Richard Mather
Richard was born on February 14th, 1808 in
Ainsworth and his baptism took place on March 27th, 1808 at the
St. Matthew (Little Lever).
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Birth Notes
Aged 53 in 1861, born Ainsworth
Aged 74 in 1881, born Ainsworth
Name: Richard Mather
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 14 Feb 1808
Birth Place: Ainsworth
Baptism Date: 27 Mar 1808
Baptism Place: Little Lever, Lancashire, England
Father: Samuel Mather
Mother: Betty
FHL Film Number: 1545460
Richard's father was
Samuel Mather and his mother was
Betty Walker. He had a brother and three sisters, named
James,
Alice,
Sarah and
Peggy. He was the third oldest of the five children. He died after 1881.
General Notes
Richard's children may all be step-children
In 1861, Richard, born Ainsworth, was 53, Wid, with Betty (30), Samuel (24), John (22), Thomas (20), William (17) and Sarah (9). All the children were born at Prestwich. Richard was a bleacher at Longfield, Manchester.
In 1881, Richard (74) was a lodger with Mary Greenhaigh ()48)
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Occupation Details
From 1830 Richard's occupation was Whister in
Prestwich.
3
From 1835 his occupation was Crofter in
Prestwich.
3
From 1861 his occupation was Bleacher in
Manchester.
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Occupation Notes
Bleacher at Longfield, Manchester.
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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- b.1776 in Ainsworth d.Mar 1858 in Ainsworth
- b.14 Feb 1808 in Ainsworth d.> 1881

- b.~ 1771 in Ainsworth
Richard and
Sarah were married. They had four biological sons and three biological daughters, named
Samuel,
John,
Thomas,
William,
Betty,
Mary and
Alice. They also had an adopted daughter named
Sarah. The family line is yet to be completed.
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Children
Betty Mather
Betty was born on October 1st, 1829 in
Prestwich and her baptism took place there on January 3rd, 1830.
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Birth Notes
Aged 30 in 1861, born Prestwich
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
Name: Betty Mather
Event Type: Christening
Event Date: 3 Jan 1830
Event Place: Prestwich, Lancashire, England
Birth Date: 1 Oct 1829
Father's Name: Richard Mather
Mother's Name: Sarah Mather
Record Number: 52
Abode: Prestwich, Whister
Mary Mather
Mary was born on July 5th, 1832 in
Prestwich and her baptism took place there on September 9th, 1832.
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Birth Notes
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
Name: Mary Mather
Event Type: Christening
Event Date: 9 Sep 1832
Event Place: Prestwich, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 5 Jul 1832
Father's Name: Richard Mather
Mother's Name: Sarah Mather
Record Number: 25
Samuel Mather
Samuel was born on December 24th, 1834 in
Prestwich and his baptism took place on April 26th, 1835 at
St. Mary-the-Virgin (Prestwich).
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Birth Notes
Aged 24 in 1861, born Prestwich
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
Name: Samuel Mather
Event Type: Christening
Event Date: 26 Apr 1835
Event Place: Prestwich, Lancashire, England
Father's Name: Richard Mather
Mother's Name: Sarah
Record Number: 460
Baptism: 26 Apr 1835 St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich, Lancashire
Samuel Mather - [Child] of Richard Mather & Sarah
Born: 24 Dec 1834
Abode: Prestwich
Occupation: Crofter
Baptised by: Thos. Tolming
Register: Baptisms 1834 - 1843, Page 50, Entry 395
Source: LDS Film 2113204
John Mather
John was born in 1837 in
Prestwich and his baptism took place on June 18th, 1837 at
St. Mary-the-Virgin (Prestwich).
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Birth Notes
Aged 22 in 1861, born Prestwich
Baptism: 18 Jun 1837 St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich, Lancashire.
John Mather - [Child] of Richard Mather & Sarah
Abode: Prestwich
Occupation: Crofter
Baptised by: Thos. Blackburne Rector
Register: Baptisms 1834 - 1843, Page 143, Entry 1143
Source: LDS Film 2113204
Alice Mather
Alice was born in June 1839 in
Manchester.
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Birth Notes
MATHER, ALICE ASHWORTH
GRO Reference: 1839 J Quarter in MANCHESTER
Volume 20 Page 693
She died in June 1839 in
Manchester.
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Death Notes
MATHER, ALICE 0
GRO Reference: 1839 J Quarter in MANCHESTER
Volume 20 Page 629
William Mather
William was born in June 1843 in
Prestwich.
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Birth Notes
Aged 17 in 1861, born Prestwich
MATHER, WILLIAM ASHWORTH
GRO Reference: 1843 J Quarter in MANCHESTER
Volume 20 Page 706
Sarah Mather
Sarah was born in March 1852 in
Prestwich.
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Birth Notes
Aged 9 in 1861, born Prestwich
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1852
MATHER Sarah MATHER Prestwich, Bury PREST/4/93
MATHER, SARAH -
GRO Reference: 1852 M Quarter in PRESTWICH
Volume 08D Page 341
Sarah is no longer alive.