James Mather

James was born in 1777 in Longworth and his baptism took place on June 22nd, 1777 in Rivington.¹ 

• Birth Notes

  Name:    James Mather
  Baptism Date:    22 Jun 1777
  Parish:    Rivington, Lancashire, England
  Father's name:    James Mather
  Register Type:    Bishops Transcripts
  Reference Number:    Drm/2/39
  
  Abode: Longworth

James' father was James Mather and his mother was Esther Mason.  His paternal grandparents were Ralph Mather and Ann Anderton. He had three brothers and four sisters, named Robert, Ralph, Jonathan, Ann, Sally, Betty and Ellen.  He was the second youngest of the eight children.