Background
Atherton, George W. was born on June 20, 1837 in Boxford, Essex Company, Massachusetts, United States.
lawyer law educator and academic administrator
Atherton, George W. was born on June 20, 1837 in Boxford, Essex Company, Massachusetts, United States.
Graduate 1863.
Worked in cotton mill, then on farm, later as teacher. Worked way through Phillips Exeter Academy. Taught in Albany Boys’ Academy.
President Pennsylvania State College, since 1882.
Member Board of Visitors to the United States Naval Academy, 1873, 1891.
Married Frances Doctorate. West. Washburn, December 25, 1863.