In 1831, son John of Samuel and Ellen Mather of Little Lever, Shoe Maker was baptised.
In 1836, brothers James and Peter Mather (and Samuel Mather) had freehold houses and spring at Church Street, Radcliffe.
In 1841, Samuel Mather (41) was a Shoemaker at Church Strert, Radcliffe. He had a son John (9). His brother Peter Mather (48) an organist was a neighbour. Oldest brother James was also a Shoe Maker at Sion Street, Radcliffe.
On 2 May 1850, Samuel, 48, a widower and Boot and Shoe Maker, son of John Mather a Boot and Shoe Manufacturer married Elizabeth Barlow at Manchester, St Mary.
In 1851, Samuel Mather (52) was still at Church Street, with wife Elizabeth (40) and son John (20, labourer) at Radcliffe.
In 1861, Samuel and Elizabeth (62 & 50) were at Spring Lane, Radcliffe with son John (32) and daughter Alice (8).
In 1871, Samuel and Elizabeth (71 & 61) were still at 69 Spring Lane, Radcliffe with their daughter Alice (18)
Samuel died end June 1871, aged 72