Atha - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Atha

rockerdar — 2009-07-24 10:26:17Z

There are families with the Atha surname in the U.S. that descended from George Athy/Athey, who was born in Galway, Ireland in 1642 and came to Maryland circa 1662. Some of his descendants changed the name to ATHON, ATHA and ATHANS. My family ended up with it spelled ATHEY.

You might try some of these various spellings. If you know of a male descendant of your great-grandfather, Henry Madison Atha, you should suggest they participate in the Athey DNA study. You can read more about it here: http://www.hprg.com/athey/

Best of luck with your research,
Darlene Athey Hill

ATHA Frances L and James Edward

t42RoseHill — 2009-06-10 01:23:38Z

ATHA Frances L and James Edward

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,210 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Atha

brathand1 — 2008-12-19 19:44:02Z

Hi, my name is Dave Atha and I live in the UK. Atha is a name from the north of England, with most Athas being found in Yorkshire - a large north eastern county of England. I am originally from Leeds, as were my parents and paternal granparents. My brother, an archaeologist, did some research and reckons that the name is Norse and came into northern England with the Vikings. Originally it was probably At't'Hay, as in John At't'Hay. In Yorkshire people who speak the local dialect often drop 'the' in front of a word, using just a 't' sound i.e. are you going to t'school? The purer form of the name may in fact be Athey - another surname common in Yorkshire.

Anyhow, it appears that many Athas left the UK for a better life in the USA. There are certainly now many more Athas in the States than there are this side of the pond!

Hope this helps.

Best wishes,
Daev.

Re: Thomas Atha / Athay 1806 Va - 1870 Mo

nyladepauk — 2008-09-01 17:02:03Z

I know about his Thomas Atha's ancestors.

Write to me at ncreed1 at aol.com if you would like to exchange information.

Thomas Atha / Athay 1806 Va - 1870 Mo

ksmith21115 — 2008-09-01 16:00:54Z

Looking for information on Thomas Atha 1806 Va and Susannah parents of Savannah Catherine married Thomas Russell. Last located Thomas on 1870 census in Mercer Co., Mo with 2nd wife May. Where and when did he die? Thank you, K

Re: Atha

nyladepauk — 2008-08-02 04:30:49Z

Henry M. Atha (age 4 4/12) is living with his parents James H. (age 43) and Laura v. (age 38) and sister Mattie L. (age 11) in 1920. They are in Gwinnett Co GA.

In 1930, James H. (age 54), Laura V. (age 49), Mattie Lou (age 22), and Henry M. Atha (age 14) are living in Gwinnett Co GA.

The 1900 Gwinnett Co GA census list Henry (age 23) in the household of Elisha W. and Roxey A. Atha.

The 1910 Gwinnett Co GA sensus lists Henry and Laura with dtr Mattie.

Re: Atha

mysteena_1 — 2008-08-02 01:17:56Z

In Georgia, Im thinking more north Georgia like Gwinnett or surrounding areas.

Re: Atha

nyladepauk — 2008-08-02 00:36:06Z

Where did your Henry Madison Atha and Sara Grace (Guthry)Atha live?

Atha

mysteena_1 — 2008-08-01 23:56:46Z

Im looking for any information on Atha's. My grandmother was born Helen Atha in 1937 and her parents were Henry Madison Atha and Sara Grace Atha (originally maiden name of Guthry?). I am struggling to find information on my great grandparents.

If anyone is related, can you help?

Thanks!

Re: Atha Family

Amycraigd — 2007-11-04 23:33:44Z

I believe your great-grandfather James had a sister Nancy Elizabeth, who married Harvey Daniel. They had a daughter Velma (among other children). Velma married Fred Daniels & is my husband's grandmother, making Nancy his great-grandmother. This makes your great-grandfather James his great-great uncle.
I would love to share more information with you. You may e-mail me at Miraclemom@sssnet.com or ald62296@yahoo.com. Thanks!

Re: Atha tree

haatha — 2006-12-29 02:10:05Z

Can you tell me if your husband is related to an emma or joel atha. i believe they were from beckley wv. thanks for any help.

Athey/Atha Lineage Newsletter

PaulAthey95 — 2006-09-05 04:39:47Z

The Athey lineage is currently being re-examined. Previous research has suggested that all of the surname and it's variations, descended from the common ancestor of Gerard de Athee. Current research, combined with the DNA results of participants bearing the surname has found this assumption was not correct. Anyone wishing to receive the newsletter on the research updates can e-mail me at patheyemail-lineage@yahoo.com.

