Martha the daughter of James Dawson, a weaver, a minor in Oct 1847 when she married Peter Mather. Her mother was Sarah.
In 1851, Martha (22, married) was with James (4) and Sarah (1). She was living with her borthers Abraham (31, Head, Wid), Isaac and John Dawson. Peter was missing.
In 1861, Martha (Head, Mar, 32) was with James (14), Sarah (11) and Joseph (3). She was a silk weaver (hand loom)
In 1871, Martha (Head, Mar, 43) was with James (24), Sarah (21) and Joseph (13) at 36 Boardman Lane, Middleton. She was still a silk weaver.
In 1891, Martha (62) was living with son James