Person:Henrietta Atkins (1)

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Henrietta Todd ATKINS
b.4 Sep 1843 Arkansas
d.30 Dec 1887 Elkton, Todd, KY
m. Abt 15 Aug 1842
  1. Henrietta Todd ATKINS1843 - 1887
  2. Melvina Gillie Atkins1845 - 1923
m. 25 Jan 1866
  1. Carrie Bell Porter1866 - 1959
  2. Hershel G. Porter1870 - 1961
  3. John Thomas Porter1872 - 1926
  4. Elizabeth Porter1875 - Abt 1965
  5. Virgil R. Porter1879 -
  6. Thersa Gillie Porter1880 - 1973
  7. Baxter Carl Porter1886 - 1912
Facts and Events
Name Henrietta Todd ATKINS
Gender Female
Birth[1][2] 4 Sep 1843 Arkansas
Marriage 25 Jan 1866 Todd County, Kentucky to Baxter Chapman Porter
Death[1] 30 Dec 1887 Elkton, Todd, KY
Burial? Glenwood Cem, Elkton, Todd, KY

Tombstone: Mother Henrietta wife of B.C. PORTER Born Sept. 4, 1843 Died Dec. 30, 1887 May we be a reunited family in heaven. TODD

(Right side) A light from our household is gone A voice we loved is stilled A place is vacant in our hearts That never can be filled. (Left side) Farewell dear sister until we meet in the sweet Bye and Bye. (Back) Sweetly sleep in Jesus. Gone But Not Forgotten

Her son John’s death certificate gives her name as Henrietta Todd (wife Molly was informant). She may have gone by “Todd” - that is what she is called in her grandfather Edwards will.

References
  1. 1.0 1.1 Glenwood Cemetery Transcription.
  2. Battle, J.H., and W.H. Perrin. Counties of Todd and Christian, Kentucky: historical and biographical. (Chicago: F.A. Battey, 1884).
  3.   Interview with James B. Porter by JP Morrow, 1979, Joplin, MO..
  4.   Missouri, United States. Death Certificates. (Missouri State Archives).