Brief Life History of William C
When William C Adkin was born on 8 September 1864, in England, United Kingdom, his father, John Adkin, was 38 and his mother, Charlotte Treece, was 30. He immigrated to Utah, United States in 1866 and lived in Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom in 1861 and Watervliet, Albany, New York, United States in 1865. He died on 2 February 1885, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States, at the age of 20, and was buried in Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know William C? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (11)
- William Atkins in household of John Atkins, "New York State Census, 1865"
- Wm C Adkins, "Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1849-1949"
- Wm C Adkins, "Utah, Salt Lake City Cemetery Records, 1847-1976"
Parents and Siblings
Siblings (10)
+5 More Children
World Events (7)
1865
Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.
1865 · The Assassination of a President
While attending the play "Our American Cousin" in Ford's Theatre, actor John Wilkes Booth climbed up the stairs to the suite that President Abraham Lincoln and his wife resided. Once inside the suite Booth pulled out his pistol and shot The President in the head. In critical condition The President was carried out of the theatre for urgent medical attention. Unfortunately, Lincoln died the following day. Abraham Lincoln was the first American president to be assassinated, and his death caused a period of national mourning both in the North and South.
1872 · The First National Park
Yellowstone National Park was given the title of the first national park by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant. It is also believed to be the first national park in the world.
Name Meaning
Anglo-Saxon: Eard, earth, and cyn, kin, kind, meaning earth relative
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.