1. | Rachel Thornton was born in 1830 in Dalton In Furness, Lancashire, England (daughter of William Thornton and Ann Spencer); died in 1872 in Kent Street, Preston [age 41]; was buried on 30 Mar 1872 in St John, Preston, Lancashire. Other Events:
- Baptism: 24 Oct 1830, St Mary, Dalton In Furness, Lancashire.
Notes:
Census Listings:
1841 Burton, Westmoreland, England. age. 11. (L 08)
1851 34 Salter Street, Preston, Lancashire, wife, age 22, Cotton Weaver. (L 02)
1861 20 & 21 Old House at Home Beer House, Salter Street, Preston. wife, age 30. Beer Seller. (K 99)
1871 103 Kent Street, Preston, Lancashire, Head (wid). age 40, (L 01)
Rachel married Peter Atherton on 17 Feb 1849 in St John, Preston, Lancashire,. Peter (son of Peter Atherton and Alice Winnard) was born on 2 Mar 1828 in Pemberton, Lancashire, England; died in 1871 in Kent Street, Preston, Lancashire; was buried on 1 Mar 1871 in St John Preston, Lancashire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Notes:
Married:
Marriage: 17th February 1849, St John Preston Lancashire
Peter Atherton age 21 Bachelor & Moulder of Pitt Street,
Rachel Thornton X (her mark), age 19 Spinster & Spinner of Clarence Street.
were married by Banns by John Wilson, Curate.
in the presence of Andrew Clayton & Mary Ann Fielding X (her mark)
Grooms Father: Peter Atherton, Engine Tenter
Brides Father: William Thornton, Weaver.
Children:
- John Atherton was born in 1849 in Clarence Street, Preston. Lancashire, England; died on 12 Jun 1920 in Victoria Hospital. Burnley, [age 70]; was buried on 17 Jun 1920 in Burnley Cemetery, Burnley [grave 15075].
- Charles Atherton was born in 1851 in Preston, Lancashire, England.
- William Atherton was born in 1853 in Great George Street, Preston, Lancashire; died in 1854 in Preston, Lancashire.
- Thomas Atherton was born in 1855 in Salter Street, Preston, Lancashire, England.
- William Atherton was born in 1858 in Salter Street, Preston, Lancashire, England; died in 1860 in Preston, Lancashire, England.
- Alice Ann Atherton was born in 1860 in Riding Street, Preston, Lancashire, England.
- Peter Atherton was born in 1863 in Cromwell Street, Preston, Lancashire, England; died in 1863 in Preston, Lancashire, England.
- Mary Atherton was born in 1863 in Cromwell Street, Preston, Lancashire, England; died in 1863 in Preston, Lancashire, England.
- Peter Atherton was born in 1864 in Kent Street, Preston, Lancashire, England.
- Richard Atherton was born in 1866 in 43 Kent Street, Preston, Lancashire, England.
- Robert Atherton was born in 1869 in 43 Kent Street, Preston, Lancashire, England.
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