Brief Life History of Jane
When Jane Parkinson was born on 16 February 1821, in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, her father, John Parkinson, was 45 and her mother, Jenny Townshend, was 36. She married Charles Atkinson on 3 December 1838, in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 6 daughters. She immigrated to Utah, United States in 1864 and lived in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom in 1851 and Boston, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom in 1861. She died on 8 September 1899, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States, at the age of 78, and was buried in Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States.
Photos and Memories (14)
Do you know Jane? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (28)
- Jane Atkinson, "England and Wales Census, 1861"
- Jane Parkinson, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- Jane Parkinson, "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005"
Spouse and Children
Children (7)
+2 More Children
Parents and Siblings
World Events (8)
1823
Rugby Football 'invented' at Rugby School.
1833 · The Factory Act Restricts Child Labor
The Factory Act restricted the hours women and children could work in textile mills. No child under the age of 9 were allowed to work, and children ages 9-13 could not work longer than 9 hours per day. Children up to the age of 13 were required to receive at least two hours of schooling, six days per week.
1843
Dickens A Christmas Carol was first published.
Name Meaning
English (mainly northern): patronymic from the Middle English personal name Parkin + -son. This surname has been established in Ireland since the 17th century.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related NamesStory Highlight
Jane Parkinson: Life in England
Written by Alice May Cutler, 2004 JANE'S LIFE IN ENGLAND During the 33-day voyage of the General McClellan, Jane's thoughts must have turned back to her life in England and to the family …
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.