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John Henry Mather

John was born in September 1849 in Chorlton (Lancs).¹

Birth Notes
- Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1849
  MATHER John Henry HORSEFIELD Ardwick,Manchester ARD/19/6
  
  MATHER, JOHN HENRY HORSEFIELD
  GRO Reference: 1849 S Quarter in CHORLTON
  Volume 20 Page 117

John's father was Henry Mather and his mother was Ellen Horsefield. His paternal grandparents were Robert Mather and Margaret Robinson; his maternal grandparents were John Horsefield and Betty Booth. He had two brothers named Robert and William. He was the second oldest of the three children. He had a half-sister named Esther.

General Notes
- In 1871, John H Mather (21) was at 10 Eden Street with his brother Robert (24) and Mother Ellen Mather (61)
  
  In 1881, John Henry Mather (31) was unmarried at 10 Eden Street, Sharples living with his mother Ellen (71, Wid)
  
  19 June 1881, John Henry Mather married Mary Hannah Wood at Heaton Norris Christ Church.
  
  1882 to adter 1885 they lived at Astley Bridhe, although both their sons were baptised at Heaton Norris.
  
  In 1891, John Henry Mather (41) is still at 10 Eden Street, now married to Mary H Mather (37)

Occupation Details
- From 1871 John's occupation was Dryer of Cotton Yarns in Astley Bridge.
  
  From 1882 to 1885 his occupation was Bleacher in Astley Bridge.
  
  From 1891 his occupation was Overlooker for Cotton Mill, in Astley Bridge.

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- Robert Mather
  - b.~ 1785 in Levenshulme
  
  Henry Mather
  - b.10 Dec 1817 in Walmersley d.Jul 1875 in Bolton
  
  Margaret Robinson
  - b.1782 in Levenshulme
  
  John Henry Mather
  - b.Sep 1849 in Chorlton (Lancs)
  
  John Horsefield
  - b.1785 d.1865
  
  Ellen Horsefield
  - b.08 Nov 1809 in Prestwich d.22 Jun 1902 in Bolton
  
  Betty Booth
  - b.1788 in Prestwich d.1835 in Prestwich

Personal Timeline

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¹ GRO Reference