William Atherton (minister)

William Atherton (1775–1850), was a Wesleyan minister and an early Methodist local preacher.

William Atherton
Portrait of Rev. William Atherton by William Thomas Fry
President of the Methodist Conference
In office
1846–1847
Preceded byJacob Stanley
Succeeded bySamuel Jackson
Personal details
Born1775
Lamberhead Green
Died1850
NationalityEnglish
OccupationWesleyan minister
Known forInsecurity of Life