"Portrait and Biographical Album of Johnson and Pawnee Counties Nebraska"
1883
Pages 243-244
Walter C. Atkins, a citizen of Sterling, is one of the leading stockmen and agriculturist of Johnson County, and is engaged with his brother in raising and dealing in blooded horses. He is a native of Livingston County, Ill., July 23, 1852, being the date of his birth.
The parents of our subject, John and Lucy (Gillett) Atkins, had seven children, of whom he and brother A. B. and two of his sisters, Mrs. Flora Bridges and Mrs. William Eames, are the only ones living in Nebraska. One sister, Mrs. A. A. Potter, lives in Kansas; and one sister, Mrs. Dr. Miller, lives in Massachusetts; his brother J. H. is in California.
Our subject staid at home and assisted his father on the old homestead until after he was twenty-one years old. He was then united in marriage to Miss Mary Putman, their wedding occurring Dec. 25, 1873. Mr.s Atkins is a daughter of William and Mary E. (Chambers) Putnam. Her father died in Vermilion County, Ill. Her mother still survives and makes her home with her. At the time of his marriage Mr. Atkins' father gave him a team of horses and a wagon, and his wife having a farm of 160 acres, they began their wedded life with fair prospects of successful issue, as they also brought youthful health, sound intelligence, and unlimited energy, to bear upon the problems that would confront them upon their way. Mr. Atkins continued to engage in farming in Illinois until the spring of 1883. He then disposed of his interests in his native State, having decided to invest his money in Nebraska, and on its rich soil build up a new home. He selected Johnson County as a suitable location, where he could advantageously carry out his plans, and soon purchased a farm on section 1, township 5, range 9, situated about 3 miles south of Sterling. Some of the land had been broken , but there were no other improvements on the place. Mr. Atkins immediately entered upon the arduous task of evolving a fine farm from the wild prairie, and the few years that he lived there witnessed a great change brought about by his steady and well directed industry. He erected a substantial dwelling, barn and other necessary buildings; planted an orchard of choice fruit trees, fenced his land and stocked it with good grades of cattle. He now had 640 acres of land in three different tracts, all well improved, and also owns his home in Sterling.
In the fall of 1887 Mr. Atkins moved into the city with his family in order to engage with his brother in handling blooded horses. they have three find, thoroughbred stallions, which they imported at a cost of $4,500, and are doing an extensive business. Mr. and Mrs. Atkins have established a charming and attractive home here, and the four children who have been born of their marriage complete the pleasant household circle, viz: Willie E. and Winnie E. (twins), Fern and Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Atkins and their two eldest children are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and ever since they came here they have been among the most active in promoting the cause of religion in this community, and they are foremost in every good work. Mr. Atkins is Superintendent of the Sunday school connected with his church, and under his influence it is growing in numbers and strength. Our subject takes an intelligent interest in political affairs, and is in full sympathy with the Republican party. He was elected Justice of the Peace of this precinct last fall, and is performing the duties of this office to the satisfaction of the public. this brief record of his life will show Mr. Atkins to be a man of rare energy and stability of character, whose every act is honest and straightforward, whose relations with society, the church and the home win the highest respect of those about him.
Contributor:
Carolyn Dennis Kress
(Thank you Carolyn)
1883
Pages 243-244
Walter C. Atkins, a citizen of Sterling, is one of the leading stockmen and agriculturist of Johnson County, and is engaged with his brother in raising and dealing in blooded horses. He is a native of Livingston County, Ill., July 23, 1852, being the date of his birth.
The parents of our subject, John and Lucy (Gillett) Atkins, had seven children, of whom he and brother A. B. and two of his sisters, Mrs. Flora Bridges and Mrs. William Eames, are the only ones living in Nebraska. One sister, Mrs. A. A. Potter, lives in Kansas; and one sister, Mrs. Dr. Miller, lives in Massachusetts; his brother J. H. is in California.
