1 Jan 1879, Edward (24), a gardener, son of John Mather a Forge Man married Elizabeth Howcroft (26), daughter of John Howcroft a Miner at St Mary's, Deane. Both were living in Deane Village.
In 1881, Edward was with his mother and step-father.
Occupation Details
From 1871 Edward's occupation was Labourer for Iron Works, in Rumworth.2
Edward and Elizabeth were married in a religious ceremony on January 1st, 1879 at St. Mary (Deane) by the vicar and witnessed by Frederick Boardman & Martha Higson.4
Marriage/Union Notes
Marriage: 1 Jan 1879 St Mary the Virgin, Deane, Lancashire, England Edward Mather - 24, Gardener, Bachelor, Deane Village Rumworth Elizabeth Howcroft - (X), 26, Frame Tenter, Spinster, Deane Village Rumworth Groom's Father: John Mather, Forge man Bride's Father: John Howcroft, Miner Witness: Frederick Boardman, (X); Martha Higson, (X) Married by Banns by: H. S. Patterson Vicar Register: Marriages 1871 - 1879, Page 239, Entry 477 Source: Microfilm held by Manchester Central Library