William Mather

William was born in 1760 in Whitefield and his baptism took place on June 15th, 1760 in Prestwich.¹ 

• Birth Notes

  Name:    Wm Mather
  Baptism Date:    15 Jun 1760
  Parish:    Prestwich, Lancashire, England
  Father's name:    John Mather
  Mother's name:    Mary Mather
  Register Type:    Bishops Transcripts
  Reference Number:    Drm/2/260/4
  
  W'm son of John & Mary Mather of Whitefield

William's father was John Mather and his mother was Mary Dawson.  His paternal grandparents were John Mather and Joanna Hilton. He had three brothers and two sisters, named Thomas, James, Richard, Ann and Mary.  He was the third youngest of the six known children.