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Peter Mather

Peter was born about 1740 in Lancashire and his baptism took place on August 6th, 1742 at St. Elphin (Warrington).¹

Birth Notes
- This is not the Peter from Warrington. He was a tobacconist and died there in 1773.
  
  Baptism records for "Deane by Bolton" and "son of John" include Peter (1734), Catherine (1737), Thomas (1740), Samuel (1744), Thomas (1745), John (1746), John (1747), Ann (1748) , Richard (1750), Betty (1751), John (1754), Mary (1755), and so on. There must be at least two families here, but also indicate that this a Deane family (who had a Richard born 1750), cannot be the same as the Turton (Walmsley) family with brothers Peter and Richard (and possibly John & James).
  
  The family have been shown not to be the ones of Middle Hulton, but possibly have been in Turton (or Rivington or Haslingden) for several generations. Turton Baptism records are lost for this period.

Peter's father was Peter Mather and his mother was Elizabeth (Betty) Cranwhaw. His paternal grandparents were Thomas Mather and Margaret Greenhalgh. He had three brothers and four sisters, named Jeremiah, John, Abraham, Margaret, Alice, Ann and Katherin. He died about 1805 in Bolton. His burial was about 1805 in Bolton.²

Death Notes
- 1803 or 1807 (so about 1805)
  
  There are two Peter Mathers buried at St. Peter, with no parent shown (so probably adults), and no age. As Peter is an uncommon name here, one of these two records is most likely our Peter.
  
  There are no Ellen Mather buriels, that could be his wife at St. Peter. Of the 11 burials for Ellen Mather at St. Peters, none match spouse or possible age.
  
  Lancashire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812 for Peter Mather
  Bishop´s Transcripts Bolton-le-Moors 1800-1809
  Peter    Mather    17 Jan 1803    G.B.
  Peter    Mather    19 Apr 1807    G.B.
  Burial Place:    Bolton Church (for both)
  
  Who is this Peter Mather (possibly Peter's father) ?:
  Name:    Peter Mather
  Burial Date:    2 Apr 1765
  Parish:    Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England
  Register Type:    Bishops Transcripts
  Reference Number:    Drm/2/19
  Abode: Turton
  
  The Peter buried at Deane who died at Little Hulton Town 3 Dec 1789 is another (he was born there too).

General Notes
- WARNING: Parent are not confirmed, and the Peter from Warrington, son of John a butcher is another Peter, a tobacconist (like his uncle).
  
  There are only 3 Bolton marriages for a Peter Mather, and two of these are a few years appart, suggesting Peter was widowed and married twice. However, the marriage to Betty Mayo is believed to be another Peter Mather from Hulton.
  
  The family seem to have travelled a bit: Ellen baptised 1771 at Bank Street, Thomas I was baptised 1774 at Walmsley, Thomas II was baptised 1777 in Blackburn, Peter 1783 at Horwich, and John 1788 at Rivington. All records show abode as Great Bolton, so it seems they moved to different independant chapels for the baptisms, rather than be moving home, which must be difficult for a hand-loom weaver.
  
  James Mather was witness at Peter's marriage. This may have been his brother. Richard and Ann's children are also listed on the same non-conformist register, so it is likely Peter had a brother Richard.

Occupation Details
- Peter's occupation was Weaver.

Social & Emotional Relationships
- Peter and Peter Mather distrusted each other.
  1770s Mather Baptisms (Walmsey Chapel)
  
  Peter was a relative of Richard Mather.
  - Relationship Notes
    - Peter and Richard Mather, both had their children's baptisms listed on the first page of the Walmsley register.
      It appears the two families were of some importance.
  James Mather was a representative of Him.
  - Relationship Notes
    - James was witness to Peter's marriage, possible brothers or its another James.
      Both James and Peter Mather married Howarth in 1762

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- John Mather
  - b.~  1640
  
  Thomas Mather
  - b.22 Mar 1664 in Turton d.Nov 1732 in Turton
  
  Ann
  - b.~  1640
  
  Peter Mather
  - b.~  1704 in Turton d.Mar 1765 in Turton
  
  Margaret Greenhalgh
  - b.~  1675 in Horwich d.Feb 1728 in Turton
  
  Peter Mather
  - b.~  1740 in Lancashire d.~  1805 in Bolton
  
  Elizabeth (Betty) Cranwhaw
  - b.~  1703 in Turton d.Nov 1754 in Turton

Personal Timeline

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¹ Lancashire OPC Project
² Lancashire CoE BMB 1538-1812
Sources/Citations Lancashire CoE Births & Baptisms (1813-1911), FamilySearch.org