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We remember James Atherton
We remember James Atherton
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Sarah Atherton
Source:9234988
1876
1878
1880
sibling
Ann Atherton
Source:9234988
1880
1883
sibling
Martha Atherton
Source:9234988
1883
1887
sibling
Eleanora Atherton
Source:9234988
3rd January 1887
1889
sibling
Dinah Atherton
Source:9234988
December 1889
1891
location
50 Ratcliffe Road, Aspull, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9234988
1891 - 1891
1892
sibling
Clara Atherton
Source:9234988
22nd September 1892
1898
sibling
Richard Atherton
Source:9234988
April 1898
1899
employment
Collier
Patchcroft near Wigan
United Kingdom
Source:9234988
1899 - 1899
1899
children
Margaret May Atherton
Source:9234988
4th May 1899
1899
marriage
Alice Shaw
Source:9234988
6th May 1899
1904
children
Sydney Atherton
Source:9234988
1st December 1904
1907
children
Thomas Atherton
Source:9234988
11th April 1907
1910
children
James Atherton
Source:9234988
14th August 1910
1912
children
Harry Nathan Atherton
Source:9234988
1st September 1912
service
British Army
Private
6180
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:90769
service
British Army
Private
6180
The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:7462003
1914
death
Source:7462003
31st October 1914
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7462003
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Atherton |
| Source | 90769 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Ratcliffe Road, Aspull, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | 1891 - 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6180 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 6180 | The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret May Atherton | daughter | 4th May 1899 | |
| Sydney Atherton | son | 1st December 1904 | |
| Thomas Atherton | son | 11th April 1907 | |
| James Atherton | son | 14th August 1910 | |
| Harry Nathan Atherton | son | 1st September 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Wood | mother | ||
| James Atherton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Atherton | sister | 1876 | |
| Ann Atherton | sister | 1880 | |
| Martha Atherton | sister | 1883 | |
| Eleanora Atherton | sister | 3rd January 1887 | |
| Dinah Atherton | sister | December 1889 | |
| Clara Atherton | sister | 22nd September 1892 | |
| Richard Atherton | brother | April 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Shaw | wife | 6th May 1899 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1899-05 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Atherton One-Name Study | Natalia130153 | |
| The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment 1914-1918 | Natalia130153 |
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