In Feb 1877, Bessie had married Fred Dickinson of Burnley, a weaver so had also committed biggamy. She had one child with him. The divorce papers show Alfred and Bessie had two children before the divorded, and both died.
In 1881, Alfred Mather was 16, a paper stainer at 33 Gladstone Street, Over Darwen
2 Sep 1883, Alfred married Bessie Ellen Stables, but divorced her in May 1888 on grounds of Adultery.
Aldred lived at 25, Gladstone Street, Darwen, where he worked as an Embosser at the Paper Works.
Alfred and Bessy were married in a religious ceremony on September 2nd, 1883 in Darwen.2 They were divorced on July 13th, 1888 in Over Darwen requested by the husband.3
Marriage/Union Notes
Lancashire Marriage indexes for the years: 1883 MATHER Alfred STABLES Bessie Ellen Darwen, St John CE139/2/169
They had a son and a daughter, named James and Betsy. There are no more children.