I am a new subscriber and am researching the ATKINSON/ATKISSON/ATTKISSON surnames in Amherst Co., VA. I have info on 2 brothers Isaiah and Hezikiah Atkinson/Atkisson/Attkisson who lived in Amherst Co. and were the sons of William Attkisson who d. in 1778 Goochland Co., VA. Hezikiah d. 1777 Amherst Co. William Atkinson was administrator of his will with Charles Ashley and William Oglesby bondsmen. I do not have Hezikiah's wife's name, but he did have a daughter, Elizabeth, who m. Thomas Childress Jan 08, 1796 Amherst Co. James McAlexander was named guardian of Elizabeth Dec 05, 1791. Isaiah d. 1820 Amherst Co. Isaiah names in his will, children Patsey, Elizabeth Burris son, William, and nephew Alexander Atkinson - wife's name not mentioned. Patsey Atkinson m. 1st Benjamin Cleveland, 2nd Walter Christian. Elizabeth Atkinson m. Peter Borroughs (Burris). Son, William Atkinson's wife not known. I am descended from Hezikiah and Isaiah's brother, Jesse Atkisson of Henry Co., VA. Would like to share info with anyone who might have connections to these families. Thanks. Jim Atkisson, Indianapolis