Thomas Mather
Thomas was born in August 1828 at
Egerton and his baptism took place on August 31st, 1828 at
St. Peter's (Bolton).
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Birth Notes
Aged 13 in 1841
Aged 22 in 1851, born Bolton (not Turton like his father)
Aged 31 in 1861, born Bolton
Aged 50 in 1881, born "Egerton, nr Bolton"
Afed 72 in 1901, father-in-law at Belmont
Name: Thomas Mather
Baptism Date: 31 Aug 1828
Baptism Place: Bolton-le-Moors, St Peter, Lancashire, England
Father: Holt Mather
Mother: Alice Mather
Reference Number: GB127.L243/1/3/8
Thomas son of Holt & Alice Mather of Little Bolton, Spinner
Thomas' father was
Holt Mather and his mother was
Alice Vickers. His paternal grandparents were
William Mather and
Betty Holt. He had seven sisters named
Mary,
Rosannah,
Lavinia,
Ellen,
Jane,
Alice and
Maria. He was the oldest of the eight children. He died at the age of 72 in July 1901 in
Walmsley. He was buried on July 23rd, 1901 at
Christ Church, Walmsley.
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Death Notes
Probably died between 1901 and 1911 at Belmont
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1901
MATHER Thomas 72 Sharples Bolton
Name: Thomas Mather
Age: 72
Birth Date: abt 1829
Burial Date: 23 Jul 1901
Burial Place: Walmsley, Christ Church, Lancashire, England
Reference Number: GB127.L99/1/4/3
Thomas of Belmont died in July 1901, aged 72, and is buried at Walmsey Christ Church.
General Notes
In 1841, Thomas was aged 13 at Old Globe, Egerton, Turton.
Thomas, son of Holt, both spinners, married Mary Ann Beswick on 14 July 1850, living at Little Bolton.
In 1851, Thomas and MaryAnn (22 & 20) were at 33 Berry Row, Egerton with his parents Holt and Alice Mather (42 & 43) and 5 younger siblings.
23 Feb 1873, Thomas Mather, widowed, a coton spinner, son of Holt Mather married Ann Pendlebury (nee Willcock, daughter of George Willcock).
In 1881 Thomas and Ann (50 & 52) are at 120 Mount Street, Little Bolton with John (19) and Alice Ann (17) and grandson Robert (aged 3).
In 1901 Thomas was a lamp lighter at Belmont, living with his daughter Alice and son-in-law Joseph Hill. Belmont is 2.5 miles West of Egerton and Walmsey
Thomas of Belmont died in July 1901, aged 72, and is buried at Walmsey Christ Church
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Occupation Details
From 1850 Thomas' occupation was Spinner in
Bolton.
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From 1851 his occupation was Piecer at
Egerton.
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From before 1870 to after 1891 his occupation was Cotton Spinner in
Bolton.
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From 1901 his occupation was Lamp Lighter at
Egerton.
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Occupation Notes
Lamp lighter at Belmont, near Egerton
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Connections & Relationships
Thomas lived with
Joseph Hill.
Relationship Notes
Thomas was living with his son-in-law Joseph Hill in April 1901 at Belmont. His died at Belmonth in July that year.
Thomas was a relative of
Robert Mather.
Relationship Notes
Robert, "Grandson" was with Thomas and Ann in 1881 (aged 3) and 1891 (13). Not actually adopted, but living with his grandparents.
Thomas and
Mary were married in a religious ceremony on July 14th, 1850 at
St. Peter's (Bolton).
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Marriage/Union Notes
Lancashire Marriage indexes for the years: 1850
MATHER Thomas BESWICK Mary A Bolton, St Peter 18/13/184
They had two sons and five daughters, named
John,
Thomas,
Sevina,
Ann,
Jane,
Alice and
Louisa. There are no more children.
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Children
Sevina Mather
Sevina was born in December 1850 in
Turton.
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Birth Notes
Aged 3mo in 1851, born Turton
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1850
MATHER Levina BESWICK Turton Bolton TUR/6/128
Births Dec 1850 (>99%)
Mather Sevino Bolton 21, 214
Jane Mather
Jane was born in 1860 in
Newcastle-under-Lyme.
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Birth Notes
Aged 1 in 1861, born Newcastle
Aged 11 in 1871
Born: Newcastle, Staffordshire
She died at the age of 65 in September 1925 in
Bolton.
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Death Notes
Name: Jane Earnshaw
Death Age: 65
Birth Date: abt 1860
Registration Date: Sep 1925
Registration district: Bolton
Inferred County: Lancashire
Volume: 8e
Page: 378
John Holt Mather
John was born in 1861 in
Halliwell.
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Birth Notes
Aged 9 in 1871, Born Bolton
Aged 19 in 1881, Born Bolton
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1861
MATHER John H BESWICK Eastern Bolton EB/44/386
He died at the age of 67 in November 1928 in
Turton. He was buried on November 15th, 1928.
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Death Notes
Died after 1926 (when wife died). GRO records sho full name as Johnh Holt Mather, so died 1928, not 1943.
Name: John H Mather (this is John Henry)
Death Age: 82
Birth Date: abt 1861
Registration Date: Mar 1943
Registration district: Bolton
Inferred County: Lancashire
Volume: 8c
Page: 304
Deaths Dec 1928 (>99%)
Mather John H 65 Bolton 8c 458
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1928
MATHER John H 65 Turton Bolton TUR/23/284
MATHER, JOHN HOLT 65
GRO Reference: 1928 D Quarter in BOLTON Volume 08C Page 458
Name: John Holt Mather
Register Type: Burial
Death Date: 15 Nov 1928
Burial or Cremation Date: 15 Nov 1928
Burial or Cremation Place: Lancashire, England
URL: https://www.deceasedonline.com...
Alice Ann Mather
Alice was born in 1863 in
Farnworth.
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Birth Notes
Aged 7 in 1871, born Farnworth
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1863
MATHER Alice Ann BESWICK Farnworth FTH/23/365
Louisa Mather
Louisa was born in January 1865 in
Halliwell.
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She died at 1 months old in February 1865 in
Halliwell. She was buried in February 1865 at
St. Peter (Halliwell).
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Death Notes
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1865
MATHER Louisa 0 Halliwell HALL/7/173
Louisa Mather
BIRTH 1865
DEATH 1865 (aged 5 weeks)
BURIAL St Peter's Churchyard, Halliwell, Bolton
MEMORIAL ID 182051297
Thomas Mather
Thomas was born in December 1866 in
Halliwell.
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Birth Notes
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1866
MATHER Thomas BESWICK Halliwell HALL/13/290
Born Q2 or Q4 (two possible records), with Q4 more likely as aged 0 when died in Q2/1867
MATHER, THOMAS BESWICK
GRO Reference: 1866 D Quarter in BOLTON
Volume 08C Page 226
He died at 6 months old in June 1867 in
Halliwell.
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Death Notes
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1867
MATHER Thomas 0 Halliwell HALL/8/40
Deaths Jun 1867 (>99%)
Mather Thomas 0 Bolton 8c 187
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Family Additional Information
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Thomas and
Ann were married in a religious ceremony on February 23rd, 1873 at
St. George (Little Bolton) by Vicar Neville Jones and witnessed by John Willcock & Eliza Withnall (X).
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Marriage/Union Notes
Name: Thomas Mather
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Widowed
Marriage Date: 23 Feb 1873
Marriage Place: St, George, Bolton-Le-Moors, Lancashire, England
Father: Holt Mather
Spouse: Ann Penlebury
FHL Film Number: 1966158
Reference ID: 127
They had an adopted son named
Robert. There are no more children.