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Joseph Mather

Joseph was born in April 1844 in Atherton and his baptism took place on April 7th, 1844 at St. John the Baptist (Atherton).¹²

Birth Notes
- Aged 23 in 1865 when married
  Aged 28 in 1871, born Atherton
  
  Joseph didnt name a father on his marriage record, so was probably a bastard child. Joseph son of Mary is a perfect match:
  
  Name:    Joseph Mather
  Baptism Date:    7 Apr 1844
  Baptism Place:    Atherton, St John the Baptist, Lancashire, England
  Parish as it Appears:    Leigh, Atherton
  Search Photos:    Search for 'Atherton, St John the Baptist' in the UK City, Town and Village Photos collection
  Mother:    Mary Mather
  Reference Number:    GB127.L177/1/2/1
  
  Abode: Atherton

Joseph is no longer alive.

General Notes
- Joseph was the illegitimate son of Mary Mather, born 1844 at Tyldesley.
  
  6 Aug 1865, Joseph Mather (23) a collier (father not named) married Sarah Ann Owen (2), daughter of Thomas Owen a Tailor. Sarah Mather (probable half-sister) was a witness.
  
  In 1871, Joseph and Sarah A (28 & 24) were at Tyldesley with Matthew (7), John (5), Joseph (1) and Alice M Owen (20) and her baby, probably Sarah's sister.

Occupation Details
- From 1823 Joseph's occupation was Collier in Tyldesley.

Personal Timeline

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¹ 1871 UK Census
² Manchester CoE Births & Baptisms