James Mather (or Mathers) was born in Bolton about 1822
Around 1844-46 James was in Rhode Island, USA (where his first two sons where born).
In 1861, James and Mary Ann (38 & 33) were at 115 Whitworth Road, Wardleworth with sons George Henry (17), Charles (15) and James Edward Davis (boarder, aged 7)
In 1871, James (50) is a general dealer at Wardleworth, Rochdale with wife Mary (42, born Leeds), son James Edward (17), and daughter Edlizabeth (11), borth born Rochdale.
In 1881, James (65) is a Hardware Dealer at 6 Paddock, Spotland Near Side with his wife Mary (54, born Leeds).