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James Mather

James was born in August 1782 in Atherton and his baptism took place on August 18th, 1782 at St. John the Baptist (Atherton).¹²

Birth Notes
- Aged 55 in 1841 at Valley, Atherton
  Aged 69 in 1851, born Atherton
  Aged 80 in 1861, born Tyldsley, living at Atherton.
  
  Name:    James Mather
  Event Type:    Baptism
  Baptism Date:    18 Aug 1782
  Baptism Place:    Atherton, St John the Baptist, Lancashire, England
  Father:    Thos Mather
  Mother:    Elizabeth Mather
  Reference Number:    GB127.L177/1/1
  
  James, son of Tho's Mather, weaver & Elizabeth his wife

He died at the age of 80 in 1862 in Atherton.³

Death Notes
- Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1862
  MATHER James 81 Atherton ATH/14/180

General Notes
- In 1841, James and Betty (both 55) were at Valley, Atherton with Thomas (25), Mary (20), Betty (18) and John (15). Margaret had already married and left home.
  
  In 1851, James Mather (69), Cotton Weaver, born Atherton was with his daughter and son-in-Law James and Betsy Marsh at Alfred Street, Tyldesley.
  
  In 1861, aged 80, living with daughter's family James and Betty Marsh at Atherton.

Occupation Details
- From 1841 to 1848 James' occupation was Cotton Weaver in Atherton.
  - Occupation Notes
    - 1841 and when daughter Mary married in 1846 and son Thomas married in 1848

Social & Emotional Relationships
- James was a neighbour of William Mather.
  - Relationship Notes
    - Both families lived at Valley, Atherton
  He lived with Betty Mather.
  - Relationship Notes
    - In 1851, James Mather was living with his daughter Betsy and son-in-law James Marsh
  He and John Mather were fused, i.e.inseparable.

Personal Timeline

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¹ 1851 UK Census
² Manchester CoE BMB (1541-1812)
³ BMD-Lancashire