In 1851, John (23) was a Iron Forge Man (Smith) in West Bolton.
28 Mar 1853, John Mather, Forgeman Great Bolton, son of William Mather a weaver, married Elizabeth Coop, spinster of Little Bolton, daughter of Thomas Coop, a spinner.
In 1861, John a "Furnace Man" and Elizabeth (34 & 31) were at 49 Peel Street, E Bolton with Thomas (8) and Mary (5)
John's wife Elizabeth died March 1867 and was buried at St Mary, Deane. John may also have died 1869, aged 43 and buried at Dean. However, after Elizabeth died he may have gone to the USA with his daughter Susannah - TBC.
In 1911, John Mather, Furnaceman, aged 84, widowed, was lodging with Robert Lee (60) at 17 Nobel Street, Bolton.