Name: James Mather Gender: Male Age: 70 Birth Date: 1808 Burial Date: 1 Jul 1878 Burial Place: St. Annes, Turton, England FHL Film Number: 1538366 Reference ID: it 3
MATHER James, 18 July The Will of James Mather late of Newhouse Farm, Entwistle in the county of Lancaster, Farmer who died 28 June 1878 at Newhouse Farm was proved at Manchester by Amos Mather of Astley Street, Bolton in the said county Cashier the son; William Briggs of Lower House Farm, Entwistle, Farmer; and William Entwistle of Green Alders, Edgworth in the said county, Wheelwright, the Executors.
General Notes
Assumed to be Son or Rachel, based in 1851 census both are at "New House". James is a farmer, and his mother Rachel a Logding House Keeper. As the oldest son, he got the farm.
In 1831, James (or his father) was witness at John's marriage to Jane Entwistle
Brother John & Jane Mather had Charles (b.1832), John (b.1834) and Ralph (b.1835) at Edgworth independant while at New House, Entwistle in 1841.
In 1841, lived at Old Barn, Entwistle (a Silk weaver)
In 1851, James and Martha (42 & 45) were at New houses, Turton, neighbouring his mother Martha (63, Wid, a lodging house keeper). With him were 6 children.
In 1878, James died at Newhouse Farm (see probate)
Occupation Details
From before 1841 James' occupation was Silk Weaver in Edgworth.4
From 1851 to after 1860 his occupation was Farmer in Entwistle.5
Occupation Notes
Farmer of 27 acres in 1851 and a Farmer when sons Jonathan married in 1856 and Eli in 1860
From 1871 his occupation was Farmer & Publican for Farm of 13 acres, in Entwistle.6
The Will of James Mather late of Newhouse Farm, Entwistle in the county of Lancaster, Farmer who died 28 June 1878 at Newhouse Farm was proved at Manchester by Amos Mather of Astley Street,
James and Martha were married in a religious ceremony on April 23rd, 1832 in Bolton by Vicar J Slade and witnessed by Jonathan Isherwood & James Siperot.7
Marriage/Union Notes
groom's name: James Mather bride's name: Martha Kay marriage date: 23 Apr 1832 marriage place: Bolton Le Moors, Lancaster, England groom's marital status: Single bride's marital status: Single indexing project (batch) number: M00842-8 system origin: England-EASy source film number: 1545451 reference number: p187 Nr561
Aged 4 in 1841 (indexed as Elias) Aged 13 in 1851, born and living at Entwistle Aged 23 in 1861, born Entwistle Aged 33 in 1871, born Entwistle Aged 73 in 1911, born Entwistle
He died at the age of 84 on May 25th, 1921 in Blackpool. He was buried on May 28th, 1921 at St. Anne (Turton).10
Death Notes
Alive in 1911 aged 73
There's an Amos (died 25.5.1921, age:84) and Ann Mather (d. 15.4.1908, age:70 ) buried together as St Ann (Turton). Could this be this Amos - YES !
MATHER, Amos of 28 Knowle Av, Bispham, Lancashire died 25 May 1921. Probate LONDON, 13 Aug to James Ramsbottom fruiterer, William Henry Isherwood crofter, and Arthur Lawson solicitor. Effects £17341 7s 7d.
Abraham Mather died at 14 Bolton Road, Edgworth (last address).
Name: Abraham Mather Age: 80 Birth Date: abt 1841 Burial Date: 17 May 1921 Burial Place: Turton, St Anne, Lancashire, England Parish as it Appears: Turton Reference Number: GB127.L98/1/5/5
Abraham of 14 Bolton Road, Edgworth died 14 May 1921 leaving £110 to sons James and William.
Aged 3 in 1851 born and living at Entwistle Aged 13 in 1861
MATHER, JAMES KAY GRO Reference: 1847 D Quarter in BOLTON UNION Volume 21 Page 145
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1847 MATHER James Edgworth Bolton KAY EDG/2/481
He died at the age of 74 on January 4th, 1922 in Entwistle. He was buried on January 7th, 1922 at St. Anne (Turton).1015
Death Notes
MATHER James of Edge Foot Cottage, Entwistle, Lancashire died 24 January 1922. Probate London 24 August to Jane Mather widow. Effects £1013.
Name: James Mather Age: 74 Birth Date: abt 1848 Burial Date: 7 Jan 1922 Burial Place: Turton, St Anne, Lancashire, England Reference Number: GB127.L98/1/5/5 James Mather of Edge Foot Cottage
The date of burial is probably correct as entered in date order with other records. The date of death on Probate must be an error (and should be the 4th) unless James was buried alive!