John William Mather
John was born in March 1860 in
Bolton.
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Birth Notes
Born March, but after the 14th if 66 when died.
Aged 1 in 1861
Aged 21 in 1881
Aged 66 when died in March 1927
So born after March 1860 and before April
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1860
MATHER John W WILLIAMSON Eastern Bolton EB/41/340
MATHER, JOHN WILLIAM WILLIAMSON
GRO Reference: 1860 M Quarter in BOLTON
Volume 08C Page 289
John's father was
James Henry Mather and his mother was
Martha Williamson. His paternal grandparents were
William Mather and
Jane Biggarstaff. He had a brother and two sisters, named
Henry,
Sarah and
Helen. He was the oldest of the four children. He died at the age of 67 on March 14th, 1927 in
Bolton.
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Death Notes
Name: John W Mather
Death Age: 66
Birth Date: abt 1861
Registration Date: Mar 1927
Registration district: Bolton, Lancashire
Volume: 8c
Page: 492
Probate:
MATHER John William of 95 Dean Church Lane, Bolton, Lancashire died 14 March 1927. Probate London 17 June to Eliabeth Mather widow. Effects £3978 17s 10d
General Notes
NOTE: There is another John William Mather born 1861 from Prestwich. It could be this John who died in 1927 (ttbc)
Between 1889 and 1896, John William and Elizabeth Mather had their 4 children baptised at Bolton Holy Trinity.
In 1881, John Wm Mather (21) was at 56 Moor Lane, W Bolton, assistant shop keeper, aged 21.
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Connections & Relationships
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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- b.1794 in Droylsden d.1862 in Ashton-under-Lyne

- b.1835 in Little Bolton d.08 Apr 1905 in Middle Hulton


- b.1789 in Droylsden d.Dec 1849 in Littlemoss
- b.Mar 1860 in Bolton d.14 Mar 1927 in Bolton

- b.1829 in Knutsford
John and
Elizabeth were married in a religious ceremony on June 1st, 1887 at
Bolton Holy Trinity by Vicar Charles Lowe and witnessed by John Mather & Ellen Mather.
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Marriage/Union Notes
Lancashire Marriage indexes for the years: 1887
MATHER John W WILLIAMS Elizabeth Bolton Le Moors, Holy Trinity Bolton 21/6/32
Marriage: 1 Jun 1887 Holy Trinity, Bolton, Lancs.
John William Mather - 26, Grocer, Bachelor, 66 Moor Lane
Elizabeth Williams - 25, Cook, Spinster, 11 Rose St
Groom's Father: James Henry Mather, Gentleman
Bride's Father: John Williams, (deceased), Miner
Witness: John Mather; Ellen Mather
Married by Banns by: Charles Lowe Vicar
Register: Marriages 1886 - 1897, Page 16, Entry 32
Source: LDS Film 1966126
They had two sons and three daughters, named
James,
Eric,
Margaret,
Eveline and
Elsie. There are no more children.
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Children
Eveline Mather
Eveline was born in October 1889 in
Bolton and her baptism took place on November 3rd, 1889 at
Bolton Holy Trinity.
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Birth Notes
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1889
MATHER Eveline WILLIAMS Great Bolton GB/12/435
Name: Evelyn Mather
Gender: Female
Baptism Date: 3 Nov 1889
Baptism Place: Holy Trinity, Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England
Father: John William Mather
Mother: Elizabeth Mather
FHL Film Number: 1966124
Reference ID: v 3 p 282
James Henry Mather
James was born on October 21st, 1891 in
Bolton and his baptism took place on November 8th, 1891 at
Bolton Holy Trinity.
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Birth Notes
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1891
MATHER James H WILLIAMS Great Bolton GB/19/192
Name: James Henry Mather
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 21 Oct 1891
Baptism Date: 8 Nov 1891
Baptism Place: Holy Trinity, Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England
Father: John William Mather
Mother: Elizabeth Mather
FHL Film Number: 1966124
He died at the age of 56 in June 1948 in
Bolton.
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Death Notes
Name: James H Mather
Death Age: 56
Birth Date: abt 1892
Registration Date: Q2 1948
Registration Quarter: Apr-May-Jun
Registration district: Bolton, Lancashire
Volume: 10b
Page: 493
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1948
MATHER James H 56 Bolton South Bolton BS/13/388
Elsie Mather
Elsie was born on April 7th, 1893 in
Bolton and her baptism took place on May 7th, 1893 at
Bolton Holy Trinity.
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Birth Notes
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1893
MATHER Elsie WILLIAMS Great Bolton GB/23/497
Name: Elsie Mather
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 7 Apr 1893
Baptism Date: 7 May 1893
Baptism Place: Holy Trinity, Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England
Father: John William Mather
Mother: Elizabeth Mather
FHL Film Number: 1966124
Eric Mather
Eric was born on June 12th, 1896 in
Bolton and his baptism took place on July 26th, 1896 at
Bolton Holy Trinity.
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Birth Notes
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1896
MATHER Eric WILLIAMS Great Bolton GB/34/192
Name: Eric Mather
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 12 Jun 1896
Baptism Date: 26 Jul 1896
Baptism Place: Holy Trinity, Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England
Father: John William Mather
Mother: Elizabeth Mather
FHL Film Number: 1966124
Reference ID: v 4 p 190
He died at the age of 86 on May 24th, 1983 in
Bolton. He was cremated on May 27th, 1983.
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Death Notes
Name: Eric Mather
Death Age: 86
Birth Date: 12 Jun 1896
Registration Date: Q2 1983
Registration Quarter: Apr-May-Jun
Registration district: Bolton, Greater Manchester
Volume: 38
Page: 0348
Probate:
MATHER Eric of 103 Morris Green Lane, Bolton died 24 May 1983. Probate Manchester 1 July. Not exceeding £26,553
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| BMD Births | Yes (4 children) |
| Baptisms | All at Bolton Holy Trinity |