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William Mather

William was born in 1752 in Shakerley and his christening took place on June 28th, 1752 at St. Mary (Deane).¹²

Birth Notes
- Aged 80 when buried
  
  Name:    William Mather
  Gender:    Male
  Baptism Date:    28 Jun 1752
  Baptism Place:    Deane, Lancaster, England
  Father:    Ralph Mather
  FHL Film Number:    1545477
  Text: "William son of Ralph Mather of Great Bolton"
  
  Although shown as Great Bolton, William was baptised at Dean and probably born at Shackerley (where other siblings born). William, son of Ralph of Shackerley died in 1759. However, this baptism is rather close to daughter Elizabeth, baptised 17 Sep 1752

William's father was Ralph Mather and his mother was Elizabeth Bradley. His paternal grandparents were Ralph (Radi) Mather and Abigail Mather. He had a brother and two sisters, named James, Abigale and Alice. He was the youngest of the four children. He died at the age of 78 in April 1830 in Little Bolton. His burial was on April 14th, 1840 at St. Mary (Deane).¹

Death Notes
- There is a record at Bolton archivers pertaining to "Apprenticeship Indenture - William, son of Ralph Mather of Middle Hulton to Thomas Morris of Great Bolton, weaver, date 27 Feb 1764". This is probably this William (aged 12) and orphaned, so didnt die in 1759.
  
  Burial: 16 Apr 1830 St Peter, Bolton, Lancs.
  William Mather -
      Age: 80 years
      Abode: Little Bolton
      Buried by: T Fogg Curate
      Register: Burials 1829 - 1831, Page 115, Entry 919
      Source: LDS Film 1966470
  
  not
  
  WILLIAM MATHER
  Event(s):
  Birth: About 1754   Deane, , Lancashire, England
  Burial: 23 OCT 1759    (so cant be him)
  Parents:
  Father: RALPH MATHER
  Mother: MRS. HANNAH MATHER

General Notes
- There is a record at Bolton archivers pertaining to "Apprenticeship Indenture - William, son of Ralph Mather of Middle Hulton to Thomas Morris of Great Bolton, weaver, date 27 Feb 1764". This is probably this William (aged 12), and an orphan.

Social & Emotional Relationships
- William was a relative of Ralph Mather.
  - Relationship Notes
    - There is a record at Bolton archivers pertaining to "Apprenticeship Indenture - William, son of Ralph Mather of Middle Hulton to Thomas Morris of Great Bolton, weaver, date 27 Feb 1764". This is probably this William (aged 12) and orphaned.

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- William (Guliolius) Mather
  - b.~  1665
  
  Ralph (Radi) Mather
  - b.Apr 1688 d.Apr 1743 in Middle Hulton
  
  - b.~  1665
  
  Ralph Mather
  - b.Oct 1716 in Harwood d.1753 in Bolton
  
  Abigail Mather
  - b.~  1690 d.Apr 1746 in Middle Hulton
  
  William Mather
  - b.1752 in Shakerley d.Apr 1830 in Little Bolton
  
  Elizabeth Bradley
  - b.~  1715 in Bolton

¹ Manchester CoE BMB (1541-1812)
² England Select Births & Christenings (1538-1975)
Sources/Citations FamilySearch.org, Lancashire OPC Project