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William Mather

William was born on May 11th, 1815 in Prestwich and his baptism took place there on August 13th, 1815.¹²

Birth Notes
- Name:    William Mather
  Gender:    Male
  Birth Date:    11 May 1815
  Baptism Date:    13 Aug 1815
  Baptism Place:    Prestwich, Lancashire, England
  Father:    John Mather
  Mother:    Jane Mather
  FHL Film Number:    2113204

He died at the age of 58 in February 1874 in Prestwich. His burial was on February 7th, 1874 at St. Mary-the-Virgin (Prestwich).³

Death Notes
- Name:    William Mather
  Age:    58
  Birth Date:    abt 1816
  Burial Date:    7 Feb 1874
  Burial Place:    Prestwich, St Mary, Lancashire, England
  Father:    John Mather
  Reference Number:    L160/1/5/6
  Archive Roll:    604
  
  In 1874, "William son of John Mather of Rooden Lane" died and was buried 7 Feb, aged 58.

General Notes
- William was the only son of John Mather (a weaver and widower) and Jane Ashworth of Rooden by Heaton Park, Prestwich.
  
  In 1823, William's mother Jane, wife of John Mather died at Prestwich, aged 35.
  
  In 1839, William Mather, a Dyer and son of John Mather a Weaver married Alice Ashton at St Mary's, Prestwich.
  
  In 1841, William and Alice (both 25) and son Richard (1) are at Rooden Lane, Prestwich with Jones and Ashton family members
  
  In 1861, William, a green grocer, and Alice (both 45) and other families are at Grocer's Shop, Rooden Lane, Prestwich with John (18), Henry (16), Samuel (14), Joseph (10, Alice (8), Edwin (3) and William (6mo).
  
  In 1874, "William son of John Mather of Rooden Lane" died and was buried 7 Feb, aged 58.

Occupation Details
- From 1839 William's occupation was Dyer in Prestwich.
  
  From before 1841 to after 1851 his occupation was Green Grocer in Prestwich.
  From March 1860 his occupation was Grocer in Prestwich.
  - Occupation Notes
    - Shown as a grocer when son Richard married Sarah Simcock in 1860

Social & Emotional Relationships
- William was a neighbour of James Mather.
  - Relationship Notes
    - Two Mather families from Rooden Lane, Prestwich

Personal Timeline

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¹ 1851 UK Census
² England Select Births & Christenings (1538-1975)
³ Manchester CoE Deaths & Burials