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Robert Atherton 1787–1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Sep 1787

Birth Location: Orrell, Lancashire, England

Death Date: Apr 1876

Death Location: Wigan, Lancashire, England

Father: Adam Atherton

Mother: Anne Taberner

Spouse(s): Jane Parkinson

Children(s): James Collier, Thomas Atherton, Robert Atherton, Martha Atherton, Thomas Atherton, Martha Atherton, William Atherton, Ann Atherton, Joseph Atherton, Ellen Atherton, Robert Atherton

The story of Robert Atherton began in 1787 in Orrell, Lancashire, England. In 1851, Robert Atherton resided in Wigan, Lancashire, England. Robert Atherton married Jane Parkinson, and had children including Ann Atherton, Ellen Atherton, James Atherton A Collier, Joseph Atherton, Martha Atherton, Robert Atherton, Thomas Atherton, William Atherton. Robert Atherton passed away in 1876 in Wigan, Lancashire, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Atherton began in 1787 in Orrell, Lancashire, England.
  • In 1851, Robert Atherton resided in Wigan, Lancashire, England.
  • Robert Atherton married Jane Parkinson, and had children including Ann Atherton, Ellen Atherton, James Atherton A Collier, Joseph Atherton, Martha Atherton, Robert Atherton, Thomas Atherton, William Atherton.
  • Robert Atherton passed away in 1876 in Wigan, Lancashire, England.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Atherton's Ancestors

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Robert Atherton
1787–1876
Birth Place: Orrell, Lancashire, England
Parents
Adam Atherton
1750–1829
Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, England
Anne Taberner
1754–1823
Wigan, Lancashire, England
Grandparents
Samuel Atherton
1720–1763
Wigan, Lancashire, England
Thomas Taberner
1727–1798
of Pemberton
Margaret Darbisher?
1723–1803
of, Orrell (near Wigan), Lancashire, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Atherton's Descendants

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Robert Atherton (25 Sep 1787–Apr 1876) m. Jane Parkinson (24 Jul 1798–21 Jun 1865)
  1. 1. James (Atherton A) Collier 1825–1905 m. Anne (Stevenson A) Collier 1828–1898
    1. 1. Robert Atherton 1855– m. Mary (Jane Prior A) Weaver 1858–
  2. 2. Thomas Atherton 1820–
  3. 3. Robert Atherton 1837–
  4. 4. Martha Atherton 1833–1848
  5. 5. Thomas Atherton 1820–1882
  6. 6. Martha Atherton 1833–1848
  7. 7. William Atherton 1827–1828
  8. 8. Ann Atherton 1831–1850
  9. 9. Joseph Atherton 1828–1902
  10. 10. Ellen Atherton 1840–
  11. 11. Robert Atherton 1838–1908

Robert Atherton's Timeline

6 Records

1787
25 Sep 1787
Birth of Robert Atherton in Orrell, Lancashire, England
Orrell, Lancashire, England
1787
29 Oct 1787
Robert Atherton was baptized in Wigan, All Saints, Lancashire, England
Wigan, All Saints, Lancashire, England
1851
1851
Age 64
Robert Atherton resided here in Wigan, Lancashire, England
Wigan, Lancashire, England
1855
April 1855
Age 68
Robert Atherton was married in Wigan, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Wigan, Lancashire, United Kingdom
1871
1871
Age 84
Robert Atherton resided here in Wigan, All Saints, Lancashire, England
Wigan, All Saints, Lancashire, England
1876
Apr 1876
Age 89
Death of Robert Atherton in Wigan, Lancashire, England
Wigan, Lancashire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Sep 1787
    Event Place: Orrell, Lancashire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 3889; Folio: 115; Page: 49; GSU roll: 842038
    [2] 1851 England Census
    [3] Wigan, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Wigan Archives Services; Wigan, England; Film Number: 3; Reference Numbers: DP2415

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1787
    Event Place: Wigan, All Saints, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: Wigan, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Wigan Archives Services; Wigan, England; Film Number: 3; Reference Numbers: DP2415

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: April 1855
    Event Place: Wigan, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Wigan, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Wigan, All Saints, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 3889; Folio: 115; Page: 49; GSU roll: 842038

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wigan, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Apr 1876
    Event Place: Wigan, Lancashire, England

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