Group members of The Athy Family of Galway forum may also view and download the newsletter online at http://groups.msn.com/TheAthyFamilyofGalway. Click on the newsletter link in the left hand column.

Paul Athey

Re: Atha Family in Logan Co.,OH in early 1800's

PaulAthey95 — 2006-09-05 04:33:03Z

Mary Ann Atha was one of the fourteen children of Thomas Atha (Athy) and Abigail Miller. They were married in 1804 in Loudoun Co., VA. Thomas was born in Maryland in 1786. In 1810 Thomas emigrated to Champaigne Co., OH, and remained only a few months. In 1811 he moved to Logan Co., OH, and settled in the woods in Monroe township. He recieved a land grant in Illinois for his services as a Drum-Major in the war of 1812. Thomas died in 1870. Some of Mary Ann Atha's siblings were; Susanah, Nancy Ann, Simeon L., Thomas, Abagail, Margaret, William, Sarah, Elizabeth, and Joseph T. Atha.

Re: Atha Family in Logan Co.,OH in early 1800's

PaulAthey95 — 2006-09-05 04:33:03Z

I show 1834 in Logan Co., OH, as the birthdate for Thomas Atha, the son of Thomas Atha and Abigale Miller. I have Sabina Hervey as his wife, with children; Ferguson, Edward, Amanda and Rose (no dates). It is possible he may have been married more than once, and the initial "M" could be for Miller.

Re: Atha Family

2006-08-28 01:36:35Z

Amy,
Yes, this is the same line. My grandfather was Jim Atha and my grandmother was Lula Miller Atha. She died in 1954, the same year that I was born. Grandpa's dad and mom were George and Maggie. Grandpa always referred to his grandfather as Lou. But, I believe his name was Louenza. I believe the George Atha was a farmer. Jim Atha and several of his brothers were coal miners and I believe that two were killed in the mines.

Most of the old family are buried on Sandlick Mtn. behind the Mattsville Church. The French Atha family lived in another "holler" and are buried there but I not sure exactly where it is.

My mother is their daughter, Daisy Ann Atha Penny (br 4/1/1919). She had three brothers Cecil, James Peter, and Joe Atha. Joe is the only one still alive of the boys. Mom and dad are still both alive.

I heard of the Daniels name for years and knew that there were several connections. The Wiseman name is another in which we have multiple connections to.

Sorry for the delay in responding.

Re: Atha Family

nyladepauk — 2006-08-07 18:52:44Z

George Lewis ATHA was a brother to my great-randmother, Nancy Virginia ATHA Williams. I have eleven children for George and Maggie Wiseman.

Write to me at ncreed1@aol.com if you would like to exchange information.

Re: Atha Family History

AmyDaniels96 — 2006-08-07 16:31:00Z

My husband's GGmother was Nancy Elizabeth Atha. Her parents were George & Maggie (Wiseman) Atha. Nancy married Harvey Andrew Daniel. They had at least 7 children, including half brothers/sisters that come in somewhere along the line. I'm not sure of the connection. One of their children was Velma Irene Daniel. She married Fred Wayne Daniels in southern WV & they raised 14 children, one of which was Carlos Daniels, my FIL. They moved to Ohio around 1960. If there is any information out there on this Atha line, I would love to see more of it. I can be contacted at miraclemom@sssnet.com or adl62296@yahoo.com. Thanks!

Re: Atha Family

AmyDaniels96 — 2006-08-07 15:16:10Z

I am doing research on my husband's family. I was wondering if this could be the same line. Here is the information I have:

Nancy Elizabeth Atha
Parents: George Atha m.Maggie Wiseman
Siblings: French (m. Dicie Williams )
Jim (m. Lula)
Earl (m. Roddie)
Frank (m. Esther Dickens)
Lee (m. Emmie Lilly)
Mary (m. Seth Dunbar)
Amanda Jane (m. John Wiseman--had a stroke)

Jim's sister Nancy married Harvey Daniel. Their daughter Velma married Fred Daniels, who is my husband's grandfather. They raised 14 children & lived in southern WV until about 1960 when they moved to Ohio.

