| Children |
| | 1. Julia Ann Atherton, b. 1853, Wharton, Davenham , d. 1873, Witton cum Twambrooks (Age 20 years) |
| | 2. Nathan Atherton, b. 1855, Wharton, Davenham  |
| | 3. Walter Atherton, b. 1857, Wharton, Davenham  |
| | 4. Christiana Atherton, b. 1860, Wharton, Davenham  |
| | 5. Reuben Atherton, b. 1861, Wharton, Davenham  |
| | 6. Edwin Atherton, b. 1863, Wharton, Davenham  |
| | 7. Arthur Atherton, b. 1863, Wharton, Davenham  |
| | 8. Martha Eliza Atherton, b. 1867, Wharton, Davenham  |
| | 9. Mary Atherton, b. 1867, Wharton, Davenham  |
| | 10. John Robert Atherton, b. 1871, Wharton, Davenham  |
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