Isaac Mather
Isaac was born on October 13th, 1810 in
Little Bolton and his baptism took place on January 11th, 1811 at
Ridgway Gates Wesleyan conducted by J Baxindale.
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- Birth Notes
- Aged 30 in 1841
Aged 41 in 1851
Aged 51 in 1861
Missing in 1871
Aged 71 in Apr 1881, workhouse
Aged 72 in Sep 1881 when died
Name: Isaac Mather
Birth Date: 13 Oct 1810
Gender: Male
Event Type: Baptism
Father: Saml Mather
Mother: Alce Mather
Baptism Date: 11 Jan 1811
Baptism Place: Bolton, Lancashire, England
Denomination: Wesleyan
Piece Title: Piece 1202: Bolton, Great, Ridgway Gates (Wesleyan), 1789-1814
Baptism: 11 Jan 1811 Ridgway Gates Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Bolton, Lancashire, England
Isaac Mather - Son of Saml. Mather & Alce
Born: 13 Oct 1810
Abode: L. Bolton
Baptised by: J. Baxendale
Register: Baptisms 1789 - 1814, Page 62
Source: LDS Film 560877
Ridgway Gates Wesleyan (Methodist) records show:
Isaac Son of Samuel and Alice ("Sam'[l & Alec") Mather of L. Bolton
born 13 Oct 1810 and baptised 11 Jan 1811
He died due to Alzheimer's disease, Senile Decay, at the age of 70 on September 6th, 1881 in
Farnworth.
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- Death Notes
- MATHER, ISAAC 72
GRO Reference: 1881 S Quarter in BOLTON
Volume 08C Page 137
Isaac and his wife Mary, both died in 1881/2 while living at the Bolton Workhouse.
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1881
MATHER Isaac 72 Farnworth Bolton FTH/39/435
No burial record found on Deceased Online.
William Mather
William was born in 1811 in
Sharples and his christening took place on July 21st, 1811 in
Eccles.
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- Birth Notes
- William was of this parish (Bolton) when he married Sarah Bayley.
He died at the age of 22 in December 1833 in
Sharples. His burial was on December 8th, 1833 at
St. Peter's (Bolton).
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- Death Notes
William was alive in April 1833 to record the death of his son James, but it was Sarah (widow) to report Alice died 5-Sep-1838, aged 16 months, so died 1833-1838.
James and Alice both Buried at St. Peters, with abode Sharples, so the following is a perfect match:
Burial: 8 Dec 1833 St Peter, Bolton, Lancs.
William Mather -
Age: 22 yrs.
Abode: Sharples
Buried by: Chas. Agar Hunt Curate
Register: Burials 1831 - 1834, Page 250, Entry 1998
Source: LDS Film 1966471
James Mather
James was born in 1814 in
Atherton.
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- Birth Notes
- There is another James Mather (1814-1826) of Little Bolton, died aged 12.
Aged 25 in 1841, living at Atherton
Mary Mather
Mary was born about April 1814 in
Bolton.
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- Birth Notes
- Aged 2 years when buried so born on or before Aug 1814
Probably born late 2013 to Aug 1814, midway between Isaac and John, while 2y old when buried.
She died in August 1816 in
Bolton. Her burial was on August 26th, 1816 at
St. Peter's (Bolton).
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- Death Notes
- Burial: 26 Aug 1816 St Peter, Bolton, Lancashire, England
Mary Mather - Daughter of Samuel Mather
Age: 2 yrs
Abode: Great Bolton
Buried by: Thos. Brocklebank, Curate
Register: Burials 1813 - 1816, Page 300, Entry 2394
Source: LDS Film 1966408
Mary daughter of Samuel Mather of Great Bolton, 26th August, 2 years
John Mather
John was born in November 1815 in
Little Bolton.
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- Birth Notes
- Aged >21 in 1837 when married
Aged 25 in 1841 (rounded)
Aged 35 in 1851, Born Little Bolton, Lancashire.
Aged 45 in 1861, Born Bolton (and Elizabeth 43, Halliwell)
Aged 49 in Mar 1865 when died
Born before March 1816 as aged 49 at time of death.
Born after Sep 1817 as minor when marrying Ellen Buckley
Older brother Isaac was baptised at Ridgway Gates in 1810. The Bolton Library baptism records for Ridgway Gates finish at 1814, and the only other records for there which have been deposited are burials records. The only John Mather I can find a baptism for is 21 Jun 1816 at Walmsley (St. Mary, Turton) a son of Samuel Mather and Alice Greenhough Mather, which is another John Mather.
For John to be a minor (under 21) when he married Ellen, he was born after 9 Oct 1816
John Mather born 21 Jun 1816, Baptism 21 Jul 1816, son of Samuel Mather and Alice Greenhamgh is another.
He died due to Chronic Hepatic disease and Jaundice at the age of 49 on March 21st, 1865 at
114 Chorley Street. The funeral took place at
Moor Lane Baptist. His burial was on March 25th, 1865 at
Tonge-with-Haulgh Cemetery.
