Martha Mather 
Martha was born in June 1841 in Sharples and her baptism took place there on June 13th, 1841.1 Birth Notes
2 mo old for 1841 census
20 on 1861 census shows born Bury, unmarried and moved to Rochdale with a daughter Elizabeth Ann Mather
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1841
MATHER Martha ROPER Sharples SH/2/23
Name: Martha Mather
Baptism Date: 13 Jun 1841
Parish: Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England
Father: Richard Mather
Mother: Elizabeth Mather
Register Type: Bishop's Transcripts
Reference Number: Drm/2/27
Abode: Sharples
Occupation: Carder
Note on record shows "Bap. at Sharples Chapel"
MATHER, MARTHA ROPER
GRO Reference: 1841 J Quarter in BOLTON UNION
Volume 21 Page 182
Death Notes
Still alive in 1911
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1932
PENNINGTON Martha 90 Little Bolton LB/131/105
Name: Martha Pennington
Death Age: 90
Birth Date: abt 1842
Registration Date: Q1 1932
Registration District: Bolton, Lancashire
Volume: 8c
Page: 547
General Notes
In 1841, Martha was 2 months, living with parents Richard and Elizabeth at Club House, Sharples.
In 1851, Martha with with father Richard and Jane
In 1859, Martha (Ann's closest sister) waa witness to Ann's marriage.
15 Jan 1860, Martha Mather (Full) Spinster of Little Bolton, daughter of Richard Mather a Carder married Thomas Pennington a warper at St George's, Little Bolton.
In 1861, Thomas and Martha (22 & 20) were at Back Charles Street, Little Bolton with son John (6 mo)
In 1881, "Martha France", wid, 39 was at 259 Church Street, Westhaughton with John Richard Pennington (13), Louisa (10) and Lily (5) and Samuel Mather a lodger (38).
11 Feb 1878, Martha Pennington, wid, 35, Roller Coverer of 2 Walkers Court, Daughter of Richard "Marsh" (should be Mather), Carder married James France, 46, Collier, Widower of 1 Cook's Court at Holy Trinity, Bolton.
In 1879, James France (probably an orphan), died a year after his marriage so Mathas France was now a widow.
In 1881, "Martha France", wid, 39 was at 259 Church Street, Westhoughton with John Richard Pennington (13), Louisa (10) and Lily (5) and Samuel Mather a lodger (38).
In 1891, Martha "Mather", wid, 49 was at 23 Hardy Street with John R Pennington (23), Louisa (20), Lily (15) and Mary E (9).
In 1901, Martha Pennington, wid, 59 was at 36 Norwood Grove with Lily (25) and Mary E (19).
In 1911, Martha Pennington (69) was visiting her daughter Mary Ellen Standish.
Died 1932 (tbc)
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Whereabouts
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Martha lived in 23 Back Handley Street from before 1851.3
Occupancy/Contact Notes
Richard (42) and Jane (54) with children Martha (10), Ellen (4) and Stepson Robert Mather (17) were living at 23 Back Handley Street in 1851
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Connections & Relationships
Relationship Notes
In 1859, Martha (her closest sister) waa witness to Ann's marriageRelationship Notes
In 1911, Martha Pennington (69) was visiting her daughter Mary Ellen Standish
Martha was a representative of Ann Roper (Mather).She lived with Mary Ellen Pennington.
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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*There are earlier generations for the ancestor(s) indicated. See their page(s) for details (click name)
- b.1713 in Warrington d.Apr 1768 in Warrington
- b.Nov 1737 in Turton d.May 1826 in Turton
- b.Aug 1691 d.Aug 1727 in Prescot
- b.1714 in Burtonwood d.06 Jan 1780 in Warrington
- b.~ 1693 d.Aug 1755 in Warrington
- b.1777 in Turton d.31 Aug 1851 in Baltimore County
- b.1672 in Lower Darwen d.Jun 1739 in Lower Darwen
- b.May 1702 in Lower Darwen
- b.~ 1679 d.Nov 1737 in Lower Darwen
- b.1744 in Lower Darwen d.May 1786 in Turton
- b.1696
- b.07 May 1815 in Raikes d.Jun 1866 in Little Bolton
- b.~ 1745 d.> 1799 in Haslingden
- b.1780 in Horwich d.Dec 1844 in Turton
- b.1747 in Bolton
- b.Jun 1841 in Sharples d.Jan 1932 in Little Bolton
- b.1808 in Sharples d.Jan 1848 in Little Bolton
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Family Pictures
Martha and Thomas were married in a religious ceremony on January 15th, 1860 at St. George (Little Bolton) by Reverend J T Brown and witnessed by Edward Eglin & Ellen Whalley.4
Marriage/Union Notes
Marriage: 15 Jan 1860 St George, Bolton, Lancs.
