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Peter Lee Atherton 1862–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Oct 1862

Birth Location: Athertonville, Larue, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 10 Jan 1939

Death Location: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA

Father: John Atherton

Mother: Mariah Farnham

Spouse(s): Cornelia Atherton

Children(s): Cornelia Serpell, John Atherton, Sarah Atherton

In 1862, Peter Lee Atherton entered the world in Athertonville, Larue, Kentucky, USA, born to John Mcdougal Atherton And Mariah Butler Farnham. In 1870, Peter Lee Atherton resided in Prices Precinct, Hodgenville, Larue, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, Peter Lee Atherton resided in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA. Peter Lee Atherton married Cornelia Simrall Atherton, and had children including Cornelia Serpell, John Mcdougal Atherton, Sarah Anderson Atherton. Peter Lee Atherton passed away in 1939 in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1862, Peter Lee Atherton entered the world in Athertonville, Larue, Kentucky, USA, born to John Mcdougal Atherton And Mariah Butler Farnham.
  • In 1870, Peter Lee Atherton resided in Prices Precinct, Hodgenville, Larue, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, Peter Lee Atherton resided in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA.
  • Peter Lee Atherton married Cornelia Simrall Atherton, and had children including Cornelia Serpell, John Mcdougal Atherton, Sarah Anderson Atherton.
  • Peter Lee Atherton passed away in 1939 in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Peter Atherton's Ancestors

Self
Peter Atherton
1862–1939
Birth Place: Athertonville, Larue, Kentucky, USA
Parents
John McDougal Atherton
1841–1932
Larue, Kentucky
Mariah (Butler) Farnham
1842–
Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Peter Atherton
1771–1844
Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Mayfield Atherton) Key
1808–1885
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Aaron Atherton
1745–1831
Nancy Atherton
1750–1836
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Aaron Atherton
1720–1790
Hannah Cole
1720–1816
John Runyan
1713–1813
Rachel Runyon
1707–1784

Peter Atherton's Descendants

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Peter (Lee) Atherton (7 Oct 1862–10 Jan 1939) m. Cornelia (Simrall) Atherton (10 February 1886–28 May 1976)
  1. 1. Cornelia Serpell 1917–2011
  2. 2. John (McDougal) Atherton 1918–1942
  3. 3. Sarah (Anderson) Atherton 1915–2004 m. R. (Allan (John W)) Neblett 1906–
    1. 1. John (McDougal Atherton) III 1947–2012

Peter Atherton's Timeline

8 Records

1862
7 Oct 1862
Birth of Peter Lee Atherton in Athertonville, Larue, Kentucky, USA
Athertonville, Larue, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 8
Peter Lee Atherton resided here in Prices Precinct, Hodgenville, Larue, Kentucky, USA
Prices Precinct, Hodgenville, Larue, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 18
Peter Lee Atherton resided here in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 38
Peter Lee Atherton resided here in Louisville Ward 6, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville Ward 6, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 58
Peter Lee Atherton resided here in Harrods Creek, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Harrods Creek, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 68
Peter Lee Atherton resided here in District 1, District 1, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
District 1, District 1, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1939
Abt 1939
Age 77
Peter Lee Atherton resided here in Glenview
Glenview
1939
10 Jan 1939
Age 77
Death of Peter Lee Atherton in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Oct 1862
    Event Place: Athertonville, Larue, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Passport Applications, 1795-1925, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Emergency Passport Applications (Issued Abroad), 1877-1907; NAIr: Arc Identifier 1187503 Mlr Number A1 515; Record Group: General Records of the Department of State, 1763-2002; Record Group Nu
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Harrods Creek, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_577; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 5
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Jefferson, Kentucky; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0180; FHL microfilm: 2340487
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 423; Page: 422c; Enumeration District: 125
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Prices Precinct, Larue, Kentucky; Roll: M593_480; Page: 86A
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Louisville Ward 6, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 530; Page: 22; Enumeration District: 0060
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Henderson Morning Gleaner; Publication Date: 11 Jan 1939; Publication Place: Henderson, Kentucky, USA; ,0.7238281,0.74758875,0.9421667&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Prices Precinct, Hodgenville, Larue, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Prices Precinct, Larue, Kentucky; Roll: M593_480; Page: 86A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 423; Page: 422c; Enumeration District: 125

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Louisville Ward 6, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Louisville Ward 6, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 530; Page: 22; Enumeration District: 0060

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Harrods Creek, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Harrods Creek, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_577; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 5

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 1, District 1, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Jefferson, Kentucky; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0180; FHL microfilm: 2340487

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1939
    Event Place: Glenview
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: LOUISVILLE, KY
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Henderson Morning Gleaner; Publication Date: 11 Jan 1939; Publication Place: Henderson, Kentucky, USA; ,0.7238281,0.74758875,0.9421667&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Passport Applications, 1795-1925, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Emergency Passport Applications (Issued Abroad), 1877-1907; NAIr: Arc Identifier 1187503 Mlr Number A1 515; Record Group: General Records of the Department of State, 1763-2002; Record Group Nu

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1939
    Event Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Henderson Morning Gleaner; Publication Date: 11 Jan 1939; Publication Place: Henderson, Kentucky, USA; ,0.7238281,0.74758875,0.9421667&xid=3355

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