Children

 John Mather
John was born in 1760 in Walton-le-Dale and his baptism took place on November 16th, 1760 in Blackburn.
• Birth Notes

  Name:    John Madder
  Baptism Date:    16 Nov 1760
  Parish:    Blackburn, Lancashire, England
  Father's name:    Joshua Madder
  Mother's name:    Margret Madder
  Register Type:    Bishops Transcripts
  Reference Number:    Drb/2/26
He died at the age of 17 in October 1777 in Walton-le-Dale.  He was buried on October 12th, 1777 in Walton-le-Dale.² 
• Death Notes

  Name:    John Mather
  Burial Date:    12 Oct 1777
  Parish:    Walton-le-Dale, Lancashire, England
  Father's Name:    Joshuha Mather
  Mother's Name:    Margaret Mather
  Register Type:    Bishops Transcripts
  Reference Number:    Drb/2/27


 Joshua Mather
Joshua was born about 1762 in Bamber Bridge.
• Birth Notes

  Probably born before 1864 and Mary
He died in July 1772 in Bamber Bridge.  He was buried on July 26th, 1772 in Bamber Bridge.^3 3 
• Death Notes

  Name:    Joshua Mather
  Gender:    Male
  Burial Date:    26 Jul 1772
  Burial Place:    Bamber-Bridge, Lancashire, England
  Father:    Joshua Mather
  Mother:    Margaret Mather
  FHL Film Number:    1514652


 Mary Mather
Mary was born in May 1764 in Bamber Bridge and her baptism took place on May 20th, 1764 in Blackburn.² 
• Birth Notes

  Name:    Mary Mather
  Baptism Date:    20 May 1764
  Parish:    Blackburn, Lancashire, England
  Father's name:    Joshua Mather
  Mother's name:    Margret Mather
  Register Type:    Bishops Transcripts
  Reference Number:    Drb/2/27
  
  Mary D'r of Joshua & Margaret Mather
  
  Name:    Mary Mather
  Gender:    Female
  Baptism Date:    20 May 1764
  Baptism Place:    Bamber-Bridge, Lancashire, England
  Father:    Joshua Mather
  Mother:    Margret Mather
  FHL Film Number:    1514652


 Thomas Mather
Thomas was born on July 6th, 1766 in Quarlton and his baptism took place on July 27th, 1766 in Blackburn.² 
• Birth Notes

  Aged 75 when died, so born about 1766 (after Jan).  Therefore Thomas was 19 when he married.
  
  Name    Thos Mather
  Birth Date        6 Jul 1766
  Baptism Date    27 Jul 1766
  Parish    Blackburn, Lancashire, England
  Father's Name    Joshua Mather
  Mother's Name    Margret Mather
  Register Type    Bishops Transcripts
  Reference Number    Drb/2/27
  
  Tho's Son of Joshua & Margaret Mather ... 6 27 [July 1765]
He died at the age of 63 in August 1829 in Walton-le-Dale.  He was buried on August 23rd, 1829 in Walton-le-Dale.⁴ 
• Death Notes

  Name:    Thomas Mather
  Birth Year:    abt 1766
  Death Age:    63
  Burial Date:    23 Aug 1829
  Burial Parish:    Walton-le-Dale, Lancashire, England
  Register Type:    Bishop's Transcript
  Reference Number:    Drb 2/29


 Sarah Mather
Sarah was born on August 20th, 1768 in Walton-le-Dale and her baptism took place there on September 25th, 1768.⁵ 
• Birth Notes

  Name:    Sarrah Mather
  Gender:    Female
  Birth Date:    20 Aug 1768
  Baptism Date:    25 Sep 1768
  Baptism Place:    Walton Le Dale,Lancashire,England
  Father:    Joshua Mather
  Mother:    Margret
  FHL Film Number:    0844802 IT 1


 Hannah Mather
Hannah was born on September 8th, 1770 in Walton-le-Dale and her baptism took place there on September 30th, 1770.⁵ 
• Birth Notes

  Name:    Hannah Mather
  Gender:    Female
  Birth Date:    8 Sep 1770
  Baptism Date:    30 Sep 1770
  Baptism Place:    Walton Le Dale,Lancashire,England
  Father:    Joshua Mather
  Mother:    Margaret
  FHL Film Number:    0844802 IT 1


