Weaver of Bolton when married in 1790

Assumed cousins, James (and Betty) and Solomon (and Matty) had their daughters Margaret and Betty baptised together on July 3rd 1791 at Walmsley Meeting House.

In 1841, Solomon (70) was living at Old Nell's in Sharples with his spinster daughter Ann.
In 1851, Ann lived next door to Samuel and Ann Mather, thus connecting two generations together 

Ann Mather (25) was living with Solomon (70) at Old Nell's in 1841

Baptism: 3 Jul 1791 Walmsley Meeting House (later Egerton Unitarian), Bolton le Moors, Lancs.
Betty Mather - [Child] of Solmn. Mather & Matty (formerly Ramsden)
    Born: 13 Jun 1791
    Abode: Birtenwood Shaw, Turton, Bolton, Lancaster
    Notes: [Congregation: Walmsley Meeting]
    Baptised by: Tho Davies
    Register: Baptisms 1783 - 1793, Page 16, Entry 71
    Source: LDS Film 560904

Abode: Birtenwood Shaw (i.e. Bertinshaw), Turton

Betty is Solomon and Matty's first child, baptised 3 Jul 1971. They went along to the Presbyterian Walmley Chapel with James and Betty Mather (from Goose Cote Hill) who had their daughter Margaret baptised the same day.  These were the only twp baptisms at Walmsley that day.

Two years out on age, but could be her:

Deaths Mar 1866   (>99%)
Mather     Betty     76     Bolton     8c, 177

Aged 68 in 1861, born Turton (living in Rumworth)
Aged 78 in 1871, born Turton (sister Ann born Hall-i’th’-Wood)

name: James Mather 
gender: Male 
christening date: 01 Jul 1792 
christening place: WALMSLEY PRESBYTERIAN,TURTON,LANCASHIRE,ENGLAND 
birth date: 22 Jun 1792 
father's name: Solomon Mather 
mother's name: Matty Ramsden 
indexing project (batch) number: C09455-1 
system origin: England-ODM 
gs film number: 0560904 (RG4 1622) 

Solomon & Matty Mather, (nee) Ramsden
Abode: Beston Shaw, Turton, Bolton

Abode: Birten Shaw (i.e. Birtenshaw), Turton, Bolton

Birtenshaw is at Bromley Cross Station, near Eagley and Toppings

Deaths Jun 1872   (>99%)
MATHER     James     79     Bolton     8c, 202

Mary, wife of James, died in 1870 and was buried at Dean.  James was buried there two years later:

Name:    James Mather
Gender:    Male
Age:    79
Birth Date:    1793
Burial Date:    30 Apr 1872
Burial Place:    Deane, Lancaster, England
FHL Film Number:    1545482
Reference ID:    267

Name:    James Mather
Age:    79
Birth Date:    abt 1793
Burial Date:    30 Apr 1872
Burial Place:    Deane, St Mary, Lancashire, England
Parish as it Appears:    Deane
Reference Number:    GB127.L85/1/4/8
Abode: Sharples

This Sarah was from Turton, so not the Sarah daughter of John and Alice Mather of Little Hulton baptised at Deane 2 Nov 1794.

Aged 45 in 1841
Aged 58/68 in 1851, born Turton

It's strange Betty is older than Thomas in 1851 and younger in 1841. Closer examination of the 1851 census suggest her age of 68 could be 58. 

LOWE, SARAH        63 
GRO Reference: 1856  D Quarter in BOLTON 
Volume 08C  Page 141

Name:    Sarah Lowe
Age:    63
Birth Date:    abt 1793
Burial Date:    11 Dec 1856
Burial Place:    Astely Bridge, St Paul, Lancashire, England
Reference Number:    GB127.L83/1/3/1

Abode: Sharples

Solomon was born in Hall-i’th’-Wood, Turton about 1800 (see news clip).  There is no christening record, but it is assumed he is the son of Solomon and Martha.  Sister Ann was also born at Hall-i’th’-Wood.  Solomon and Joseph (40 & 35) were neighbours at Eagley in 1841 so almost certainly brothers and Joseph was baprised

Walmsley Presbyterian records are missing from 3-Oct-1794 to Oct-1815.  The best evidance they Solomon is the son of Solomon is:

1) There is no other baptism
2) He is a neighbour with his assumed brother
3) He is "Solomon" son of Solomon

Name: Solomon Mather
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1800
Date of Registration: Apr-May-Jun 1890
Age at Death: 90
Registration district: Bolton
Inferred County: Lancashire
Volume: 8c
Page: 233


Burial: 31 May 1890 Christ Church, Walmsley, Lancashire, England
Solomon Mather -
    Age: 90 yrs
    Abode: Eagley Bank
    Buried by: Lewis R. Hearn Offy. Min.
    Register: Burials 1887 - 1904, Page 37, Entry 293
    Source: Register at Manchester Library

Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1890
MATHER    Solomon    90    Sharples,Bolton    SH/11/486

