Jane WARD when married to Lawrence, but had three younger THORNLEY sisters (all born Belmont) with her in 1851, and later named her father Joseph LEE.
In 1838, Jane Ward, aged 17 was imprisoned for 6 months for "larcany by servant" (possibly another slighty older woman)
14 Sep 1844, Lawrence Mather married Jane Ward at St Peter & St Paul Roman Catholic Church, Bolton.
1851 and 1861 census records show Jane was born in Belmont. She may be the daughter of Andrew Ward and Boarinias Oddie from Belmont (unconfirmed).
In 1861 Jane Mather (39) was with her surviving son Samuel (13) at 9 Waterside, Western Bolton.
8 Oct 1865, Jane Mather of 11 Water Side, widower, daughter of James Lee married Henry Smith of Howell Croft, a Herbalist at St. Peter's Bolton.
In 1871, Jane Smith, (49 born Belmont) and Henry (62, a herbalist) were at Howell Croft, Bolton (with no children).
In 1881, Jane Smith, 56, Widow (born Sharples), was a herbalist at 17 Howell Croft North, living alone.