Atha Family

2006-07-15 21:42:00Z

Still looking for relitives. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Re: Atha's from England or Irland ?

2005-06-02 02:45:01Z

My Dad's name was James Richard Atha of Agency MO. my grandfathers name was Richard Atha of Springfield area. I have lots of family in Idaho and Washington 5 brothers 1 sister

Rudolph Atha and Mary Elizabeth Hornback

2004-08-30 16:14:42Z

I am interested in any information reguarding Rudolph Atha (ky) and Mary Elizabeth Hornback (ill). They are the parents of John L Atha (1864), who married Annie Kent in Ouray Colorado, and died in Idaho. Any help would be appreciated.
Pamela Clem Clem0499@hotmail.com

Re: Atha Family

2004-08-16 21:40:44Z

Uncle Jim,
So glad to receive your message. We talked quite a few years ago, and I believe I still have your phone #. Will call ASAP.

Ingrid

Re: Atha Family

2004-08-12 02:39:59Z

Ingrid,

Your message on the Ancestry.com is four years old so I don't know if you are still looking for information about the family. If so, please send us an email.

Jim

Re: Atha Family in Logan Co.,OH in early 1800's

2004-07-25 05:02:36Z

Paul,
I have a Thomas M. Atha/Athey born about 1833. According to the 1880 census records he was born in Illinois (although I don't know if this is true). The census also shows that his father was born in Virginia and his mother in Maryland. He married Amanda Dilman in 1853 in Clermont Co. Ohio. He had a daughter, Margaret (b. 1853) and a son, Charles (b. 1855), both born in Clermont CO. Ohio. I am not aware of any other children.

Any idea if this is the Thomas that was born to Thomas and Abigal Atha??

Re: Atha Family History

2004-03-09 15:53:28Z

Hello, my name is Amanda Rae Atha. I live in Bay City, Michigan. My grandparents were Frederick Atha and Madeline (Whaler) Atha.

Re: Atha tree

2003-08-04 14:44:25Z

I, too, am a direct descendent of William Atha born 27 Feb 1816 and who is the son of Hezekiah W. Athey.

From my information the name of his wife is incorrect. That came from a published biography, I believe. The correct wife's name is Frances Kember born 1819, Pennsylvania.

Please let's compare data. You can reach me at karcoll@charter.net

Re: ATHA TOOL CO.

2002-09-05 03:11:33Z

The "brand" mark on the tool is a red horseshoe with a capital letter "A" in the middle with "The Atha Tool Company" around the edge. They were well known for the planes, blacksmith tools and hammers. Finding only Atha on the tool is more difficult that finding Atha-Stanley. I have found a small tack hammer head for my Dad. I recently found out the Atha's left Scotland in the 1640's before going to England. Then there were 7 brothers that came on a ship to America and all went different directions upon arrival. (What are boot sales?)
Missouri, USA

photographs found in treasure shop

bgiacalone — 2004-06-23 11:09:24Z

I found an old victorian album full of photos in this shop. They are all in great shape. I wrote down some of the names: Albert Carty, Bessie Greene, JT and Hommer Atha, and Grady Leach. Their were more Carty's and more Leach's but I didn't write them down. If anyone is interested in this album....please contact me. Thanks!
-Beth
bgiacalone@accessunited.com

Athey/Athy/Atha/Athan Y-Chromosome Project

athey — 2004-02-05 01:33:17Z

The Athey/Atha/Athy and related surnames y-chromosome project is under way. As you know, the y-chromosome is passed down from father to son, just as surnames usually are. Every one of your male Athey/Atha/Athy ancestors would have the same identical y-chromosome, except for relatively rare mutations. Therefore, testing of the Y-chromosome can confirm that distant cousins of the same surname have the same common patrilineal ancestor. This project seeks to test the hypothesis that all males of the Athey/Atha surname are descendants of the historical figure, Gerard de Athee, a protege of King John in the early 13th century. Please join the project and participate. The sample is taken with a cheek swab with a cotton swab. More information can be obtained from the project web site, where you can also follow the progress of the project.

Here is a link to the web site for the Athey Surname Y-Chromosome Project

http://home.comcast.net/~whitathey/index.htm

To participate, go to the following link, scroll to the bottom and fill out the form:

http://www.familytreedna.com/surname_join.asp?code=L17820&am...

