Happy Lomax 
 
This picture, '1768 Happy Lomax', was taken in 1768 and sourced from England & Wales Non-conformist Registers (1567-1970).
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Birth Notes
Name: Happy Lomax
Birth Date: 8 Feb 1768
Gender: Female
Event Type: Baptism
Father: James Lomax
Mother: Mary Lomax
Baptism Date: 17 Apr 1768
Baptism Place: Bolton-le-Moors, Lancaster, England
Denomination: Presbyterian
Piece Title: Piece 0064: Bolton-le-Moors, Bank Street (Presbyterian), 1754-
Happy daughter of James and Mary Lomax of Bolton baptised Ap.17.1768 born Feb.08.1768 PH
Baptisms: 17 Apr 1768 Bank Street Unitarian Protestant Dissenters, Bolton, Lancashire, England
Happy Lomax - Daughter of James Lomax & Mary
Born: 8 Feb 1768
Abode: Bolton
Baptised by: Revd. Philip Holland
Register: Baptisms 1754 - 1788, Page 40, Entry 514
Source: LDS Film 560877
Death Notes
Lancashire BMD has her age at death as 74
CHEETHAM Happy
Age 74
Western Bolton
WB/6/456
Deaths Jun 1843 (>99%)
CHEETHAM Happy Bolton 21 97
Death certificate records Happy as age 74 and Widow of William Cheetham, Weaver.
Natural Decay with Cystitis (inflamation of the bladder, but the term is often used for various infections in the lower urinary system).
The death was reported by William Collins (son-in-law, husband of Maria), Occupier of Spring Gardens, Great Bolton.
Name Happy Cheetham
Gender Female
Death Date abt 1843
Burial Date 25 Jun 1843
Burial Place Wesleyan Methodist, Bolton, Lancaster, England
FHL Film Number 1538360
General Notes
NOTE: There was another Happy Lomax (1786-1799) of Breightmet, buried at Cockey. This may Happy's illegitimate daughter.
In 1790, Happy was about 22 when she married James Mather at St Peter's, Bolton.
When aged about 43, Happy was on the 1811 Little Bolton Poor List, living at Blackburn Street. This was the year that her husband James Mather died. Her grandson John (and Ellen nee Buckley) were living in Blackburn Street in 1841.
Happy married 3 times, but with such a unique name, she is easy to trace. She is described as a spinster for each marriage, although she is clearly a widower for the second and third. Her granddaughter and several other realtives were also named Happy.
17 Nov 1816, Happy Mather married Joseph Baron. Their witness Henry Butterworth was probably the son of John and Alice (and of a similar age to the couple) also from Little Bolton
In 1841, Happy Cheeetham (70) was living with Ann Boardman (75), in the Alms House, Little Bolton, an OAP's home for widows and spinsters, and there were 11 old women in the same residence.
The death certificate doesn't give any clues of her previous marriages, except to tell us that William Cheetham was a weaver.
25 Jun 1843, Happy Cheetham was buried at the Wesleyan Methodist, Bolton with her son Samuel Mather (who died in 1854).
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Whereabouts
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Happy lived at Blackburn Street for thirty years from 1811 to after 1841.
Occupancy/Contact Notes
Happy Mather was recorded at Blackburn St in the 1811 L.B. Poor Rates Book, so presumably James had just died when Happy got recorded (as head of household). Home of John, Ellen and Son Joseph in 1841.
She lived in Little Bolton from 1841.5Occupancy/Contact Notes
Happy (aged 70 was living with Ann Bordman (aged 75) at Almo House in Salford, Little Bolton in 1841
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Connections & Relationships
Relationship Notes
Happy Mather was named after her grandmother Happy Mather nee Lomax..Relationship Notes
Named after Happy Mather, nee Lomax, but how - where's the connectionRelationship Notes
The death of Happy, Maria's mother, was reported by William Collins (son-in-law, husband of Maria), Occupier of Spring Gardens, Great Bolton.Relationship Notes
Probably named after and related, and also possibly Happy's illigitimate and unbaptised daughter.
Happy Mather was named after Happy.Happy Flitcroft was named after Her.Maria Mather was a representative of Her.Happy Flitcroft was named after Her.Happy Lomax was named after Her.
Husband's Pictures
Family Pictures
This picture, '1761 Janes Mather', was taken on November 2nd, 1761 at Bank Street Unitarian and sourced from England & Wales Non-conformist Registers (1567-1970).
