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Joshua Mather

Joshua was born on February 9th, 1806 in Walton-le-Dale and his baptism took place there on March 2nd, 1806.¹

Birth Notes
- 35 in 1841
  45 in 1851
  55 in 1861
  
  Name:    Joshua Mather
  Gender:    Male
  Birth Date:    9 Feb 1806
  Baptism Date:    2 Mar 1806
  Baptism Place:    Walton Le Dale,Lancashire,England
  Father:    John Mather
  Mother:    Margaret
  FHL Film Number:    0844802 IT 1

Joshua's father was John Mather and his mother was Margaret (Peggy) Smith. His paternal grandparents were Joshua Mather and Margaret Fielden. He had a brother and four sisters, named John, Ann, Peggy, Elizabeth and Mary. He was the second oldest of the six known children. He died at the age of 69 on December 24th, 1875 in Farnworth. His burial was on December 29th, 1875 in Farnworth.²³

Death Notes
- Name:    Joshua Mather
  Estimated birth year:    abt 1806
  Registration Year:    1875
  Registration Quarter:    Oct-Nov-Dec
  Age at Death:    69
  Registration district:    Bolton, Lancashire
  Volume:    8c
  Page:    184
  
  Name:    Joshua Mather
  Register Type:    Burial
  Death Date:    abt 1875
  Burial or Cremation Date:    29 Dec 1875
  Burial or Cremation Place:    Lancashire, England
  URL:    https://www.deceasedonline.com...
  
  MATHER Joshua. 8 May Effects under £100
  The Will of Joshua Mather formerly of 67 King Street but late of 73 Egerton street both in Farnworth in the County of Lancaster, Iron Turner who died 24 December 1875 at 75 Egerton Street was proved at Manchester by Maria Mather of 73 Egerton Street Widow the Relict the sole Executrix.

General Notes
- This family originate from Walton-le-Dale, Blackburn, near to Preston.
  
  In 1829, Joshua married Elizabeth Kay at Walton-le-Dale, Preston. A witness was James Mather, but he has no brother James!
  
  In 1835, Margaret was born. Soon after that, the family relocated to Bolton.
  
  In 1841, Joshua (35) was a Shopkeeper at Bridge House, White Lion Brow with Elizabeth (30), with his three daughters (8, 5 & 5mo).
  
  In April 1851, Joshua and Elizabeth (45 & 42) were at 1 Baldwin Street, W Bolton with Margaret, Elizabeth, Thomas and John (15, 10, 7 & 5), and also Thomas Kay (45), probably Elizabeth's brother (tbc).
  
  On the 24 May 1851 at Lowell, Massachusetts (MA), USA, Joshua Mather, aged 45, son of Thomas & Catherine Mather, a Manufacturer from England married Mary Jane Smith (aged 27, Daughter of David and Rosina Smith). A bigamist? Probably not, this Josiah Mather as he died 22 June 1865 at Lowell, MA, USA. However, there is also a John Mather born about 1847 who emigrated to Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts and that could be his son.
  
  In 1861, Joshua and Elizabeth were at Blackburn Street
  
  Elizabeth died, and Joshua, now living in Farnworth married Maria Haydock (or Haddock). Their 1871 marriage was at Preston Registry Office.
  
  In 1875, Joshua Mather died in Farnworth. There is a probate record, leaving £100 to Maria.

Occupation Details
- From 1871 Joshua's occupation was Mechanic in Bolton.

Social & Emotional Relationships
- Maria Haydock was a representative of Joshua.
  - Relationship Notes
    - Dec 1876, Maria, Widow and sole executon of Joshua's Will. Value £100.
      Both from 67 King Street, Farnworth (see Probate and 1881 census)
  He lived with George Bateman.
  - Relationship Notes
    - In 1871, George and Elizabeth Bateman (both 30) were living with Joshua Mather (65)

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- Joshua Mather
  - b.~ 1740 in Blackburn
  
  John Mather
  - b.19 Nov 1781 in Walton-le-Dale d.Mar 1851 in Walton-le-Dale
  
  Margaret Fielden
  - b.~ 1740 in Blackburn
  
  Joshua Mather
  - b.09 Feb 1806 in Walton-le-Dale d.24 Dec 1875 in Farnworth
  
  Margaret (Peggy) Smith
  - b.1780

Personal Timeline

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¹ England Select Births & Christenings (1538-1975)
² Deceased Online
³ National Probate Records
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