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Leonard Atherton 1926–2008

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
C
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 Leonard 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Jun 1926 · Liverpool, Lancashire
Died 9 May 2008 · Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Father John Thomas Atherton
Siblings Alice Atherton, Clifford Atherton

Researchers connected through Leonard Atherton 1926–2008

and 1 more tree owner connected with Leonard Atherton 1926–2008

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Leonard Atherton was born in 1926 in Liverpool, Lancashire, the child of john thomas atherton. Leonard Atherton passed away in 2008 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.

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Life Timeline

1926
Birth of Leonard Atherton in Liverpool, Lancashire
Birth
2008
Death of Leonard Atherton in Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Leonard Atherton

This ancestor line traces from Staffordshire, England (1795) to Liverpool, Lancashire (1926) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Leonard Atherton (1926–2008) was born in Liverpool, Lancashire 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 Leonard 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.
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.

Leonard Atherton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Leonard Atherton PTP
1926–2008
Liverpool, Lancashire
Parents
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Grandparents
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Leonard Atherton's Descendants

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Leonard Atherton PTP 1926–2008