- Picture Notes
- Janes, son of Richard and Anne Mather of Turton, baptised at Bolton Nov.2.1761, born Sep.28.1761 (Initialed PH = Philip Holland)
Family Pictures
This picture, '1790 James Mather & Happy Lomax', was taken on January 1st, 1790 and sourced from Certificate - Marriage.
- Picture Notes
- James Mather of this parish, weaver and Happy Lomax, spinster.
Married by Banns on 1st day of January 1790.
Marriage folemnized between James Mather and (mark of) Happy Lomax by J Folds in presence of William Orrell and Richard Mangnall
- James Mather of this parish, weaver and Happy Lomax, spinster.
Happy and James were married in a religious ceremony on January 1st, 1790 at St. Peter's (Bolton) by J Folds and witnessed by William Orrell & Richard Mangnall.6
Marriage/Union Notes
Samuel's Christening record in 1791 shows his parents as JAS (James) and HAPPY.
01 JAN 1790 Bolton Le Moors, Lancashire, England
JAMES MATHER married HAPPY LOMAX
Marriage: 01 JAN 1790 Bolton Le Moors, Lancashire, England
JAMES WALKER and HAPPY LOMAX are also indexed (same date), but is probably an error (Walker looks like Mather when written). However, this record shows James born about 1765 and Happy about 1769
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Children
Birth Notes
Born: Great Bolton, Lancashire (1851 census)
Born 1791 (age 50) according to 1841 census.
Born 1791 according to 1851 census and parish index
Born 1791 according to Age 63 in May 1854 Death Cert.
Born 1794 according to Age 60 at burial
Recorded as John Mather's father on both of John's wedding certificates of 1837 and 1843.
Living at Waterloo, Little Bolton in 1841.
Baptism: 24 Apr 1791 St Peter, Bolton, Lancashire
Samuel Mather - Son of James Mather & Happy
Abode: Grt. Bolton
Register: Baptisms 1791 - 1794
Source: LDS Family Search
Probably Baptised By: Chrisr. Hopper (as the other children)
Samuel s of Janes & Happy Mather of Great Bolton 24 (Apr 1791).
John and Samuel's parents were both using Ridgway Gates Wesleyan Methodist Chapel. Samuel (baptised 24 April 1791) was the first and only child of James and Happy NOT to be baptised here.
Death Notes
Still alive in 1851, so died 1851 - 1861
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1854
MATHER Samuel 63 Little Bolton LB/18/28
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1857
MATHER Samuel 64 Little Bolton, Bolton LB/22/134
Free BMD Ref: 8c 187 (Dec)
(2 years out on age ... so this is another Samuel Mather)
The Death certificate of 1-May-1854 confirms this is the correct date. Samuel died at 4 Simpson St. of Apoplexy Certified. The Death was registered by Harry (i.e Happy, his daughter) Shuttleworth in Attendance, Rose Hill, Great Bolton.
Note: Apoplexy is an old-fashioned medical term, which can be used to mean a neurological impairment, haemorrhage or stroke.
Samuel died before the two Bolton cemeteries (Tonge and Heaton).opened so he must be buried in a churchyard, possibly the Parish church of St Peter’s. However, it seems odd that a space was not left for Alice, who was buried with her son George.
Name: Samuel Mather
Burial Date: 02 May 1854
Burial Place: Wesleyan Methodist, Bolton, Lancaster, England
Age: 60
Birth Date: 1794
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B01617-4
System Origin: England-EASy
GS Film number: 1538360
Reference ID:
Lanc OPC Project: (Only Mather burial record for Ridgway Gates)
Burial: 2 May 1854 Ridgway Gates Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Bolton, Lancashire, England
Samuel Mather -
Age: 60 y
Abode: Little Bolton
Grave: B.H.
Notes: Price of Grave 6s0d. Expenses of Interment 3s0d. Net Receipts 3s0d.
Source: LDS Film 1538360
Birth Notes
Baptism: 4 Dec 1793 Ridgway Gates Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Bolton, Lancashire
Maria Mather - Daughter of James Mather & Happy
Abode: Parish of Dean
Baptised By: Chrisr. Hopper
Register: Baptisms 1789 - 1814, Page 15
Source: LDS Film 560877
Maria the Daughter of James and Happy Mather in Dean Parish was baptised Dec'r the 4 1793 by me Chris Hopper
Death Notes
Must have died as baby, as another Maria was born 2 years later in 1795
Name: Mary Mather
Burial Date: 25 Nov 1793
Parish: Deane, Lancashire, England
Register Type: Bishops Transcripts
Reference Number: Drm/2/69aBirth Notes
Aged 50 in 1851, born Bolton
Should be born before Mar 1794 if aged 63 at death.
Baptism: 21 Jun 1795 Ridgway Gates Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Bolton, Lancashire
Maria Mather - Daughter of James Mather & Happy
Abode: Parish of Great Bolton
Baptised By: Chris. Hopper
Register: Baptisms 1789 - 1814, Page 21
Source: LDS Film 560877
1202 = Register of Births and Baptisms of Ridgway Gates Wesleyan Chapel at Great Bolton in the parish of Bolton Le Moors, Lancashire from 1773 to 1811
RG4/1202 1795 Microfilm Record reads:
Maria the Daughter of James and Happy Mather in this Parish
of Great Bolton was Baptized the 21st June 1795 by me
Chris Hopper.
Death Notes
COLLINGS, MARIA 63
GRO Reference: 1857 M Quarter in BOLTON
Volume 08C Page 164
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1857
COLLINGS Maria 63 Little Bolton LB/21/75
Name Maria Collins
Death Age 63
Birth Date 1794
Burial Date 21 Jan 1857
Burial Place Deane, Lancashire, England
Register Type Bishop's Transcript
Reference Number DRM 2/75
Abode: Little BoltonBirth Notes
Aged 35 in 1841, Hand Weaver, and Mercy was 30 at Sidney Street
Aged 51 in 1851, Hand loom weaver, with Mercy, aged 41 at Bk Sydney Street. Mary Ann used this as her address when she married in 1857.
James, 64, Married, Boarding with Samuel and Alice Haughton in 1861, Aged 64. Cotton weaver.
Baptism: 2 Jul 1797 Ridgway Gates Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Bolton
James Mather - Son of James Mather & Happy
Abode: Parish of Great Bolton
Baptised By: Chris. Hopper
Register: Baptisms 1789 - 1814, Page 29
Source: LDS Film 560877
Jam's the Son of James and Happy Mather in the Parish of Great Bolton was baptised this 2nd Day of July 1797 by me Chris Hopper
Death Notes
JAMES. is alive 1851, aged 51.
No matching Burial at St. Peters, so not buried with his three wives.
Age: 64; Married, Boarding with Samuel and Alice Haughton, Cotton weaver in 1861
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1864
MATHER James 68 Eastern Bolton EB/38/200
Died Q3/1864
MATHER, JAMES 68
GRO Reference: 1864 S Quarter in BOLTON
Volume 08C Page 183
The Bolton Chronical: Saturday July 9 1864
On the 3rd inst., aged 68, James Mather, Lever-street.
Birth Notes
There are several conflicting Nancy Mathers:
1) Nancy d. of Betty Mather, Haslingden Workhouse, bap 24 Feb 1799
2) Our Nancy baptised 13 May 1799 (below)
3) Nancy d. of James & Sally Smethurst, baptised 31 May 1799
4) Nancy d. of James & Sarah Makin, baptised 9 Aug 1799
(this Nancy died an inant)
5) Nancy d. of Berry & Nelly Mather of Whitefield, bap 1 Jun 1800
6) Nancy b.1803, Turtun (assumed d of Solomon and Martha)
Baptism: 13 May 1799 Ridgway Gates Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Bolton, Lancashire
Nanny Mather - Daughter of James Mather & Happy
Abode: Hainsworth
Baptised By: Chris. Hopper
Register: Baptisms 1789 - 1814, Page 33
Source: LDS Film 560877
1202 = Register of Births and Baptisms of Ridgway Gates Wesleyan Chapel at Great Bolton in the parish of Bolton Le Moors, Lancashire from 1773 to 1811
RG4/1202 1799 Microfilm Record reads:
Nanny the Daughter of James and Happy Mather in this (parish)
