In 1871, Henry was aged 8, born Turton at Bradshaw with parents Charles and Bettty
1 Aug 1886, Henry Mather (23) a minder of Watling Street, son of Charles a Fire-Beater married Clara Roberts (23), daughter of John Roberts a Sailor (maybe should be Tailor).
In 1891, Henry and Clara (both 28) were with Eva J and Charles. They went on to have 6 more children (8 in total), all born in Little Bolton.
Occupation Details
From 1891 Henry's occupation was Cotton Minder in Little Bolton.2
Henry and Clara were married in a religious ceremony on August 1st, 1886 at St. James (Bolton) witnessed by William Dewsnap & Mary Hannah Miller.3
Marriage/Union Notes
Marriage: 1 Aug 1886 St James the Apostle, Bolton, Lancashire, England Henry Mather - 23, Minder, Bachelor, Watling? St Clara Roberts - 23, Domestic, Spinster, Villiers St Groom's Father: Charles Mather, Fire - beater Bride's Father: John Roberts, Sailor Witness: William Dewsnap; Mary Hannah Miller Married by Banns by: T T Berger, Vicar Register: Marriages 1872 - 1894, Page 157, Entry 313 Source: LDS Family Search
They had two sons and two daughters, named Charles, Reuben, Eva and Mary. There are possibly more children.
Reuben was born on May 3rd, 1898 and his baptism took place on October 24th, 1898 in High St. Chapel Methodist New Connexion conducted by minister George Armitage.3
Birth Notes
MATHER, REUBEN ROBERTS GRO Reference: 1898 J Quarter in BOLTON Volume 08C Page 476
Baptism: 24 Oct 1898 Higher Bridge Street Primitive Methodist Chapel, Bolton, Lancs. Reuben Mather - [Child] of Henry Mather & Clara Born: 3 May Abode: 26 Howard St. Bolton Occupation: Self Acting Minder Baptised by: Geo. Armitage Source: LDS Film 1538277