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- Death Notes
- Elizabeth was a widow by 1871 census
John Mather died 21st March 1865, while living at 114 Chroley Street, of Chronic Hepatic disease (liver disease), and Icterus (now called jaundice) - 3 weeks. He was only aged 49 at time of death.
Joseph Mather (his son), was present at the death, who was also living at 114 Chorley Street, Little Bolton.
See death certificate for further details (added Aug-2007).
The grave records dated 1873 are in the Inman/Foot family. The grave was bought originally for £2 by Elizabeth in 1865 and is in Tonge and Haulgh cemetery (at the back of where Fred Dibnah used to live) Ref - 2:F:29NC There are 3 inmates buried as follows:
Burial Internment Name Age
12657 25/3/1865 John Mather 49 years
73225 15/11/1902 Ruth Inman 48 years
77741 9/1/1908 Hannah Richardson 65 years
There is no tombstone but we think it is next to the grave bought by John's brother George also in 1865 when his first wife died.
The epitaph from the tombstone is matriarch Alice Mather, Samuel’s widow, is buried here as well as George and family.
The funeral service was conducted by T.W. Handford, who was daughter Sarah Alice's brother-in-law. Grave 2.F.29
Another John Mather, aged 66, of Kay Street died 27 Feb 1849
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1865
MATHER John 49 Little Bolton LB/32/112
Lomas Mather
Lomas was born in 1818 in
Bolton.
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- Birth Notes
- Aged 20 in 1841, living at Atherton
Aged 50 in 1871 (a lodger)
Aged 58 in 1876 when died (so Lomas was born 1818)
There is only one Lomas Mather !
Born 1816-21 according to 1841 census (aged 20, rounded up).
There is another Joseph Loomis Mather (1818-1899) married to Sarah Kendall Mather buried at Boonville, Oneida County, New York, USA
He died due to a respiratory problem and/or pneumonia, Accute Bronchitis, at the age of 58 on August 1st, 1876 in
Haslingden.
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- Death Notes
- 1 Aug 1876, Lomas Mather died of Accute Bronchitis at Haslingden Union Workhouse, aged 58 years. He was an outdoor labourer. George Tattersall was present at the death.
Death: 1 Aug 1876
Mather Lomas 58 Haslingden 8e 88
Name: Lomas Mather
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1818
Registration Year: 1876
Registration Quarter: Jul-Aug-Sep
Age at Death: 58
Registration District: Haslingden, Lancashire
Volume: 8e
Page: 88
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1876
MATHER Lomas 58 Rossendale ROSS/20/70
Alice Mather
Alice was born in March 1820 in
Bolton.
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- Birth Notes
- Aged 20 on 1841 census (rounded)
Aged 31 on 1851 census when married to much older James Brooks
Aged 41 on 1861 census
Aged 51 on 1871 census
Don't confuse with Alice, daughter of Samuel and Ellen, Christened 3-Oct-1819 in Bolton, or Alice daughter of William and Elizabeth baptised Cathedral, Manchester 29-Sep-1822 (but also indexed with Samuel and Alice as parents)
Older brother Isaac was baptised at Ridgway Gates in 1810. The Bolton Library baptism records for Ridgway Gates finish at 1814, and the only other records for there which have been deposited are burials records.
Christening 21 Feb 1819, Manchester Cathederal. This is another person, same parents names, but this Samuel's from Manchester, the parish glazier and birth 1y too early to match census?
She died at the age of 53 on January 28th, 1874 in
Bolton. Her burial was on February 1st, 1874 at
Tonge-with-Haulgh Cemetery.
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- Death Notes
- Name: Alice Brooks
Estimated birth year: abt 1821
Year of Registration: 1874
Quarter of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar
Age at Death: 53
District: Bolton
County: Greater Manchester, Lancashire
Volume: 8c
Page: 261
Alice Brooks is buried with 6 other at Tonge Cemetery
<child> Mather
<child> was born in December 1821 in
Bolton.
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- Birth Notes
- Must be a young child as not named (and baptised). However, not so close to Happy's birth
Child of Samuel, no mother shown, so may be another family, but Samuel did frequent Non-Conformist chapels.
He/she died at the age of 1 in December 1822 in
Little Bolton. His/her burial was on December 25th, 1822 in
Bridge Street Chapel (Methodist).
- Death Notes
- Name: Child Mather
Event Type: Burial
Father: Samuel Mather
Death Date: abt 1822
Burial Date: 25 Dec 1822
Burial Place: Bolton, Lancaster, England
Denomination: Wesleyan
Piece Title: Piece 1024: Bolton, Little, Bridge Street Chapel, Bolton-le-Moors (Wesleyan), 1810-1837
25 Dec 1822
7 - - 3 (Depth or position in grave I think)
Samuel Mather's Child
Price £4 0s
Happy Mather
Happy was born on February 6th, 1823 in
Little Bolton.
