Rennie Thomas Atkinson

Private Rennie Thomas Atkinson was the son of Thomas and Nanny Atkinson, of 104 Burnley Rd., Harle Syke, Burnley.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission >>

The Burnley News. Wednesday February 28 1917

Soldier's Death
Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson, of Burnley-road, Briercliffe, had a sudden and severe shock this week when they learned that their son Rennie had died in hospital at Oswestry. He only joined up about a fortnight ago and was laid up with sickness last week. He was never a strong lad and for many years had been unable to work in the mill.

1901 Census

RG13/3868 folio 51 page 14 schedule 81

104 Burnley Road Briercliffe

Thomas Atkinson, Head, M, 44, Cotton Weaver, b.Briercliffe
Nanny Atkinson, Wife, M, 44, b.Briercliffe
Edwin Atkinson, Son, S, 22, Cotton Weaver, b.Briercliffe
Sarah J Atkinson, Dau, S, 20, Cotton Weaver, b.Briercliffe
Rennie T Atkinson, Son, S, 18, Cotton Weaver, b.Briercliffe
Mary A Atkinson, Dau, S, 16, Cotton Weaver, b.Briercliffe
Luke Atkinson, Son, S, 14, Cotton Weaver, b.Briercliffe
Edith Atkinson, Dau, 11, b.Briercliffe
Fanny Atkinson, Dau, 7, b.Briercliffe
Nelly Atkinson, Dau, 4, b.Briercliffe