John Mather

John was born about 1735 in Turton.

John's father was Peter Mather and his mother was Elizabeth (Betty) Cranwhaw. His paternal grandparents were Thomas Mather and Margaret Greenhalgh. He had three brothers and four sisters, named Jeremiah, Abraham, Peter, Margaret, Alice, Ann and Katherin.

General Notes
- John, a weaver, and Jennet married 12 Aug 1755. In 1761 and 1763 they were at Horrock’s Fold, Turton when Betty and John were baptised. In 1765, Jenny’s baptism is only shown as Little Bolton.
  
  Jenny is an uncommon name, yet both John and possible brother Abraham had daughters baptised Jennet. There are other John Mather families at Turton, but this one is more likely a brother of Abraham (and others) and using same Bank Street Unitarian chapel.

Occupation Details
- From 1761 to 1763 John's occupation was Weaver in Horrock's Fold.

Occupancy & Contact Details
- John lived in Horrock's Fold for two years from 1861 to 1863.