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Robert Atherton 1793–1854 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Apr 1793

Birth Location: Standish, Wigan, Lancashire

Death Date: Mar 1854

Death Location: Church Street, Tyldesley Lancashire England

Father: Simon Walsh

Mother: Jane Atherton

Spouse(s): Isabella Britton

Children(s): Charlotte Atherton, Benjamin Atherton, Benjamin Atherton, William Atherton, Elizabeth Atherton, Robert Atherton, Samuel Atherton, Thomas Atherton, Jane Atherton, Elizabeth Atherton, James Atherton

The story of Robert Atherton began in 1793 in Standish, Wigan, Lancashire. In 1841, Robert Atherton resided in Aspull, Wigan, Lancashire, England. Robert Atherton married Isabella Britton, and had children including Benjamin Atherton, Charlotte Atherton, Elizabeth Atherton, James Atherton, Jane Atherton, Robert Atherton, Samuel Atherton, Thomas Atherton, William Atherton. Robert Atherton passed away in 1854 in Church Street, Tyldesley Lancashire England.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Atherton began in 1793 in Standish, Wigan, Lancashire.
  • In 1841, Robert Atherton resided in Aspull, Wigan, Lancashire, England.
  • Robert Atherton married Isabella Britton, and had children including Benjamin Atherton, Charlotte Atherton, Elizabeth Atherton, James Atherton, Jane Atherton, Robert Atherton, Samuel Atherton, Thomas Atherton, William Atherton.
  • Robert Atherton passed away in 1854 in Church Street, Tyldesley Lancashire England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Simon Walsh
1754–1853
Birth Location: Croston, Lancashire, England
SW
Jane Atherton
1755–1840
Birth Location: Laitharn, Lancashire, England
JA

Spouses(s)

Isabella Britton
1795–1868
Birth Location: Kirkby, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
IB

Children(s)

Charlotte Atherton
1831–1905
Birth Location: Aspull, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
CA
Benjamin Atherton
1827–1828
Birth Location: –
BA
Benjamin Atherton
1833–1894
Birth Location: Tyldesley, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
BA
William Atherton
1819–1864
Birth Location: Aspull, Lancashire, England
WA
Elizabeth Atherton
1815–1822
Birth Location: Aspull, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
EA
Robert Atherton
1825–1887
Birth Location: Aspull, Lancashire, England
RA
Samuel Atherton
1836–1854
Birth Location: Aspull, Lancashire, England
SA
Thomas Atherton
1817–1862
Birth Location: Aspull Wigan Lancs
TA
Jane Atherton
1820–1884
Birth Location: Lancashire, England
JA
Elizabeth Atherton
1822–1822
Birth Location: Aspull, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
EA
James Atherton
1823–1881
Birth Location: Aspull Wigan Lancashire
JA

Robert Atherton's Ancestors

Self
Robert Atherton
1793–1854
Birth Place: Standish, Wigan, Lancashire
Parents
Simon Walsh
1754–1853
Croston, Lancashire, England
Jane ("Jinny") Atherton
1755–1840
Laitharn, Lancashire, England
Grandparents
Dr (Isaac) Welch
1726–1801
England
Jenet Stopford
1726–1760
Denton, Lancashire, England
Ralph Atherton
1731–1812
Wigan, All Saints, Lancashire, England
Jane ('Nancy') Hall
1733–1769
Upholland, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
Robert Welch
1700–1765
Ellin Spencer
1700–1779
William Esq
1701–1760
Christian
1705–
James Atherton
1710–1797
Mary Southworth
1705–1808
Henry Hall
1691–1758
Jane Hughson
1693–1748
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Welsh
1677–1751
Mary Entwisle
1680–1706
Samuel Spencer
1680–1708
Mercy Walsh
1674–1751
James Stopford
1668–1721
Frances Jones
1670–1721
Thomas Atherton
1670–1722
Martha Ashcroft
1670–1705
John Southworth
1644–1712
Ann Tildesley
1659–1743
Henry Hall
1665–
Margaret Summervail
1655–1774
Peter Hughson
1668–

