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James Mather

James was born in 1834 in Little Bolton and his baptism took place on January 26th, 1834 at St. Peter's (Bolton).¹²

Birth Notes
- Age 7 in 1841
  Age 17 in 1851
  Aged 19 in 1851 when married
  Aged 27 in 1861, born LB
  Aged 37 in 1871, born Bolton
  
  Name:    James Mather
  Baptism Date:    26 Jan 1834
  Parish:    Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England
  Father:    Charles Mather
  Mother:    Mary Mather
  Register Type:    Bishop's Transcripts
  Reference Number:    Drm/2/24a
  Abode: Little Bolton
  Father's Occupation: Weaver

James' father was Charles Mather and his mother was Mary Dawson. His paternal grandparents were John Mather and Ann (Nancy) Greenwood. He had four brothers and a sister, named Charles, William, John, John and Betsy. He was the oldest of the six children. He had two half-brothers and two half-sisters, named Thomas, John, Ann and Mary. He died at the age of 66 in June 1900 in Ormskirk.³

Death Notes
- In 1891, daughter Alice Mather (24, single) was living at 14 Claremont Street, Birkdale. Her parents James and Mary (56 & 60) were visitors. In the 1890s, Louisa, James and Alice all married in Ormskirk.
  
  Name:    James Mather
  Estimated birth year:    abt 1833
  Registration Year:    1900
  Registration Quarter:    Apr-May-Jun
  Age at Death:    67
  Registration district:    Ormskirk, Lancashire
  Volume:    8b
  Page:    563

General Notes
- In 1841, son James (7), living with parents and family in Kay Street, Little Bolton. His father Charles is a Beer Seller.
  
  In 1851, James (17) and siblings living with Robert (step-father) and Mary Longworth (mother). He married Mary Stott in June.
  
  In 1861, James (27) is a Counterpane Manufacturer with Mary (30)
  
  In 1871, James and Mary (37 & 40) have 7 childrfen, living at 47 Arrowsmith Terrace, Little Bolton. Druggist manufacturer.
  
  Between 1871 and 1878, there are many articles about James Mather Botanist and Botanic Medicine and "composition powder" published in the Bolton Evening News.
  
  In 1881, James (47) is a Bottanist and Druggist with wife Mary (50) at 48 Arrowsmith Terrace. With them are Nancy (23), John (20), Louisa (17), Alice (13), Annie (11) and a domestic servant.
  
  In 1891, James (62), James Jnr (24) and Annie (22) sailed from London via Suez and Naples to Victoria, Australia on the Oruba. Is this them?
  
  In 1891, Alice Mather (24, single) was living at 14 Claremont Street, Birkdale. Her parents James and Mary (56 & 60) were visitors. In the 1890s, Louisa, James and Alice all married in Ormskirk.
  
  James may have relocated to Chorlton (were there are matching death records for him and Annie)
  
  In 1901, his wife Mary and daughter Alice A were in Birkdale.

Occupation Details
- From 1851 James' occupation was Counterpane Weaver in Little Bolton.
  
  From 1861 his occupation was Counterpane Manufacturer in Little Bolton.
  
  From 1871 to 1881 his occupation was Botanist & Druggist in Little Bolton.

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- John Mather
  - b.1752 d.Jan 1822 in Bolton
  
  Charles Mather
  - b.Sep 1784 in Turton d.Mar 1849 in Little Bolton
  
  Ann (Nancy) Greenwood
  - b.~ 1760
  
  James Mather
  - b.1834 in Little Bolton d.Jun 1900 in Ormskirk
  
  Mary Dawson
  - b.20 Sep 1808 in Bolton d.Dec 1884 in Bolton

Personal Timeline

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¹ 1871 UK Census
² Lancashire CoE Births & Baptisms (1813-1911)
³ FreeBMD.org.uk