William Atherton

Details

Born:

c. 1 January 1806

Died:

22 January 1864

Birth place:

U.K.

Gender:

Male

Ethnicity:

White

Religion:

Methodist

Aristocratic connections:

false

Formative occupation:

Barrister / Advocate

Election occupation:

Barrister / Advocate

Parentage:

Unknown

Notes:

son of Rev William Atherton Wesleyan Minister

Knighthood/Dame:

True

HighestOffice:

Backbencher

Who's Who volume:

1

References

Rush ID:

6306

MNIS ID:

Not set

Wikidata Entity ID:

Q8004648

Parliament ID:

Not set

1. ATHERTON, Sir William (1806-1864)

1. Durham [city]

   Party:	Liberal
   Year of election:	1852
   Date of election:	7 July 1852
   Nature of election:	General election
   Nature of service:	First entry
   Year of exit:	1864*
   Date of exit:	22 January 1864
   Party:	Liberal
   Nature of exit:	Death
   Sponsorship:	None known
   Constituency connections:	None known
   Notes:	None

1. Attorney-General 1861

1. RMA Woolwich

   Graduated

1. Private tuition

1. (Name unknown), Agnes Mary

   Year: 1843

1. Liberal Party member

1. Reform Club