 Joshua Mather
Joshua was born on July 3rd, 1773 in Walton-le-Dale and his baptism took place there on August 8th, 1773.² 
• Birth Notes

  Name:    Joshua Mather
  Birth Date:    3 Jul 1773
  Baptism Date:    8 Aug 1773
  Parish:    Walton-le-Dale, Lancashire, England
  Father's name:    Joshua Mather
  Mother's name:    Margaret Mather
  Register Type:    Bishops Transcripts
  Reference Number:    Drb/2/27
  
  Name:    Joshuia Mather
  Birth Date:    3 Jul 1773
  Baptism Date:    8 Aug 1773
  Parish:    Walton-le-Dale, Lancashire, England (confirmed)
  Father's name:    Joshna Mather
  Mother's name:    Margaret Mather
  Register Type:    Parish Register
  Reference Number:    Pr 2948/1/3
  
  Joshua son of Joshua & Margaret Mather  3  8  [July Aug 1773]
He died at the age of 1 in July 1774 in Walton-le-Dale.  He was buried on July 31st, 1774 in Bamber Bridge.³ 
• Death Notes

  Name:    Joshua Mather
  Gender:    Male
  Burial Date:    31 Jul 1774
  Burial Place:    Bamber-Bridge, Lancashire, England
  Father:    Joshua Mather
  Mother:    Margt Mather
  FHL Film Number:    1514652


 Margaret Mather
Margaret was born on August 23rd, 1776 in Blackburn and her baptism took place on September 14th, 1776 in Walton-le-Dale.² 
• Birth Notes

  Same bap recorded for three places:  Bamber Bridge is probably the most specific, just south of Walto Le Dale (between Preston and Blackburn)
  
  Name:    Margaret Mather
  Birth Date:    23 Aug 1776
  Baptism Date:    14 Sep 1776
  Parish:    Blackburn, Lancashire, England
  Father's name:    Joshua Mather
  Mother's name:    Margaret Mather
  Register Type:    Bishops Transcripts
  Reference Number:    Drb/2/27
  
  Name:    Margaret Mather
  Gender:    Female
  Birth Date:    23 Aug 1776
  Baptism Date:    14 Sep 1776
  Baptism Place:    Walton Le Dale,Lancashire,England
  Father:    Joshua Mather
  Mother:    Margaret
  FHL Film Number:    0844802 IT 1
  


 Betty Mather
Betty was born on March 23rd, 1779 in Walton-le-Dale and her baptism took place there on April 4th, 1779.⁶ 
• Birth Notes

  Name:    Betty Mather
  Gender:    Female
  Birth Date:    23 Mar 1779
  Baptism Date:    4 Apr 1779
  Baptism Place:    Walton Le Dale,Lancashire,England
  Father:    Joshua Mather
  Mother:    Margaret
  FHL Film Number:    0844802 IT 1


 John Mather
John was born on November 19th, 1781 in Walton-le-Dale and his baptism took place there on December 25th, 1781.² 
• Birth Notes

  Name:    John Mather
  Birth Date:    [8] Nov 1781
  Baptism Date:    [25 Dec] 1781
  Parish:    Walton-le-Dale, Lancashire, England
  Father's name:    Joshua Mather
  Mother's name:    Margaret Mather
  Reference Number:    Pr 2948/1/3
  Bap date obscured, but in a series with others baptied Chrisrmas day.
  
  Name:    John Mather
  Birth Date:    19 Nov 1781
  Baptism Date:    25 Dec 1781
  Parish:    Walton-le-Dale, Lancashire, England
  Father's name:    Joshuia Mather
  Mother's name:    Margaret Mather
  Register Type:    Bishops Transcripts
  Reference Number:    Drb/2/27
He died at the age of 69 in March 1851 in Walton-le-Dale.  He was buried on March 11th, 1851 in Walton-le-Dale.^2 7 
• Death Notes

  Name    John Mather
  Birth Year    abt 1782
  Death Age    69
  Burial Date    11 Mar 1851
  Burial Parish    Walton-le-Dale, Lancashire, England
  Register Type    Bishop's Transcript
  Reference Number    Drb 2/32