of Ainsworth was Baptized this 13 Day of May 1799 by me Chris Hopper.Death Notes
BOOTH, NANCY 41
GRO Reference: 1838 S Quarter in BOLTON UNION
Volume 21 Page 63
There are four Nancy Booth burials and Tonge cemetery
Name: Nancy Booth
Age: 41
Birth Date: abt 1797
Burial Date: 5 Aug 1838
Burial Place: Little Bolton, All Saints, Lancashire, England
Abode: Little Bolton
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1838
BOOTH Nancy 41 Little Bolton Bolton LB/1/432
Burial: 5 Aug 1838 All Saints, Bolton, Lancashire, England
Nancy Booth -
Age: 41 yrs
Abode: L. Bolton
Buried by: J Shepherd Birley Minister
Register: Burials 1813 - 1856, Page 52, Entry 409
Source: LDS Film 2356304
Samuel Mather
Samuel was born in April 1791 in Bolton and his christening took place on April 24th, 1791 at St. Peter's (Bolton) conducted by minister Chris Hopper.7 8
Maria Mather
Maria was born on December 4th, 1793 in Deane and her baptism took place on December 4th, 1793 at Ridgway Gates Wesleyan conducted by minister Chris Hopper.9 1
Maria Mather
Maria was born in 1795 in Bolton and her baptism took place on June 21st, 1795 at Ridgway Gates Wesleyan conducted by minister Chris Hopper.10 1
James Mather
James was born in February 1797 in Bolton and his baptism took place on July 2nd, 1797 at Ridgway Gates Wesleyan conducted by minister Chris Hopper.2
Nanny (Nancy) Mather
Nanny, known as Nancy, was born in May 1799 in Ainsworth and her baptism took place on May 13th, 1799 at Ridgway Gates Wesleyan conducted by minister Chris Hopper.9 2
Family Pictures
This picture, '1816 Happy Mather & Joseph Barron', was taken on November 17th, 1816 and sourced from Certificate - Marriage.
- Picture Notes
- Joseph Barom and Happy Mather, both of this Parish (Bolton).
17 November 1816
- Joseph Barom and Happy Mather, both of this Parish (Bolton).
Happy and Joseph were married in a religious ceremony on November 17th, 1816 at St. Peter's (Bolton) witnessed by James Orrell & Henry Butterworth.2
Marriage/Union Notes
HAPPY MATHER Married JOSEPH BARON
Marriage: 17 NOV 1816 Saint Peter, Bolton Le Moors, Lancashire, England
Marriage: 17 Nov 1816 St Peter, Bolton, Lancashire, England
Joseph Barron - Widower of This parish
Happy Mather - of This parish
Family Notes
Marriage: 17 NOV 1816 Saint Peter, Bolton Le Moors, Lancashire, England
Happy was already aged 48, so no more family.
Family Pictures
This picture, '1823 William Cheethan & Happy Baron', was taken on October 5th, 1823 and sourced from Certificate - Marriage.
- Picture Notes
- William Cheethan bachelor & Happy Baron, "spinster"
Happy and William were married in a religious ceremony on October 5th, 1823 at St. Peter's (Bolton).2
Marriage/Union Notes
HAPPY BARON
Marriages:
Spouse: WILLIAM CHEETHAM
Marriage: 05 OCT 1823 Saint Peter, Bolton Le Moors, Lancashire
Marriage: 5 Oct 1823 St Peter, Bolton, Lancashire, England
William Cheetham - of This parish
Happy Baron - of This parish
1 England & Wales Non-conformist Registers (1567-1970)
2 Lancashire OPC Project
3 England Select Deaths & Burials (1538-1991)
4 Certificate - Death
5 1841 UK Census
6 Manchester CoE Marriages & Banns 1753-1930
7 1851 UK Census
8 Bolton Parish Records
9 Bolton Methodist Church Circuit Records
10 FamilySearch.org
11 Lancashire CoE Deaths & Burials (1813-1986)
12 GRO Reference
13 BMD-Lancashire
14 Manchester CoE Deaths & Burials
2 Lancashire OPC Project
3 England Select Deaths & Burials (1538-1991)
4 Certificate - Death
5 1841 UK Census
6 Manchester CoE Marriages & Banns 1753-1930
7 1851 UK Census
8 Bolton Parish Records
9 Bolton Methodist Church Circuit Records
10 FamilySearch.org
11 Lancashire CoE Deaths & Burials (1813-1986)
12 GRO Reference
13 BMD-Lancashire
14 Manchester CoE Deaths & Burials
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