Jane (Jenny) Ridings
Jane, known as Jenny, was born on May 8th, 1804 in
Adlington and her baptism took place on June 4th, 1804 in
Wigan.
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Birth Notes
In 1828 Over 21 (when married Isaac)
In 1841, aged 35 - Born 1806
In 1851, aged 46 - Born 1805, Adlington
In 1861, aged 46 - Born 1815, Blackrod (reject as error)
In 1871, aged 59 - Born 1812, Adlington
In 1878, aged 74 - Born 1804 (when died)
Name: Jinney Ryding
Event Type: Baptism
Birth Date: 8 May 1804
Baptism Date: 4 Jun 1804
Baptism Place: Wigan, All Saints, Lancashire, England
Mother: Peggy Ryding
Jinney (Base) Dau'r of Peggy Ryding of Adlington
Jenny's father was
Thomas Alker and her mother was
Margaret (Peggy) Riding. Her maternal grandparents were
Thomas Riding and
Jane Walsh. She had a half-brother and three half-sisters, named
Samuel,
Margaret,
Mary and
Harriett. She died at the age of 74 in 1878 in
Adlington.
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General Notes
Jenny (Jinney) born 8 May 1804 was the "Base" daughter of Peggy Ryding of Adlington, baptised at Wigan All Saints on 4 June 1804. On Jenny's 3rd mariage her father is shows as Thomas Alker, a Blacksmith.
In 1828, Jane Ridings, spinster married Isaac Mather, a widow at St. Peters (Bolton).
In 1829, Jane (recorded as Jenny) and Isaac had daughter Ann and in 1831 a son Isaac. Ann died in 1837, aged 7.
On 29 June 1835, after her husband Isaac Mather died, Jane Mather (widow) married Henry Mather (bachelor). It was probably her uncle Jonathan, i.e. John Ridings, who was witness. Henry was Isaac's nephew.
In April 1841, Jane's second husband Henry Mather died, aged only 29 and is buried at Blackrod. The June census shows Jane (35, cotton weaver) living alone with her son Isaac (10) at New Street, Aspull.
In 1851, Jane Riding (49) and her son Isaac Mather (28) were living with her brother Hugh Riding at Adlington. Jane and Isaac Dodd are also recorded at Lostock, so was Jane living in two places?
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Connections & Relationships
Jenny lived with
Isaac Mather.
Relationship Notes
In 1871, Jane Dodd (59, Mother-in-law, Annuliant) was living with Isaac and Margaret at Bolton Road, Adlington
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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- b.1783 in Standish d.Nov 1853 in Standish
- b.08 May 1804 in Adlington d.1878 in Adlington


- b.~ 1755 in Blackrod

- b.19 Mar 1780 in Adlington d.Jun 1859


- b.~ 1755 in Adlington
Jenny and
Isaac were married in a religious ceremony on December 25th, 1828 at
St. Peter's (Bolton).
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Marriage/Union Notes
Marriage Place: Bolton-le-Moors, St Peter, Lancashire, England
They had a son and a daughter, named
Isaac and
Ann. There are no more children.
Family Notes
25 DEC 1828 Saint Peter, Bolton Le Moors, Lancashire,
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Children
Ann Mather
Ann was born in August 1829 in
Adlington and her baptism took place on August 30th, 1829 at
St. Katherine (B'rod).
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Birth Notes
Name: Ann Mather
Baptism Date: 30 Aug 1829
Parish: Blackrod, Lancashire, England
Father: Isaac Mather
Mother: Jenny Mather
Register Type: Parish Registers
Reference Number: Pr 2967/1/6
Abode Adlington (labourer)
She died at the age of 7 on February 12th, 1837 in
Blackpool. She was buried on February 12th, 1837 at
St. Katherine (B'rod).
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Death Notes
Name: Ann Mather
Gender: Female
Baptism Date: 30 Aug 1829
Baptism Place: Saint Katherine,Blackrod,Lancashire,England
Death Date: 12 Feb 1837
Father: Isaac Mather
Mother: Jenny
FHL Film Number: 559154
Name: Ann Mather
Birth Year: abt 1830
Death Age: 7
Burial Date: 12 Feb 1837
Burial Parish: Blackrod, Lancashire, England
Register Type: Parish Register
Reference Number: Pr 2967/1/14
Abode: Blackrod
Age: 7 1/2 years
Isaac Mather
Isaac was born in 1831 in
Adlington and his baptism took place on April 17th, 1831 at
St. Katherine (B'rod).
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Birth Notes
Name: Isaac Mather
Baptism Date: 17 Apr 1831
Parish: Blackrod, Lancashire, England
Father: Isaac Mather
Mother: Jane Mather
Register Type: Parish Registers
Reference Number: Pr 2967/1/6
Father's occupation: Labourer
He died at the age of 75 on August 15th, 1906 in
Adlington.
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Death Notes
Name: Isaac Mather
Death Date: 15 Aug 1906
Death Place: Lancashire, England
Probate Date: 31 Aug 1906
Probate Registry: Lancashire, England
MATHER: Isaac of Ridings-farm, Railway Road Adlington, Lancashire farmer died 15 Aug 1906. Probate Lancaster 31 August to William Pilkington, Beer Seller. Effects £644 3s.
Jenny and
Henry were married in a religious ceremony on June 29th, 1835 at
St. Peter's (Bolton) by Vicar J Slade and witnessed by John Ridings.
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Jenny and
Isaac were married in a religious ceremony on November 26th, 1849 at
St. Peter's (Bolton) by Curate Thomas Loxham and witnessed by John Waterstone & Jame Liptrott.
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Marriage/Union Notes
Lancashire Marriage indexes for the years: 1849
MATHER Jane DODD Isaac Bolton, St Peter Bolton 18/12/313