William Mather
William was born in 1752 in
Shakerley and his christening took place on June 28th, 1752 at
St. Mary (Deane).
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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. He was buried on April 14th, 1840 at
St. Mary (Deane).
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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
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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