Triple tragedy. Lisa Y. Henderson 8 years ago Pittsburgh Courier, 1 April 1939. James Atkinson (not John) lost his wife Isabella and children John A. Roosevelt and Wallace Levon in an accidental fire at their home near Lucama on 18 March 1939. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Print (Opens in new window) Print More Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr