John Mather
John was born in 1837 in
Prestwich and his baptism took place on June 18th, 1837 at
St. Mary-the-Virgin (Prestwich).
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Birth Notes
Aged 22 in 1861, born Prestwich
Baptism: 18 Jun 1837 St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich, Lancashire.
John Mather - [Child] of Richard Mather & Sarah
Abode: Prestwich
Occupation: Crofter
Baptised by: Thos. Blackburne Rector
Register: Baptisms 1834 - 1843, Page 143, Entry 1143
Source: LDS Film 2113204
John's father was
Richard Mather and his mother was
Sarah Ashworth. His paternal grandparents were
Samuel Mather and
Betty Walker. He had three brothers and three sisters, named
Samuel,
Thomas,
William,
Betty,
Mary and
Alice. He had an adopted sister named
Sarah.