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James Mather

James was born in December 1846 in Bolton.¹

Birth Notes
- MATHER, JAMES KERSHAW
  GRO Reference: 1846 D Quarter in BOLTON UNION
  Volume 21 Page 125

James' father was Isaac Mathers and his mother was Esther Kershaw. His paternal grandparents were Samuel Mather and Ann Williams. He had three brothers named Samuel, William and Robert. He had an adopted sister named Sarah.

General Notes
- James may be the son of Isaac "Mathers" and Esther Kershaw who married at Manchester in 1838. There is no other marriage in the 10y prior to James being born..
  
  Jame's birth was registered Q4 1846. There were 5 James Mathers born in Bolton 1846-47.
  
  In 1861, there are no census records for a James son of Isaac or son of Esther. However, in 1870, there is James of correct age, son of Isaac at Rhode Island, USA.

Occupation Details
- From 1838 James' occupation was Overlooker in Manchester.

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- Samuel Mather
  - b.1789 in Stockport
  
  Isaac Mathers
  - b.1817 in Manchester
  
  Ann Williams
  - b.1786 in Stockport
  
  James Mather
  - b.Dec 1846 in Bolton
  
  Esther Kershaw
  - b.1817 in Stockport

¹ GRO Reference