19 July 1840, William Mather, Mechanic of Sale Lane, son of Robert Mather of Worsley a labourer married Hannah Wholfendale (Wolfendale), daughter of Thomas Wholfendale, Weaver at St George, Tyldesley, Lancashire.
In 1841, William and Annah (both 21) were with William's parents Robert and Betty (54 & 52) and family at Deal Post, Farnworth
In 1851, William and Ann (31 & 30) are at Farnworth with Hugh (6), Mary A (4) Elizabeth (2) and Sarah (9mo)
In 1861, William and Ann (41 & 40) are at Farnworth with Hugh B (16), Elizabeth (13), Sarah (11), Ann (9), Catrherine (6), William H (3) and Hannah (1).