Newspaper clipping of Manchester Evening News reads: at 34 Hemmons Road, Longsight, Dearly Loved Husband of Lilly Mather and Dear Father of Nellie, Alice, Winnie, Joe, service & committal at Manchester Crematorium on Friday, June 4th at 1pm, inquiries Mr.H.Snaden, Beswick co-op Society. Was 0364 phone no
Probate: MATHER Richard of 34 Hemmons Road, Manchester 12, died 31 May 1954. Probate Manchester August to Lilly Mather widow. Effects £1,115 8s.
General Notes
Was living at 304 Beckwith St, Birkenhead at 1881 Census (age 6)
In 1901, living at 282 & 284 St. Anne St., Birkenhead with parents (aged 26)
23 May 1904, Richard Mather married Lily Mercer at Birkenhead, Baptist Church (Laird Street). His sister Mary (Polly) married there a few months later.
Moved to Longsight (Levenshulme), Manchester later. His main claim to fame, was that he helped to build the Titannic in Belfast.
He was in Belfast in 1911 (where Alice was born), so missed the census.
Story by Sue: When Richard and Lily were living at Hemmons Rd, one year in Granddads retiring years I remember Mum saying about one year Grandad Richard Mather decided to keep Turkeys in a shed at the bottom of the garden with the idea he would fed them up then nearer to the Christmas he got lots of orders from Friends, neighbours, etc and was so pleased as it meant extra money for Christmas but sadly as the world is, some jealous sod one night broke in and rung all their necks, so left Grandad to find them all dead the next day. It can be such a cruel world, he never did it again.
Occupation Details
From 1881 Dick's occupation was Scholar in education.2
Occupation Notes
1881 census
From 1891 his occupation was Pattern Maker's Apprentice in manufacturing.3
Occupation Notes
1891 census
From 1901 his occupation was Iron Moulder in manufacturing.4
Occupation Notes
1901 census
From about 1909 his occupation was Boiler Maker full time in manufacturing for Harland & Wolff, in Belfast. He left in May 1911 at the end of the contract.5
Occupation Notes
Richard and Lily had to move to Belfast while Alice was born. Richard was woking as a Boiler Maker on the Titanic. It was his bolts that popped out as the Titanic went down !
The Titanin was launched 31 May 1911.
From before 1939 his occupation was House Property Salesman full time in sales in Manchester.6
Joseph and Ellen Mather and Family were living at 304 Beckwith St, Birkenhead at 1881 Census. On Elizabeth Mathers burial record of 6-Jan-1886, the address is recorded as 300 Beckwith Street, but this could be an error.
Joseph, Ellen and family were living at two houses in 1901. John Mather was also recorded as living here at the time of his wedding to Sarah on 13-Aug-1901 It is also where Joseph Mather died, at his home in September 1918, aged 78.
He lived on a temporary basis in Belfast for two years from about 1910 to about 1912.
Occupancy/Contact Notes
Richard and family are missing from the 1911 UK census, because Richard was working on the Titanic in Belfast. Alice was born in Belfast whilst he was werking there.
The Titanic was launched from H&W Belfast 31-May-1911 and completed 2-Apr-1912. She sank on her maiden voyage from Southhampton, 15-Apr-1912, causing the deaths of over 1,500 people.
Lily Mercer & Richard Mather married May 23rd, 1904 at Cathcart Street Baptist Church: Richard youngest son of Joseph Mather to Lily Mercer eldest daughter of John Mercer both of this Town.
Died 10/04/1907 at 103, Watson Street, Birkenhead,don't know why Funeral at Flaybrick Hill Cemetary, Birkenhead ,see Granma's verse its heartbraking.
Deaths Jun 1907 (>99%) MATHER Elsie 1 Birkenhead 8a 279
A verse written by her loving parents:
Loving Memory of our beloved darling Elise, who passed away on the 10th April 1907, aged two years in July. Forget her, No. I never will, I loved her then. I love her still. Her memory is as was today as in the hour she passed away. Her Loving Mama and Dada.
The newspaper clipping stuck underneath reads Mather April 10 at 103, Watson street, Birkenhead, Elise, the dearly beloved daughter of Richard and Lily Mather.Funeral at Flaybrick Hill Cemetery, tomorrow, Friday, at 3pm.
Note: the 12th and 17th April 1907 are Fridays, but assuming funeral was 12th.