Our subject staid at home and assisted his father on the old homestead until after he was twenty-one years old. He was then united in marriage to Miss Mary Putman, their wedding occurring Dec. 25, 1873. Mr.s Atkins is a daughter of William and Mary E. (Chambers) Putnam. Her father died in Vermilion County, Ill. Her mother still survives and makes her home with her. At the time of his marriage Mr. Atkins' father gave him a team of horses and a wagon, and his wife having a farm of 160 acres, they began their wedded life with fair prospects of successful issue, as they also brought youthful health, sound intelligence, and unlimited energy, to bear upon the problems that would confront them upon their way. Mr. Atkins continued to engage in farming in Illinois until the spring of 1883. He then disposed of his interests in his native State, having decided to invest his money in Nebraska, and on its rich soil build up a new home. He selected Johnson County as a suitable location, where he could advantageously carry out his plans, and soon purchased a farm on section 1, township 5, range 9, situated about 3 miles south of Sterling. Some of the land had been broken , but there were no other improvements on the place. Mr. Atkins immediately entered upon the arduous task of evolving a fine farm from the wild prairie, and the few years that he lived there witnessed a great change brought about by his steady and well directed industry. He erected a substantial dwelling, barn and other necessary buildings; planted an orchard of choice fruit trees, fenced his land and stocked it with good grades of cattle. He now had 640 acres of land in three different tracts, all well improved, and also owns his home in Sterling.
In the fall of 1887 Mr. Atkins moved into the city with his family in order to engage with his brother in handling blooded horses. they have three find, thoroughbred stallions, which they imported at a cost of $4,500, and are doing an extensive business. Mr. and Mrs. Atkins have established a charming and attractive home here, and the four children who have been born of their marriage complete the pleasant household circle, viz: Willie E. and Winnie E. (twins), Fern and Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Atkins and their two eldest children are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and ever since they came here they have been among the most active in promoting the cause of religion in this community, and they are foremost in every good work. Mr. Atkins is Superintendent of the Sunday school connected with his church, and under his influence it is growing in numbers and strength. Our subject takes an intelligent interest in political affairs, and is in full sympathy with the Republican party. He was elected Justice of the Peace of this precinct last fall, and is performing the duties of this office to the satisfaction of the public. this brief record of his life will show Mr. Atkins to be a man of rare energy and stability of character, whose every act is honest and straightforward, whose relations with society, the church and the home win the highest respect of those about him.
Contributor:
Carolyn Dennis Kress
(Thank you Carolyn)
"Portrait and Biographical Album of Johnson and Pawnee Counties Nebraska"
1883
Pages 243-244
Walter C. Atkins, a citizen of Sterling, is one of the leading stockmen and agriculturist of Johnson County, and is engaged with his brother in raising and dealing in blooded horses. He is a native of Livingston County, Ill., July 23, 1852, being the date of his birth.
The parents of our subject, John and Lucy (Gillett) Atkins, had seven children, of whom he and brother A. B. and two of his sisters, Mrs. Flora Bridges and Mrs. William Eames, are the only ones living in Nebraska. One sister, Mrs. A. A. Potter, lives in Kansas; and one sister, Mrs. Dr. Miller, lives in Massachusetts; his brother J. H. is in California.
Our subject staid at home and assisted his father on the old homestead until after he was twenty-one years old. He was then united in marriage to Miss Mary Putman, their wedding occurring Dec. 25, 1873. Mr.s Atkins is a daughter of William and Mary E. (Chambers) Putnam. Her father died in Vermilion County, Ill. Her mother still survives and makes her home with her. At the time of his marriage Mr. Atkins' father gave him a team of horses and a wagon, and his wife having a farm of 160 acres, they began their wedded life with fair prospects of successful issue, as they also brought youthful health, sound intelligence, and unlimited energy, to bear upon the problems that would confront them upon their way. Mr. Atkins continued to engage in farming in Illinois until the spring of 1883. He then disposed of his interests in his native State, having decided to invest his money in Nebraska, and on its rich soil build up a new home. He selected Johnson County as a suitable location, where he could advantageously carry out his plans, and soon purchased a farm on section 1, township 5, range 9, situated about 3 miles south of Sterling. Some of the land had been broken , but there were no other improvements on the place. Mr. Atkins immediately entered upon the arduous task of evolving a fine farm from the wild prairie, and the few years that he lived there witnessed a great change brought about by his steady and well directed industry. He erected a substantial dwelling, barn and other necessary buildings; planted an orchard of choice fruit trees, fenced his land and stocked it with good grades of cattle. He now had 640 acres of land in three different tracts, all well improved, and also owns his home in Sterling.
