This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gcasfamily Surnames: Atkinson, Eldridge, Altman Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.johnston/5137/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am searching for the parents of my great grandfather, Wesley Atkinson, born c. 1845. I believe he was born into slavery. Have been able to trace him back to the 1880 Census, when he was living in Selma with his first wife Mary Richardson. Later married my great grandmother Amanda/Manda Eldridge, daughter of Arnold and Betsy (Altman) Eldridge. Wesley and Manda lived in Bentonville. The only clue I've been able to find so far as to the identities of Wesley's parents is a mention of "L. & Sophia Atkinson" as his parents on the Johnston County Marriage Register (1883 marriage to Amanda Eldridge). Have not been able to identify any of Wesley's siblings. I believe he was deeded some land in Johnston County, which became the site of the Wesley Atkinson Family Cemetery. 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.