Edward Mather
Edward was born in August 1823 in
Billinge and his baptism took place on August 3rd, 1823 at
St. Aidan (Billinge).
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Birth Notes
Aged 15 in 1841 at Billinge Chapel End, a Mason
Baptism: 3 Aug 1823 St Aidan, Billinge, Lancashire
Edward Mather - Son of Thomas Mather & Anne
Abode: Billinge
Occupation: Mason
Baptised By: Saml. Hall
Register: Baptisms 1813 - 1840, Page 67, Entry 532
Source: Original register at Wigan Archives
Edward's father was
Thomas Mather and his mother was
Anne Gaskell. His paternal grandparents were
Henry Mather and
Betty Anderton. He had two brothers and three sisters, named
Henry,
John,
Ellen,
Elizabeth and
Mary. He was the third oldest of the six children.