Maria, born 1850 was aged 1 in 1851, the daughter of Isaac and Betty Hulme, living at 22 Rothwell Street. Records show Isaac Hulme (born 1811) working as a spindle and fly maker, who married a Betsey Crook in 1851 in Deane.
In 1891, Maria had her father Isaac Hulme (80) living with her, but there was no son Walter.
In 1901, Maria Mather (47, Wid) was at 1 Victor Street, Bolton with Martha, Joseph, Walter, Polly and Emma.
In 1911, Maria Mather (58, Wid) and her daughter Emma (22) were living with William Tong and his wife Elizabeth (Maria's daughter)