In the fall of 1887 Mr. Atkins moved into the city with his family in order to engage with his brother in handling blooded horses. they have three find, thoroughbred stallions, which they imported at a cost of $4,500, and are doing an extensive business. Mr. and Mrs. Atkins have established a charming and attractive home here, and the four children who have been born of their marriage complete the pleasant household circle, viz: Willie E. and Winnie E. (twins), Fern and Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Atkins and their two eldest children are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and ever since they came here they have been among the most active in promoting the cause of religion in this community, and they are foremost in every good work. Mr. Atkins is Superintendent of the Sunday school connected with his church, and under his influence it is growing in numbers and strength. Our subject takes an intelligent interest in political affairs, and is in full sympathy with the Republican party. He was elected Justice of the Peace of this precinct last fall, and is performing the duties of this office to the satisfaction of the public. this brief record of his life will show Mr. Atkins to be a man of rare energy and stability of character, whose every act is honest and straightforward, whose relations with society, the church and the home win the highest respect of those about him.
Contributor:
Carolyn Dennis Kress
(Thank you Carolyn)
1883
Pages 243-244
Walter C. Atkins, a citizen of Sterling, is one of the leading stockmen and agriculturist of Johnson County, and is engaged with his brother in raising and dealing in blooded horses. He is a native of Livingston County, Ill., July 23, 1852, being the date of his birth.
The parents of our subject, John and Lucy (Gillett) Atkins, had seven children, of whom he and brother A. B. and two of his sisters, Mrs. Flora Bridges and Mrs. William Eames, are the only ones living in Nebraska. One sister, Mrs. A. A. Potter, lives in Kansas; and one sister, Mrs. Dr. Miller, lives in Massachusetts; his brother J. H. is in California.
Our subject staid at home and assisted his father on the old homestead until after he was twenty-one years old. He was then united in marriage to Miss Mary Putman, their wedding occurring Dec. 25, 1873. Mr.s Atkins is a daughter of William and Mary E. (Chambers) Putnam. Her father died in Vermilion County, Ill. Her mother still survives and makes her home with her. At the time of his marriage Mr. Atkins' father gave him a team of horses and a wagon, and his wife having a farm of 160 acres, they began their wedded life with fair prospects of successful issue, as they also brought youthful health, sound intelligence, and unlimited energy, to bear upon the problems that would confront them upon their way. Mr. Atkins continued to engage in farming in Illinois until the spring of 1883. He then disposed of his interests in his native State, having decided to invest his money in Nebraska, and on its rich soil build up a new home. He selected Johnson County as a suitable location, where he could advantageously carry out his plans, and soon purchased a farm on section 1, township 5, range 9, situated about 3 miles south of Sterling. Some of the land had been broken , but there were no other improvements on the place. Mr. Atkins immediately entered upon the arduous task of evolving a fine farm from the wild prairie, and the few years that he lived there witnessed a great change brought about by his steady and well directed industry. He erected a substantial dwelling, barn and other necessary buildings; planted an orchard of choice fruit trees, fenced his land and stocked it with good grades of cattle. He now had 640 acres of land in three different tracts, all well improved, and also owns his home in Sterling.
In the fall of 1887 Mr. Atkins moved into the city with his family in order to engage with his brother in handling blooded horses. they have three find, thoroughbred stallions, which they imported at a cost of $4,500, and are doing an extensive business. Mr. and Mrs. Atkins have established a charming and attractive home here, and the four children who have been born of their marriage complete the pleasant household circle, viz: Willie E. and Winnie E. (twins), Fern and Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Atkins and their two eldest children are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and ever since they came here they have been among the most active in promoting the cause of religion in this community, and they are foremost in every good work. Mr. Atkins is Superintendent of the Sunday school connected with his church, and under his influence it is growing in numbers and strength. Our subject takes an intelligent interest in political affairs, and is in full sympathy with the Republican party. He was elected Justice of the Peace of this precinct last fall, and is performing the duties of this office to the satisfaction of the public. this brief record of his life will show Mr. Atkins to be a man of rare energy and stability of character, whose every act is honest and straightforward, whose relations with society, the church and the home win the highest respect of those about him.
Contributor:
Carolyn Dennis Kress
(Thank you Carolyn)
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