James Mather
James was born in December 1881 in
Bolton.
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Birth Notes
Aged 25 when married in 1907
MATHER, JAMES JOYNSON
GRO Reference: 1881 D Quarter in BOLTON
Volume 08C Page 372
James' father was
John Thomas Mather and his mother was
Hannah Joynson. His paternal grandparents were
James Mather and
Elizabeth (Betsy) Broom. He had three brothers and a sister, named
Charles,
Ernest,
Fred and
Mary. He was the oldest of the five known children. He died as a war casualty, killed in action during the Great War 1914-1918. , about 1916. He was buried about 1916 at
St. Michael (Gt. Lever).
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Death Notes
Headstone:
In loving memory of James MATHER who was killed in action during the Great War 1914-1918.
Also Ada, his beloved wife who died March 22nd 1937 aged 54 years.
Also George Henry, the beloved husband of Edith STONEHEWER who died Aug.16th 1945 aged 46 years.In loving memory of William James PARTINGTON died Oct.21st 1944 aged 54 years.
[MI No L66-5] (Bolton, St Michael)
James and
Ada were married in a religious ceremony on May 25th, 1907 in
Bolton.
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Marriage/Union Notes
Marriage: 25 May 1907 St Michael, Great Lever, Lancashire
James Mather - 25, Labourer, Bachelor, 85 Millhill St, Bolton
Ada Barrow - 25, Card Room Hand, Spinster, 88 Eustace St.
Groom's Father: John Thomas Mather, Labourer
Bride's Father: William Barrow, Labourer
Witnesses: Mary Elizabeth Mather; John Barrow
Married by Banns by D. H. Pugh
Register: Marriages 1893 - 1907, Page 244, Entry 487
Source: LDS Film 2113085
The family line is yet to be completed.