In 1826, Betty Favien (or Fairen) married William Mather at Bolton that same day as Richard Mather married Mary Rosthorn. They were not brothers. Later, birth registrations record the mother as "Farrand"
In 1841, William and Betty (both 35, hand loom weavers) were were at Salt Houses, West Bolton with Thomas (17), John (15), Susannah (11) and James (9).
In 1861, Elizabeth Mather (58) was with William (17) and Elizabeth (12).
In 1871, Elizabeth Mather (68, Head, Wid) was living with her son James (37, a moulder) and his three children at 53 Back Renninalt(?) Street, East Bolton (St Mark's)
In 1873, Betty Mather died, aged 69. This may be Betty Cooper.