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James Mather

James was born on April 9th, 1805 in Darwen and his baptism took place on May 31st, 1805 at Over Darwen Lower Chapel conducted by H W T .¹

Birth Notes
- Baptism: 31 May 1805 Lower Chapel Independent, Darwen, Lancs.
  James Mather - [Child] of W. Mather & Betty
      Born: 9 Apr
      Abode: Darwen
      Baptised by: H.W.T.
      Register: Baptisms 1796 - 1815, Page 26, Entry 660
      Source: LDS Film 0560876
  
  Name:    James Mather
  Gender:    Male
  Baptism Date:    1805
  Baptism Place:    Over Darwen Lower Chapel Independent, Blackburn, Lancashire,
  Father:    W._W Mather
  Mother:    Betty
  FHL Film Number:    560876
  Reference ID:    - 2:1Z3QK2P

James' father was William (Will) Mather and his mother was Betty Beswick. His paternal grandparents were Thomas Mather and Ellen Chambers. He had three brothers and three sisters, named Thomas, Abraham, William, Ann, Betty and Nancy. He was the second oldest of the seven children.

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- Thomas Mather
  - b.~ 1755 in Darwen d.Dec 1814 in Darwen
  
  William (Will) Mather
  - b.~ 1775 in Over Darwen d.Nov 1858 in Over Darwen
  
  Ellen Chambers
  - b.1759 in Darwen
  
  James Mather
  - b.09 Apr 1805 in Darwen
  
  Betty Beswick
  - b.1777 in Over Darwen d.Dec 1852 in Over Darwen

¹ England Select Births & Christenings (1538-1975)
Source/Citation Lancashire OPC Project