Ann (Nell) Ellen Mather
Ann, known as Nell, was born on March 13th, 1866 in
Bolton.
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- Birth Notes
- Three Ann Mathers born in Bolton in 1866, one of which was Ann E.
MATHER, ANN ELLEN TOMLINSON
GRO Reference: 1866 J Quarter in BOLTON
Volume 08C Page 362
1911 census confirms Ann Ellen Hopwood was born in Bolton and was aged 45 in April 1911
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1866
MATHER Ann E Western Bolton Bolton TOMLINSON WB/50/179
The 1939 register shows "Ann E Hopwood" born 13th Mar 66 doing unpaid domestic duties.
She died at the age of 88 in September 1954 R
Cleveland.
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- Death Notes
- Still alive in 1911, aged 45
Dad remembers going to see his old Aunt Annie somewhere near Huddersfield maybe. Her lounge had several layers of thick carpets, because each time she bought a carpet, it got laid on top of the previous. She had her "Laying out gear" in a big cardboard box on top of the bedroom wardrobe! This may not be the same Annie.
Deaths Sep 1929 (4y too old)
Hopwood Ann E 67 Conway 11b 501
Deaths Jun 1954 (perfect)
Hopwood Ann E 88 Cleveland 1b 575
Sarah Mather
Sarah was born on March 3rd, 1869 in
Bolton.
2
- Birth Notes
- Recorded as aged 2 in 1871 in Lil Mercer's Birthday Book
MATHER, SARAH TOMLINSON
GRO Reference: 1869 M Quarter in BOLTON
Volume 08C Page 397
Lil Mercer's Birthday Book records: "Sarah Robinson nee Mather, Born 03/03/1869 wife of Thomas H Robinson", but 1901 census has Sarah J Mather, so was she Sarah Jane !
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1869
MATHER Sarah Western Bolton TOMLINSON WB/55/383
She died at the age of 93 on June 5th, 1962 in
Wardle/Wardleworth.
- Death Notes
- Jane Cooke reports: "I also have the death cert for Sarah Robinson nee Mather. She died on 05.06.1962. at Birch Hill Hospital, Wardle (Rochdale). Apparently it happened just as my mum and dad got together. The family was in Scotland at the time, my grandparents, Tom and Edna were living in Edinburgh where dad met mum. Mum didn't go to the funeral as she had only just got to know dad."
Death: Wardle, Littleborough, Lancaster
John Mather
John was born on January 8th, 1873 in
Birkenhead.
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- Birth Notes
- Born Birkenhead, Cheshire in 1873 according to 1881 census.
Les and Lil Mercer has grandfathers birthday as 8 Jan.
MATHER, JOHN TOMLINSON
GRO Reference: 1873 M Quarter in BIRKENHEAD
Volume 08A Page 510
Cheshire Birth indexes for the years: 1873
MATHER John Birkenhead Wirral BIR/92/19
He died from a heart attack at the age of 77 on March 6th, 1950 in
Birkenhead. The funeral took place at
45 Thompson St. and was arranged by Coop Funeral Services. His cremation was at the
Landican Cemetery.
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- Death Notes
- Les confirmed that John Mather died 6 March 1950, aged 77.
Mum tells me he had heart problems and retired early. My father thinks he would have lived longer if he'd been allowed to have a tot of whisky each evening, but his wife Sarah was a strict teetotaller and wouldn’t allow alcohol in the house.
The Mather family of Birkenhead used the Cooperative Funeral Services, but this isn't confirmed.
The Newspaper reported:
A PROMINENT LOCAL BOWLER
Mr. J. Mather dies
President for 20 years of the Birkenhead Park Bowling Club, and a past president of the West Cheshire Bowling Association, Mr John Mather of 45 Thompson Street, Birkenhead died suddenly on Monday at the age of 77.
Mr Mather who had been unwell for some time, was well known as an engineer pattern maker, and worked for many Merseyside shipping firms.
He leaves a widow, four sons and four daughters. Cremation took place at Landican on Thursday.
The chief mourners were Mrs Sarah Mather (widow), Messrs Joseph, Albert, Jack and Walter Mather (sons) , Mrs A Bailey, Misses M. and J. Mather Mrs J. Graham (daughters), Mr H. Mather (brother), Mrs. H. Hopwood, Mrs. S. Robinson, Mrs J. Nugent and Mrs. W. Cole (sisters).
Probate:
MATHER John of 45 Thompson-street Birkenhead died 6 March 1950 Probate London 15 April to Sarah Mather widow. Efects £1958 4s.
Richard (Dick) Mather
Richard, known as Dick, was born on January 25th, 1875 in
Birkenhead.
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- Birth Notes
- Born 1875 according to 1801 census
Cheshire Birth indexes for the years: 1875
MATHER Richard Birkenhead Wirral BIR/100/53
MATHER, RICHARD TOMLINSON
GRO Reference: 1875 M Quarter in BIRKENHEAD
Volume 08A Page 500
Lil Mercers Birthday book records Richard as youngest son of Joseph Mather.
