James and Alice were married in a religious ceremony on June 11th, 1797 at St. Peter's (Bolton) by Curate Richard Hewitt and witnessed by John Hornley & William Orrell.1 They were also married in a religious ceremony on October 8th, 1798 at St. Peter's (Bolton) by Curate Richard Hewitt and witnessed by William Orrell and Richard Mangnall.1 They had three sons named Thomas, William and James. There are no more children.
Must be born 1797 or early 1798 if brother of William born Jan 1799
Name: Thomas Mather Event Type: Baptism Baptism Date: 24 Jun 1798 Baptism Place: Bolton-le-Moors, St Peter, Lancashire, England Parish as it Appears: Bolton Church Father: James Mather Mother: Alice Mather Reference Number: L243/1/2/2 Archive Roll: 855
Thomas s. of James & Alice Mather of D.L.
William Mather
William was born on January 3rd, 1799 in Bolton and his baptism took place on February 19th, 1799 at Bank Street Unitarian conducted by minister John Holland.3
Birth Notes
WARNING: There is another William Mather, son of Alice and Samuel baptised 14 Apr 1799 at Manchester Cathederal.
Name: William Mather Birth Date: 3 Jan 1799 Gender: Male Event Type: Christening Father: James Mather Mother: Alice Mather Baptism Date: 19 Feb 1799 Baptism Place: Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England Denomination: Presbyterian Piece Title: Piece 2004: Bolton-le-Moors, Bank Street (Presbyterian), 1753-1836
James Mather
James was born in July 1803 in Darcy Lever and his baptism took place on July 15th, 1803.2
Birth Notes
There are several James Mather of 1803:
Name: James Mather Event Type: Baptism Baptism Date: 15 Jul 1803 Baptism Place: Bolton-le-Moors, St Peter, Lancashire, England Father: James Mather Mother: Alice Mather Reference Number: GB127.L243/1/2/3
James s. of James Mather deceased & Alice his w. of D.L.