George Atkin Jefferies1

#88, (29 June 1872-26 September 1945)
Pedigree
Father*Henry Jefferies2 b. 15 Dec 1842, d. 9 Aug 1892
Mother*Martha Atkin2 b. 5 Jul 1844, d. 16 Nov 1923
ChartsThe Jefferies of Sible Hedingham, Essex
The Brettons of Sible Hedingham
The Buttons of Suffolk
Birth*29 JUN 1872 George Atkin Jefferies was born on 29 JUN 1872 at 22d Lothian Road, Camberwell, Surrey, EnglandG.3,4 
Baptism25 AUG 1872 He was baptized on 25 AUG 1872 at St Peter's Church, Streatham, Surrey, EnglandG.5 
(Witness) Residence4 APR 1881 He lived with Henry Jefferies and Martha Atkin at 36, Wells Lane, Streatham, Surrey, EnglandG, together with Jonathan Henry Jefferies, Jane Jefferies, Harriet Mary Jefferies and Martha Fanny Jefferies.6 
(Witness) Residence30 MAR 1891 George Atkin Jefferies lived with Henry Jefferies and Martha Atkin at 3, Vertigan Terrace, Eardley Road, Streatham, Surrey, EnglandG, together with Harriet Mary Jefferies, Martha Fanny Jefferies, Hannah Elizabeth Jefferies and Martin James Mathers.7 
Occupation30 MAR 1891 The occupation of George Atkin Jefferies was 'Butterman, cheese.7' 
Immigration*17 SEP 1891 He immigrated on 17 SEP 1891 to Florida, USAG.8 
Employment*1 JUN 1900 He was employed as Bridge Tender.9 
Residence1 JUN 1900 He lived at Palatka, Putnam, Florida, USAG.9 
Naturalization*14 NOV 1900 He was naturalized on 14 NOV 1900 at Palatka, Putnam, FloridaG.10 
Marriage*21 AUG 1904 He married Sarah Louise Hind, daughter of Thomas Hind and Ida Shook, on 21 AUG 1904 at Georgetown, Putnam, Florida, USAG.11 
Occupation1905 The occupation of George Atkin Jefferies was 'the proprietor and founder of George's Meat Market.12' 
Residence*21 APR 1910 He and Sarah Louise Hind lived at 628 West Monroe Street, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USAG, together with Grace May Jefferies, Thomas Franklin Hind and Ida Louise Jefferies.13 
Residence21 JAN 1920 George Atkin Jefferies lived at Swift Street, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USAG.14 
(Witness) Death16 NOV 1923 He witnessed the Death of Martha Atkin on 16 NOV 1923 at 816 Tallyrand Avenue, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USAG.15 
Occupation The occupation of George Atkin Jefferies was 'President, Jefferies Markets Inc.1' 
Residence*17 APR 1930 He lived at 816 Tallyrand Avenue, Jacksonville, Georgia, Florida, USAG, together with Grace May Jefferies, Martha Hind Jefferies, Harriette Jane Jefferies, George Atkin Jefferies Jr. and Thomas Henry Jefferies.16 
Occupation*17 APR 1930 The occupation of George Atkin Jefferies was 'Wholesale Merchant, meats.17' 
Residence2 MAY 1940 He and Sarah Louise Hind lived at 618 Tallyrand Avenue, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USAG, together with Grace May Jefferies, George Atkin Jefferies Jr. and Thomas Henry Jefferies.18 
Death*26 SEP 1945 George Atkin Jefferies died on 26 SEP 1945 at Riverside Hospital, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USAG, aged 73.19 
Burial*28 SEP 1945 He was buried on 28 SEP 1945 at Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USAG.20 
Note* He the business he founded is still trading; at Jefferies' Foods, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USAG.12 

Family

Sarah Louise Hind b. 17 Jun 1879, d. 29 Dec 1955
Marriage*21 AUG 1904 He married Sarah Louise Hind, daughter of Thomas Hind and Ida Shook, on 21 AUG 1904 at Georgetown, Putnam, FloridaG.11 
Children
Last Edited6 Jun 2022

Citations

  1. [S7] HOWARD nee UNDERWOOD, Sally (Jan 1979).
  2. [S76] London Births & Baptisms, bapt., George Atkin Jefferies, father Henry Jefferies, mother Martha. Streatham St Peter, no 96, p 12.
  3. [S17] BMD indices, birth, Camberwell, London/Surrey Jul-Sep 1872 vol 1d 651.
  4. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, birth; George Atkin Jefferies, father Henry, mother Martha Atkin, Camberwell, no 343, 1872.
  5. [S48] Parish Register, bapt., George Atkin Jefferies, parents Henry & Martha. St Peter's Church, Streatham , no 96, p 12.
  6. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census, SRY: 667/26/46.
  7. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
  8. [S2] Book inscriptions, in Bible from the West Streatham Wesleyan Mission Brass Band "on the occasion of his leaving England" dated 7 September 1891.
  9. [S43] US census, 1900.
  10. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, Order of Naturalisation Certificate issued by Joseph Price, Clerk of the Circuit Court, County of Putnam, Palatka, FLA.
  11. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, marriage; license for Putnam County Court, Florida, dated 14 Aug 1904 and returned as done on 21 Aug 1904..
  12. [S29] Email from, From Julie Ruth Stearns, June 2009.
  13. [S47] US census, 1910.
  14. [S41] US census, 1920, with wife and two daughters.
  15. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, death, age 78, Certificate 13-01 13-511, DOB incorrect. Florida State Board of Health.
  16. [S42] US census, 1930.
  17. [S42] US census, 1930, in census; niece Vivian Tucker also named.
  18. [S98] US Census 1940.
  19. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, death, age 73, Jacksonville, FLA, no. 13-01 13-510, 17435. Florida State Board of Health.
  20. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, Florida Death Certificate 13-01 13-510 no 17435.
  21. [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, one world tree.
  22. [S52] US SS Index, birth SSN no. 267-34-0498.
  23. [S42] US census, 1930, age 17 at census.
  24. [S52] US SS Index, SSN 266-10-8895.
  25. [S52] US SS Index, birth & death dates, & parents, SSN. 264-12-4662.