G. F. A. Atherton

Biography

G. F. A. Atherton (1790–1882) was a respected citizen of the Aspen Grove community, known for his steadfast principles and support of civic life. Throughout decades of change he remained committed to preserving stability and encouraging neighbors to work together for the common good.

Come celebration or hardship, Atherton welcomed others with a calm steadiness that became a quiet guiding force, and his memory continues to be honored by those who cherish the heritage of Aspen Grove Cemetery.