John McDougal Atherton
John McDougal Atherton | |
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| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from LaRue County | |
| In office August 2, 1869 – August 7, 1871 | |
| Preceded by | William B. Read |
| Succeeded by | Samuel M. Sanders |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 1, 1841 LaRue County, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | June 5, 1932 (aged 91) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Resting place | Cave Hill Cemetery |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Maria B. Farnam
(m. 1861; died 1918) |
| Children | Peter Lee Atherton |
| Relatives | Alexander McDougall (great grandfather) |
| Education | Georgetown College University of Louisville School of Law |
| Occupation |
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John McDougal Atherton (April 1, 1841 – June 5, 1932) was an American businessman, property developer, economist, investor and politician based in Louisville, Kentucky. Atherton was elected to one term as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1869 to 1871, and served as a Democrat. As a third generation distiller, he was best known for Atherton Whiskey, a brand he owned until 1899.