Portrait of Rev. William Atherton (1775-1850)

Portrait of Rev. William Atherton (1775-1850)
Portrait of Rev. William Atherton (1775-1850)
2005/10372

1800-1850 / Ministers, Preachers & Associates / Oil on Canvas/Board / Painting / Portrait
Oil on board
Unidentified artist, Early 1800s

Atherton was born in Lancashire and his first ten years in the ministry were spent in Scotland, where he had been educated. He was an advocate for Chapel building, missions and Methodist day schools. Elected President of the Conference in 1846, he was a leading opponent of Jabez Bunting. Atherton became superintendent of the circuit in Wakefield in 1849 and also Chairman of the Leeds District, but died the following year.

Sadly, the portrait is in bad condition and requires conservation.