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Joshua Atherton 1656–1718 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 May 1656

Birth Location: Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 19 Nov 1718

Death Location: Still River, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Father: James Atherton

Mother: Hannah Hudson

Spouse(s): Mary Gulliver

Children(s): Mary Atherton

The story of Joshua Atherton began in 1656 in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. In 1719, Joshua Atherton resided in Lancaster County, Middlesex. Joshua Atherton married Mary Gulliver, and had children including Mary Atherton. Joshua Atherton passed away in 1718 in Still River, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Joshua Atherton began in 1656 in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
  • In 1719, Joshua Atherton resided in Lancaster County, Middlesex.
  • Joshua Atherton married Mary Gulliver, and had children including Mary Atherton.
  • Joshua Atherton passed away in 1718 in Still River, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joshua Atherton's Ancestors

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Joshua Atherton
1656–1718
Birth Place: Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
James Atherton
1624–1710
Wigam, Lancashire, England
Hannah (Abigail) Hudson
1625–1713
Wigan, Lancashire, England
Grandparents
Daniel Hudson
1587–1646
Epping, Essex, England
Anna Josselyne
1588–1653
Chignal-Smealy, Chelmsford, Essex, England
Great-Grandparents
William Hudson
1558–1613
Ann Tankard
1565–1615
Ralphe Josselyn
1556–1632
Mary Bright
1558–1634
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Hudson
1537–1588
Ralph Tankard
1542–
Mary Lawson
1543–1600
John Josselyn
1525–1579
Alice Nevell
1525–1601
Thomas Lord
1537–1587
Margaret Payton
1533–1599

Joshua Atherton's Descendants

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Joshua Atherton (13 May 1656–19 Nov 1718) m. Mary Gulliver (1660–17 Oct 1754)
  1. 1. Mary Atherton 1680–1743 m. James Smith 1680–1732
    1. 1. James Smith 1704–1769 m. Sarah Atherton 1708–1796
      1. 1. Elisha Smith 1737–1811 m. Grace Williams 1752–1833
        1. 1. Daniel Smith 1794–1845 m. Elizabeth (K) Harris 1799–1845

Joshua Atherton's Timeline

5 Records

1656
13 May 1656
Birth of Joshua Atherton in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
1718
19 Nov 1718
Age 62
Death of Joshua Atherton in Still River, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Still River, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
1719
Abt 1719-1720
Age 63
Joshua Atherton resided here in Lancaster County, Middlesex
Lancaster County, Middlesex
1721
1721
Age 65
Joshua Atherton - Probate in Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1725
1725-1884
Age 69
Joshua Atherton resided here in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 May 1656
    Event Place: Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 05

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1719-1720
    Event Place: Lancaster County, Middlesex
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records 1648--1924 (Middlesex County, Massachusetts); Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Middlesex County); Probate Place: Middlesex, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1725-1884
    Event Place: Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Lancastriana. : a supplement to the Early records and Military annals of Lancaster, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1718
    Event Place: Still River, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1721
    Event Place: Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records 1648--1924 (Middlesex County, Massachusetts); Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Middlesex County); Probate Place: Middlesex, Massachusetts

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