Samuel Atherton


Samuel Atherton (January 26, 1815-1895) [5][6] was a Massachusetts businessman who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Samuel Atherton
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
from the 5th Norfolk district
In office
1870–1871
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
from the 5th Norfolk[1] district
In office
January 5, 1870[1] – 1871
Preceded byWilliam Taylor Adams[2]
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
from the 5th Norfolk district
In office
1867–1868
Personal details
BornJanuary 26, 1815[3]
Stoughton, Massachusetts[3]
Political partyWhig,[4] Republican[4]
Spouse(s)Tempi H. Holbrook, m. September 16, 1841, died February 24, 1849;
Susan B. Baker, m. July 3, 1856, died May 18, 1858;
Susan M. (Bassett) Holton, m. October 6, 1869[4]
OccupationBoot and Shoe dealer

Atherton is credited to having greatly improved the financial standing of the family, having established himself in business as a retail dealer in boots and shoes, first entering into partnership with Caleb Stetson, then admitting his two younger brothers, James (1819-1879) [7] and William, as partners in 1852. Samuel was a director of the New England Bank, Prescott Insurance Company, Massachusetts Loan and Trust Company, President of the Dorchester Gas-Light Company, Director of the Central Massachusetts Railroad, as well as being connected with many other corporations.

Political Interest

Atherton was a member of the Massachusetts State Legislature in 1867, 1870 and 1877. [8]

Family

He was the uncle of the celebrated US Composer, Percy Lee Atherton

He was grandfather to the diplomat, Ray Atherton and Walter Atherton, architect.

Interest in Genenology

He was elected to the New England Genealogical Society in 1870. [9]

Atherton is a direct descendant of Major General Humphrey Atherton. [10]

Notes
  1. Warner, Oliver (1870), Acts and resolves passed by the General Court of Massachusetts in the year 1870, Boston, MA: Secretary of the Commonwealth, p. 2.
  2. Warner, Oliver (1869), Acts and resolves passed by the General Court of Massachusetts in the year 1869, Boston, MA: Secretary of the Commonwealth, p. 906.
  3. Hurd, Duane Hamilton (1884), History of Norfolk County, Massachusetts: With Biographical Sketches of Many of Its Pioneers and Prominent Men, Philadelphia, PA: J.W.Lewis & Co., p. 417
  4. Hurd, Duane Hamilton (1884), History of Norfolk County, Massachusetts: With Biographical Sketches of Many of Its Pioneers and Prominent Men, Philadelphia, PA: J.W.Lewis & Co., p. 418
  5. "Samuel Atherton picture in pamphlet of Stoughton Musical Society".
  6. "Samuel Atherton(1815-1895)-Biography".
  7. "James Atherton (1819-1879) Biography".
  8. "Samuel Atherton (1815-1895) - Massachusetts Businessman".
  9. "Member of the New England Genealogical Society in 1870".
  10. "Atherton One Name Study - Samuel Atherton".
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