William Mather
William was born in July 1856 in
Atherton.
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Birth Notes
Aged 5 in 1861, born Atherton
Aged 15 in 1871, born Atherton
Aged 35 in 1891, born Atherton
Aged 45 in 1901, born Atherton
MATHER, WILLIAM JOHNSON
GRO Reference: 1855 S Quarter in LEIGH
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William's father was
Thomas Mather and his mother was
Jane Johnson. His paternal grandparents were
James Mather and
Elizabeth (Betty) Jameson. He had a brother and three sisters, named
James,
Ann,
Betty and
Betty. He had an adopted brother named
Henry. He died at the age of 77 in March 1934 in
Atherton.
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Death Notes
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1934
MATHER William 78 1934 Atherton Wigan & Leigh ATH/89/341
MATHER, WILLIAM 78
GRO Reference: 1934 M Quarter in LEIGH
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General Notes
In 1901, William and Ann (45 & 37) were at 74 Bolton Old ROad, Atherton with John, Thomas, Annie and Frank (11, 9, 4 and 11mo)
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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- b.Aug 1782 in Atherton d.1862 in Atherton

- b.1815 in Atherton


- b.1782 in Atherton d.Feb 1847 in Atherton
- b.Jul 1856 in Atherton d.Mar 1934 in Atherton

- b.1825 in Atherton d.1891 in Atherton
William and
Ann were married in a civil ceremony in June 1888 in
Atherton.
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Marriage/Union Notes
Lancashire Marriage indexes for the years: 1888
MATHER William LEE Ann Leigh Register Office or Registrar Attended ROL/40/144
They had three sons and a daughter, named
John,
Thomas,
Frank and
Annie. There are no more children.
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Children
John Mather
John was born on April 1st, 1889 in
Atherton.
4
Birth Notes
MATHER, JOHN LEE
GRO Reference: 1889 J Quarter in LEIGH
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Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1889
MATHER John LEE Atherton Wigan & Leigh ATH/60/215
John Mather: DOB 1 Apr 1889 on 1939 register at Atherton
He died after 1939 in
Atherton.
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Death Notes
Lancashire Death indexes for Q1/1953 for John James Mather of Atherton is another, born 16-July-1887 (so 65 when died).
Name John Mather
Death Age 64
Birth Date abt 1890
Registration Date Q1 1954
Registration district Manchester, Lancashire
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