The grave records dated 1873 are in the Inman/Foot family. The grave was bought originally for £2 by Elizabeth in 1865 and is in Tonge and Haulgh cemetery (at the back of where Fred Dibnah used to live) Ref - 2:F:29NC There are 3 inmates buried as follows: 25/3/1865 John Mather 49 years 15/11/1902 Ruth Inman 48 years 9/1/1908 Hannah Richardson 65 years There is no tombstone but we think it is next to the grave bought by John's brother George also in 1865 when his first wife died.
The epitaph from the tombstone is matriarch Alice Mather, Samuel’s widow, is buried here as well as George and family.
Hannah was admitted to the workhouse (also used as a primative hospital) on 26 Dec 1908. "Richardson Hannah 65 Dead Interred by friends. Cause of death cellulitis of neck/toxaemia Spinster from the workhouse (wrong). She died just 12 days later.
General Notes
Hannah was born 31 July 1844 at Lum Street, Little Bolton, Lancashire (on Birth Cert), registered 2-Aug-1844 (1 month after birth). The birth certificate confirms parents as John Mather and Elizabeth Kay.
In 1851, Hannah was aged 6, living with her family at 58 Chorley Street.
In 1861, Hannah was 16, at 114 Chorley Street, Little Bolton with parents John and Elizabeth and all six other siblings. Abraham Crook (distant cousin) and family were at 116 Chorley Street.
In 1871 Hannah was still single, aged 27 at 114 Chorley Street. She was with her mother Elizabeth (54, Wid, a Stationer) and four siblings. Neighbours at 116 were her brother Samuel and his wife Ellen and child.
In 1880, Hannah, "Miss Mather, eldest sister of the bride" (Sarah Alice) was her bridesmaid. "Susannah" (36) was still living with mother Elizabeth Mather (63) and brother John (28) at 114 Chorley St., Little Bolton, Lancashire in 1881 (Unmarried).
In Q4/1887, Hannah married Robert B Richardson, a Scott.
In 1891, Hannah (45) was living with Robert B Richardson (71, Cotton Spinner) at 35 Beckett Street, Halliwell.
In 1901, Hannah (57) was living with her much older husband Robert B Richardson (82), sister Ruth Inman (47) and her three daughters at 2+4 Nobel St., Royal Tiger, Bolton.
On 26 Dec 1907 Hannah was admitted to Bolton Workhouse. "Hannah Richardson born 1842" (actually 1844) aged 65 (incorrect) Jack Frame Tenter Destitution, Filthy and Cellulitis of the neck. She died 2 weeks later. Why didnt her husband Robert, who lived another 12 years, care for her?
Hannah is the third and last in the grave, buried 9 Jan 1908, after her father John Mather buried 1845, and sister Ruth Inman 1902.
Occupation Details
From 1851 Susannah's occupation was Scholar in education.4
Occupation Notes
1851 census
From 1861 her occupation was Frame Tenter in manufacturing for Cotton Mill, in Little Bolton.5
Occupation Notes
1861 census (Frame tenter) at 114 Chorley Street.
From 1871 her occupation was Cotton Machine Operative in manufacturing in Little Bolton.6
Occupation Notes
At 114 Chorley Street, L.B. (1871 census)
From 1881 her occupation was Mill Hand, Cotton in manufacturing.7
Occupation Notes
1881 census
From 1891 her occupation was Housekeeper in services.8
Home of John & Elizabeth Mather, and children: Joseph, Hannah, Samuel, Margaret and Sarah in 1851 58 Chorley St., (parish of St. George), Little Bolton, Lancashire
John Mather recorded as Shopkeeper in Halliwell in 1843 and at 58 Chorley St., LB in 1853
Jer. Hampson recorded as a Shopkeeper at 114 Chorley St. in 1835.
Home of John and Elizabeth Mather and family (Joseph, Hannah, Samuel, Margaret, Sarah, John and Ruth) in 1861 Ellen (Widdow) and remaining family (Hannah, Margaret, Sarah, John and Ruth) were still there in 1871 Ellen (Widdow) and her youngest two sons Samuel and John were still there in 1881
Robert B Richardson, wife Hannah and Inman family (Ruth, Lilan, Sarah E and Margaret H) living at 2+4 Nobel St, Royal Tiper, Derby, Bolton in 1901. Note: Hannah and Rurh are Mather sisters.