Re: Atha tree

mradams1 — 2006-06-04 16:43:33Z

Kelli, do you know who the children of William and Maria Gaunt were? I am the great grandson of Elijah Atha of Ohio.

William Atha and Frances Kember, OH

mradams1 — 2006-06-04 16:43:33Z

Looking for anyone who knows who the children of William Atha/Athey/Athy and Frances E. Kember of Ohio were?

Re: Atha Family History

playboysweettart — 2002-11-28 03:13:14Z

Hi, my name is Amanda Atha. My fathers name is Kenneth wayne Atha.He lives in Greenville, Tx and i live in Worcester, Ma with mt mother Tara Lee Atha and my brother and sister Kurstyn and Jason. I am 16 years old and looking for my father Kenneth Atha. If anyone has information on him please contact me or reply to this message

Athey Deaths Clinton Co., Ohio

jdathey1 — 2006-05-02 23:48:07Z

From "Birth and Death Records 1867-1908 Clinton County, Ohio", V 1-3, 1867-1900, FHL Film #568556.

Name: Athey, George W.
Date of death: August 13, 1869
Place of death: Jefferson Township
Marital status: M
Age: 66y 7m 19d
Place of birth: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Father: Robert Athey
Mother: Rhoda Athey
Primary cause of death: Suicide
Record date: May 25, 1870

Name: Athey, Henry Clay
Date of death: February 2, 1876
Place of death: Union Township
Marital status: M
Age: 48y
Place of birth: Washington Township
Occupation: Farmer
Father: Not given
Mother: Not given
Primary cause of death: Consumption
Record date: June 30, 1876

Name: Athey, Anna
Date of death: March 15, 1879
Place of death: Vernon Township
Marital status: W
Age: 62y
Place of birth: Warren Co., OH
Occupation: Housekeeper
Father: John Garrison
Mother: Rebecca Sellers
Primary cause of death: Consumption
Record date: June 19, 1879

Name: Athey, Dwight
Date of death: April 1, 1881
Place of death: Richland Township
Marital status: S
Age: 3y
Place of birth: Clinton Valley
Occupation: None
Father: Not given
Mother: Not given
Primary cause of death: Fever

Name: Atha, Elizabeth
Date of death: December 29, 1881
Place of death: Wayne Township
Marital status: W
Age: 45y
Place of birth: Wayne Township
Occupation: Housekeeper
Father: Not given
Mother: Not given
Primary cause of death: Lung disease

Name: Atha, Thomas
Date of death: December 20, 1881
Place of death: Wayne Township
Marital status: S
Age: 22y
Place of birth: Wayne Township
Occupation: Day Laborer
Father: Not given
Mother: Not given
Primary cause of death: Lung disease

Athey Marriages Clinton Co., Ohio

jdathey1 — 2006-05-02 23:46:21Z

I recently was searching through an index on some microfilm entitled "Early Marriages of Clinton County, Ohio 1810-1864" (FHL Film #317345 Items 1-2). The index was created by The Daughters of the American Revolution in the 1930's. Here are some Atha/Athey marriages I found.

Atha, Susanne m. Jacob Garrison, October 10, 1811
Atha, Elizabeth m. William Smith, February 13, 1814
Atha, Rebecca m. Elijah Teague, December 26, 1817
Atha, Nancy m. William Wilkerson, November 12, 1818
Atha, Thomas m. Malinda Clevinger, January 25, 1821

Athey, Hezekiah m. Nancy Biggs, March 5, 1829
Athey, George W. m. Charlotte Biggs, June 23, 1841
Athey, Hezekiah m. Mary Ann Smith, October 11, 1845
Athey, Sarah Jane m. John Pennington, March 8, 1853
Athey, James M. m. Nancy M. Clevenger, September 13, 1853
Athey, Rosanna m. Edward Crab, March 30, 1854
Athey, Susannah m. Jacob Mourer, December 23, 1854
Athey, Elizabeth m. Henry C. Athey, December 28, 1854
Athey, Andrew J. m. Jane Batson, November 5, 1855
Athey, Rhoda A. m. Peter Tomlin, September 16, 1858

I have some others but no dates yet for them. I will post more next week.

Re: atha

tracypritchard — 2003-10-21 12:01:23Z

Hi Judith,

My gran's grandfather was from Holbeck, Leeds and he also had a cousin called Sidney/Sydney. I wonder if we are related?

Willing to swap any information I have with you.

