James Mather
James was born in 1846 in
Ashworth.
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Birth Notes
Aged 5 in 1851, born Rochdale (other siblings "Prescott")
Aged 16 in 1861, born Prescut, abode Lower Summerseat
Aged 26 in 1871, born Ashworth
Aged 55 in 1901, born Summerseat, Lanc's
Note: Prescut is most probably Prescot.
MATHER, JAMES FOARD
GRO Reference: 1845 S Quarter in ROCHDALE
Volume 21 Page 725
James' father was
Robert Mather and his mother was
Sarah Ford. His paternal grandparents were
Ralph Mather and
Helen (Ellen) Dorning. He had three brothers and two sisters, named
John,
Thomas,
William,
Ann and
Ellen. He was the youngest of the six known children. He died at the age of 58 in April 1904 in
Whitefield. He was buried in
Stand.
2
Death Notes
Name: James Mather
Gender: Male
Death Age: 58
Birth Date: 1846
Death Date: abt 1904
Death Place: Stand, Lancaster, England
Burial Date: 16 Apr 1904
FHL Film Number: 1751508
Reference ID: cn 1974 P 247
Abode: Besses
General Notes
In 1871, James and Betty (25 & 26) were at 8 Albert Street, Hopwood with Sarah Jane (2) and John W (1).
In 1891, James was a Beer Seller at the Towler Inn, Heywood, Heap. (now "Hark to Towler", 122-124 Bury New Road, Heywood, OL10 4RG).
In 1896, James was an Inn Keeper (probably at Heywood) when Sarah Jane married Joseph Horrocks.
In 1901, James (55) was a licensed victualler at the Junction Hotel, Whitefield
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Occupation Details
From 1861 James' occupation was Cotton Weaver in
Elton.
3
From 1871 his occupation was Cotton Loom Jobber in
Hopwood.
1
From 1877 his occupation was Overlooker in
Heywood.
4
From 1891 to after 1896 his occupation was Inn Keeper for Towler Inn, in
Heywood.
5
From 1901 his occupation was Licensed Victualler for Junction Hotel, in
Whitefield. He died in 1904 while still employed there.
6
James and
Betty were married in a religious ceremony in March 1866 at
Christ Church, Walmersley.
7
Marriage/Union Notes
Lancashire Marriage indexes for the years: 1866
MATHER James WALSH Betty Walmersley, Christ Church Bury CE30/1/48
They had two sons and a daughter, named
John,
Thomas and
Sarah. There are no more children.
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Children
Sarah Jane Mather
Sarah was born in 1868 in
Ashworth.
7
Birth Notes
Aged 2 in 1871, born Ashworth
Aged 28 in 1896 when married
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1868
MATHER Sarah Jane WALCH Walmersley, Bury WAL/11/22
John William Mather
John was born in June 1870 in
Hopwood.
1
Birth Notes
Aged 1 in 1871, born Hopwood
MATHER, JOHN WILLIAM WALCH
GRO Reference: 1870 J Quarter in BURY LANCASHIRE
Volume 08C Page 431
Thomas Mather
Thomas was born in 1872 in
Hopwood.
8
Birth Notes
Aged 9 in 1881, born Hopwood
MATHER, THOMAS WALSH
GRO Reference: 1872 S Quarter in BURY LANCASHIRE
Volume 08C Page 418
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Family Additional Information
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A family check-list to complete for each family
BMD Births | Yes (1 daughter) |
GRO Checked? | Yes |
Notes | John W missing from Lanc-BMD |
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Children
Rhoda Ellen Mather
Rhoda was born on June 14th, 1878 in
Hopwood and her baptism took place there on July 14th, 1878.
8 10
Birth Notes
Aged 3 in 1881, born Hopwood
MATHER, RHODA ELLEN RENOLDS
GRO Reference: 1878 J Quarter in BURY LANCASHIRE
Volume 08C Page 535
Note: REYNOLDS was mother Leah's married name from her first marriage. Her maiden name was LEAH.
Name Rhoda Ellen Mather
Age 0
Birth Date 14 Jun 1878
Baptism Date 14 Jul 1878
Baptism Place Hopwood, St John the Evangelist, Lancashire
Father James Mather
Mother Leah Mather
Reference Number GB127.L300/1/1/1
Herbert Mather
Herbert was born in June 1881 in
Heywood.
11
Birth Notes
MATHER, HERBERT SPEED
GRO Reference: 1881 J Quarter in BURY
Volume 08C Page 564
He died in June 1881 in
Heywood.
11
Death Notes
MATHER, HERBERT 0
GRO Reference: 1881 J Quarter in BURY LANCASHIRE
Volume 08C Page 292
May (Mary) Mather
May, known as Mary, was born in June 1882 in
Heywood.
8
Birth Notes
Aged 8 in 1881, born Heywood
MATHER, MAY SPEED
GRO Reference: 1882 J Quarter in BURY LANCASHIRE
Volume 08C Page 615
Beatrice Mather
Beatrice was born in June 1886 in
Heywood.
8
Birth Notes
Aged 5 in 1881, born Heywood
MATHER, BEATRICE SPEED
GRO Reference: 1886 J Quarter in BURY LANCASHIRE
Volume 08C Page 578