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Abraham Mather

Abraham was born about 1736 in Bolton.

Birth Notes
- One Baptism is for Abraham, son of Richard Mather, March 1744 in Manchester. This is too late as he would only be 13 when married. Also there is no John baptism (and expected brother).
  
  Another baptism is Abraham son of John and Martha from Haslingden, baptised 1723. This is too early, as he would be 34 when marrying and starting a family spanning 20 years.

Abraham's father was Peter Mather and his mother was Elizabeth (Betty) Cranwhaw. His paternal grandparents were Thomas Mather and Margaret Greenhalgh. He had three brothers and four sisters, named Jeremiah, John, Peter, Margaret, Alice, Ann and Katherin. He died in November 1799 in Bolton. His burial was on November 28th, 1799 at St. Peter's (Bolton).¹

Death Notes
- Possibly died 1799, but could be another !
  
  Name:    Abraham Mather
  Event Type:    Burial
  Burial Date:    28 Nov 1799
  Burial Place:    Bolton-le-Moors, St Peter, Lancashire, England
  Parish as it Appears:    Bolton
  Reference Number:    L243/1/2/2
  
  Abraham Mather of G.B.
  (no age or occupation shown)

General Notes
- WARNING: Parent are not confirmed.
  
  Abraham was probably brother of John, Richard and Peter, all whom used the same Bank Street Unitarian chapel.
  
  Abraham Mather, a Chapman (i.e. a peddler or hawker of goods such as wool and cotton) of Bolton and Elizabeth Saxton were married by licence. Both were able to sign their names.
  
  After Abraham's wife Elizabeth died in 1768 he was left with his young child Richard to look after, but Richard died soon after. Abraham then re-married Alice Rothwell in 1770. His signature on Alices marriage record matches that of his previous marriage.

Occupation Details
- From 1757 Abraham's occupation was Chapman in Bolton.
  - Occupation Notes
    - Abraham Mather, a Chapman (i.e. a peddler or hawker of goods such as wool and cotton) of Bolton and Elizabeth Saxton were married by licence.

Social & Emotional Relationships
- Abraham was a relative of John Mather.
  - Relationship Notes
    - Likely brothers as both using Bank Street Uniterian 1761-1763 and have daughters Jenny
  He was a representative of Jeremiah Mather.
  - Relationship Notes
    - Abraham was witness at Jeremiah's marriage
  Abraham was a relative of Thomas Mather.
  - Relationship Notes
    - A possinle son ot Abraham, baptised 11 Dec 1777 at Ainsworth, Cockey Moor, Middleton (Presbyterian), son of Abraham and Hannah.
      
      Thomas was born at Height, AInsworth in 1777.
      Jacob Mather (the son of Jeremiah) of the Height, Harwood died March 17th 1821, aged 62
      This is the only birth at Height (Ainsworth, Cockey Moor, Middleton (Presbyterian), 1776-1780, 21 pages)

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- John Mather
  - b.~  1640
  
  Thomas Mather
  - b.22 Mar 1664 in Turton d.Nov 1732 in Turton
  
  Ann
  - b.~  1640
  
  Peter Mather
  - b.~  1704 in Turton d.Mar 1765 in Turton
  
  Margaret Greenhalgh
  - b.~  1675 in Horwich d.Feb 1728 in Turton
  
  Abraham Mather
  - b.~  1736 in Bolton d.Nov 1799 in Bolton
  
  Elizabeth (Betty) Cranwhaw
  - b.~  1703 in Turton d.Nov 1754 in Turton

Personal Timeline

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¹ Manchester CoE BMB (1541-1812)