This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Cindy_Beane Surnames: Atwood Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.atwood/1284/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have no connection to this family but am just posting things I've come across while doing other research. This is from the Rockland, Maine Courier-Gazette: "Died: At Dix Island, May 4th, John O., son of Capt. Benj. Atwood, of Winterport, aged 22 years, 7 months, 14 days. (1879): Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.