Solomon Mather

1890-May-31 Solomon Mather

This picture was taken on May 31st, 1890 and sourced from Newspaper - Solomon Mather.

• Individual Picture Notes
  • The Bolton Evening News – Saturday, May 31 1890
    News Article - Solomon Mather Obituary

• Birth Notes
  • 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

• Death Notes
  • 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.
    

• General Notes
  • Solomon was born in Hall-i’th’-Wood, Toppings, Turton about 1800.  There is no christening record, but it is assumed he is the son of Solomon and Martha.
    
    In 1841, Solomon (40) was a Smallware Weaver with wife Betty (35) and William, Ann, Jane and Thomas (10, 5, 4 & 12m) at Eagley, Turton.  His younger brother Joseph, Jane and family were neighbours (also S Weavers).
    
    Solomon was a Weaver in Little Bolton when Anne was Baptised in 1833 and Jane Married.  In 1856 there was a fatal accident at Eagley Mill where a boy was killed while putting on a strap to the power mill.  Solomon had warned the lad not to do it (see Bolton Chronical 17 May 1856).
    
    In 1863-64, Solomon was at Astley bridge when his three children married within a year of each other.
    
    In 1871, Solomon (Wd, 71, Tape Weaver) is at 2 Park Terrace, Little Bolton.;  With him are his son-in-law James Haslam and Ann and their two children.
    
    In 1881, Solomon is formerly a Weaver of Tapes (?), and from Toppings Turton. He is living with his daughter Ann Haslam
    
    There is an excellent obituary - See image and death details.

Click here for details of Solomon's family with Betty Barns

¹ 1851 UK Census
² Lancashire OPC Project
³ FreeBMD.org.uk
⁴ 1861 UK Census

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