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- Birth Notes
- Born about 1823, so before Samuel.
Aged 15 on 1841 census (rounded down)
Aged 28 on 1851 census
Aged 37 on 1861 census
Aged 47 on 1871 census
Aged 58 on 1881 census
Aged 65 on 13 May 1889, when she died,
Therefore born mid 1823 (i.e. after 13-May).
1881 census has Happy born in 1823 at Little Bolton, Higher End.
Name: Happy Shuttleworth
Year of Registration: 1882
Quarter of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar
District: Bolton, Lancashire
Volume: 8c
Page: 390
She died from cancer, Epithelioma of Tongue, at the age of 66 on May 13th, 1889 in
Astley Bridge. Her burial was on May 17th, 1889 at
St. Paul's (Astley Bridge).
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- Death Notes
- Name: Happy Shuttleworth
Estimated birth year: abt 1824
Year of Registration: 1889
Quarter of Registration: Apr-May-Jun
Age at Death: 65
District: Bolton, Greater Manchester, Lancashire
Volume: 8c
Page: 224
In 1891 Phineas was recorded as a border and widowed.
Cause of death was "Epithelioma of Tongue", a tumor, certified by J Robinson MD. Age 65. Wife of Phineas Shuttleworth a labourer at the Iron Foundry.
Death reported by "Phineas Shuttleworth, widower of the deceased, present at the death. 9 Nell Street, Sharples".
Death registered on 14 May 1889 by Robert Lever, Registrar.
Happy and Phineas are buried in a grave with 4 other Shuttleworts at Astley Bridge: Albert (1); John G (0); Samuel (62) and Lois (68).
Samuel Mather
Samuel was born in October 1826 in
Little Bolton.
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- Birth Notes
- Born after Aug 1826 (if death age is correct) and before April 1827 (for census)
Samuel was 15 at the time of the 1841 census (rounded up)
Samuel was 34 at the time of the 1861 census
Samuel was 43 at the time of the 1871 census
Samuel was 53 at the time of the 1881 census (born LB)
Samuel was 71 when died inj Sep 1898
He died at the age of 71 in September 1898 in
Bolton. His burial was on September 24th, 1898 in
Astley Bridge.
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- Death Notes
- According to census, Samuel must have died between 1891 and 1901 (as theres no 1901 record of him)
Name: Samuel Mather
Estimated birth year: abt 1827
Year of Registration: 1898
Quarter of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep
Age at Death: 71
District: Bolton
County: Greater Manchester, Lancashire
Volume: 8c
Page: 230
No Probate
Samuel is buried at Astley bridge with wife Ann three others.
George Mather
George was born in 1829 in
Little Bolton.
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- Birth Notes
- Aged 13 in 1841 with parents
Aged 21 in 1851 with parents
Aged 32 in 1861 with wife Mary
Aged 76 in June 1906 (when died)
He died at the age of 77 on June 2nd, 1906 in
Bolton. His burial was on June 6th, 1906 at
Tonge-with-Haulgh Cemetery.
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- Death Notes
- George was the last of his family to be buried. In the same grave was his mother Alice, both wives and two of the children.
Celia, who kindly provided this information: Grave 2.F.17
Name: George Mather
Estimated birth year: abt 1830
Year of Registration: 1906
Quarter of Registration: Apr-May-Jun
Age at Death: 76
District: Bolton, Greater Manchester, Lancashire
Volume: 8c
Page: 234
Probate:
George of 78 Grassmere-street Bolton Lancashire died 2 January 1906 at the Eagley-bowling-green Eagly Bolton Lancashire Administration (The Will) Manchester 6 July to George Alfred Mather core-maker Effects £628 3s
There may be an error with the daye of death, as it is clearly 2 June on the headstone, and probate 6 July may still be correct.
James Mather
James was born in October 1832 in
Bolton.
He died at 7 months old in May 1833 in
Bolton. His burial was on May 16th, 1833 at
St. Peter's (Bolton).
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- Death Notes
- Burial: 16 May 1833 St Peter, Bolton, Lancs.
James Mather - Son of Samuel Mather
Age: 7 mon.
Abode: Great Bolton
Buried by: Chas. Agar Hunt Curate
Register: Burials 1831 - 1834, Page 193, Entry 1542
Source: LDS Film 1966471
Text: James son of Samuel Mather, Great Bolton, 7 months
Maria Mather
Maria was born in October 1834 in
Bolton.
She died at the age of 1 in October 1835 in
Bolton. Her burial was on October 4th, 1835 at
St. Peter's (Bolton).
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- Death Notes
- Burial: 4 Oct 1835 St Peter, Bolton, Lancs.
Maria Mather - Daughter of Samuel Mather
Age: 1 year
Abode: Great Bolton
Buried by: C. A. Hunt Curate
Register: 1834 - 1836, Page 200, Entry 1597
Source: LDS Film 1966471
Text: Maria, daughter of Samuel Mather, Great Bolton, 1 Year
Samuel Mather & Alice Mather 
