Joshua Atherton

Joshua Atherton (June 20, 1737 – April 3, 1809), was a lawyer and early anti-slavery campaigner in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He served as Attorney General of New Hampshire. In later years he was also commissioner for the United States direct tax.

For the English cricketer and son of Michael Atherton, see Josh de Caires.
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