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Charles C. Atherton
Birth: Apr. 25, 1819
Vermont, USA
Death: Nov. 8, 1846
Washington County
Vermont, USA
28 yrs.
wife: Emeline Sprague.
Adonijah ATHERTON was born in Greenfield, Mass., April 4, 1775. He married Polly CHAMBERLAIN, of Dunham, Conn., October 16, 1796, and emigrated to Moretown, Vt. He removed from Moretown to Duxbury in 1803 and here resided the remainder of his life. He died December 31, 1858. Mrs. ATHERTON died September 30, 1863, aged eighty-eight years. Mr. ATHERTON was a man of good native ability, a great reader, and a safe counselor. He was one of the most prominent early settlers, and held many poositions of responsibility and trust. His children who grew to maturity were Permele, born February 24, 1800, who married Ira ARMS, February 5, 1821, and still survives; Chloe, born June 24, 1804; Asenath, born September 30, 1807; Samuel B., born January 16, 1809; Alpha A., born July 31, 1812; Asa C., born November 2, 1814; Abner Newton, born April 6, 1816; and Charles C., born April 25, 1819. Samuel B. ATHERTON married Mary STRAW, settled on a farm in the southern part of the town, anand died in 1861. Alpha A. married and settled in Waterbury. He was a cabinetmaker and dealer in furniture many years. In 1885 he retired from business, and now resides with his son at Essex Junction. Asa C. died July 12, 1836. A. Newton ATHERTOTON married Mary HENRY, of Waterbury, in 1842, and settled on a fine farm on Winooski river, but has since removed to Waterbury village. His son Frank H. is a highly respected citizen of Washington county, has held the position of sheriff for six years, and has been reelected for another term. Charles C. married Emeline SPRAGUE, was a farmer in his native town, and died November 8, 1846.
Gazetteer Of Washington County, Vt. 1783-1899,
Compiled and Published by Hamilton Child,
Edited By William Adams.
The Syracuse Journal Company, Printers and Binders.
Syracuse, N. Y.; April, 1889.
Pages 242 - 255
Transcribed by Karima Allison, 2003.
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Spouse:
Emeline Sprague Atherton (1814 - 1896)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
Phillips Cemetery
Duxbury
Washington County
Vermont, USA
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Record added: Jun 09, 2010
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