Rachel was born on October 20th, 1877 in Harwood and her baptism took place on November 9th, 1877 at All Saints (Elton).12
Birth Notes
Aged 3 in 1881 Aged 13 in 1891, born Harwood
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1877 HAMER Rachel MATHER Tottington, Bury TOTT/15/95
Name Rachel Hamer Age 0 Birth Date 20 Oct 1877 Baptism Date 9 Nov 1877 Baptism Place Elton, All Saints, Lancashire, England Parish as it Appears Elton, All Saints Father Jethro Hamer Mother Martha Jane Hamer Reference Number GB127.L171/1/1/2
Rachel Hamer was born in Harwood in October 1877 and baptised in November by her biological parents Jethro and Martha Jane.
For some reason, Jethro & Martha Ann couldnt keep Rachel. In 1881, Rachel, aged 3, "adopted daughter", was living at Harwood with Margaret Jackson (59) and also Mary and Ann Harmer.
In 1891, Rachel (13) and "adopted" was still with sisters Mary, Ann and Margaret Hamer (36, 30 & 25) at 149 Lee Gate Lane, Harwood.