In 1881, Charles was 9 with his parents Charle and Esther and family at Over Darwen. He was a half-time cotton weaver.
In 1891, Charles was 28 when married he married Ada (22). His father was also Charles, an Engine Tenter. A few days later the census shows Charles and Ada (28 & 22) at Over Darwen.
In 1901, Charles (37) was a dock labourer living in Pendleton. His (partner/wife) Kathleen (31) was irish. They had James (9), Augustine (3) and Mary (2)
It became clear in other records they were not married, and Augustine was not Charles's.
By 1911, Charles (46) was a Paper Manufacturer. He was with Kate Holohan (44) from Tipperary but she was Single. Augustine Holohan (13 was a boarder. He also had three daughters Mary (12), Beatrice (7), and Lillian Ann (4).
Occupation Details
From 1891 Charles' occupation was Labourer in Darwen.3
Arthur was born on January 25th, 1900 in Darwen and his baptism took place there on February 23rd, 1900.79
Birth Notes
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1900 MATHER Arthur STOTT Darwen Blackburn D/121/90
Name: Arthur Mather Birth Date: 25 Jan 1900 Baptism Date: 23 Feb 1900 Parish: Darwen, St John, Lancashire, England Father: Charles Mather Mother: Ada Mather Register Type: Parish Registers Reference Number: Pr 2836/1/12
Charles and Kate were in a committed relationship They had three biological daughters named Mary, Beatrice and Lilian. They also had an adopted son named Augustine.