(Ann) was born in 1798 in Turton and his baptism took place on June 8th, 1800 at Bradshaw Chapel.12
Birth Notes
Isaac is 52 in 1851, a farmer of 28 acres born Turton. He is a year younger than Jane his wife. Did this Isaac emigrate to the USA, born 27-Oct-1798 and die aged 99? An obituary for such an Isaac exists but seems to conflict with all the US census records.
Name: Isaac Mather Event Type: Baptism Baptism Date: 8 Jun 1800 Baptism Place: Bolton-le-Moors, St Peter, Lancashire, England Parish as it Appears: Bradshaw Chapel Mother: Mary Mather Reference Number: L243/1/2/2 Item Number: 2 Archive Roll: 855 Text reads: "Isaac s. of Mary Mather of L.B." (no father given)
There's another Isaac Mather from Bolton recorded as born 27 Oct 1799, died 1898 (agd 99) who is said to have married three times, the last marriage being Sarah Langford, before they emigrated to the USA. This Isaac was already in the US by 1850, and was actually born 1812, which explains why he was so fit at 99. It is likely that this is the Isaac that was born 27 Oct 1799 (baptised 1800). Also Isaac Mathers never married Sarah Langford. Sarah Langford married Morgan Pender and Isaac Mathers marries Esther Kershaw, both Q3/1838 at Manchester Collegiate Church which some Ancestry members have confused.
Died after 1861, but cant find a death record. Perhaps he emigrated to USA with family (as did another Isaac Mather). This death registered at Bury still seems likely for someone living in Edgworth:
Name Isaac Mather Estimated Birth Year abt 1795 Registration Year 1867 Registration Quarter Jul-Aug-Sep Age at Death 72 Registration district Bury Volume 8c Page 309
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1867 MATHER Isaac 72 Radcliffe Bury RAD/11/18
Dont confuse with the death record index for Isaac Mather, husband of Elizabeth Marsden: Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1893 MATHER Isaac 79 Edgworth Bolton EDG/5/364
General Notes
Isaac born 1796 was a bastard son of Mary Mather of Little Bolton. No farther is given, although Mary Mather, if the same person, married Henry Warburton by licence in April 1801.
He may have had a brother Jacob. Also a posible brother of Alice Mather, wife of Samuel (both from Turton).
A Weaver in 1816 when married, and 1817 - >1822
In 1841, Isaac Mather (45) was a Beer Seller with his second wife Jane (50) at the Old White Horse, Wallbach, Edgworth. His children Joseph, Alice, Peter, Jacob, Jane, and Sarah were with him. The Old White Horse was taken over by Annis Bromily, an unmarried woman, aged 66 in 1851. Isaac was a neighbour, but now farming 28 acres with his family.
In 1844 Isaac was an Out Worker when daughter Alice of Edgworth Moor married William Crowshaw
In 1851, Isaac and Jane (52 & 53) are at Walleach, Edgworth farming 28 acres. With them are Joseph (27), Peter and Jacob (both 25), and Sarah (15).
1853: Isaac Mather continued to be a Beer Seller in Edgworth, and is listed in the 1853 and 1855 trade directories.
In 1861, Isaac (65) was a widower, lodging with his daughter Margaret Garside and son Joseph at Doffer Fold (next to Buckley Fold), Radcliffe.
In 1863, old Isaac may have married Mary Haddock at Bury RO (TBC).
Isaac died in 1867 and his death was registered at Bury.
Occupation Details
From 1816 to 1838 (Ann)'s occupation was Weaver in Edgworth.4
Occupation Notes
Weaver when married in 1816 and on Ann, Joseph, Alice and Peter's baptism, and when daughter Ann married in 1838
From 1839 to 1841 his occupation was Beer Seller for Old White Horse, in Edgworth.5
Occupation Notes
Landlord in 1839 when Margaret married, and Beer Seller at the Old White Horse, Edgworth in 1841
From 1844 his occupation was Out Worker in Edgworth.6
Occupation Notes
Isaac was an Out Worker when daughter Alice of Edgworth Moor married William Crowshaw
From 1851 to after 1855 his occupation was Farmer in agriculture in Edgworth.1
Occupation Notes
Farmer of 28 acres in 1851 and 1855 when son Joseph Married
From 1861 his occupation was Farm Labourer in Doffer Fold.7
Isaac was a widower, lodging with his son Joseph in 1861 at Doffer Fold (next to Buckley Fold). The head was William and Margaret Garside (Isaac's daughter).
Marriage: 3 Jan 1816 St Peter, Bolton, Lancashire, England Isaac Mather - (X), Weaver, This parish [Bolton] Sarah Jackson - (X), Spinster, This parish [Bolton] Witness: James Orrell; Jas. Grime, (X) Married by Banns by: Thos. Brocklebank Curate Register: Marriages 1815 - 1817, Page 155, Entry 465 Source: LDS Family Search
(Ann) and Sarah were married in a religious ceremony on January 3rd, 1816 at St. Peter's (Bolton) by Curate Thomas Brocklebank and witnessed by James Grime.6
Marriage/Union Notes
Cant find any marriage record for Isaac and Jane, which makes me believe that Jane is Isaac's second wife. Also, cannot find any christening records for the children, but I can find two (for Alice and Jane) with Isaac married to Sarah. Both are Turton district further backing up this theory. There is a marriage for Isaaac Mather and Sarah in 1816, with a christening for Ann soon after.
