Brief Life History of Judith
Judith Atkinson was born in 1568, in London, England as the daughter of William Atkinson.
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Family Time Line
Sources (2)
- Judeth Atkinson, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- Judith Atkinson Hill, "Find A Grave Index"
Parents and Siblings
World Events (3)
1569 · State Lottery
A State Lottery was recorded in 1569. The tickets were sold at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
1571 · The Royal Exchange is Organized
The Royal Exchange was organized in January 1571 by Sir Thomas Gresham. Gresham is known as the father of English banking.
1585 · The First English Colony is Established in America
England established its first colony in North America in 1585 as a way to generate additional wealth. The colony was named Virginia, after the virgin Queen Elizabeth I.
Name Meaning
English (northern): patronymic from the personal name Atkin or Adkin, pet forms of Adam.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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