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
Ethel's birth was registered in 1894, yet her baptism show a DOB on 19 Mar 1895. One record must be wrong!
In 1939, When Ethel was married, her DOB was 19 Nov 1894.
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1894 MATHER Ethel STOTT Bury South Bury BS/62/17
Name: Ethel Mather Gender: Female Birth Date: 19 Mar 1895 Baptism Date: 24 Nov 1895 Baptism Place: Blackburn, Lancashire, England Father: Charles Mather Mother: Ada FHL Film Number: 1595672 Abode: Tockholes (labourer)
Arthur Mather
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.