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.
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.
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Connections & Relationships
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.Relationship Notes
James was witness to Peter's marriage, possible brothers or its another James.
Both James and Peter Mather married Howarth in 1762
Peter and Peter Mather distrusted each other.
Peter was a relative of Richard Mather.James Mather was a representative of Him.
Family Pictures
Peter and Ellen were married in a religious ceremony on January 5th, 1762 at St. Peter's (Bolton) by J Folds and witnessed by James Mather.3 They had seven sons and two daughters, named William, Richard, Thomas, Thomas, James, Peter, John, Ellen and Margaret. There are possibly more children.
Family Notes
4 index records to choose from:
Marriage: 05 JAN 1762 Bury, Lancashire, England (to Ellen Howarth)
Marriage: 01 JAN 1762 Bolton Le Moors, Lancashire, England (to Ellen Howorth)
Marriage: 04 JAN 1762 Bolton Le Moors, Lancashire, England (to Ellen Hawarth)
Marriage: 05 JAN 1762 Bolton Le Moors, Lancashire, England (to Ellen Howarth)
Another Ellen Howarth married John Dewhurst, Yeoman on 16 Nov 1763
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Children
Birth Notes
Probably from Turton, (two records) confirmed by Christening record.
WILLIAM MATHER
Birth:
Christening: 29 AUG 1762 Walmsley Presbyterian, Turton.
Christening: 29 AUG 1762 Todmorden, Lancashire.
Parents:
Father: PETER MATHER
Mother: ELLIN HOWARTHDeath Notes
Burial: 27 Jan 1834 St Peter, Bolton, Lancashire, England
William Mather -
Age: 72 yrs.
Abode: Great Bolton
Buried by: A. Hadfield Offg. Minister
Register: Burials 1831 - 1834, Page 268, Entry 2143
Source: LDS Film 1966471Birth Notes
Three translations of this entry in FamilySearch.org.uk.
Baptisms: 24 Dec 1765 Walmsley Meeting House, Bolton le Moors, Lancashire, England
Richard Mather - Child of Peter Mather & Ellin (formerly Howarth)
Abode: Turton
Notes: [Congregation: Walmsley Meeting]
Baptised by: Aspinal
Register: Baptisms 1783-1793, Page 4
Source: LDS Film 560904
RICHARD MATHER
Birth:
Christening: 24 DEC 1765 Turton, Bolton Le Moors, Lancashire
Christening: 24 DEC 1765 Todmorden, Lancashire, England
Parents:
Father: PETER MATHER
Mother: ELLIN HOWARTH
Death Notes
Richard may have been the witness to his brother Thomas's marriage to Sarah Davenport. If so, he was still alive in 1802, aged about 37.
This could be him:
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1847
MATHER Richard 92 Eastern Bolton EB/14/29Birth Notes
Name: Ellen Mather
Birth Date: 23 Dec 1771
Event Type: Baptism
Father: Peter Mather
Mother: Ellen Mather
Baptism Date: 28 Dec 1771
Baptism Place: Bolton-le-Moors, Lancaster, England
Denomination: Presbyterian
Piece Title: Piece 0064: Bolton-le-Moors, Bank Street (Presbyterian), 1754-1788
Abode: Sharples
Baptism: 28 Dec 1771 Bank Street Unitarian Protestant Dissenters, Bolton, Lancashire, England
Ellen Mather - Daughter of Peter Mather & Ellen
Born: 23 Dec 1771
Abode: Sharples
Baptised by: Revd. Philip Holland
Register: Baptisms 1754 - 1788, Page 55, Entry 718
Source: LDS Film 560877Birth Notes
Christening: 27 DEC 1774 Turton, Bolton Le Moors, Lancashire
Christening: 27 DEC 1774 Todmorden, Lancashire
Baptisms: 27 Dec 1774 Walmsley Meeting House, Bolton le Moors, Lancashire, England
Thomas Mather - Child of Peter Mather & Ellin (formerly Howarth)
Abode: Turton
Notes: [Congregation: Walmsley Meeting]
Baptised by: Aspinal
Register: Baptisms 1783-1793, Page 4
Source: LDS Film 560904
Birth Notes
Name: Thomas Mather
Gender: Male
Baptism Date: 20 Jan 1777
Baptism Place: Over Darwen Lower Chapel Independent
Father: Peter Mather
Mother: Ellen
FHL Film Number: 0506876 (RG4 1020), 0506876 (RG4 882)
Abode: Bolton (possibly Turton, Bolton as baptised in Darwen)
WARNING: There is also a Thomas Mather born 9 Nov 1777, son of Abraham and Hannah Mather, baptised 11 Dec 1777 at Ainsworth Unitarian Chapel (Cockey Moor), abode Heights.
