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Francis Nathaniel Atherton 1870–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Feb 1870

Birth Location: Droylsden, Lancashire, England

Death Date: 30 Dec 1942

Death Location: Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Father: Nathaniel Atherton

Mother: Lucy Atherton

Spouse(s): Margaret O'Connell

Children(s): Lawrence Atherton, Cecelia Atherton

In 1870, Francis Nathaniel Atherton entered the world in Droylsden, Lancashire, England, born to Nathaniel Atherton And Lucy Atherton. In 1871, Francis Nathaniel Atherton resided in Gorton, St James, Lancashire, England. Francis Nathaniel Atherton married Margaret O Connell, and had children including Cecelia Atherton, Lawrence S Atherton. Francis Nathaniel Atherton passed away in 1942 in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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Biography

  • In 1870, Francis Nathaniel Atherton entered the world in Droylsden, Lancashire, England, born to Nathaniel Atherton And Lucy Atherton.
  • In 1871, Francis Nathaniel Atherton resided in Gorton, St James, Lancashire, England.
  • Francis Nathaniel Atherton married Margaret O Connell, and had children including Cecelia Atherton, Lawrence S Atherton.
  • Francis Nathaniel Atherton passed away in 1942 in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathaniel Atherton
1830–1885
Birth Location: Burtonwood, Lancashire, England
NA
Lucy Atherton
1830–1896
Birth Location: Stockport, Cheshire, England
LA

Spouses(s)

Margaret O'Connell
1864–
Birth Location: New York
MO

Children(s)

Lawrence Atherton
1901–1974
Birth Location: New York, USA
LA
Cecelia Atherton
1901–
Birth Location: New York
CA

Francis Atherton's Ancestors

Self
Francis Atherton
1870–1942
Birth Place: Droylsden, Lancashire, England
Parents
Nathaniel Atherton
1830–1885
Burtonwood, Lancashire, England
Lucy Atherton
1830–1896
Stockport, Cheshire, England
Grandparents
James Atherton
1798–1865
Bolton le Moris, Lancashire, England
Elizabeth Meadowcroft
1802–1864
Sharples, Lancashire, England
Grantham ((James)) Houltby
1793–1867
Benniworth, Lincolnshire, England
Margaret Holliran
1801–1861
County Clare, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Sarah
1770–1807
William Houltby
1763–1845
Mary Cockson
1759–1846
Halloran
1775–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Houltby
1719–1807
Sarah Foster
1741–1789
John Cockson)
1731–1816
Mary Grantham
1733–1823

Francis Atherton's Descendants

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Francis (Nathaniel) Atherton (19 Feb 1870–30 Dec 1942) m. Margaret O'Connell (1864–)
  1. 1. Lawrence (S) Atherton 1901–1974
  2. 2. Cecelia Atherton 1901–

Francis Atherton's Timeline

6 Records

1870
19 Feb 1870
Birth of Francis Nathaniel Atherton in Droylsden, Lancashire, England
Droylsden, Lancashire, England
1871
1871
Age 1
Francis Nathaniel Atherton resided here in Gorton, St James, Lancashire, England
Gorton, St James, Lancashire, England
1900
1900
Age 30
Francis Nathaniel Atherton resided here in Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 40
Francis Nathaniel Atherton resided here in Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York, USA
Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York, USA
1942
28 Dec 1942
Age 72
Death of Francis Nathaniel Atherton in New York City, New York, USA
New York City, New York, USA
1942
30 Dec 1942
Age 72
Burial of Francis Nathaniel Atherton in Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Feb 1870
    Event Place: Droylsden, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: New York, New York, U.S., Index to Death Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Death Certificates; Borough: Bronx; Year: 1942

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Gorton, St James, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1886
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1888
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1104; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0502; FHL microfilm: 1241104

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1104; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0502; FHL microfilm: 1241104

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1942
    Event Place: New York City, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, New York, U.S., Index to Death Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Death Certificates; Borough: Bronx; Year: 1942

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1942
    Event Place: Gate of Heaven Cemetery
    Record Source: New York, New York, U.S., Index to Death Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Death Certificates; Borough: Bronx; Year: 1942
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