Thomas Pennington - Full, Warper, Bachelor, Little Bolton
Martha Mather - (X), Full, Spinster, Little Bolton
Groom's Father: John Pennington, Warper
Bride's Father: Richard Mather, Carder
Witness: Edward Eglin; Ellen Whalley, (X)
Married by Banns by: J.T. Brown
Notes: [Groom signed 'Thomas Penington']
Register: Marriages 1849 - 1861, Page 172, Entry 344
Source: LDS Film 1966157
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Children
Birth Notes
Aged 6 mo in 1861
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1860
PENNINGTON John MATHER Little Bolton LB/38/472Death Notes
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1863
PENNINGTON John 3 Western Bolton WB/31/476Birth Notes
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1867
PENNINGTON John R PENNINGTON Little Bolton LB/54/185
Name: John Richard Pennington
Registration Year: 1867
Registration Quarter: Jul-Aug-Sep
Registration District: Bolton, Lancashire
Volume: 8c
Page: 301Death Notes
Name: John Richard Pennington
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1868
Registration Year: 1892
Registration Quarter: Jan-Feb-Mar
Age at Death: 24
Registration District: Bolton, Lancashire
Volume: 8c
Page: 316Birth Notes
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1870
PENNINGTON Louisa PENNINGTON Eastern Bolton EB/63/324
Name: Louisa Pennington
Registration Year: 1871
Registration Quarter: Jul-Aug-Sep
Registration District: Bolton, Lancashire
Volume: 8c
Page: 298
Name: Louisa Pennington
Gender: Female
Baptism Date: 25 Dec 1870
Baptism Place: Atherton, Lancashire, England
Mother: Martha Pennington
FHL Film Number: 1885669Death Notes
Name: Louisa Ashall
Death Date: 22 May 1958
Death Place: Bolton
Probate Date: 19 Nov 1958
Probate Registry: London, England
ASHALL Louisa of 35 Derby Street, Bolton, Widow died 22 May 1958 at Engledene Nursing Home, Bolton. Probate London 19 Nov to Henry Ashall retired shopkeeper and Lily Unsworth married woman. Effects £528 9s 4dBirth Notes
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1875
PENNINGTON Lilly PENNINGTON Eastern Bolton EB/73/400
Name: Lilly Pennington
Registration Year: 1875
Registration Quarter: Jul-Aug-Sep
Registration District: Bolton, Lancashire
Volume: 8c
Page: 402Death Notes
Name: Lily Cornelius
Death Age: 73
Birth Date: abt 1876
Registration Date: Q2 1949
Registration District: Ince, Lancashire
Volume: 10c
Page: 465
John Pennington
John was born in October 1860 in Little Bolton.2
John Richard Pennington
John was born in July 1867 in Little Bolton.2
Louisa Pennington
Louisa was born on August 28th, 1870 in Bolton and her baptism took place on December 25th, 1870 in Atherton.2 6
Lilly Pennington
Lilly was born on June 11th, 1875 in Bolton.2
Martha and James were married in a religious ceremony on February 11th, 1878 in Bolton.2
Marriage/Union Notes
Lancashire Marriage indexes for the years: 1878
PENNINGTON Martha FRANCE James Bolton Le Moors, Holy Trinity 21/5/61
Marriage: 11 Feb 1878 Holy Trinity, Bolton, Lancashire, England
James France - 46 Collier Widower of 1 Cook's Court
Martha Pennington - 35 Roller Coverer Widow of 2 Walker's Court
Groom's Father: Edward Whittle, Labourer
Bride's Father: Richard Marsh, Carder (should be Richard Mather, Carder)
Witness: Joseph Owen; Margaret Owen, (X)
Married by Banns by: E. H. Duerden Curate
Register: Marriages 1877 - 1886, Page 31, Entry 61
Source: LDS Film 1966126
Martha and Samuel were living together and then separated. They had a daughter named Mary. There are no more children.
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Children
Birth Notes
Aged 9 in 1891
Aged 19 in 1901
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1882
PENNINGTON Mary E PENNINGTON Westhoughton WH/20/51
PENNINGTON, MARY ELLEN -
GRO Reference: 1882 M Quarter in BOLTON
Volume 08C Page 351Death Notes
DEATH 13 JUL 1946 • Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Mary Ellen Pennington
Mary was born on December 30th, 1881 in Westhoughton.8
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