Robert Atherton's Descendants

1.
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Robert Atherton (25 Apr 1793–Mar 1854) m. Isabella Britton (22 Jan 1795–16 Sep 1868)
  1. 1. Charlotte Atherton 1831–1905 m. Thomas (Smith [ A Handloom Silk) Weaver] 1830–1831
    1. 1. William Atherton 1852–1927 m. Kate Hodson 1857–1882 m. Janet Kenyon 1879–1937
      1. 1. Albert (Hodson) Atherton 1873–1942 m. Jane (A) Smith 1882–1927 m. Elizabeth Dean 1882–1901
        1. 1. Arnold (Hodson) Atherton 1924–1999 m. Alice Barber 1927–1960
        2. 2. Florrie Atherton 1905–1987 m. Thomas Owens 1901–
        3. 3. Albert (Hodson Jr.) Atherton 1908–1975 m. Bertha Kent 1918–1999
        4. 4. Stanley (Hodson) Atherton 1910–1992 m. Violet Ramsbottom 1912–1952
        5. 5. Edward (H) Atherton 1910– m. Lucy Smith 1916–1982
        6. 6. Willie (H) Atherton 1903– m. Sarah (Theresa) O'Brien 1903–1972
        7. 7. Edith (Hodson) Atherton 1900–1901
      2. 2. Robert Atherton 1878–
      3. 3. Eleanor Atherton 1899–
      4. 4. John Atherton 1902–
      5. 5. William Atherton 1904–
      6. 6. David Atherton 1878–1957 m. Emily (Jane {Unsworth}) Atherton 1882–1975
        1. 1. Ivy Atherton 1906–1947 m. Frank Tomblin 1901–1954
        2. 2. Evelyn Atherton 1902–1987
        3. 3. Vincent Atherton 1907–1987
        4. 4. Norman Atherton 1909–
        5. 5. Clarence Atherton 1914–1980
        6. 6. david Atherton 1911–
      7. 7. David Atherton 1878–1957 m. Mary (Ann) Smith 1882–
        1. 1. Ivy Atherton 1906–1947
    2. 2. Mary (Ann) Atherton 1859–
    3. 3. David Atherton 1858–1909
    4. 4. Mary Atherton 1851–1852
    5. 5. John (Thomas) Atherton 1858–1932
    6. 6. George Atherton 1863–
    7. 7. Margaret Atherton 1869–
    8. 8. Elizabeth Atherton 1865–
    9. 9. Thomas SMITH 1867–1943
    10. 10. Ada (H) Mason 1869–
    11. 11. William Atherton 1852–1927 m. Kate Hodson 1857–1882
    12. 12. Robert Atherton 1855–1928
    13. 13. David Atherton 1858–
    14. 14. John (Thomas) Atherton 1860–
  2. 2. Benjamin Atherton 1827–1828
  3. 3. Benjamin Atherton 1833–1894
  4. 4. William Atherton 1819–1864
  5. 5. Elizabeth Atherton 1815–1822
  6. 6. Robert Atherton 1825–1887
  7. 7. Samuel Atherton 1836–1854
  8. 8. Thomas Atherton 1817–1862 m. Elizabeth Shuttleworth 1814–1892
    1. 1. Betsey (Jane) Atherton 1849–1915 m. Thomas Willgoose 1845–1911
      1. 1. John Willgoose 1873–1962 m. Elizabeth Rudd 1869–1944
        1. 1. Adeline Willgoose 1895–1968
        2. 2. Jack (aka John) Willgoose 1897–1926
        3. 3. Dorothy Willgoose 1900–1992
        4. 4. Bessie Willgoose 1902–1982
      2. 2. James (Gee) Willgoose 1869–1871
      3. 3. Edward (Smith) Willgoose 1871–1953
      4. 4. Annie Willgoose 1872–1960
      5. 5. Ellen (Gee) Willgoose 1879–1969
      6. 6. Thomas (George Atherton) Willgoose 1881–1964
      7. 7. Maud Willgoose 1885–1965
      8. 8. Mabel (Willgoose A) Tailoress 1887–
      9. 9. Ethel Willgoose 1889–1982
      10. 10. Arthur Willgoose 1891–1933
    2. 2. Ellen Atherton 1847–
  9. 9. Jane Atherton 1820–1884
  10. 10. Elizabeth Atherton 1822–1822
  11. 11. James Atherton 1823–1881

Robert Atherton's Timeline

5 Records

1793
25 Apr 1793
Birth of Robert Atherton in Standish, Wigan, Lancashire
Standish, Wigan, Lancashire
1793
19 May 1793
Robert Atherton was baptized in Wigan, All Saints, Lancashire, England
Wigan, All Saints, Lancashire, England
1841
1841
Age 48
Robert Atherton resided here in Aspull, Wigan, Lancashire, England
Aspull, Wigan, Lancashire, England
1851
1851
Age 58
Robert Atherton resided here in Tyldesley, Lancashire, England
Tyldesley, Lancashire, England
1854
Mar 1854
Age 61
Death of Robert Atherton in Church Street, Tyldesley Lancashire England
Church Street, Tyldesley Lancashire England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1793
    Event Place: Standish, Wigan, Lancashire
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2205; Folio: 421; Page: 18; GSU roll: 87215
    [2] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 522; Book: 1; Civil Parish: Wigan; County: Lancashire; Enumeration District: 1; Folio: 8; Page: 10; Line: 2; GSU roll: 306908
    [3] Wigan, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Wigan Archives Services; Wigan, England; Film Number: 3; Reference Numbers: DP2415
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 19 May 1793
    Event Place: Wigan, All Saints, Lancashire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Wigan, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Wigan Archives Services; Wigan, England; Film Number: 3; Reference Numbers: DP2415
    [2] England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Aspull, Wigan, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 522; Book: 1; Civil Parish: Wigan; County: Lancashire; Enumeration District: 1; Folio: 8; Page: 10; Line: 2; GSU roll: 306908

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Tyldesley, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2205; Folio: 421; Page: 18; GSU roll: 87215

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wigan, Lancashire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
    [2] England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Mar 1854
    Event Place: Church Street, Tyldesley Lancashire England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
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