Family News – Passing of Phyllis Louise (Gullet) Dillion
Original Obituary Here Phyllis Louise Dillon, age 68, of Marble Hill, MO; went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 30, 2017 at the Southeast Missouri Hospital. She was born August 4, 1949 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma; daughter of Samuel Waitman and Thelma Louise Davis Gullett (Eva Davis’ sister). She
Family Stories – Additional Letters from Charles Leroy Atnip
Attached are two additional letters sent from Chuck to Bob. The dates of the letters are unknown. Like the letter before, we are releasing these with the family’s permission. The first letter can be found HERE The second letter can be found HERE
Family Stories – A Letter From Charles Leroy Atnip
The attached letter was given to me by Bob Atnip, via Peggy Atnip. The letter was written to Peggy on 18 July 1994, less than 2 years before Chuck passed away. Chuck’s health was declining rapidly but he felt it was important to take time to share his memories with
2010-Present Atnips Through Time Gallery
Added five pictures in the 2010-Present Atnips Through Time Gallery courtesy of Peggy Atnip Milliot. These pictures can be found HERE. Also thanks to Peggy, added a number of other pictures in other galleries (1990 Family Reunion, Pre-1950 and 1960-69 Atnips Through Time Galleries).
1950-1959 Atnips Through Time Gallery, Silvia Lorene Atnip
Added four pictures at the beginning of the 1950-1959 Atnips Through Time gallery, courtesy of Bob Atnip. Pictures can be found HERE
1960-69 Atnips Through Time Gallery
Added one photo of Betty Atnip Smith’s Lilbourn Missouri High School Senior Class Photo, 1960. Picture can be found HERE
SrA Michelle Milliot Earns Associate Degree
Ward, Michelle, and Peggy (Atnip) Milliot September 20, 2017 Peggy and Ward Milliot are proud to announce that their granddaughter, Michelle Milliot, a Senior Airman stationed at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, just received an Associates Degree in Electrical and Mechanical Technology from the Community College of the Air Force
Atnip and Davis Families – When and Where They Came Together
Although we may never know exactly how Orley and Eva met, using U.S. Census data, we can form a relatively good idea how the proximity of their families between 1920 and 1927 led to their meeting and eventual marriage. If you have additional information that can help fill in the
New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811-1812
Since many of our ancestors helped settle this part of the country and because many of the Atnips were born in or near this area, I thought some of you might enjoy the story. I’m sure many of you are aware of the earthquakes, but just in case you weren’t,
Using the U.S. Census in Family History Research
Thought some of you might be interested in how much of the information on our family is discovered. The United States has collected data about its population since 1790 and continues to collect data every 10 years. Decennial census records are confidential for 72 years to protect respondents’ privacy. Currently,