In 1839, Joseph Harden, Widower, crofter, son of Joseph Harden, a weaver, married Elizabeth Mather, widow, daughter of Robert France, collier at St Peter Bolton. Both were living at Astley Bridge.
In 1841, Joseph and Elizabeth (40 & 45) were crofters at Stoney Brow, Tottington Lower End. With them were Elizabeth's three children; Jane, John and James Mather (28, 20 & 14)
In 1851, Joseph and Betty (49 & 60) were still crofters at Stone Brow, Tottington. The children had left.
Joseph died at Tottington in 1853, aged 54.