Charles Mather
Charles was born in September 1784 in
Turton and his baptism took place on October 3rd, 1784 at
Turton Chapel.
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Birth Notes
Born late 1784 as 64 when died.
Age 55 in 1841 (rounded) so born about 1796, but Mary (wife?) is only 35
Name: Charles Mather
Event Type: Baptism
Baptism Date: 3 Oct 1784
Parish: Bolton le Moors, St Peter
Parish as it Appears: Turton Chapel
Father's name: John Mather
Mother's name: Ann Mather
Reference Number: L243/1/2/1
Item Number: 3
Archive Roll: 854
Abode: G.B.
Charles son of John and Ann Mather of G.B.
Charles' father was
John Mather and his mother was
Ann (Nancy) Greenwood. He had three brothers and six sisters, named
John,
Thomas,
James,
Alice,
Nancy,
Ellen,
Ellen,
Ellen and
Mary. He was the second oldest of the ten children. He died at the age of 64 in March 1849 in
Little Bolton. He was buried on March 7th, 1849 at
St. Peter's (Bolton).
Death Notes
Charles was alive in 1840 when James married and was a beer seller in 1841
Name: Charles Mather
Birth Year: abt 1785
Death Age: 64
Burial Date: 7 Mar 1849
Burial Parish: Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England
Register Type: Bishop's Transcript
Reference Number: Drm/2/29
Abode: Little Bolton
Name: Charles Mather
Registration Year: 1849
Registration Quarter: Jan-Feb-Mar
Registration district: Bolton, Lancashire
Volume: 21
Page: 93
Burial: Charles Mather, 64 Years
7 Mar 1849, Little Bolton
General Notes
In 1803, Charles married Alice Lever. Alice died 1831, and Charles a Widower married a much younger Mary Roscow in 1833 at St Mary's, Deane.
In 1822, Charles was executor to John's Will, and also witness to Joseph's marriage (1840).
In 1841, Charles (55) was a Beerseller, living at Kay Street, Little Bolton. With him was his younger wife Mary (35), and James (7), Charles (5) and Elizabeth (9mo).
Recorded as a publican when his son Charles married Jane. He was a Publican in 1870 whe daughter Elizabeth marrried.
Did Charles have a brother John? John Mather, aged 66, of Kay Street died 27 Feb 1849
Charles died in 1849, and Mary married Robert Longworth at the end of the following year. In 1851, Mary and Robert Longworth had 5 of the Mather children with them.
After Cherles died, his wife Mary was a Shoipkeeper at Turton Street. This needs more investigation!
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Occupation Details
From before 1851 to 1855 Charles' occupation was Weaver in
Halliwell.
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Occupation Notes
A weaver in 1851 when son James married Mary Stott and in 1855 when his other son Charles married Sarah Kirkman.
From before 1841 his occupation was Beer Seller at
Kay Street. He died in 1849 while still employed there.
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Occupation Notes
A beer seller in 1841 in Kay Street, and 1842 when son William was baptised.
When daughter Elizabeth married in 1870, she described her father Charles as a publican (although he had dies in 1849).
From 1869 to 1870 his occupation was Publican in
Turton.
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Occupation Notes
Charles was a Publican in Turton Street when Charles married (1869) and when Elizabeth married (in 1870)
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Connections & Relationships
He was a representative of
John Mather.
Relationship Notes
Charles was executor to John's will (Father, but could be brother). Probate shows John was a shopkeeper.
Also witness to Joseph's marriage. He is very likely a younger surviving brother of John.
Charles was a relative of
John Mather.
Relationship Notes
Charles was executor to John's will (probably his fathers), and also witness to Joseph's marriage.
He is very likely a younger surviving brother of John.
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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- b.1752 d.Jan 1822 in Bolton
- b.Sep 1784 in Turton d.Mar 1849 in Little Bolton

- b.~ 1760
Charles and
Alice were married in a religious ceremony on January 31st, 1803 in
Bolton.
4 They had two sons and two daughters, named
Thomas,
John,
Ann and
Mary. There are no more children.
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Children
Ann Mather
Ann was born in 1804 in
Little Bolton and her baptism took place on February 12th, 1804 at
St. Peter's (Bolton).
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Birth Notes
Name: Ann Mather
Event Type: Baptism
Baptism Date: 12 Feb 1804
Baptism Place: Bolton-le-Moors, St Peter, Lancashire, England
Father: Charles Mather
Mother: Alice Mather
Reference Number: GB127.L243/1/2/3
Abode: L.B.
Thomas Mather
Thomas was born in 1805 in
Bolton and his baptism took place on September 1st, 1805 at
St. Peter's (Bolton).
