Martha Smith

Martha was born in 1839 in Bolton.¹

Martha is no longer alive.

General Notes
- According to the 1891 census from William T, Martha's mother was Tamar Hadffield from Honley, Yorkshire.
  
  In 1881, Martha (45, Widow, b. Bolton) has a son William Thos Mather (20, b. Bolton) and a son Moses Rostron, but his parents were Mary Pickup and Henry Rostron from Oswaldtwistle, Preston. They married in 1868 and Moses born about 1870. Henry died and it appears Martha may have adopted Moses. Did Martha leave William and lead a double life? William may have lived on till 1901.

Occupation Details
- From 1881 Martha's occupation was Cotton Weaver in Barton upon Irwell.

Social & Emotional Relationships
- Martha lived with William Thomas Mather.
  - Relationship Notes
    - William T Smith (10) and his mother Marths Smith (32), (note: Smith not Mather) were boarding with Isaac Birchall in Little Bolton.