James Mather 
James was born about 1753 in Little Bolton.Birth Notes
Born about 1755 as married in 1774, perhaps earlier as Betty born in 1751. Only one matching record for Bolton, son of John and Jane. However, James baptised 23 Sep 1753, son of John Mather and Jane Holt died aged 10 so this cant be him!
Living in G.B. when married
Likely a brother Richard Mather, as family used Walmsey chapel for the baptisms. Also, Isaac, James and John are reoccuring family names.
Very likely brother of William, both of Goose Cote Hill.
Not the son of William Mather of Heaton, Weaver. Heaton (Bolton) is between Deane and Halliwell, about 2 miles West of Bolton, but this Heaton is Manchester, so probably not that James.
Death Notes
The James Mather that died 1794 in Turton, aged 37 is more likely to be the husband of Isobella
General Notes
James & Betty may be from Qularlton.
James and Betty lived at Turton. They were at "Rock" when James was born, and later at "Goose Cote Hill" for Isaac and Margaret. Goose Cote Hill was occupied by the Poor-law Guardians of Bolton Union before being sold in 1863.
This is NOT the James who married Esther Mason and later Hannah Howarth, (possible brother and witness to Peters marriage) as that James was literate.
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Connections & Relationships
Relationship Notes
Assumed cousins, James (and Betty) and Solomon (and Matty) had their daughters Margaret and Betty baptised together on July 3rd 1791 at Walmsley Meeting House.Relationship Notes
Brothers - TBC
Both families at Goose Cote Hill (later a workhouse) in 1790-1792
James was a relative of Solomon Mather.He was a neighbour of William Mather.
Family Pictures
James and Betty were married in a religious ceremony on November 9th, 1774 at St. Peter's (Bolton) by E Whitehead and witnessed by William Walsh & James Livesey.1
Marriage/Union Notes
Name: Jas. Mather
Spouse's Name: Betty Knowles
Event Date: 09 Nov 1774
Event Place: Bolton-Le-Moors, Lancashire, England
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I03995-3
System Origin: England-EASy
GS Film number: 1545447
Family Notes
There should be some baptisms between 1774 and 1785. Appart from Peter & Richard Mather and the Howarths with baptisms 1762-1779, other records start with James and Betty in 1785
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Children
Birth Notes
Name: John Mather
Event Type: Baptism
Baptism Date: 10 Sep 1780
Baptism Place: Bolton-le-Moors, St Peter, Lancashire, England
Parish as it Appears: Turton Chapel
Father: James Mather
Mother: Elizth Mather
Reference Number: L243/1/2/1
Item Number: 3
Archive Roll: 854
Although shows as "Turton Chapel" there seem to be too many baptisms for this to be correct. St. Ann, Turton has about 3 to 6 per month, not 20 to 100 (as is the case here). It may be tte name of the old church before St. Peters was built.
Birth Notes
Baptism: 15 Jan 1785 Walmsley Meeting House, Bolton le Moors, Lancashire, England
James Mather - [Child] of James Mather & Betty (formerly Knowles)
Abode: Rock, Turton, Bolton, Lancashire
Notes: [Congregation: Walmsley Meeting]
Baptised by: John Taylor
Register: Baptisms 1783-1793, Page 8, Entry 92
Source: LDS Film 560904
Other siblings were from Goose Colt Hill.
Note: Goose Colt Hill was the location of the Turton workhouse.
Another James Mather and Betty (Lyon) was baptised 10 Apr 1785 at Turton Chapel, abode G.B.
Another James, son of James and Isabel was also baptised at Turton Chapel 5 Feb 1786. This child died, aged 1.
Yet another James, son or Robert and Peggy was baptised 1788 at Tockholes
Death Notes
Possibly died 1785-1797
If his father James re-married Happy Lomax or Sarah Makin after James's mother Betty died in 1789, then this son James would be expected to have also died an infant, as his father named another son James (by both marriage options). There are two known deaths and burials for James, but both are of other families:
18 Apr 1787 - James & Isobel
30 Jan 1786 - James & SarahBirth Notes
Baptism: 18 Apr 1790 Walmsley Meeting House, Bolton le Moors, Lancashire, England
Jane? Mather - [Child] of James Mather & Betty (formerly Knowles)
Born: 4 Apr 1790
Abode: Goosecote Hill, Turton, Lancashire
Notes: [Congregation: Walmsley Meeting]
Baptised by: Tho Davies
Register: Baptisms 1783-1793, Page 14, Entry 24
Source: LDS Film 560904
Name: Isaac Mather
Gender: Male
Christening Date: 18 Apr 1790
Christening Place: WALMSLEY PRESBYTERIAN,TURTON,LANCASHIRE,ENGLAND
Birth Date: 04 Apr 1790
Father's Name: James Mather
Mother's Name: Betty Knowles
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C09455-1
System Origin: England-ODM
GS Film number: 0560904 (RG4 1622)
Reference ID:
Note: Goose Colt Hill was the location of the Turton workhouse.Death Notes
Probably died before 1837, as no matching BMD record.Birth Notes
Born after April 1791 (as Isaac born 4 April 1790)
Aged 47 in 1841, a F.S.
Baptism: 3 Jul 1791 Walmsley Meeting House, Bolton le Moors, Lancashire, England
Margaret Mather - [Child] of James Mather & Betty (formerly Knowles)
Abode: Goose Cote Hill, Turton, Bolton, Lancaster
Notes: [Congregation: Walmsley Meeting]
Baptised by: Tho Davies
Register: Baptisms 1783-1793, Page 16, Entry 70
Source: LDS Film 560904
Note: Goose Colt Hill was the location of the Turton workhouse.
Solomon and Matty's daughter Betty was baptised together (i.e same place and date).
There is another Bolton baptism of Margt Dau of Betty 4 Aug 1791. This could be another person.
John Mather
John was born in 1780 in Little Bolton and his baptism took place on September 10th, 1780 at Turton Chapel.2
James Mather
James was born in April 1785 in Turton and his baptism took place on January 15th, 1785 at Walmsley Presbyterian conducted by John Taylor.2
Isaac Mather
Isaac was born on April 4th, 1790 in Turton and his baptism took place on April 18th, 1790 at Walmsley Presbyterian conducted by Thomas Davies.3
Margaret Mather
Margaret was born in July 1791 in Turton and her baptism took place on July 3rd, 1791 at Walmsley Presbyterian conducted by minister Thomas Davies.3
1 FamilySearch.org
2 Manchester CoE BMB (1541-1812)
3 Lancashire OPC Project
Further source/citation:
Lancashire CoE BMB 1538-1812
2 Manchester CoE BMB (1541-1812)
3 Lancashire OPC Project
Further source/citation:
Lancashire CoE BMB 1538-1812
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