Belfast Roll call The ATKINSON family left Northumberland in the 1600's, moved to Dublin, and then to Belfast. Researching- Father: John Henry ATKINSON - sample maker. Mother: Grace (NEVIN) PRIESTLEY married Dec. 25, 1886 2 St. Anne's Parish Church, Belfast. Son: John Henry ATKINSON b. August 18, 1892 @ Ravenhill Cottage, Belfast; m. Maggie BRENNAN @ Westbourne Presbyterian Church, Belfast, 20.12.1920. Siblings: James NEVIN, Mary NEVIN, Marian ATKINSON. Thank you. Helen Atkinson Canada