ISAAC MATHER Marriages: Spouse: SARAH JACKSON Marriage: 03 JAN 1816 Saint Peter, Bolton Le Moors, Lancashire, England
Ann was born in 1817 in Edgworth and her christening took place on January 1st, 1817 in Bolton conducted by Curate Thomas Brocklebank.89
Birth Notes
Name: Ann Mather Baptism Date: 1 Jan 1817 Parish: Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England Father: Isaac Mather Mother: Sarah Mather Register Type: Bishop's Transcripts Reference Number: Drm/2/21a
Ann daughter of Isaac & Sarah Mather, Edgworth, Weaver.
She died at the age of 77 in September 1894 in Edgworth.3
Death Notes
Name: Anne Nelson Estimated birth year: abt 1817 Registration Year: 1894 Registration Quarter: Jul-Aug-Sep Age at Death: 77 Registration district: Bolton, Lancashire Volume: 8c Page: 197
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1894 NELSON Annie 77 Edgworth EDG/5/418
Margaret, known as Peggy, was born in 1819 in Edgworth and her baptism took place on September 4th, 1819 at St. Anne (Turton) conducted by Curate James Spencer.8
Birth Notes
Name: Peggy Mather Gender: Female Baptism Date: 4 Sep 1819 Baptism Place: Turton, Lancashire, England Mother: Sarah Mather FHL Film Number: 1545461
Sep 4th - Peggy Daughter of Sarah Mather, Edgworth, Weaver.
Name: Joseph Mather Baptism Date: 27 Jun 1822 Parish: Turton, Lancashire, England Father: Isaac Mather Mother: Sarah Mather Register Type: Bishop's Transcripts Reference Number: Drm/2/39a
Peter was born in 1826 in Edgworth and his baptism took place on December 3rd, 1826 in Turton.18
Birth Notes
Aged 14 in 1841 (so not twins) Aged 25 in 1851
Recorded as same age as brother Jacob in 1851 (i.e. a twin), but not a twin from the 1841 census. However, baptisms together suggest they were close.
Name: Peter Mather Baptism Date: 3 Dec 1826 Parish: Turton, Lancashire, England Father: Isaac Mather Mother: Sarah Mather Register Type: Bishop's Transcripts Reference Number: Drm/2/39a
He died at the age of 48 in September 1874 in Bury.3
Death Notes
Name: Peter Mather Estimated birth year: abt 1826 Registration Year: 1874 Registration Quarter: Jul-Aug-Sep Age at Death: 48 Registration district: Bury, Lancashire Volume: 8c Page: 353
Recorded as same age as brother Peter in 1851 (i.e. a twin), but not a twin from the 1841 census. However, baptisms together suggest they were twins.
Name: Jacob Mather Baptism Date: 3 Dec 1826 Baptism Place: Turton, St Anne, Lancashire, England Father: Isaac Mather Mother: Sarah Mather Reference Number: GB127.L98/1/3/1
Death Notes
Not died in 1864
MATHER, JACOB 64 GRO Reference: 1864 S Quarter in LIVERPOOL Volume 08B Page 209
Jane was born in 1829 in Entwistle and her baptism took place on January 2nd, 1831 in Turton.58
Birth Notes
Aged 12 in 1841
Name: Jane Mather Baptism Date: 2 Jan 1831 Parish: Turton, Lancashire, England Father: Isaac Mather Mother: Sarah Mather Register Type: Bishop's Transcripts Reference Number: Drm/2/40
Sarah, known as Reuben, was born on December 11th, 1832 in Harwood and her baptism took place on February 2nd, 1834 at Edgworth Independent.512
Birth Notes
No baptism for Sarah, unless she was recorded as Reuben in error, (of Isaac and Sarah of Entwistle, born 11 Dec 1832, bap. 2 Feb 1834).
Name Reuben Mather Birth Date 11 Dec 1832 Birth Place Entwistle, Lancashire, England Event Type Baptism Father Isaac Mather Mother Sarah Mather Baptism Date 2 Feb 1834 Baptism Place Edgworth, Lancashire, England Denomination Independent Piece Title Piece 1038: Edgworth (Independent), 1807-1837
Aged 8 in 1841 (with parents) Aged 15 in 1851, born Harwood (with parents)
(Ann) and Jane were married in a religious ceremony on May 1st, 1837 at St. Peter's (Bolton) by Vicar J Slade and witnessed by William Unsworth & James Liptrot.13
Marriage/Union Notes
ISAAC MATHER Marriages: Spouse: JANE LEE Marriage: 01 MAY 1837 Saint Peter, Bolton Le Moors, Lancashire, England
Marriage: 1 May 1837 St Peter, Bolton, Lancashire, England Isaac Mather - Widower of This parish Jane Lee - (Widow) of This parish