Richard Mather
Richard was born in 1795 in
Deane and his baptism took place on July 5th, 1795 at
St. Mary (Deane).
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Birth Notes
All census records show West Bolton, but probably born in Deane (West of Bolton) as wife Betty from Anderton.
Aged 45 in 1841, Bolton
Aged 55 in 1851
Aged 66 in 1861
Aged 76 in 1871
Name: Richard Mather
Gender: Male
Baptism Date: 5 Jul 1795
Baptism Place: Deane By Bolton,Lancashire,England
Father: John Mather
Mother: Betty
FHL Film Number: 844816
Rich'd son of John & Betty Mather of G't Bolton
Richard's father was
John Mather and his mother was
Betty Edge. He had five brothers and six sisters, named
John,
James,
Thomas,
Wright,
William,
Elizabeth,
Alice,
Jane,
Margaret,
Mary and
Charlotte. He was the fifth youngest of the twelve children. He died at the age of 80 in March 1875 in
Bolton. He was buried in March 1875 at
Tonge-with-Haulgh Cemetery.
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Death Notes
Name: Richard Mather
Estimated birth year: abt 1796
Registration Year: 1875
Registration Quarter: Jan-Feb-Mar
Age at Death: 79
Registration district: Bolton
Volume: 8c
Page: 335
Name: Richard Mather
Death Date: Mar 1875
Cemetery: Tonge Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England
Has Bio?: N
URL: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-...
General Notes
Richard is probably the son of John and Betty Mather from Deane (since he lived in Bolton West and married Betty from Anderton).
In 1841, Richard Mather (45) a weaver, was living in Bengall Square, Bolton. Wife Betty was 10y older, with Mary (22), Jane (18), and Wright (15).
In 1851, Richard and Betty (55 & 33) were at 35 Bengall Square. Betty was from Anderton. Elizabeth Lee (Granddaughter) was with them (and her parents John and Mary Lee at 28 Bengall Square).
Richard (76) was logding with his daughter Jane Barker in 1871.
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Occupation Details
From before 1818 to after 1841 Richard's occupation was Weaver in
Bolton.
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From before 1851 to after 1871 his occupation was Winder for Cotton Weaver for Cotton Mill, in
Bolton.
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Whereabouts
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Richard lived in
18 Bengal Street until after 1861.
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Occupancy/Contact Notes
Home of Richard Mather and Elizabeth, and son Wright in 1861
West Bolton (Christchurch)
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Connections & Relationships
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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- b.Sep 1762 in Deane d.Jun 1838 in Deane
- b.1795 in Deane d.Mar 1875 in Bolton
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- b.1759 in Deane d.Sep 1842 in Bolton
Richard and
Elizabeth were married in a religious ceremony on August 27th, 1817 in
Bolton.
7 They had two sons and two daughters, named
John,
Wright,
Mary and
Jane. There are no more children.
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Children
Mary Mather
Mary was born in 1818 in
Bolton and her baptism took place there on March 22nd, 1818.
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Birth Notes
Aged 22 in 1841
Aged 32 in 1851, born Bolton
Aged 42 in 1861, born Bolton
Name: Mary Mather
Baptism Date: 22 Mar 1818
Parish: Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England
Father: Richard Mather
Mother: Betty Mather
Register Type: Bishop's Transcripts
Reference Number: Drm/2/21a
of G.B., Richard a weaver
John Mather
John was born in January 1820 in
Bolton and his baptism took place on March 26th, 1820.
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Birth Notes
Name: John Mather
Baptism Date: 26 Mar 1820
Parish: Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England
Father: Richard Mather
Mother: Betty Mather
Register Type: Bishop's Transcripts
Reference Number: Drm/2/21a
He died at 9 months old in October 1820 in
Bolton. He was buried on October 22nd, 1820 at
St. Peter's (Bolton).
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Death Notes
Name: John Mather
Age: 9/12
Birth Date: abt 1820
Burial Date: 22 Oct 1820
Burial Place: Bolton-le-Moors, St Peter, Lancashire, England
Father: Richard Mather
Reference Number: GB127.L243/1/5/3
John son of Richard Mather of G.B. (no fathers occupation)
Jane Mather
Jane was born in 1821 in
Bolton and her baptism took place there on October 21st, 1821.
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Birth Notes
Aged 18 in 1841
Aged 29 in 1851
Aged 49 in 1871 (now Jane Barker)
Name: Jane Mather
Baptism Date: 21 Oct 1821
Parish: Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England
Father: Richard Mather
Mother: Betty Mather
Register Type: Bishop's Transcripts
Reference Number: Drm/2/21a
Wright Mather
Wright was born in November 1825 in
Bolton and his baptism took place there on November 13th, 1825.
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Birth Notes
Aged 15 in 1841
Aged 25 in 1851, son or Richard & Betty
Aged 66 when died
Name: Wright Mather
Baptism Date: 13 Nov 1825
Parish: Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England
Father: Richard Mather
Mother: Betty Mather
Register Type: Bishop's Transcripts
Reference Number: Drm/2/22a
Abode: G.B., Weaver
He died at the age of 66 in July 1892 in
Bolton. He was buried on July 23rd, 1892.
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Death Notes
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1892
MATHER Wright 66 Great Bolton GB/15/293
Name: Wright Mather
Register Type: Burial
Death Date: abt 1892
Burial or Cremation Date: 23 Jul 1892
Burial or Cremation Place: Lancashire, England
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