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John DeWitt Atkins

Photograph of John DeWitt Atkins Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
John DeWitt
Surname
Atkins
Occupation
Lt. Col.

The Name John

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
God is gracious
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The Atkins Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Son of Atkin, a diminutive of Adam.
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