James was born in December 1845 in Edgworth and his baptism took place on January 28th, 1846 at St. Anne (Turton).1
Birth Notes
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1845 MATHER James HOLDEN Edgworth EDG/2/324
MATHER, JAMES HOLDEN GRO Reference: 1845 D Quarter in BOLTON UNION Volume 21 Page 156
Name: James Mather Baptism Date: 28 Jan 1846 Baptism Place: Turton, St Anne, Lancashire, England Parish as it Appears: Turton Father: Andrew Mather Mother: Elizabeth Mather Reference Number: GB127.L98/1/3/2