Aged 15 in 1841 Aged 28 in 1851 (married to Martha) Aged 32(err) in 1861 Aged 48 in 1871 at Shaw Street Aged 56 in 1881, Beer Seller Aged 68 in 1891, Beer Seller, Widower
John's father was James Mather and his mother was Mary Wood. His paternal grandparents were James Mather and Happy Lomax. He had a brother named Samuel. He was the older of the two children. He had a half-brother and four half-sisters, named William, Jane, Ellen, Mary and Esther. He died at the age of 69 on March 24th, 1892 in Bolton.2
Death Notes
Last appeared in 1891 census
Deaths Mar 1892 (>99%) Mather John, 69, Bolton 8c, 361
Probate: MATHER John of the "Rothwell Street" tavern Rothwell Street beerseller died 24 March 1892. Probate Manchester 11 April to John Jordan Timekeeper and Samuel Eckersley provision dealer. Effects £1889 16s 10d.
General Notes
In 1841, living in Sidney Street, Bolton East with father James. In 1851 John was still in Sydney Street, now married to Martha. The other family had left.
In 1861, John and Martha (32 & 33) were living in Shaw Street with Betsy Jordan (22); also Mary J (130), Samuel (10), William (7), Betsy (5), Ellen (3) and Robert Mather (9mo). There were still there in 1871 at No.28.
In 1879, John was living at Shaw Street. Daughter Ellen of Shaw Street married Charles Watson.
In 1881 John was a beerseller, living at 32 Rothwell Street.
In 1891, John (68) was a beer seller (at the Rothwell Street Tavern), with William (39), Robert (30), Thomas (28), Hannah (25), Martha (22) and John (21) with him.
Occupation Details
From before 1851 to after 1871 John's occupation was Cotton Weaver in manufacturing in Bolton.3
Occupation Notes
Weaver (1851 Census and 1853 baptism of Samuel) & Cotton Weaver (1861) census. By 1871 he was a steam loom cotton weaver.
From before 1881 to after 1891 his occupation was Beer House Keeper for Rothwell Street Tavern, in Bolton.4
Aged 10 in 1861 Aged 20 in 1871 Aged 30 in 1881, married to Martha Left home by 1881
MATHER, SAMUEL JORDAN GRO Reference: 1851 J Quarter in BOLTON UNION Volume 21 Page 123
Name: Samuel Mather Baptism Date: 2 Jan 1853 Baptism Place: Bolton-le-Moors, St Peter, Lancashire, England Parish as it Appears: Bolton-le-Moors Father: John Mather Mother: Martha Mather Reference Number: GB127.L243/1/3/21 Abode: G.B. (Weaver)
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1851 MATHER Samuel JORDAN Eastern Bolton EB/24/277
Aged 3 in 1861 Aged 13 in 1871 Aged 21 in 1879 when married at Great Lever Aged 43 in 1901, born Bolton
Name: Ellen Mather Baptism Date: 29 Aug 1858 Baptism Place: Bolton-le-Moors, St Peter, Lancashire, England Father: John Mather Mother: Martha Mather Reference Number: GB127.L243/1/3/24
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1858 MATHER Ellen JORDAN Eastern Bolton EB/38/152
She died at the age of 57 on December 5th, 1915 in Bolton. She was buried on December 9th, 1915 at the Heaton Cemetery.1112
Death Notes
WATSON Ellen of 416 Bridgman Street, Bolton, Lancashire, widow died 5 Dec 1915. Administration Manchester 3 Jan of Martha Watson spinster. Effects £405 10d 4d.
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1862 MATHER Thomas JORDAN Eastern Bolton EB/47/218
MATHER, THOMAS JORDAN GRO Reference: 1862 D Quarter in BOLTON Volume 08C Page 286
He died at the age of 39 on March 23rd, 1901 in Bolton.12
Death Notes
MATHER Thomas of 36 Rothwell Street, Bolton, Lancashire, Journeyman-brewer died 23 Mar 1901. Administration Manchester 3 May to Samuel Mather beer-retailer. Effects £342 15s