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John Atherton 1767–1829 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1767

Birth Location: McLean, Kentucky

Death Date: 8 Jan 1829

Death Location: Daviess, Kentucky

Father: Charles Atherton

Mother: Anna Baize

Spouse(s): Mary Talbot

Children(s): Aaron Atherton, Moses Atherton, William Atherton, Delilah Atherton

The story of John Atherton began in 1767 in McLean, Kentucky. In 1800, John Atherton resided in Daviess, Kentucky. In 1800, John Atherton resided in Ohio, Kentucky. John Atherton married Mary Polly Talbot, and had children including Aaron A Atherton, Delilah Atherton, John Atherton, Jonathan Atherton, Moses Atherton, William H Atherton. John Atherton passed away in 1829 in Daviess, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • The story of John Atherton began in 1767 in McLean, Kentucky.
  • In 1800, John Atherton resided in Daviess, Kentucky.
  • In 1800, John Atherton resided in Ohio, Kentucky.
  • John Atherton married Mary Polly Talbot, and had children including Aaron A Atherton, Delilah Atherton, John Atherton, Jonathan Atherton, Moses Atherton, William H Atherton.
  • John Atherton passed away in 1829 in Daviess, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Atherton
1733–1817
Birth Location: –
CA
Anna Baize
1736–
Birth Location: –
AB

Spouses(s)

Mary Talbot
1770–1838
Birth Location: –
MT

Children(s)

Aaron Atherton
1796–1868
Birth Location: Athertonville, Hardin, Kentucky
AA
Moses Atherton
1770–1852
Birth Location: Athertonville, Hardin, Kentucky
MA
William Atherton
1803–1880
Birth Location: Athertonville, Hardin, Kentucky
WA
Delilah Atherton
1805–1850
Birth Location: Athertonville, Hardin, Kentucky
DA

John Atherton's Ancestors

Self
John Atherton
1767–1829
Birth Place: McLean, Kentucky
Parents
Charles Atherton
1733–1817
Anna Baize
1736–
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Atherton's Descendants

