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William Rosthorn

William was born in 1833 in Bolton and his baptism took place on February 23rd, 1834 at St. Peter's (Bolton).¹

Birth Notes
- Name:    William Rosthorn
  Baptism Date:    23 Feb 1834
  Baptism Place:    Bolton-le-Moors, St Peter, Lancashire, England
  Father:    Thomas Rosthorn
  Mother:    Rachel Rosthorn
  Reference Number:    L243/1/3/11
  
  Abode: Great Bolton. Widow (i.e. Thomas father deceased)

William's father was Thomas Rawsthorn and his mother was Rachel Mather. His maternal grandparents were Richard Mather and Hannah Knowles. He had a brother named Thomas. He was the younger of the two children. He had a half-brother named Edward.

General Notes
- William was the son of Rachel Mather. Rachel married Thomas Rosthorn, but he died within a year of their marriage.
  
  23 Feb 1834 William, son of Thomas (deceased) and Rachel Rosthorn of Great Bolton was baptised. "Widow" is shows as occupation.
  
  In 1841, William Rosthorn (indexed William Rasthson), aged 8 was with Richard Mather (60) and his three sons at Dandy Row, Sharples. This is assumed to be his grandson.

Social & Emotional Relationships
- William lived with Richard Mather.
  - Relationship Notes
    - William, aged 8 and living with Richard and family in 1841
  He was a relative of Rachel Mather.
  - Relationship Notes
    - William is Rachel's son
  He and William Rostron distrusted each other.
  
  He and William Rostron distrusted each other.

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- Thomas Rawsthorn
  - d.1833 in Holcombe
  
  William Rosthorn
  - b.1833 in Bolton
  
  John Mather
  - b.1713 in Warrington d.Apr 1768 in Warrington
  
  Richard Mather
  - b.Nov 1737 in Turton d.May 1826 in Turton
  
  Richard Blinstone ^*
  - b.Aug 1691 d.Aug 1727 in Prescot
  
  Ellen Blinstone
  - b.1714 in Burtonwood d.06 Jan 1780 in Warrington
  
  Margaret (?)
  - b.~  1693 d.Aug 1755 in Warrington
  
  Richard Mather
  - b.1777 in Turton d.31 Aug 1851 in Baltimore County
  
  Giles Howarth ^*
  - b.1672 in Lower Darwen d.Jun 1739 in Lower Darwen
  
  Edmund Howarth
  - b.May 1702 in Lower Darwen
  
  Mary Yates
  - b.~  1679 d.Nov 1737 in Lower Darwen
  
  Ann Howarth
  - b.1744 in Lower Darwen d.May 1786 in Turton
  
  Anne
  - b.1696
  
  Rachel Mather
  - b.~  1805 in Bolton
  
  John Knowles
  - b.~  1745 d.>  1799 in Haslingden
  
  Hannah Knowles
  - b.1780 in Horwich d.Dec 1844 in Turton
  
  Jane Thomason
  - b.1747 in Bolton
  
  ^*There are earlier generations for the ancestor(s) indicated. See their page(s) for details (click name)

¹ Manchester CoE Births & Baptisms