Ralph Mather

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Ralph was born in October 1716 in Harwood and his baptism took place in October 1716 at St. Peter's (Bolton).¹

Ralph's father was Ralph (Radi) Mather and his mother was Abigail Mather. His paternal grandparents were William (Guliolius) Mather and <unknown>. He had four brothers and three sisters, named William, William, James, Thomas, Jana, Alice and Anna. He was the third oldest of the eight children. He died at the age of 37 in 1753 in Bolton. His burial was on June 12th, 1753 at St. Mary (Deane).¹

General Notes
- Ralph was the son of Ralph and Abigail Mather of Harwood. He was the only son baptised at St Peter's Bolton, although there are other sons of Ralph baptised at Deane.
  
  9 March 1735, Ralph Mather of "Hilton" married Elizabeth Bradly of Bolton by Licence at Manchester Cathederal.

Social & Emotional Relationships
- Ralph was a relative of William Mather.
  - Relationship Notes
    - There is a record at Bolton archivers pertaining to "Apprenticeship Indenture - William, son of Ralph Mather of Middle Hulton to Thomas Morris of Great Bolton, weaver, date 27 Feb 1764". This is probably this William (aged 12) and orphaned.