Nellie was born on October 21st, 1907 in Birkenhead.1
Birth Notes
Cheshire Birth indexes for the years: 1907 MATHER Nellie MERCER Birkenhead Wirral BIR/237/13
MATHER, NELLIE MERCER GRO Reference: 1907 D Quarter in BIRKENHEAD Volume 08A Page 449
Nellie Turner nee Mather Born 21/10/1907 at 103,Warson Street, Birkenhead Died 30/09/1977 at 12,Grange Avenue, Levenshulme, and Manchester. Wife of Ken Turner, mother of Ruth Turner
She died at the age of 69 on September 30th, 1977 in Manchester. The funeral took place in Manchester and was arranged by Norwest Co-op Funeral service.11
Death Notes
Nellie Turner nee Mather
Newspaper clipping: Turner – Nellie Died 30th Sept 1977 at her home 12, Grange Avenue, Levenshulme, Manchester, Arrangements as published earlier but family flowers only please donations, if desired to Christies Hospital, inquiries, G.Wilkinson, Norwest Co-op Funeral service.
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1909 MATHER George M MERCER South West Bolton SWB/15/161
MATHER, GEORGE MERCER MERCER GRO Reference: 1909 D Quarter in BOLTON Volume 08C Page 358
Registered late, 4 to 6wks after the birth.
GEORGE MATHER born 31/08/1909 in Bolton, at Ellen & Joseph Mather's
He died in an accident or as a result of an injury, Climbing over school railings. A spike pierced his head., at the age of 8 on July 14th, 1918 in Manchester.1
Death Notes
George died 14/07/1918 at Manchester Royal Infirmary taken in 23rd
May Accident details I received from Mum when I was very young, only above in the book, strange!
Died due to an accident climbing over school railings, spike pierced his head, funeral not listed. First son of Lily & Richard Mather, again how heartbreaking how they must have all suffered.
Name: George H[M] Mather Birth Date: abt 1910 Date of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep 1918 Age at Death: 8 Registration district: Chorlton Inferred County: Lancashire Volume: 8c Page: 843
Winnifred, known as Winnie, was born on October 26th, 1917 in Longsight.1
Birth Notes
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1917 MATHER Winnie MERCER Gorton, Manchester Central Library GOR/13/76
Name: Winnie Mather Mother's Maiden Surname: Mercer Date of Registration: Oct Nov Dec 1917 Registration district: Chorlton, Lancashire Volume Number: 8c Page Number: 1005
Acording to Sue and the Birthdaty Book, Winnie Doxey nee Mather born 26/10/1917 at 9 Seddon St, Longsight, wife of Lawrence Doxey.
DOB Confirmed by 1939 Register
She died at the age of 86 on July 12th, 2004 in Gosford. She was buried in July 2004 in New South Wales.910
Death Notes
Sad thing is Winnie died on Lizzies 4th birthday, just before the family were cutting her cake. She suffered from dementure.
Died 12/07/2004, Gosford, N.S.W., Australia 87yrs sadly on her Great Grand Daughter’s 4th Birthday, Elizabeth Gibbons.
Name: Winnifred Doxey Death Date: 12 Jul 2004 Cemetery: Palmdale Section: Palmdale, Area: Native Garden, Sec: 4A, Site: 52 Cemetery Location: Palmdale, New South Wales
Buried at Palm Dale, NSW, Australia See Australia Cemetery Index, 1808-2007 Records for burial.
Joseph, known as Joe, was born on September 28th, 1920 in Longsight.1
Birth Notes
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1920 MATHER Joseph MERCER Gorton, Manchester GOR/18/88
Name: Joseph Mather Mother's Maiden Surname: Mercer Date of Registration: Oct Nov Dec 1920 Registration district: Chorlton Registration county: Lancashire Volume Number: 8c Page Number: 1281
Born 28/09/1920 at 9, Seddon St, Longsight, Levenshulme DOB Confirmed by 1939 Register
He died at the age of 69 on May 20th, 1990 in Bavaria.1
Death Notes
Died 20/05/1990 in Bavaria, Germany, Husband of Ursula Mather
Family Additional Information
A family check-list to complete for each family
BMD Births
Yes (5 children)
GRO Checked?
Yes
Notes
Another MATHER+MERCER family at Prescott. Not Alice (as born in Belfast)