Benjamin Joseph Atterbury was the son of Samuel Atterbury and Ann Marple.

Benjamin was born on Friday 24 October 1862 in Allestree, Derbyshire.

Benjamin married Elizabeth Florence Greenhough on Saturday 13 October 1888 in Derby, Derbyshire.

He had the following children from his marriage to Elizabeth Florence Greenhough:

- Benjamin Atterbury	born on 10 July 1889 in Osmaston, Derbyshire.
- Francis John Atterbury	born on 13 September 1890 in Osmaston, Derbyshire.
- May Atterbury	born around 1894 in Burton, Staffordshire.

Benjamin was a Railway Engine Driver.

Details of Benjamin's death are not known.

Census Data:

Year	Address
1891	18, Clifford Street, Osmaston, Derbyshire.
1901	61, Holcombe Street, Derby, Derbyshire.