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Thomas Mather

Thomas was born on August 24th, 1802 in Darwen and his baptism took place on August 24th, 1802 at Over Darwen Lower Chapel conducted by H W T .¹²

Birth Notes
- Aged 30 in 1841, Higher Pole Lane, Darwen
  Aged 52 when died in 1855
  
  Name:    Thomas Mather
  Gender:    Male
  Birth Date:    1802
  Baptism Date:    1802
  Baptism Place:    Over Darwen Lower Chapel Independent, Blackburn, Lancashire,
  Father:    Will Mather
  Mother:    Betty
  FHL Film Number:    560876
  Reference ID:    - 2:1Z3QD0F
  
  Over Darwen is 4 miles South of Blackburn
  
  Baptism: 31 Oct 1802 Lower Chapel Independent, Darwen, Lancashire, England
  Thos. Mather - [Child] of Will Mather & Betty
      Born: 24 Aug
      Abode: Pole-lane
      Baptised by: H.W.T.
      Register: Baptisms 1796 - 1815, Page 16, Entry 329
      Source: LDS Film 0560876

Thomas' father was William (Will) Mather and his mother was Betty Beswick. His paternal grandparents were Thomas Mather and Ellen Chambers. He had three brothers and three sisters, named James, Abraham, William, Ann, Betty and Nancy. He was the oldest of the seven children. He died at the age of 53 in 1855 in Darwen.

Death Notes
- This is the only adult death (over 22) at Darwen of a Thomas Mather before Thomas Mather in 1889, aged 56
  
  Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1855
  MATHER Thomas 52 Darwen, Blackburn D/14/47

General Notes
- In 1841, Thomas and Phoeby, aged 30 were at Higher Pole Lane, Over Darwen. They were probably at least 5 years older (as Phoebe was 61 when died in 1862).
  
  1825-1826, there are only non-conformist baptism records for first two sons William and John at Over Darwen Independant, and also GRO records for the last two daughters.
  
  In 1841, Thomas and Phebe Mather (both 30) were at Higher Pole Lane with William (15), John (12), Thomas (10), James (8), Nancy (3) and Rachel (1).

Occupation Details
- From 1841 to 1859 Thomas' occupation was Collier in Over Darwen.
  From 1858 his occupation was Quarryman in Over Darwen.
  - Occupation Notes
    - Quarryman when daughter Nancy married

Social & Emotional Relationships
- Thomas was a neighbour of Thomas Mather.
  - Relationship Notes
    - Thomas (Head) and Thomas (assumed son of Betty) were neighbours at Higher Pole Lane, both aged 30
      They cannot be the same person

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- Thomas Mather
  - b.~ 1755 in Darwen d.Dec 1814 in Darwen
  
  William (Will) Mather
  - b.~ 1775 in Over Darwen d.Nov 1858 in Over Darwen
  
  Ellen Chambers
  - b.1759 in Darwen
  
  Thomas Mather
  - b.24 Aug 1802 in Darwen d.1855 in Darwen
  
  Betty Beswick
  - b.1777 in Over Darwen d.Dec 1852 in Over Darwen

Personal Timeline

Click here for details of Thomas' family with Phoebe (Feby) Duxbury

¹ 1841 UK Census
² England & Wales Non-conformist Registers (1567-1970)