Charles was born on August 1st, 1832 in Entwistle and his baptism took place on August 26th, 1832 at Edgworth Independent.1
Birth Notes
Aged 37 in 1871, born Entwistle
Name: Charles Mather Gender: Male Birth Date: 1 Aug 1832 Baptism Date: 26 Aug 1832 Baptism Place: Independent,Edgworth,Lancashire,England Father: John Mather Mother: Jane FHL Film Number: 0560880 (RG4 1038)
Died before 1911 (whe Esther was Widow with her son William)
In 1901, Charles, 69, an engine tenter was an inmate in the Blackburn Workhouse.
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1907 MATHER Charles 75 Lancaster, Preston LAN/86/96
General Notes
Born 1 Aug 1832, Charles Mather of Entwistle was the son of John Mather and Jane Entwistle, probably named after his uncle Charles.
11 Oct 1854, Charles Mather a Weaver of Entwistle, son of John Mather married Esther Lomax (a minor) of Entwistle, daughter of John Lomax a Weaver at St Peter, Bolton.
In 1861, Charles (a carter) and Esther were ar 13 Davidson Street, Regent Rd district of Salford. They had their first two children, John (4) and Jane (2).
In 1871, Charles was an Engineer at the Cotton Mill, married to Esther with 6 children. Sons Amos and Andrew seems to be reoccuring family names.
In 1881, Esther (44) was with the children in Over Darwen. Charles (48, Engine Tenter) may have left Esther as was out of work, boarding in Blackburn, but it may be because his son Charles had just married a few days earlier.
In 1891, Charles (58, Engineman) is still boarding in Blackburn, away from his family.
In 1901, Charles, 69, an engine tenter was an inmate in the Blackburn Workhouse.
Occupation Details
From before 1871 Charles' occupation was Engineer in manufacturing for Cotton Mill, in Darwen.3
Occupation Notes
Engineer at the Cotton Mill, Over Darwen
From 1881 to after 1901 his occupation was Engine Tenter in Darwen.4
Occupation Notes
An Engine Tenter on son Charle's marriage record, but an Engine Tenter out of work on the 1881 censis
Charles and Esther were married in a religious ceremony on October 11th, 1854 at St. Peter's (Bolton) by Curate William Booker and witnessed by Robert Rawlinson & John Blackley.6
Marriage/Union Notes
Marriage: 11 Oct 1854 St Peter, Bolton, Lancashire, England Charles Mather - full, Weaver, Bachelor, Entwistle Esther Lomax - (X), Minor, Spinster, Entwistle Groom's Father: John Mather, Weaver Bride's Father: John Lomax, Weaver Witness: Robert Rawlinson; John Blackley Married by Banns by: William Booker Curate Register: Marriages 1853 - 1854, Page 209, Entry 417 Source: Microfilm of register at Manchester Library