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John Thomas Atherton 1896–1970

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Atherton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 NOV 1896 · Garston, Lancashire, England
Died 04 MAR 1970 · Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Father Prudence Southall
Children Alice Atherton, Clifford Atherton, Leonard Atherton
Siblings Rosanna Atherton

Researchers connected through John Atherton 1896–1970

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Atherton 1896–1970

Immediate Family

Biography

In 1896, John Thomas Atherton entered the world in Garston, Lancashire, England, born to prudence southall. John Thomas Atherton had children including alice atherton, clifford atherton, leonard atherton. John Thomas Atherton passed away in 1970 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.

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Life Timeline

1896
Birth of John Thomas Atherton in Garston, Lancashire, England
Birth
1970
Death of John Thomas Atherton in Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Atherton

This ancestor line traces from Staffordshire, England (1795) to Garston, Lancashire, England (1896) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Atherton (1896–1970) was born in Garston, Lancashire, England and died in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

John Atherton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Thomas Atherton PTP
1896–1970
Garston, Lancashire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Atherton's Descendants

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John Thomas Atherton PTP 1896–1970