The Bolton Evening News – Saturday, May 31 1890
The Late Mr Solomon Mather of Eagley. A quaint old Lancashire worthy is being interred today in Walmsley Churchyard in the person of the late Mr. Solomon Mather, of Park Terrace, Eagley Bank, who died Tuesday in the 91st year of his age.  He was born at Hall-i’th’-Wood, where he received such education as was in those days imparted as a Dame’s School.  His father was an old Hand-loom weaver who brought his goods to the open market at the top of Bank-street in the customary wallet.  When the firm of Messrs Chadwick and Bro. Was established at Eagley, Solomon Mather went to work there, and remained with the firm for 53 years, retiring at the age of 75. He was a staunch Liberal in politics, but, curious to relate, never had a vote until the last two years, and then had not an opportunity of exercising the privilege.  He recollected the battle of Waterloo, and was full of anecdotes of Peterloo, and Henry Hunt, whose carriage he helped to drag part of the way from Eagley Bank to Salford, the party wearing the proverbial white hat. Mr. Mather was of a very social disposition, and consequently much esteemed by a large circle of acquaintances.  All his life he was fond of outdoor sports, and loved the “jack” on the bowling green, which he followed as recently as a week before his death.  Many friends at the Back-o’th’-Bank Green provided him with his favourite recreation, which was recommended by the late Dr. Rothwell as a means of maintaining his health.  He had been a widower for many years, and lived with his son-in-law, Mr. James Haslam.  There are two children and numerous grandchildren living to perpetuate his name.

Headstone Inscription:
SOLOMON MATHER who departed this life on the 27th May 1890,
Aged 90 years.  Also of BETTY the beloved wife of
Solomon Mather who departed this life on the 20th April 1870
Aged 67 years.

Mary was never baptised, so this could be completly wrong, but there is a gap for another child in 1803, born Hall-i’th’-Wood (as children on either side were born there)

Name:    Mary Mather
Age:    14
Birth Date:    abt 1803
Burial Date:    31 Jul 1817
Burial Place:    Bolton-le-Moors, St Peter, Lancashire, England
Reference Number:    GB127.L243/1/5/2

Probably born at Hall-i’th’-Wood (as were Solomon and Ann)

Name:    Joseph Mather
Birth Date:    16 Jan 1806
Gender:    Male
Event Type:    Baptism
Father:    Solomon Mather
Mother:    Martha Mather
Baptism Date:    27 Jan 1806
Baptism Place:    Bolton, Lancashire, England
Denomination:    Independent
Piece Title:    Piece 1462: Bolton, Duke's Alley (Independent), 1785-1818
No abode recorded.


Baptism: 27 Jan 1806 Dukes Alley Protestant Dissenters Chapel, Bolton.
Joseph Mather - Son of Solomon Mather & Martha
    Born: 16 Jan 1806
    Register: Baptisms 1785 - 1818, Page 25
    Source: LDS Film 560877

Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1879
MATHER Joseph 73 Sharples Bolton SH/9/123

Name:    Jseph Mather
Age:    73
Birth Date:    abt 1806
Burial Date:    15 Jan 1879
Burial Place:    Astley Bridge, St Paul, Lancashire, England
Reference Number:    GB127.L83/1/3/2

Aged 81 in 1891, born Astley Bridag

name: Cathrine Mather 
gender: Female 
christening date: 01 Jul 1809 
christening place: DUKES ALLEY INDEPENDENT,BOLTON LE MOORS,LANCASHIRE,ENGLAND 
birth date: 16 Jun 1809 
father's name: Solomon Mather 
mother's name: Martha 
indexing project (batch) number: C08638-2 
system origin: England-ODM 
gs film number: 0560877 (RG4 1462) 

Name    Catherine Heapy
Birth Year    abt 1809
Age    82
Burial Date    11 Dec 1891
Parish    Astley Bridge, St Paul
Parish as it Appears    Astley Bridge
Reference Number    GB127.L83/1/3/2

Aged 25 in 1841
Aged 37 in 1851
Aged 47 in 1861
Aged 50 in 1871 with her brother James (widow, 78)  The age is 7 years out, but the census matches correctly with James, and also shows Ann born at Hall-i’th’-Wood, the same as her brother Solomon.
Aged 64 in 1876 (when died)

England and Wales, Non-Conformist Record Indexes (RG4-8)
Name:    Ann Mather
Birth Date:    2 Aug 1813
Event Type:    Baptism
Father:    Solomon Mather
Mother:    Martha Ramsden
Baptism Date:    8 Aug 1813
Baptism Place:    Turton, Lancashire, England
Piece Title:    Piece 1622: Turton, Walmsley Chapel (Presbyterian), 1762-1836
Abode: (Left blank), Sharples

Baptism: 8 Aug 1813 Walmsley Presbyterian (later Egerton Unitarian Chapel), Bolton le Moors, Lancs.
Ann Mather - Daughter of Solomon Mather & Martha (formerly Ramsden)
    Born: 2 Aug 1813
    Abode: Sharples, Bolton, Lancashire
    Baptised by: Thos. Jones
    Register: Baptisms 1811 - 1836, Page 25, Entry 69
    Source: LDS Film 560904

Ann was still alive, living in Sharples in 1861 and 1871

Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1876
MATHER    Ann    64    Sharples    Bolton    SH/8/348

Name:    Ann Mather
Estimated birth year:    abt 1812
Registration Year:    1876
Registration Quarter:    Jul-Aug-Sep
Age at Death:    64
Registration district:    Bolton, Lancashire
Volume:    8c
Page:    201

Ann Mather, aged 64 of the Blackburn Road, Sharples died of heart disease.  Her sister Catherine Heapy, also of Blackburn Road, was in attendance.