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Birth Notes
30 in 1841 (but should be 40 as children match later census)
50 in 1851
60 in 1861
67 in 1871
Born about 1804, as 37 in 1841 rounded down to 30 (also wifes) and only 1871 census not rounded. This is probably correct as son named Charles and daughter Alice.
Name: Thomas Mather
Baptism Date: 1 Sep 1805
Father's name: Charles Mather
Mother's name: Alice Mather
Register Type: Bishops Transcripts
Reference Number: Drm/2/20a
Abode: G.B.
He died at the age of 71 in June 1876 in
Bolton. He was buried on June 14th, 1876 at
Tonge-with-Haulgh Cemetery.
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Death Notes
Name: Thomas Mather
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1805
Registration Year: 1876
Registration Quarter: Apr-May-Jun
Age at Death: 71
Registration district: Bolton, Lancashire
Volume: 8c
Page: 251
Name: Thomas Mather
Death Date: Jun 1876
Cemetery: Tonge Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England
Has Bio?: N
ID: 163832787
Gravesite Details Buried on: 14 June 1876
John Mather
John was born in June 1807 in
Little Bolton and his baptism took place on June 14th, 1807 at
St. Peter's (Bolton).
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Birth Notes
John lived his life in Little Bolton, so may have been born there.
Aged 34 in 1842 when died (if we have the correct one)
Name: John Mather
Baptism Date: 14 Jun 1807
Parish: Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England
Father's name: Charles Mather
Mother's name: Alice Mather
Register Type: Bishops Transcripts
Reference Number: Drm/2/21
Abode: G.B.
He died at the age of 35 in August 1842 in
Little Bolton. He was buried on August 10th, 1842 at
St. Peter's (Bolton).
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Death Notes
John Mather's died in Bolton between 1841 and 1851. Of 7 death records, only one is an adult. Also only one burial is of an young adult John Mather, and he's from Little Bolton, so a perfect match!
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1842
MATHER John 34 Little Bolton LB/5/267
MATHER, JOHN 34
GRO Reference: 1842 S Quarter in BOLTON UNION
Volume 21 Page 60
Burial: 10 Aug 1842 St Peter, Bolton, Lancs.
John Mather -
Age: 33 years
Abode: Little Bolton
Buried by: P. A. Galindo Curate
Register: Burials 1840 - 1842, Page 296, Entry 2362
Source: LDS Film 1966472
There is also a John Mather born 1807, buried 12 Jun 1831 at Little Bolton, All Saints, aged 24
Mary Mather
Mary was born in December 1810 in
Bolton and her baptism took place on December 9th, 1810 at
St. Peter's (Bolton).
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Birth Notes
Aged 24 in 1841
Name: Mary Mather
Baptism Date: 9 Dec 1810
Parish: Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England
Father's name: Charles Mather
Mother's name: Alice Mather
Register Type: Bishops Transcripts
Reference Number: Drm/2/21
Abode: G.B.
She died whilst giving birth at the age of 33 in August 1844 in
Little Bolton. She was buried on August 12th, 1844 at
St. Peter's (Bolton).
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Death Notes
Name: Mary Nabb
Age: 33
Birth Date: abt 1811
Burial Date: 12 Aug 1844
Burial Place: Bolton-le-Moors, St Peter, Lancashire, England
Spouse: Abraham Nabb
Reference Number: GB127.L243/1/5/12
Mary wife of Abraham Nabb, Little Bolton, 33 years
Mary died in 1844 during, or soon after giving birth to John
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1844
NABB John 0 Little Bolton Bolton LB/7/331
NABB Mary 33 Little Bolton Bolton LB/7/206
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Family Additional Information
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A family check-list to complete for each family
BMD Births | N/A |
Second Marriage | Possibly another |
Baptisms | Yes |
Charles and
Mary were married in a religious ceremony on June 10th, 1833 at
St. Mary (Deane).
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Marriage/Union Notes
Charles Mather
Marriages:
Spouse: Mary Roscow
Marriage: 10 JUN 1833 Deane, , Lancashire, England
They had five sons and a daughter, named
James,
Charles,
William,
John,
John and
Betsy. There are no more children.
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Children
James Mather
James was born in 1834 in
Little Bolton and his baptism took place on January 26th, 1834 at
St. Peter's (Bolton).
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Birth Notes
Age 7 in 1841
Age 17 in 1851
Aged 19 in 1851 when married
Aged 27 in 1861, born LB
Aged 37 in 1871, born Bolton
Name: James Mather
Baptism Date: 26 Jan 1834
Parish: Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England
Father: Charles Mather
Mother: Mary Mather
Register Type: Bishop's Transcripts
Reference Number: Drm/2/24a
Abode: Little Bolton
Father's Occupation: Weaver
He died at the age of 66 in June 1900 in
Ormskirk.
