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
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.2
From 1817 his occupation was Husbandman in Billinge.2
John and Betty were married in a religious ceremony on October 14th, 1790 at All Saints (Wigan).1 They had a son and two daughters, named Richard, Jane and Sarah. There are possibly more children.
Name Jane Mather Event Type Baptism Baptism Date 8 Jul 1792 Baptism Place Billinge, St Aidan, Lancashire, England Father John Mather Mother Betty Mather
Then another in 1793 (more likely as 39 when died):
Name Jane Mather Event Type Baptism Baptism Date 7 Jul 1793 Baptism Place Billinge, St Aidan, Lancashire, England Father John Mather Mother Betty Mather
Jane, daughter of John & Betty Mather of Billinge (no occupation shown)
She died at the age of 40 in October 1833 in Billinge. She was buried on October 9th, 1833 at St. Aidan (Billinge).1
Death Notes
Name Jane Wiswall Age 39 Birth Year abt 1794 Burial Date 9 Oct 1833 Burial Place Billinge, St Aidan, Lancashire, England Parish as it Appears Wigan and Billinge
Name Richard Mather Event Type Baptism Baptism Date 6 Apr 1800 Baptism Place Billinge, St Aidan, Lancashire, England Abode: Billinge Father John Mather Mother Betty Mather