US Congressman. He graduated from Harvard University in 1794, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1797 and proceeded to practice law in Amherst, New Hampshire. He served as register of probate for Hillsborough County, (1798-1807). In 1815, he was elected as a Federalist to the Fourteenth Congress, serving until 1817. Declining to be a candidate for re-nomination, he served as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, (1823-39). He then was one of the founders of the Hillsborough County Agricultural Society, president of the board of directors of the Farmers' Bank and practiced law until his death at age 79.
US Congressman. He graduated from Harvard University in 1794, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1797 and proceeded to practice law in Amherst, New Hampshire. He served as register of probate for Hillsborough County, (1798-1807). In 1815, he was elected as a Federalist to the Fourteenth Congress, serving until 1817. Declining to be a candidate for re-nomination, he served as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, (1823-39). He then was one of the founders of the Hillsborough County Agricultural Society, president of the board of directors of the Farmers' Bank and practiced law until his death at age 79.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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Joshua Atherton died 1809 aged 73 years / Abigail Atherton died 1801 aged 52 years / Charles Humphrey Atherton died 1853 aged 79 years / Mary Ann Atherton died 1817 aged 37 years / Here also rest the remains of five of their children. / "In thee Oh! Lord do I put my trust." //
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