DOB Confirmed by 1939 Register
He died at the age of 79 on May 31st, 1954 in
Longsight. The funeral was arranged by Beswick Co-op Funeral Society. His cremation was on June 4th, 1954 at the
Manchester Crematorium.
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- Death Notes
- Newspaper clipping of Manchester Evening News reads:
at 34 Hemmons Road, Longsight, Dearly Loved Husband of Lilly Mather and Dear Father of Nellie, Alice, Winnie, Joe, service & committal at Manchester Crematorium on Friday, June 4th at 1pm, inquiries Mr.H.Snaden, Beswick co-op Society.
Was 0364 phone no
Probate:
MATHER Richard of 34 Hemmons Road, Manchester 12, died 31 May 1954. Probate Manchester August to Lilly Mather widow. Effects £1,115 8s.
Mary (Polly) Mather
Mary, known as Polly, was born on May 2nd, 1878 in
Birkenhead.
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- Birth Notes
- Was only 2 on 1881 census
Cheshire Birth indexes for the years: 1878
MATHER Mary Birkenhead Wirral BIR/113/27
MATHER Samuel Birkenhead Wirral BIR/113/27
Lil Mercer's Birthday book has Mrs Nugent's birthday as 2 May, which is confirmed on the 1939 register.
MATHER, MARY TOMLINSON
GRO Reference: 1878 J Quarter in BIRKENHEAD
Volume 08A Page 526
She died at the age of 93 on July 25th, 1971 in
Birkenhead. Her burial was on July 29th, 1971 at the
Flaybrick Memorial Gardens.
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- Death Notes
- Name: Mary Nugent
Birth Date: 2 May 1878
Death Registration Month/Year: 1971
Registration district: Birkenhead
Inferred County: Cheshire
Volume: 10a
Page: 151
Joseph and Ellen Mather, and Alfred James and Mary (Polly) Nugent are buried together at Flaybrick Cemetary (see reference for details and picture). The headstone records her age as 93.
Samuel Mather
Samuel was born on May 2nd, 1878 in
Birkenhead.
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- Birth Notes
- TWINS:
Cheshire Birth indexes for the years: 1878
MATHER Mary Birkenhead Wirral BIR/113/27
MATHER Samuel Birkenhead Wirral BIR/113/27
MATHER, SAMUEL TOMLINSON
GRO Reference: 1878 J Quarter in BIRKENHEAD
Volume 08A Page 526
He died at the age of 2 in September 1880 in
Birkenhead.
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- Death Notes
- Cheshire Death indexes for the years: 1880
MATHER Samuel 2 Birkenhead Wirral BIR/69/18
Name: Samuel Mather
Estimated birth year: abt 1878
Registration Year: 1880
Registration Quarter: Jul-Aug-Sep
Age at Death: 2
Registration district: Birkenhead, Cheshire
Volume: 8a
Page: 335
Elizabeth Mather
Elizabeth was born in December 1880 in
Birkenhead.
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- Birth Notes
- Recorded as 4 months on 1881 census
Cheshire Birth indexes for the years: 1880
MATHER Elizabeth Birkenhead Wirral BIR/123/1
MATHER, ELIZABETH TOMLINSON
GRO Reference: 1880 D Quarter in BIRKENHEAD
Volume 08A Page 450
She died as an infant at the age of 5 in January 1886 in
Birkenhead. Her burial was on January 6th, 1886 at the
Flaybrick Memorial Gardens.
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- Death Notes
- Was thought to be a twin of Mary who died as baby. However, was recorded 4m old, living a 304 Beckwith St., Birkenhead in 1881, so not a twin.
Had died by 1891 census
Name: Elizabeth Mather
Estimated birth year: abt 1881
Year of Registration: 1886
Quarter of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar
Age at Death: 5
District: Birkenhead (1861-1998)
County: Cheshire, Merseyside
Volume: 8a
Page: 337
Burial record number 3101
Buried 6 Jan 1886, aged 5
Living at 300 Beckwith Street., Birkenhead
Buried in a Public grave, section NC 6, grave 551
Elizabeth (Betty) Alice Mather
Elizabeth, known as Betty, was born on November 4th, 1886 in
Birkenhead.
2
- Birth Notes
- Born Birkenhead, Cheshire
4 years old on 1891 census
24 on 1911 census
MATHER, ELIZABETH ALICE TOMLINSON
GRO Reference: 1886 D Quarter in BIRKENHEAD
Volume 08A Page 485
Cheshire Birth indexes for the years: 1886
MATHER Elizabeth Alice Birkenhead, Wirral BIR/147/70
Elizabeth A Cole on the 1939 Register confirms DOB.
She died at the age of 79 on February 27th, 1966 in
Birkenhead.
2
- Death Notes
- Probably died in Birkenhead, but unconfirmed.
Joseph (Joe) Mather & Ellen Tomlinson 
