Isaac Mather 
Birth Notes
Isaac was born late 1759 or early 1760, before Ann and Richard were married. There are no other Richard and Ann marriages in Lancashire around this time! A birth in 1760 would also make Isaac 82 when buried, which is consistent with burial record.
Baptisms: 16 Nov 1763 Walmsley Meeting House, Bolton le Moors, Lancashire, England
Isaac Mather - Child of Richard Mather & Ann (formerly Howarth)
Abode: Turton
Notes: [Congregation: Walmsley Meeting]
Baptised by: Aspinal
Register: Baptisms 1783-1793, Page 4
Source: LDS Film 560904
Death Notes
Name: Isaac Mather
Registration Year: 1842
Registration Quarter: Jan-Feb-Mar
Registration district: Bolton, Lancashire
Volume: 21
Page: 101
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1842
MATHER Isaac 82 Edgworth EDG/1/273
The Bolton Chronicle - Saturday 26 Feb 1842:
DEATHS: On the 18th Inst, aged 82 years, Mr. Isaac Mather of Edgworth.
Death certificate shows Isaac died on the 19th February 1842 at Edgworth. He was a weaver and died of "Old Age". He was still with his daughter and son-in-law Abraham Settle, Occupier, who reported his death..
General Notes
Isaac was born in Turton, late 1759 or early 1760, before his parents Ann and Richard were married. There are no other Richard and Ann marriages in Lancashire around this time! A 1760 birth is consistent with his 1842 death, aged 82.
16 Nov 1763, Isaac “child of Richard Mather & Ann (formerly Howarth)” was baptised at Walmsley Meeting House, Bolton le Moors. This was after his parents had married and also after the baptism of his older brother James at Bank Street (Presbyterian), Bolton.
4 Jan 1787, Isaac Mather, a weaver married Alice Fielding, a spinster at St Peter's, Bolton. Neither could sign their name.
About 1787, their first son James was born and was later a farmer at Entwistle. Solomon born 1798 is probably also their son (as know to be born at Toppings), and named after his brother. Neither have baptism records.
Daughters Ann, born Dec 1790 and Esther born March 1792 were baptised at Walmsley Presbyterian Meeting House. Parents “Isaac Mather and Alice (formerly Fielding)” were named and were living at Toppings, Turton.
From 1794 to 1815 the Walmsley baptism records are lost. However, Joseph born 1798 and Alice born 1801 are believed to be theirs and known to be born in Turton. They were neighbours farming at Higher Know Mill, and Isaac was also living there with Alice before he died.
In 1803, Nancy Mather was probably Isaac and Alice’s last child. Census records confirm Nancy was born in Turton and was living at Toppings Road, Turton in 1861, 1871 and 1881.
In 1841, Isaac (weaver) was at Know Mills, Edgworth, with his married daughter Alice Settle (b.1801). He died the following year. Neighbours at Higher Know Mills were farmer Joseph & Elizabeth Mather (40 & 35) and family (his assumed son).
Isaac died of Old Age 19 Feb 1842. He was still with his daughter and son-in-law Abraham Settle, Occupier, who reported his death.
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Occupation Details
Occupation Notes
Isaac, a Weaver married Alice Fielding (spinster) on 4 Jan 1787. After they married Isaac and Alice lived at Toppings, Turton,Occupation Notes
Father Solomon was a Mechanic when Isaac married Sarah Smith in 1839
From 1787 to after 1792 Isaac's occupation was Weaver at Toppings.3From 1839 his occupation was Mechanic in Edgworth.3
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Connections & Relationships
Relationship Notes
Isaac, aged 82 was living with Abraham & Alice Settle and family in 1841. Abraham reported his death the following year.Relationship Notes
GrandsonRelationship Notes
Isaac (weaver) was alive in 1841 at Know Mills, Edgworth, with his daughter Alice Settle (b.1801). He died the following year.
Neighbours at Higher Know Mills were farmer Joseph & Elizabeth Mather (40 & 35) and family.
Isaac lived with Abraham Settle.He was a relative of Isaac Mather.He was a neighbour of Joseph Mather.
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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- b.~ 1640
- b.22 Mar 1664 in Turton d.Nov 1732 in Turton
- b.~ 1640
- b.~ 1704 in Turton d.Mar 1765 in Turton
- b.~ 1675 in Horwich d.Feb 1728 in Turton
- b.1737 in Turton d.May 1826 in Turton
- b.~ 1703 in Turton d.Nov 1754 in Turton
- b.Jan 1760 in Turton d.19 Feb 1842 in Edgworth
- b.~ 1650
- b.1672 in Lower Darwen d.Jun 1739 in Lower Darwen
- b.May 1702 in Lower Darwen
- b.~ 1679 d.Nov 1737 in Lower Darwen
- b.1744 in Lower Darwen d.May 1786 in Turton
- b.1696
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Family Pictures
Isaac and Alice were married in a religious ceremony on January 4th, 1787 at St. Peter's (Bolton) by J Folds and witnessed by Richard Mangnall.1
Marriage/Union Notes
Marriage: 4 Jan 1787 St Peter, Bolton, Lancashire, England
Isaac Mather - (X), Weaver, This Parish [Bolton]
Alice Fielding - (X), Spinster, This Parish [Bolton]
Witness: Richd. Mangnall
Married by Banns by: J Folds
Notes: [Only one witness recorded]
Register: Marriages 1784 - 1792, Page 115, Entry 467
Source: LDS Family Search
There are Baptism records for Ann and Esther at Walmsley Chapel, but Walmsley records are missing after Oct 1794, so thee may be several more children unaccounted for with lost baptism records.
