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John Mather

John was born in October 1772 in Billinge and his baptism took place on October 11th, 1772 at St. Aidan (Billinge).¹

Birth Notes
- Name:    John Mather
  Event Type:    Baptism
  Baptism Date:    11 Oct 1772
  Baptism Place:    Billinge, St Aidan, Lancashire, England
  Father:    James Mather
  Mother:    Ann Mather
  
  John s: James & Ann Mather ... Billinge

John's father was James Mather and his mother was Ann Berrington. His paternal grandparents were Thomas Mather and Hannah Rawlinson. He had five brothers and three sisters, named Thomas, Joshua, James, William, Peter, Ann, Tabitha and Sarah. He was the fifth oldest of the nine children. He died at the age of 58 in May 1831 in Billinge. His burial was on May 11th, 1831 at St. Aidan (Billinge).¹

Death Notes
- Died between 1824 (birth of Alice) and 1848 (marriage of William) and of similar age to wife Bety born 1778
  
  Name    John Mather
  Age    58
  Birth Year    abt 1773
  Burial Date    11 May 1831
  Burial Place    Billinge, St Aidan, Lancashire, England
  Abode: Billinge

General Notes
- WARNING: There are two John and Betty families, clearly demobstrated by the births of both Richard and John in 1800, only two months appart. There are marriages in 1790 and 1796 to Betties Baxter and Houghton. Most people have the marriages are based on age, but it is more likely this John married Betty Baxter, as Thomas Mather (his oldest brother) was a witness.
  
  In 1804, John was witness to William's marriage to Betty Cowely. He was therefore likely to be the closest brother.
  
  In 1831, John died in Billinge, aged 58
  
  In 1841, John (40, farmer) and James (30, mason) were two heads of families at Billinge Hill, sons of John and Betty

Occupation Details
- From 1814 John's occupation was Delfman in Billinge.
  
  From 1819 to 1824 his occupation was Farmer in Billinge.

Social & Emotional Relationships
- John was a representative of William Mather.
  - Relationship Notes
    - In 1804, John was witness to William's marriage to Betty Cowely. He was therefore likely to be the oldest brother.

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- John Mather
  
  Thomas Mather
  - b.1685 in Billinge d.28 May 1745 in Billinge
  
  James Mather
  - b.Jan 1733 in Billinge d.18 Aug 1802 in Billinge
  
  Hannah Rawlinson
  - b.1704 d.Dec 1761 in Farnworth
  
  John Mather
  - b.Oct 1772 in Billinge d.May 1831 in Billinge
  
  Ann Berrington
  - b.~ 1730 in Rainford

Personal Timeline

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¹ Wigan, England CoE BMB (1580-1840)