Alfred and Bessy were married in a religious ceremony on September 2nd, 1883 in Darwen.1 They were divorced on July 13th, 1888 in Over Darwen requested by the husband.2
Marriage/Union Notes
Lancashire Marriage indexes for the years: 1883 MATHER Alfred STABLES Bessie Ellen Darwen, St John CE139/2/169
They had a son and a daughter, named James and Betsy. There are no more children.