Death Notes
Possibly died in 1852, but the Thomas tahe was alive in Little Hulton in 1851 was born in Worsley, Manchester (near Little Hulton and Farnworth, and South of Bolton)
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1852
MATHER Thomas 75 Little Hulton, Bolton LH/4/265Birth Notes
Son of Peter Mather with no age given, so assumed infantDeath Notes
Name: James Mather
Event Type: Burial
Burial Date: 29 Mar 1782
Parish: Bolton le Moors, St Peter
Parish as it Appears: Bolton Church
Father's name: Peter Mather
Reference Number: L243/1/2/1
Item Number: 1
Archive Roll: 855
Burial: 29 Mar 1782 St Peter, Bolton, Lancashire, England
James Mather - Son of Peter Mather
Abode: GB
Source: LDS Family Search
Birth Notes
Name: Peter Mather
Event Type: Baptism
Father: Peter Mather
Baptism Date: 10 Nov 1783
Baptism Place: Horwich, Lancashire, England
Denomination: Independent
Piece Title: Piece 3847: Horwich, Horwich New Chapel (Independent), 1751-1785
Died G.B. in Sep 1784Death Notes
Burial: 13 Sep 1784 St Peter, Bolton, Lancashire, England
Peter Mather - Son of Peter Mather
Abode: GB
Source: LDS Family Search
Name: Peter Mather
Event Type: Burial
Burial Date: 13 Sep 1784
Parish: Bolton le Moors, St Peter
Parish as it Appears: Turton Chapel
Father's name: Peter Mather
Reference Number: L243/1/2/1
Item Number: 1
Archive Roll: 855
Abode: G.B.Birth Notes
No age at death given, so assumed to be an infant.
Death Notes
Name Margaret Mather
Event Type Burial
Burial Date 15 Sep 1786
Parish Bolton le Moors, St Peter
Parish as it Appears Turton Chapel
Father's Name Peter Mather
Mother's Name Ellen Mather
Reference Number L243/1/2/1
Item Number 1
Archive Roll 855
Margaret daughter of Peter & Ellen Mather of G.B.
England Deaths & Burials 1538-1991
First name(s) Margaret
Last name Mather
Burial date 15 Sep 1786
Burial place Turton, Lancashire, England
Father's name(s) Peter Mather
Mother's name(s) Ellen Mather
Birth Notes
No age given on burial, so assumed to be an infant death.
This is correct and the baptism is at Rivington.
Name: John Mather
Gender: Male
Birth: (blank, although others shown)
Baptism Date: 12 Apr 1788
Baptism Place: Rivington, Lancaster, England
Father: Peter Mather
Mother: Ellen Howorth Mather (i.e. Ellen Howarth Mather)
FHL Film Number: 1966746
This baptism is also included in the Non-Conformist Chaple in Rivington register (see 1988 reprint of A5 booklet http://www.rivingtonchapel.org.uk/RegistersBookletLowRes.pdf)Death Notes
Burial: 19 May 1789 St Peter, Bolton, Lancashire, England
John Mather - Son of Peter Mather & Ellen
Abode: GB
Source: LDS Family Search
England Deaths & Burials 1538-1991
First name(s) John
Last name Mather
Burial date 19 May 1789
Burial place Turton, Lancashire, England
Place Turton
Father's name(s) Peter Mather
Name: John Mather
Gender: Male
Burial Date: 19 May 1789
Burial Place: Turton, Lancashire, England
Father: Peter Mather
Mother: Ellen Mather
FHL Film Number: 1966744
Reference ID: It2 Bolton May 1789
Text: "John S. of Peter & Ellen Mather of G.B."
William Mather
William was born in 1762 in Turton and his baptism took place on August 29th, 1762 at Walmsley Presbyterian.
Richard Mather
Richard was born in 1765 in Turton and his christening took place on December 24th, 1765 at Walmsley Presbyterian conducted by minister John Aspinal.4 5
Ellen Mather
Ellen was born on December 23rd, 1771 in Sharples and her baptism took place on December 28th, 1771 at Bank Street Unitarian conducted by Reverend Philip Holland.4 1
Thomas Mather
Thomas was born in 1774 in Turton and his christening took place on December 27th, 1774 at Walmsley Presbyterian conducted by minister John Aspinal.4 5
Thomas Mather
Thomas was born in January 1777 in Tottington and his baptism took place on January 20th, 1777 at Over Darwen Lower Chapel.
James Mather
James was born about 1781 in Bolton.
Peter Mather
Peter was born in 1783 in Horwich and his baptism took place there on November 10th, 1783.4
Margaret Mather
Margaret was born in 1786 in Turton.
John Mather
John was born in 1788 in Rivington and his baptism took place there on April 12th, 1788.7 8
1 Lancashire OPC Project
2 Lancashire CoE BMB 1538-1812
3 Manchester CoE Marriages & Banns 1753-1930
4 England & Wales Non-conformist Registers (1567-1970)
5 FamilySearch.org
6 Manchester CoE BMB (1541-1812)
7 Rivingron Parish Records
8 England Select Births & Christenings (1538-1975)
9 England Select Deaths & Burials (1538-1991)
Further source/citation:
Lancashire CoE Births & Baptisms (1813-1911)
2 Lancashire CoE BMB 1538-1812
3 Manchester CoE Marriages & Banns 1753-1930
4 England & Wales Non-conformist Registers (1567-1970)
5 FamilySearch.org
6 Manchester CoE BMB (1541-1812)
7 Rivingron Parish Records
8 England Select Births & Christenings (1538-1975)
9 England Select Deaths & Burials (1538-1991)
Further source/citation:
Lancashire CoE Births & Baptisms (1813-1911)
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