Robert Mather 
Robert was born on September 2nd, 1797 in Withnell and his baptism took place on September 24th, 1797 at St. Laurence (Chorley).1 2 Birth Notes
Aged 40 in 1841, abode Cox Green, Turton
Aged 53 in 1851, born Withnell
Aged 63 in 1861, born Withnell (wife Ann born Turton)
Aged 71 in Nov 1861 (when died)
There is no Turton baptism for Robert, and for a time was believed to be the son of James Mather and Betty Knowles (still possible) because he was living at Top O'th' Lane (the Lane leading to Top of Turton) in 1827 and Cock's Green in 1833-1836. Both residences are adjacent to Goose Cote Hill where James and Betty lived. However, 1851 and 1861 census shows he was born at Withnell, near Tockholes.
It was then thought likely Robert is the son of Robert and Peggy from Tockholes, with Peggy being his first daughter. He would have been baptised at Walmsley Presbyterian, but the records for this period are lost. However, they already had a Robert (1792-1816), so cant be theirs. Instead, Peggy could be named from Ann's parents (Thomas & Peggy).
There's a Robert, baptised 5 Nov 1809 at Brindle, son of Jonathan and Catherine Mather of Withnell, probably related, but this Robert is 13 years too young to match the census. The 1797 baptism son of Ellen however is a perfect fit!
Name: Robert Mather
Birth Date: 2 Sep 1797
Baptism Date: 24 Sep 1797
Parish: Chorley, St Laurence, Lancashire, England
Mother's name: Ellen Mather
Register Type: Parish Register
Reference Number: 27
Abode: Withnell
Death Notes
Ann was Head (and probably Widow) in 1871
Ann was a widow in 1881
Name: Robert Mather
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1797
Registration Year: 1868
Registration Quarter: Oct-Nov-Dec
Age at Death: 71
Registration district: Bolton, Lancashire
Volume: 8c
Page: 192
Name: Robert Mather
Gender: Male
Age: 71
Birth Date: 1797
Burial Date: 1 Dec 1868
Burial Place: St. Annes, Turton, England
FHL Film Number: 1538366
Reference ID: it 209
Abode: Turton
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1868
MATHER Robert 71 Turton, Bolton TUR/8/17
General Notes
Robert's mother was Ellen Mather of Withnell (bastard as father unknown).
In 1826, Robert moved to (Cock's) Cox Green, Turton and married Ann Ainsworth. They has their children baptised at Walmsley Presbyterian Chapel by William Probert.
In 1827 when Peggy was baptised they were at Top o'th Lane, Turton (near Cock's Green).
In 1841, Robert, a Stone Quarryman, and Ann (40 & 35) are at Cox Green (near Dunscar), Turton with Peggy, Mary and John (13, 8 & 5). With them (or more likely neighbours) were James (45, Weaver) and Samuel (14, Carter) Longworth.
In 1851, Robert and Ann (53 & 48) are at Cox Green, Turton with Peggy, Mary, John, James and Sarah (22, 18, 15, 8, 3)
In 1861, Robert and Ann (63 & 55) are still at Cox Green, Turton with Mary, James and Sarah (22, 18 & 13)
Cock's Green later known as Cox Green. Cox Green Farm is on the East side of Darwen Road, with Mather Fold opposite, on the West side.
Details of Robert's family with Ann Ainsworth
1 1861 UK Census
2 Lancashire CoE BMB 1538-1812
3 Lancashire OPC Project
4 England Select Deaths & Burials (1538-1991)
5 FreeBMD.org.uk
6 Certificate - Baptism
7 1851 UK Census
2 Lancashire CoE BMB 1538-1812
3 Lancashire OPC Project
4 England Select Deaths & Burials (1538-1991)
5 FreeBMD.org.uk
6 Certificate - Baptism
7 1851 UK Census
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