Edward Mather

Edward was born in March 1855 in Little Hulton.¹

Edward's father was John Mather and his mother was Betty Edge. His paternal grandparents were Geffrey (Jeffery) Mather and Catherine Gregory. He had two brothers and three sisters, named Robert, William, Catherine, Mary and Elizabeth. He was the second oldest of the six children. He had two half-brothers and a half-sister, named Robert, John and Louisa.

General Notes
- 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, R Rumworth.
  
  From 1879 his occupation was Gardener in Deane.