Background
Atkinson, William Elrie was born on July 24, 1852 in Shelby Company, Alabama, United States. Son of William Wiley and Barbara (Wilder) Atkinson.
Atkinson, William Elrie was born on July 24, 1852 in Shelby Company, Alabama, United States. Son of William Wiley and Barbara (Wilder) Atkinson.
Educated schools in Arkansas and Texas. Studied law, Washington and Lee University.
Admitted to bar, 1874. Practiced at Rosston, Arkansas, 1874-1878, Prescott, Arkansas, 1878-1890, Little Rock, 1890-1910, Clarksville, Arkansas, since 1910. Member Atkinson & Brock.
Attorney-general of Arkansas, 1889-1893.
Member, Missionary Baptist Church. Club, Kiwanis.
Spouse Lidie Powers, December 16, 1890, Knoxville, Tennessee.