Abner Atkison (Atkins) papers


Descriptive Summary
Title: Abner Atkison (Atkins) papers
Creator: Atkison, Abner
Inclusive Dates: 1784 October 15, 1820 May 20
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s) (2 items)
Collection Number: ms668
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Scope and Content

The collection consists of Abner Atkison's (Atkins) certificate of service as Revolutionary soldier under Elijah Clarke, dated October 15, 1784 and certified by Clarke, September 6, 1785. Also included is the will of Abner Atkison (Atkins), dated Hancock County, May 20, 1820, which leaves land and slaves to sons Cornelius, Lewis, and Elbert, daughters Sally Cook, Lusany Lundy, and granddaughter Lucy Cook. It is signed by Abner Atkison, executors Thomas Lundy and Starling Evans, and witnessed by George Collins, Spencer Watts, and Aquillia Evans.