Ralph was born at Levenshulme, son of Joseph and Hannah Mather.
In 1841, Ralph Mather (30, not from Cheshire) was single, a weaver at Marple, Stockport, Cheshire
In 1845, Ralph Mather, son of Joseph Mather, married Mary Booth the daughter of George Butterworth at Ashton under Lyne.
In 1861 Ralph and Mary (50 & 59) were at Hyde, Stockport with Joseph and George Mather (14 & 12)
In 1851, Ralph and Mary (40 & 39) were at Romiley, Cheshire with Arron Booth (20, step-son), Ellis (5), Joseph (4) and George (1).