Children |
| 1. Martha Atherton, b. 1851, Sankey |
| 2. John Lea, b. 1786, Rufford |
| 3. Esther Atherton, b. 1853, Sankey , d. Bef 1881 (Age < 27 years) |
| 4. Ellen Atherton, b. 1855, Sankey |
| 5. Ralph Atherton, b. 1857, Sankey |
| 6. Ann Atherton, b. 1859, Sankey |
| 7. Samuel Atherton, b. 1862, Sankey |
| 8. Emily Atherton, b. 1866, Sankey |
| 9. Mary Atherton, b. 1869, Sankey |
| 10. William Atherton, b. 1872, Warrington |
| 11. Hannah Atherton, b. 1875, Warrington |
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