Family Notes
There are Baptism records for Ann and Esther at Walmsley Chapel, but Walmsley records are missing after Oct 1794, so thee may be several more children unaccounted for with lost baptism records.
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Children
Birth Notes
Aged 54 in Jun 1841
Aged 54 in Sep 1841 when died, so born 1787
This is NOT the James Mather son of James and Isable, baptised 1876. That is another James that died aged 1, and then they had another that died aged 8.
This is not the James Mather born 1785, son of James and Betty.Death Notes
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1841
MATHER, James
Age 54
Edgworth, Bolton
EDG/1/249
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1841
MATHER James 54 Edgworth,Bolton EDG/1/249
Deaths Sep 1841 (>99%)
MATHER James Bolton 21, 71Birth Notes
Aged 61 in 1851, born Turton
Aged 64 in 1854 when died, so born about 1790.
There is no baptism on record for Solomon, so it is likely he is one of those baptised at Walmsley, where records were lost.
1851 Census also show place of birth as Turton, and its possible (but not confirmed) his son was named Isaac after his father Isaac Mather. If that is correct, he must be born at least a year before sister Ann, so born about Mid 1789. This would be the first child after 4 Jan 1787 marriage, a perfect fit, else theres a 4 year gap before first child.
Death Notes
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1854
MATHER Solomon 64 Little Bolton Bolton LB/17/495
Probate: Solomon Mather
Date 29 Apr 1854
Occupation Inn Keeper
Place Bolton Le Moors
Archdeaconry Chester
County Cheshire, Lancashire
Archive Lancashire Archives
Archive reference 1270/57
Record set Lancashire Wills & Probate 1457-1858
Category Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records
Subcategory Wills & probate
Collections from England, Great Britain
Wife Mary also had probate when she died in Little Bolton, 1863.
Solomon's death in April 1854 was reported in the Bolton Chronicle: "On the 13th inst., very suddenly, Mr Solomon Mather of the Talbot Inn, Brown Street, Little Bolton."Birth Notes
Baptism: 24 Jan 1791 Walmsley Meeting House (later Egerton Unitarian), Bolton le Moors, Lancs.
Ann Mather - [Child] of Isaac Mather & Alice (formerly Fielding)
Born: 19 Dec 1790
Abode: Toppings, Turton, Bolton, Lancashire
Notes: [Congregation: Walmsley Meeting]
Baptised by: Tho Davies
Register: Baptisms 1783 - 1793, Page 15, Entry 50
Source: LDS Film 560904Death Notes
Name: Ann Isherwood
Gender: Female
Age: 84
Birth Date: 1791
Burial Date: 6 Apr 1875
Burial Place: St John's Church, Preston, Lancashire, England
FHL Film Number: 94005
Reference ID: 106Birth Notes
1792 Abode: Toppings, Turton
1841 Aged 45, Abode Nuttall, Holcombe, Bury
Baptism: 18 Mar 1792 Walmsley Meeting House (later Egerton Unitarian), Bolton le Moors, Lancs.
Esther Mather - [Child] of Isaac Mather & Alice (formerly Fielding)
Born: 2 Mar 1792
Abode: Toppings, Turton, Bolton, Lancashire
Notes: [Congregation: Walmsley Meeting]
Baptised by: Tho Davies
Register: Baptisms 1783 - 1793, Page 18, Entry 108
Source: LDS Film 560904
Name: Esther Mather
Birth Date: 2 Mar 1792
Event Type: Baptism
Father: Isaac Mather
Mother: Alice Fielding
Baptism Date: 18 Mar 1792
Baptism Place: Turton, Lancashire, England
Denomination: Presbyterian
Piece Title: Piece 1622: Turton, Walmsley Chapel (Presbyterian), 1762-1836
Death Notes
There is an Esther Isherwood (50) with James Isherwood (55) in Noble Street, Bolton in 1841, with Henry, William, Betty and Charles. This Esther was still alive in 1871 with her daughter Betty Loynds and Son John (b.1843) in Blackburn. Therefore, this Esther is not the Esther that died in Blackburn.
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1860
ISHERWOOD Esther 68 Holcombe Bury HOL/6/97Birth Notes
Aged 22 when died, so born about 1795
Possibly born Darcy Lever, when wife Mary was born or Edgworth where son John was born, or Turton where he is buried. Possibly Turton and son of Isaac or Solomon (where baptism records are lost) or son of Thos (see below).
