Probate: MATHER George of 54 Baxendale Road, Bolton Lancashire died 9 March 1935. Administration London 3 Sep to Ada Bate (wife of John Bate). Effects £1238 12s 4a
General Notes
In 1891, George (24) was still with his parents after the others had gone.
2 Jan 1893, George Mather (26), a bleacher of 59 George Street, Astley Bridge, son of Samuel Mather a labourer married Ann Jane Bradshaw (24) of 206 St George Road, daughter of James Bradshaw a fruitier.
As well as Ada and Martha born in Sharples, there were two sons Joseph and Herbert with births and deaths registered in Burnley (for Joseph) and Tonge (for Herbert).
By 1911, George, Ann Jane and their two daughters were back living in Bolton.
In 1921, George and Ann Jane Mather were in Bolton with Ada and Martha B.
In 1931, George was alive and retured when Ada married John Bate.
George Mather of 54 Baxendale Road, Bolton Lancashire died 9 March 1935. Administration London 3 Sep to Ada Bate (wife of John Bate). Effects £1238 12s 4a
Occupation Details
From 1893 George's occupation was Bleacher in Little Bolton.3
Occupation Notes
A Bleacher when married and Ada baptised
From 1911 his occupation was Shopkeeper full time in sales in Astley Bridge.4
George and Ann were married in a religious ceremony on January 2nd, 1893 at St. George (Little Bolton) by Curate James O. Coleman and witnessed by R. Bradshaw & Elizabeth Bradshaw.5
Marriage/Union Notes
Lancashire Marriage indexes for the years: 1893 MATHER George BRADSHAW Anne J Bolton, St George 61/6/466
Marriage: 2 Jan 1893 St George, Bolton, Lancashire, England George Mather - 26, Bleacher, Bachelor, 59 George St. Astley Bridge Ann Jane Bradshaw - 24, Spinster, 206 St. George's Rd. Groom's Father: Samuel Mather, Labourer Bride's Father: James Bradshaw, Fruiterer Witness: R. Bradshaw; Elizabeth Bradshaw Married by Licence by: Jas. O. Coleman Curate Register: Marriages 1883 - 1893, Page 233, Entry 466 Source: LDS Film 1966158
They had two sons and two daughters, named Joseph, Herbert, Ada and Martha. There are no more children.
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1893 MATHER Ada BRADSHAW Sharples SH/20/437
MATHER, ADA BRADSHAW GRO Reference: 1893 D Quarter in BOLTON Volume 08C Page 449
Name: Ada Mather Baptism Date: 15 Nov 1893 Baptism Place: Astley Bridge, St Paul, Lancashire, England Father: George Mather Mother: Ann Jane Mather Reference Number: GB127.L83/1/1/3
Abode: Astley Bridge, Bleacher
She died at the age of 73 on January 3rd, 1967 in Bolton.2
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1895 MATHER Martha B BRADSHAW Sharples SH/21/365
MATHER, MARTHA BRADSHAW BRADSHAW GRO Reference: 1895 D Quarter in BOLTON Volume 08C Page 417
Name Martha Bradshaw Mather Baptism Date 23 Oct 1895 Baptism Place Astley Bridge, St Paul, Lancashire, England Father George Mather Mother Ann Jane Mather Reference Number GB127.L83/1/1/4
She died at the age of 79 on December 20th, 1974 in Bolton.8
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1903 MATHER Herbert BRADSHAW Tonge with Haulgh TWH/41/165
MATHER, HERBERT BRADSHAW GRO Reference: 1903 D Quarter in BOLTON Volume 08C Page 478
Name: Herbert Mather Baptism Date: 9 Dec 1903 Baptism Place: Astley Bridge, St Paul, Lancashire, England Father: George Mather Mother: Ann Jane Mather Reference Number: GB127.L83/1/1/4