Tracy

Atha's from England

tracypritchard — 2003-05-25 16:17:25Z

I am looking for information on Jame Andrew Atha and his descendants. He lived in Hunslet, Yorkshire and had three children, Mildred, Laurence and John. He was a foreman at his fathers Leather Manufacturers and had lived in Hunslet all his life. I am a descendant of James's brother Herbert, so will gladly swap anything that may be of interest! Thanks.

What is Tony Atha's wife...Lori's surname?

DarrellCarnahan28 — 2004-04-17 02:22:31Z

Tony's parents: Lee Atha and Evelyn Christine Woolum.
Tks for the help!

Re: Myrtle Atha - OBIT 1961

bacalone_1 — 2006-04-30 19:46:56Z

Thank you for your answer.
You don't know what it means to me to see my grannys
name. She was a wonderful person.

Can you tell my where i can get a photocopy of it?

Also does anyone else out there remember or is related to her?

Thanks

Re: Myrtle Atha - OBIT 1961

bacalone_1 — 2006-04-30 13:39:54Z

Hi
I just found this on the internet. Myrtly Atha was my grandmother. It is 3:49 am and just saw it.

My maiden name was Barbara Reed, my mother is
Wilma Reed (Atha).

Are you related to me? Please e-mail me back.

Thank you

Re: Levi Atha of Indiana

j_vanaugh — 2003-05-01 05:22:13Z

Did you find your info on Nancy yet? i have some info.
JUDY

Logan County Atha's

joang139 — 2003-05-19 20:19:42Z

Sorry not to be of any help. The only Atha I have is Mary Ann Atha who married Joseph D or B Wilson in the early 1800's. Wish I knew who her parents were.

Myrtle Atha - OBIT 1961

fgruber24 — 2005-10-20 06:48:54Z

Kentucky Post & Times Star
December 13, 1961
Page: 18K

ATHA
Myrtle, devoted mother of Mrs. Donald Reed and dear sister of Mrs. Edith Rector, Mrs. Nellie Barker, Clarence and Arlie Adams; Residence, Burlington, Ky., Wednesday, December 13, 1961; age 62 years. Services, Stith Funeral Home, Florence, Ky., Saturday, 11 a.m. Friends may call Friday, after 3 p.m.

Re: Myrtle Atha - OBIT 1961

fgruber24 — 2006-04-30 19:31:38Z

Hi Barbara,

I do not share a family connection.
Periodically I transcribe obits at random that were gathered over the course of my research.

Frank

Re: Myrtle Atha - OBIT 1961

fgruber24 — 2006-04-30 21:21:26Z

Contact the Kenton County library at the link below.
http://www.kenton.lib.ky.us/genealogy/index.cfm

Re: ATHA TOOL CO.

gemsalichlo1 — 2003-10-02 15:05:00Z

Boot sales are like american yard sale, but people pack up
their car boot(trunk) and go along to a field or car park, and sell their unwanted items. thank you for the information about
the Atha /Stanley tool co.

Calvin Atha/Susan Rock

lcarter939 — 2002-10-16 20:15:52Z

I am searching for information for my daughter on her father's side of the family. I have a Samuel Thomas Atha who is by Calvin Atha and Susan Rock. Samuel Atha was married dto Sara Jamima Stephens,daughter of William Stephens & Elizabeth Beasley. Any thelp would be appreciated.
Linda Carter

Atha tree

jayden99 — 2005-10-18 03:02:58Z

My husband is an Atha that has been traced back to William Atha born around 1816. His wife was Maria Gaunt we believe. Any information about this line of his family would be greatly appreciated. We will share any and all information that we can share about this. Thank you for your help in this matter. Kelli Atha

Re: Francis Atha

fhc3352692 — 2006-02-03 02:59:46Z

I have her father as Harvey Atha born in 1820 from Virginia with mother Mary born in 1822 from Virginia.

Re: Atha Family

Nyla_Creed — 2003-06-27 01:14:40Z

Jim: I'm at ncreed1@aol.com. We're having our Atha-Williams Reunion this July at Lake Stevens, Raleigh Co. Nyla

Re: ATHA FAMILY

Nyla_Creed — 2003-06-27 01:14:40Z

Matt: I have Nora Atha married second David Igo. I have a little information on Nora and Tom Marie's children. Would love to exchange information. Nyla ncreed1@aol.com