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Thomas Mather

Thomas was born in 1815 in Atherton and his baptism took place on April 2nd, 1815 at St. John the Baptist (Atherton).¹²

Birth Notes
- Aged 25 in 1841, abode Atherton
  Aged 35 in 1851, born Atherton
  
  Name:    Thomas Mather
  Baptism Date:    2 Apr 1815
  Baptism Place:    Atherton, St John the Baptist, Lancashire, England
  Father:    James Mather
  Mother:    Elizabeth Mather
  Reference Number:    GB127.L177/1/2/1

Thomas' father was James Mather and his mother was Elizabeth (Betty) Jameson. He had a brother and three sisters, named John, Margaret, Mary and Betty. He was the oldest of the five known children.

General Notes
- Aged 25 in 1841, at Valley, Atherton
  
  23 Apr 1848, Thomas Mather of Atherton, son of James (both weavers) married Jane Johnson of Atherton, daughter of William, a Whitersmith.
  
  In 1861, Thomas and Jane (48 & 36) were at Atherton with Ann (12), Betty (8), William (5) and step-son William Johnson (17)

Occupation Details
- From 1848 Thomas' occupation was Weaver in Atherton.
  
  From 1861 his occupation was Silk Weaver in Atherton.

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- James Mather
  - b.Aug 1782 in Atherton d.1862 in Atherton
  
  Thomas Mather
  - b.1815 in Atherton
  
  Elizabeth (Betty) Jameson
  - b.1782 in Atherton d.Feb 1847 in Atherton

Personal Timeline

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¹ 1841 UK Census
² Manchester CoE Births & Baptisms