John Mather 
John was born on February 27th, 1821 in WestLeigh and his baptism took place on March 26th, 1820 at St. Peter's (Bolton).1 Birth Notes
Aged 20 in 1841, living at Tottington
Aged 40 in 1861, born Westleigh
Membership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-1848
Name: John Mather
Gender: Male
Relationship to Primary Person: Self (Head)
Father: John Mather
Mother: Betty
Birth Date: 27 Feb 1821
Birth Place: Leigh, Lancashire, England
LDS Church Ordinance Data: Baptism Date: July 4, 1841 Tottington, Lancashire, ENG Officiator: Crook, Robert Baptism Date: April 13, 1861 Ordained Priest Date: May 7, 1848 Ordained Elder Date: October 3, 1868 Officiator: Jacobs, H.C.
Comments: John emigrated October 18, 1871.
General Notes
In 1841, brothers John and James Mather (20 & 14) were neighbours of Joseph and Elizabeth Harden at Stoney Brow, Tottington Lower End, North Bury
31 Dec 1848, John Mather, Crofter of Tottington and son of John Mather an Engineer married Ellen Barnes.
In 1851, John (from Westleigh) and Ellen (30 & 27) were lodgers with William and Ann Howarth at Tottington Lower End.
In 1861, John and Ellen (40 & 37) were at Club Row, Tottington Lower End with his mother Betty Harding (69)
John became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was re-baptised 4 July 1841 at Tottington.
In Apr 1871, John and Ellen Mather (50 & 47) were at Dobbs Lane Head, Tottington with their adopted daughter Mary Shaw (aged 4).
18 Oct 1871, John Emigrated (to the USA? - tbc), was noted on LDS baptism record. If he did go away, he came back!
In 1881, John and Ellen (60 & 57) are at 4 Spring View, Little Lever with their adopted daughter Mary Shaw (14).
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Occupation Details
From 1841 John's occupation was Crofter in Tottington.1From 1861 his occupation was Cotton Mill Stoker in Tottington.2From 1871 his occupation was Engine Tenter for At Mill, in Tottington.3
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Connections & Relationships
Relationship Notes
In 1841, brothers John and James Mather (20 & 14) were neighbours of Joseph Harden at Stoney Brow, Tottington Lower End, North Bury
John was a neighbour of Joseph Harden.
Family Pictures
John and Ellen were married in a religious ceremony on December 31st, 1846 at St. Mary-the-Virgin (Bury).4
Marriage/Union Notes
31 Dec 1848, John Mather, Crofter of Tottington and son of John Mather an Engineer married Ellen Barnes.
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Children
Birth Notes
Aged 4 in 1871, adopted daughter, born Blackburn
Aged 14 in 1881, adopted daughter, born Blackburn
Name: Mary Shaw
Baptism Date: 7 Feb 1866
Parish: Blackburn, Lancashire, England
Father: John Shaw
Mother: Lettice Shaw
Register Type: Parish Registers
Reference Number: PR 3073/1/23
Mary Shaw
Mary was born in 1867 in Blackburn and her baptism took place there on February 7th, 1866.3 5
1 1841 UK Census
2 1861 UK Census
3 1871 UK Census
4 Manchester CoE Marriages & Banns 1753-1930
5 Lancashire CoE Births & Baptisms (1813-1911)
2 1861 UK Census
3 1871 UK Census
4 Manchester CoE Marriages & Banns 1753-1930
5 Lancashire CoE Births & Baptisms (1813-1911)
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