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Death Notes
In 1891, daughter Alice Mather (24, single) was living at 14 Claremont Street, Birkdale. Her parents James and Mary (56 & 60) were visitors. In the 1890s, Louisa, James and Alice all married in Ormskirk.
Name: James Mather
Estimated birth year: abt 1833
Registration Year: 1900
Registration Quarter: Apr-May-Jun
Age at Death: 67
Registration district: Ormskirk, Lancashire
Volume: 8b
Page: 563
Charles Mather
Charles was born in 1835 in
Little Bolton and his baptism took place on January 3rd, 1836 at
St. Peter's (Bolton).
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Birth Notes
Age 5 in 1841
Age 15 in 1851
Age 20 Dec 1855 (marriage to Sarah Kirkman)
Age 25 in 1861, Married, Cotton Weaver, Born Bolton
Name: Charles Mather
Baptism Date: 3 Jan 1836
Baptism Place: Bolton-le-Moors, St Peter, Lancashire, England
Father: Charles Mather
Mother: Mary Mather
Reference Number: GB127.L243/1/3/12
Abode: Little Bolton
He died at the age of 60 in 1895 in
Bolton.
Death Notes
Name: Charles Mather
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1837
Registration Year: 1895
Registration Quarter: Jul-Aug-Sep
Age at Death: 58
Registration district: Bolton, Lancashire
Volume: 8c
Page: 287
Elizabeth (Betsy) Mather
Elizabeth, known as Betsy, was born in June 1839 in
Little Bolton and her baptism took place on December 15th, 1839 at
St. Peter's (Bolton).
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Birth Notes
Aged 7 months in 1841
Name: Elizabeth Mather
Baptism Date: 15 Dec 1839
Parish: Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England
Father: Charles Mather
Mother: Mary Mather
Register Type: Bishop's Transcripts
Reference Number: Drm/2/26a
Abode Little Bolton, Weaver
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1839
MATHER Elizabeth DAWSON Little Bolton LB/3/278
MATHER, ELIZABETH DAWSON
GRO Reference: 1839 J Quarter in BOLTON UNION
Volume 21 Page 151
William Mather
William was born in June 1841 in
Little Bolton and his baptism took place on June 13th, 1841 at
St. Peter's (Bolton).
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Birth Notes
Not on 1841 census
Age 10 in 1851 (but must be born 1842 if Betsy born Feb-1841)
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1841
MATHER William Little Bolton Bolton DAWSON LB/6/12
MATHER William Little Bolton Bolton ROSCOE LB/6/12
Name: William Mather
Baptism Date: 13 Jun 1841
Parish: Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England
Father: Charles Mather
Mother: Mary Mather
Register Type: Bishop's Transcripts
Reference Number: Drm/2/27
Abode: Little Bolton, Beer Seller
MATHER, WILLIAM DAWSON
GRO Reference: 1841 J Quarter in BOLTON UNION
Volume 21 Page 109
He died at the age of 47 in December 1888 in
Bolton.
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Death Notes
Name: William Mather
Estimated birth year: abt 1840
Registration Year: 1888
Registration Quarter: Oct-Nov-Dec
Age at Death: 48
Registration district: Bolton,Lancashire
Volume: 8c
Page: 288
John Mather
John was born in December 1842 in
Little Bolton.
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Birth Notes
Half-brother John died in Aug 1842, so this John must have been born after that.
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1842
MATHER John Little Bolton Bolton DAWSON LB/8/20
MATHER John Little Bolton Bolton ROSCOE LB/8/20
MATHER, JOHN DAWSON
GRO Reference: 1842 D Quarter in BOLTON UNION
Volume 21 Page 100
He died at the age of 1 in July 1844 in
Little Bolton. He was buried on August 2nd, 1844 in
Bolton.
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Death Notes
Name: John Mather
Gender: Male
Age: 1
Birth Date: 1843
Burial Date: 2 Aug 1844
Burial Place: Bolton, England
Father: Charles Mather
FHL Film Number: 1538365
Reference ID: IT 153 72/8
John son of Charles Mather, Little Bolton
John Mather
John was born in March 1847 in
Little Bolton.
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Birth Notes
Aged 4 in 1851
MATHER, JOHN DAWSON
GRO Reference: 1847 M Quarter in BOLTON UNION
Volume 21 Page 127
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1847
MATHER John Little Bolton Bolton DAWSON LB/14/113
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Family Additional Information
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A family check-list to complete for each family
BMD Births | N/A |
GRO Checked? | Yes (after 1837) |
Baptisms | Yes |
Notes | Another family in Oldham |