James Atkinson (1795–1834)
from Sydney Gazette
Died:—On Wednesday last, the 30th ult. at Oldbury, James Atkinson, Esq. J.P. Mr. Atkinson was a gentleman of considerable literary attainments, and, as a practical agriculturist, was, we believe, second to none in the Colony. His death is deeply lamented by a numerous circle of relatives and friends.
Original publication
Other Obituaries for James Atkinson
- Sydney Monitor, 3 May 1834, p 3
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- Trove search
- letter from Atkinson discussing the economic benefits of distilleries, Sydney Gazette, 2 January 1830, p 3
- his assigned servant wins a plowing contest at Sutton Forrest, Sydney Gazette, 19 June 1832, p 2
- letter by Atkinson explaining why he declined the invitation to join a committee agitating for the introduction of a House of Assembly in NSW, Sydney Herald, 1 April 1833, p 2
- death notice, Sydney Gazette,3 May 1834, p 3
- his widow declines the offer to erect a monument in his honour, Sydney Herald, 5 February 1835, p 2
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Atkinson, James
- Barton, Charlotte (wife)
- McNeilly, Charlotte Elizabeth (daughter)
- Atkinson, Caroline Louisa (daughter)
Citation details
'Atkinson, James (1795–1834)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/atkinson-james-1726/text25013, accessed 14 March 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
Death
30 April,
1834
(aged ~ 39)
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
Cultural Heritage
Includes subject's nationality; their parents' nationality; the countries in which they spent a significant part of their childhood, and their self-identity.
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Occupation or Descriptor
Key Organisations
- Agricultural and Horticultural Society of NSW
- Benevolent Society of New South Wales
- Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales
- Sydney Institute
- Sydney Institution