In 1841, Jonathan (20) was with his mother Mary (40) and other siblings at Dunscar Fold. He recorded Dunscar, Turton as his abode on hie 1843 marriage to Margaret Bentley. Jonathan and most of his siblings were finishers of cotton goods.
In 1851, Jonathan and Margaret (34 & 27) were at Longworth Road, Turton with 6 children. They had 13 in total.
In 1861, Jonathan and Margaret (44 & 37) were at Egerton, Turton with William (14), Ann (11), Jonathan (10), Sarah (8), Margaret (6) and Henry (2).
In 1871, John Isherwood married Susannah Bently at St Ann's, Turton. They had Mary Ann Isherwood the same year.