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John Atherton (1767–8 Jan 1829) m. Mary ("Polly") Talbot (1770–8 Jan 1838)
  1. 1. Aaron (A) Atherton 1796–1868 m. Mildred ("Millie") Hoover 1802–1841 m. Nancy Montgomery 1806–1875
    1. 1. John (G) Atherton 1821–1913 m. Matilda (Jane) Brown 1825–1886
      1. 1. Matilda (A "Millie") Atherton 1843–1915 m. Hardin (Dock) Bennett 1841–1924
        1. 1. Annie (N) Bennett 1868–
        2. 2. Ida Bennett 1869–
        3. 3. James (W) Bennett 1872– m. Cora (Elizabeth) Chitwood 1871–1942
        4. 4. Manora ("Nora") Bennett 1875– m. Fritz (H) Wells 1872–
        5. 5. John (Calhoun) Bennett 1877–1921
        6. 6. Lilla Bennett 1881– m. John (R) Moore 1869–
        7. 7. Sarah ("Sallie") Bennett 1882–1949 m. Joel (Brown "Brownie") Graves 1881–1950
      2. 2. John (G) Atherton 1867–1928 m. Rena (R) LNU 1877–
        1. 1. Polly Atherton 1897–
        2. 2. John (Clasen) Atherton 1895–
        3. 3. Frank (C) Atherton 1903–
      3. 3. Luvenia Atherton 1845–1880 m. John (William) Hudson 1845–1913
        1. 1. Beulah Hudson 1869–1871
        2. 2. Claude (A) Hudson 1874–
      4. 4. Elisha Atherton 1847–1876
      5. 5. Rachel (F) Atherton 1848–1880 m. John (Samuel) Bennett 1849–1930
        1. 1. Margaret (W "Maggie") Bennett 1873–1953
        2. 2. Nina (Dell) Bennett 1875–1926
        3. 3. Prudence ("Prudie") Bennett 1877–1953
        4. 4. John (Emery) Bennett 1880–1953
      6. 6. Aaron (A) Atherton 1853–1923 m. Lydia Tucker 1863–1923
        1. 1. Elisha Atherton 1883–1957 m. Eva Morton 1883–1971
        2. 2. Rachel Atherton 1884–
        3. 3. Ada Atherton 1886–
        4. 4. Matilda ("Mae") Atherton 1888–
        5. 5. Alney (L) Atherton 1891– m. Eva May 1893–
        6. 6. Kelley (Hale) Atherton 1895–1970 m. Zelma (Lee) Wells 1900–1973
        7. 7. Herbert (Y) Atherton 1906–1983 m. Elsie LNU 1907–
      7. 7. Mary (A) Atherton 1855–1924 m. George (N) Frouwen 1846–1919
      8. 8. Sarah (E "Sally") Atherton 1857–1932
      9. 9. Nancy (E "Nannie") Atherton 1858–1944 m. William (Henry) Young 1860–1939
        1. 1. Hubee (Sloan) Young 1888–1904
        2. 2. Kathleen (Abbie) Young 1890–1979
      10. 10. Alice Atherton 1860–1926 m. Charles (Hodgson) Jones 1832–1921 m. Noble Goode –1892
        1. 1. Noble Goode 1892–1911
      11. 11. William (C) Atherton 1862–1902 m. Susan Miller 1856–1880 m. Sue Skillman 1856–1922
        1. 1. Sallie Atherton 1881–1964
        2. 2. FNU Atherton 1890–1890
        3. 3. Abbie Atherton 1900–1980
        4. 4. Bessie Atherton 1884–
      12. 12. Abigail ("Abbie") Atherton 1862–
      13. 13. Giruda (A "Gay Rude") Atherton 1863–1946 m. Marcus (L "Marino") Stallings 1858–1940
        1. 1. Rose (L "Abby") Stallings 1893–1972
    2. 2. George (H) Atherton 1820–1851
    3. 3. William Atherton 1825–
    4. 4. Elizabeth (Hoover) Atherton 1827–1875
    5. 5. Mary Atherton 1830–1906
    6. 6. Aaron (General) Atherton 1832–1903
    7. 7. Lucy (Ann) Atherton 1836–1917
    8. 8. Elijah Atherton 1841–1889
    9. 9. Delilah (Jane) Atherton 1843–
    10. 10. Susan Atherton 1844–
    11. 11. James (M) Atherton 1845–1903
    12. 12. William (Thomas) Atherton 1847–1896
    13. 13. Sophia (Irene) Atherton 1852–1900
  2. 2. Moses Atherton 1770–1852 m. Rachel Skaggs 1760–1860
    1. 1. William (E) Atherton 1790–1840
    2. 2. Louisa Atherton 1792–1860
    3. 3. Jerusha Atherton 1794–
    4. 4. Moses Atherton 1797–1850
    5. 5. Stephen Atherton 1800–
  3. 3. William (H) Atherton 1803–1880 m. Sarah ("Sally") Brown 1803–1893
    1. 1. Margaret Atherton 1827–1863
    2. 2. Mary (Ann) Atherton 1831–1901
    3. 3. Andrew (Jackson) Atherton 1833–1914
    4. 4. James (Peyton) Atherton 1835–1870
    5. 5. John (B) Atherton 1837–1920
    6. 6. Richard (Tilford) Atherton 1839–1884 m. Lydia (Elizabeth) Benton 1839–1913 m. Frances (Ann) Benton 1842–1862
      1. 1. Lazarus (William) Atherton 1866–1947
      2. 2. Edward (Gallenion) Atherton 1870–1924
      3. 3. Frances (O) Atherton 1873–
    7. 7. William (R) Atherton 1844–
    8. 8. Lydia (F) Atherton 1846–1925
    9. 9. Sarah (S) Atherton 1848–
    10. 10. Thomas (Henry) Atherton 1853–
  4. 4. Delilah Atherton 1805–1850 m. Isaac (B) Riggs 1804–1885
    1. 1. Harrison (William) Riggs 1825–
    2. 2. Lucinda Riggs 1828–1915

John Atherton's Timeline

4 Records

1767
1767
Birth of John Atherton in McLean, Kentucky
McLean, Kentucky
1800
1800
Age 33
John Atherton resided here in Daviess, Kentucky
Daviess, Kentucky
1800
1800
Age 33
John Atherton resided here in Ohio, Kentucky
Ohio, Kentucky
1829
8 Jan 1829
Age 62
Death of John Atherton in Daviess, Kentucky
Daviess, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1767
    Event Place: McLean, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Daviess, Kentucky
    Record Source: Second Census of Kentucky 1800

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Ohio, Kentucky
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Jan 1829
    Event Place: Daviess, Kentucky
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