James Smith Atkinson
born 21 July 1882
  in Shadforth, Co. Durham
died 6 October 1969
  in Consett, Co. Durham

1891 census: living at Adolphus Place, Giles Gate Moor, with parents and siblings. Age is 8, and place of birth is Sherburn Hill.

1901 census has an James S. Atkinson (born Sherburn Hill) at 114 Witton Row, Witton Gilbert, Sacriston, living with father also James S., mother Maggie F., and various siblings. He is listed as a colliery mason. See Atkinson_James.tif

1911 census: living with wife and daughter in Daisy Hill. He is working as a colliery bricklayer, aged 28, and born in Sherburn Hill.