Ralph was born in 1820 in Withnell and his baptism took place on November 19th, 1820 in Brindle.1
Birth Notes
Baptism: 19 Nov 1820 St James, Brindle, Lancashire, England Ralph Mather - Son of Mary Mather Abode: Withnell Occupation: Single-woman Baptised by: J. Stanley Register: Baptisms 1813 - 1844, Page 64, Entry 506 Source: LDS Film 1849648
Ralph's father was Edward Yates and his mother was Mary Mather. His maternal grandparents were Ralph Mather and Ann Clarkson. He had a brother named Ralph. He was the older of the two children. He died about 1820.