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Jonathan Atherton 1627–1673

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan Atherton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Dec 1627 · Lancashire, England
Died 15 Aug 1673 · Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Humphrey Atherton Major Gen
Mother Mary Wales
Siblings Catherine Elizabeth Atherton, Hope Atherton, Mary Weeks, Thankful Atherton

Researchers connected through Jonathan Atherton 1627–1673

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

In 1627, Jonathan Atherton entered the world in Lancashire, England, born to humphrey atherton major gen and mary wales. Jonathan Atherton passed away in 1673 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1627
Birth of Jonathan Atherton in Lancashire, England
Birth
1673
Death of Jonathan Atherton in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Atherton

This ancestor line traces from Reigate, Surrey, England (1488) to Lancashire, England (1627) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jonathan Atherton (1627–1673) was born in Lancashire, England and died in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Jonathan Atherton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Jonathan Atherton PTP
1627–1673
Lancashire, England
Parents
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Jonathan Atherton's Descendants

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Jonathan Atherton PTP 1627–1673