John Atherton (abt. 1810)

Born about 1810 in Sutton, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Rachel (Willcock) Atherton — married 7 Nov 1841 in St John's Church, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Biography

This profile is part of the St Helens, Lancashire One Place Study.

John Atherton was born in about 1810 in Sutton, Lancashire. He was the son of Samuel Atherton.

On 4 Oct 1834, Samuel Atherton, John Atherton and William Tunstall announced the dissolution of their partnership as John Atherton and Company (brewers in Eccleston Lancashire). ^[1] The business was to be carried on as John Atherton and Brother by John Atherton and William Atherton. ^[2]

John's father Samuel died in October 1836, aged 65; he was buried on 18 Oct 1836 at New Chapel in Baldwin Street, St Helens. His address was recorded as St Helens.

On 10 Nov 1836, John Atherton and William Atherton announced the dissolution of their partnership as John Atherton and Brother (ale and porter brewers at Thatto Heath in the township of Eccleston).^[3] The date suggests this may have been a consequence of their father's death or probate.

By June 6th 1841, John was living in Thatto Heath, Eccleston, Lancashire with his sister Mary. Next door was their brother William.

John married Rachel Willcock on 7 Nov 1841 at St John's Church in Liverpool. John was a brewer. Their fathers were named as Samuel Atherton (plate glass maker) and John Willcock. The witnesses were William Foulkes and Anne Foulkes.

Their daughter Sarah Ann was born in 1843 in Eccleston.^[4]

Their daughter Rachel was born in 1846 in Eccleston.^[5]

Their daughter Mary Elizabeth was born in 1848 in Eccleston.^[6]

By March 30th 1851, they were living in Eccleston with their children Sarah (7), Rachael (5) and Mary (2). Also in the household were John's unmarried brother Samuel and sister Mary, and his 3-year-old niece Ann Atherton. John was a time keeper, Samuel was a surgeon, and Mary was on an annuity, as was Ann.

By April 2nd 1871, John was a partner in a colliery.

By April 3rd 1881, they were living in Sutton; John was a clerk.

Research Notes

Probably not the son of Jane (Kelly) Atherton.

Census

1841: Thatto Heath, Eccleston

   John Atherton 30 Ind? Y

   Mary 35 ? Y //

1851: Thatto Heath, Eccleston

   John Atherton H M 41 time keeper b. Sutton

   Rachael wife 29 b. Sutton

   Sarah daur 7 b. Eccleston

   Rachael daur 5 b. Eccleston

   Mary daur 2 b. Eccleston

   Samuel Atherton brother U 39 surgeon b. Prescot

   Mary Atherton sister U 45 anuity b. Sutton

   Ann niece 3 anuity b. Eccleston

Sources

• Marriage: "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NNMK-ZFR : 12 March 2020), John Atherton, 1841.

• "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQ2G-P8F : 22 May 2019), John Atherton, Prescot, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey. Piece 516-05 folio 23 page 8.

• "England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SGYX-Z3L : 12 September 2019), John Atherton, Eccleston, Lancashire, England; citing Eccleston, Lancashire, England, p. 24, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. Piece 2194-2 folio 491 schedule 83

• "England and Wales Census, 1871", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KD6X-YH4 : 24 April 2019), John Atherton, 1871.

• "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q27L-BS82 : 13 December 2017), John Atherton, Sutton, Lancashire, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 48, Piece/Folio 3740/86, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,775,077.

1. ↑ https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/19205/page/1914
2. ↑ Liverpool Albion, 3 November 1834, p 4
3. ↑ https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/19437/page/2053
4. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 17 August 2021)
   Atherton, Sarah Ann (Mother's maiden name: Willcock).
   GRO Reference: 1843 Oct-Nov-Dec in Prescot Volume 20 Page 714.
5. ↑ Birth Registration (uncertain match): "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 17 August 2021)
   Atherton, Rachel (Mother's maiden name: Atherton).
   GRO Reference: 1846 Apr-May-Jun in Prescot Volume 20 Page 880.
6. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 17 August 2021)
   Atherton, Mary Elizabeth (Mother's maiden name: Willcock).
   GRO Reference: 1848 Oct-Nov-Dec in Prescot Volume 20 Page 732.