James was born in December 1862 in Bolton and his baptism took place on December 31st, 1862 at Bolton Holy Trinity.12
Birth Notes
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1862 MATHER James SMITH Eastern Bolton EB/47/217
MATHER, JAMES SMITH GRO Reference: 1862 D Quarter in BOLTON Volume 08C Page 286
Name: James Mather Gender: Male Baptism Date: 31 Dec 1862 Baptism Place: Holy Trinity, Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England Father: William Mather Mother: Martha Mather FHL Film Number: 1966122