Name: John Mather
Event Type: Baptism
Baptism Date: 9 Apr 1797
Baptism Place: Bolton-le-Moors, St Peter, Lancashire, England
Parish as it Appears: Walmisley Chapel
Father: James Mather
Mother: Mary Mather
Reference Number: L243/1/2/2
Abode: Turton
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Name: John Mather
Event Type: Baptism
Baptism Date: 21 Nov 1794
Baptism Place: Bolton-le-Moors, St Peter, Lancashire, England
Parish as it Appears: Turton
Father: Thos Mather
Mother: Alice Mather
Reference Number: L243/1/2/2
Abode: QuarltonDeath Notes
Name: John Mather
Birth Year: abt 1795
Death Age: 22
Burial Date: 11 May 1817
Burial Parish: Turton, Lancashire, England
Register Type: Bishop's Transcript
Reference Number: Drm/2/39a
Abode: EdgworthBirth Notes
The census records confirm James was born Turton, and wife Betty in Edgworth.
There is a baptism for Joseph, son of James and Ann, but this is another from Little Bolton. Turton (Walmsey) baptism records are missing.
Aged 52 in 1851, born Turton (and wife Betty Edgworth)
Aged 63 in 1861
Aged 83 in 1881 (died)Death Notes
Probate: Under £2,000
The Will and Codicil of Joseph Mather formerly of Turton but late of Breightmet in the parish of Bolton, both in the County of Lancaster, Gentleman who died 27 February 1881 at Breightmet was proved at Manchester by Andrew Mather of Wrexham-street Mold in the County of Flint Publican and Joseph Mather and James Mather both of Wood's Court, Bolton in the County of Lancaster Wholsale Provision Merchants, the sons, the Executors.Birth Notes
Aged 60 in 1861, Born Turton
Walmsley Chapel (Presbyterian) baptism records are missing 3-Oct-1794 to Oct-1815. However, we know Alice was 40 on the 1841 census, and had her father Isaac with her, aged 80.
Alice Settle was a widow in 1861, and census confirms she was from Turton. She also had Rachel Mather, boarder (sister-in-law) with her.Death Notes
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1863
SETTLE Alice 63 Edgworth Bolton EDG/3/184Birth Notes
48 in 1851, born Turton, Abode: Chapel Town
58 in 1861, born Turton, Abode: Toppings
68 in 1871, born Turton, Abode: Toppings
78 in 1881, born Turton, Abode: 161 Toppings Rd
There is only the one Bolton-le-Moors marriage for a Samuel Kay to a Nancy, and that is Nancy Mather.
There are two births:
Nancy Mather (d of Jas Mather & Sally, c. 31-May-1799) who died and
Nanny Mather (d of James Mather & Happy, c 13-May-1799).
Neither of these fit. However, we know the baptisms for this family are missing, so a birth for Nancy, daughter of Solomon Mather is quite possible. All the family were at Toppings and Nancy is a neighbour of her supposed nephew Joseph Mather in 1861.Death Notes
Name: Nancy Kay
Age: 79
Birth Date: abt 1803
Burial Date: 16 Nov 1882
Burial Place: Turton, St Anne, Lancashire, England
Reference Number: GB127.L98/1/5/4
James Mather
James was born in August 1787 in Entwistle and his baptism took place on April 10th, 1785 at St. Peter's (Bolton).5
Solomon Mather
Solomon was born in June 1789 in Turton.7
Ann Mather
Ann was born on December 19th, 1790 at Toppings and her baptism took place on January 24th, 1791 at Walmsley Presbyterian conducted by minister Thomas Davies.8 1
Esther Mather
Esther was born on March 2nd, 1792 at Toppings and her baptism took place on March 18th, 1792 at Walmsley Presbyterian conducted by minister Thomas Davies.8 10
John Mather
John was born in 1795 in Edgworth.
Joseph Mather
Joseph was born in 1798 in Turton.11
Alice Mather
Alice was born in 1801 in Turton.4
Nancy Mather
Nancy was born in 1803 in Turton.13
1 Lancashire OPC Project
2 BMD-Lancashire
3 Certificate - Marriage
4 1841 UK Census
5 Manchester CoE Births & Baptisms
6 Certificate - Death
7 1851 UK Census
8 England & Wales Non-conformist Registers (1567-1970)
9 England Select Deaths & Burials (1538-1991)
10 England Select Births & Christenings (1538-1975)
11 1861 UK Census
12 National Probate Records
13 1871 UK Census
2 BMD-Lancashire
3 Certificate - Marriage
4 1841 UK Census
5 Manchester CoE Births & Baptisms
6 Certificate - Death
7 1851 UK Census
8 England & Wales Non-conformist Registers (1567-1970)
9 England Select Deaths & Burials (1538-1991)
10 England Select Births & Christenings (1538-1975)
11 1861 UK Census
12 National Probate Records
13 1871 UK Census
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