin, Mayo) mentioned in Deed 529017 of 1822 is probably Robert's father, and Charles Atkinson of Sallymount possibly his brother.
Death Notes:
"Aged 84"
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Surgeon and Apothecary, 1822, Ballina, Co. Mayo. 4
Robert married Sarah PAGET, daughter of James PAGET Esq. and Margaret CUMMINS, on 7 Jan 1822 in St. Mary's Church, Crossmolina, Co. Mayo.1 2 (Sarah PAGET was born in 1804 in Knockglass, Crossmolina, Co. Mayo 5, christened on 2 Oct 1804 in St. Mary's Church, Crossmolina, Co. Mayo 1 and died on 30 Mar 1877 in Ballina, Co. Mayo 3.)
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Sources
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Parish register, St. Mary's, Crossmolina, Co. Mayo.
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Ireland; Registry of Deeds, Dublin; Summary: Marriage agreement between Robert Atkinson of Ballina, Mayo, Surgeon and Apothecary; James Paget of Knockglass, Mayo Esq. and Sarah Paget, Spinster, now eldest daughter of the said James Paget; and Robert Paget of Fahy and Lewis Atkinson senr. of Sallymount both in Mayo, 7 Jan 1822. Marriage to be between Robert Atkinson and Sarah Paget. Marriage portion paid by James Paget to Robert Atkinson. Witmessed by Thomas Paget of Fahy, Mayo Esq. and Charles Atkinson of Sallymount.
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Monumental inscription, St. Michael's Church, Ballina, County Mayo - tombstone. "Here are likewise deposited the remains of Dr. Robert Atkinson who died at Ballina on January 28th 1878 aged 84 years
And Sarah his wife who died on March 30th 1877 aged 68 years, parents of surgeon Thomas Atkinson.
And also the remains of Thomas Atkinson M.D. Inspector General of Hospitals who died at Ballina on 26th November 1875 aged 75 years".
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Ireland; Registry of Deeds, Dublin.
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Parish register, St. Mary's, Crossmolina, Co. Mayo, 1804: Octob. 2 Sarah, d. of James Paget Esq. & Margt. Commens of Knockglass.