I've "rescued" an old photograph of Robert & Charlie ATKINS which was taken at the Erikson Studio in Chicago, Illinois. It was likely taken sometime in the 1890's or early 1900's with the two boys appearing to be about 3-6 years old at the time. Based on limited research and thanks to an ATKINS Family Researcher I have gathered the following information regarding the boys and their family: Robert Paul ATKINS was b. 21 Aug 1893 in IL to parents Robert Finley ATKINS (b. 11 Mar 1860 in Rush Co., IN) and Anna "Annie" Laura DIXON RICKS (b. 10 Nov 1862 in Lafayette, IN). Robert was one of four children born to this couple including, Unnamed; Ethel Lee; Robert Paul; and Charles Theodore ATKINS, all born in Chicago, IL between 1891 and 1896. It appears that their mother was married previously and had two children from that marriage including, Leroy D. ATKINS b. 1881. Robert married Laura I. ATKINS (b. 22 Apr 1892 in WA) and together they had one child. Robert died 6 Nov 1974 in Venice, CA. Charles Theodore ATKINS was b. 20 May 1896 in Chicago, IL, married Tadd Seamon or Seaman ABBOTT (b. 10 Aug 1907 in AL- d. 1992) and together they had one child, Gloria Gentrey ATKINS (1928-1985). Charles died 19 Aug 1978 in Lancaster, CA. Census records provide the following details: 1900 census of Lake, IL: Robert F. ATKINS, age 40, born Mar 1860, married 10 years, born IN, parents born SC/KY, a Carpenter Ricks L. ATKINS, wife, age 38, born Nov 1861, married 10 years, 5 children/4 living, born IN, parents born MA/Germany Leroy D. ATKINS, son, age 19, born Jul 1881, born IN, parents born IN, a Machinist Robert P. ATKINS, son, age 6, born Aug 1893, born IL, at School Charles T. ATKINS, son, age 4, born May 1896, born IL Amanda DIXON, mother-in-law, age 64, born Jul 1835, widow after 44 years, 3 children/none living, born IN, parents born OH + 1 Boarder 1910 census of Los Angeles, CA: Robert F. ATKINS, age 50, married 20 years, born IN, parents born NC/SC Louise A. ATKINS, wife, age 48, 2nd marriage 20 years, 5 children/4 living, born IN, parents born Germany Robert P. ATKINS, son, age 16, born IL Charles T. ATKINS, son, age 14, born IL 1920 census of Los Angeles, CA: Robert P. ATKINS, age 28, born IL, parents born USA Laura I. ATKINS, wife, age 27, born WA, parents born England/MA Dorothy ATKINS, dau, age 4 months, born CA Robert F. ATKINS, age 59, born IN, parents born KY Annie L. ATKINS, wife, age 58, born IN, parents born Germany Charles T. ATKINS, son, age 22, born IL 1940 census of Los Angeles, CA: Charles ATKINS, age 43, born IL, an Oil Distribution Co. Draftsman Tadd S. ATKINS, wife, age 32, born AL Gloria ATKINS, dau, age 11, born CA Mary ABBOTT, Mother-in-law, age 73, born IN Robert ATKINS, age 47, born IL, a Mail Carrier Laura ATKINS, wife, age 47, born WA Dorothy ATKINS, dau, age 20, born CA, an Adding Machine Clerk I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photograph can be returned to their care. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley