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Martha Dawson

Martha was born in 1829 in Manchester.

Birth Notes
- Minor when married Peter at Manchester. Daughter of James Dawson

She died at the age of 71 in August 1900. Her burial was on August 13th, 1900 in Rhodes (nr. Middleton).¹

Death Notes
- Name    Martha Mather
  Age    71
  Birth Date    1829
  Burial Date    13 Aug 1900
  Burial Place    Rhodes, All Saints, Lancashire, England
  Parish as it Appears    Rhodes
  Reference Number    L178/1/3/1
  Archive Roll    560

General Notes
- 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

Occupation Details
- From 1861 Martha's occupation was Silk Weaver in Middleton.

Social & Emotional Relationships
- Martha was a representative of Hannah Mather.
  - Relationship Notes
    - Martha was witness to Hannah's marriage in 1848
  She lived with James Dawson (Mather).
  - Relationship Notes
    - In 1891, Martha (62) was living with son James

Personal Timeline

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¹ Manchester CoE Deaths & Burials