YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Robert Atherton 1834–1881 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 May 1834

Birth Location: Simonswood, Lancashire, , England

Death Date: 1881

Death Location: , Lancashire, , England

Father: Joseph Atherton

Mother: Ann Swift

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Caldwell

Children(s): Richard Atherton, Ann Atherton, James Atherton, Joseph Atherton, Jane Atherton

The story of Robert Atherton began in 1834 in Simonswood, Lancashire, , England. Robert Atherton married Elizabeth Caldwell, and had children including Alice Atherton, Ann Atherton, James Atherton, Jane Atherton, Joseph Atherton, Richard Atherton. Robert Atherton passed away in 1881 in , Lancashire, , England.

Find more search results for Robert Atherton
RA

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Robert Atherton began in 1834 in Simonswood, Lancashire, , England.
  • Robert Atherton married Elizabeth Caldwell, and had children including Alice Atherton, Ann Atherton, James Atherton, Jane Atherton, Joseph Atherton, Richard Atherton.
  • Robert Atherton passed away in 1881 in , Lancashire, , England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Atherton's Ancestors

Self
Robert Atherton
1834–1881
Birth Place: Simonswood, Lancashire, , England
Parents
Joseph Atherton
1812–1883
Simonswood, Lancashire, England
Ann Swift
1813–1886
Kirkby, Lancashire, , England
Grandparents
Robert Atherton
1763–1835
Kirkby, Lancashire, England
Jane Eaves
1770–1824
Kirkby, Lancashire, England
Great-Grandparents
William Atherton
1690–
Margaret
1728–1769
Edward Caldwell
1738–1799
Elizabeth BIRCH
1747–1819
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Atherton
1660–
Anne Smith
–1764
William Caldwell
1711–1789
Jane Worthington
1700–1781

Robert Atherton's Descendants

1.
RA
Robert Atherton (29 May 1834–1881) m. Elizabeth Caldwell (25 Feb 1835–17 Nov 1909)
  1. 1. Richard Atherton 1859–1918 m. Ann Fazackerley 1862–1940
    1. 1. Richard Atherton 1888–1966 m. Winifred (Mary) Hurst 1897–1982
      1. 1. Peter (Stephen) Atherton 1932–2020
      2. 2. Anthony (Francis) Atherton 1930–2014 m. Eileen Molloy 1936–2003
      3. 3. Bernard (Joseph) Atherton 1927–2018
    2. 2. Mary (Alice) Atherton 1887–1975
    3. 3. May Atherton 1897–1976
    4. 4. Jane Atherton 1899–1989
    5. 5. James Atherton 1901–1921
    6. 6. Thomas Atherton 1907–1912
    7. 7. Samuel Atherton 1890–1890
    8. 8. Elizabeth Atherton 1891–1892
    9. 9. Ann Atherton 1893–1893
    10. 10. Ada Atherton 1896–1896
    11. 11. Arthur Atherton 1894–1895
  2. 2. Ann Atherton 1866–1952 m. Thomas Morris 1865– m. Thomas Morris 1865–
    1. 1. Elizabeth Morris 1899–
    2. 2. John (Lyon) Morris 1892–1975
    3. 3. Annie Morris 1902–
    4. 4. Elizabeth Morris 1899–
    5. 5. John (Lyon) Morris 1892–1975
    6. 6. Annie Morris 1902–
  3. 3. James Atherton 1868–1910
  4. 4. Joseph Atherton 1857–1886
  5. 5. Jane Atherton 1857–

Robert Atherton's Timeline

2 Records

1834
29 May 1834
Birth of Robert Atherton in Simonswood, Lancashire, , England
Simonswood, Lancashire, , England
1881
1881
Age 47
Death of Robert Atherton in , Lancashire, , England
, Lancashire, , England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 May 1834
    Event Place: Simonswood, Lancashire, , England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kirkby, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: , Lancashire, , England

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE