John Mather

John was born in 1826 in Edgworth and his baptism took place on July 23rd, 1826 at St. Anne (Turton) conducted by Curate James Spencer.¹ 

• Birth Notes

  Name:    John Mather
  Baptism Date:    23 Jul 1826
  Parish:    Turton, Lancashire, England
  Father:    Richard Mather
  Mother:    Mary Mather
  Register Type:    Bishop's Transcripts
  Reference Number:    Drm/2/39a
  
  John son of Richard & Mary Mather of Edgworth, Dyer

John's father was Richard Mather and his mother was Mary Rostron.  His paternal grandparents were Thomas Mather and Alice Entwistle. He had a brother and six sisters, named Richard, Alice, Sarah, Martha, Mary, Martha and Jane.  He was the oldest of the eight children.