William was born in September 1845 in Sharples and his baptism took place on September 28th, 1845 at St. Peter's (Bolton).12
Birth Notes
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1845 MATHER William WHALLEY Sharples SH/3/136
MATHER, WILLIAM WHALLEY GRO Reference: 1845 S Quarter in BOLTON UNION Volume 21 Page 194
Name: William Mather Baptism Date: 28 Sep 1845 Parish: Bolton le Moors, St Peter Parish as it Appears: Bolton-le-Moors Father's name: James Mather Mother's name: Susan Mather Reference Number: GB127.L243/1/3/18 Abode: Sharples Occupation: Spinner