Family of Solomon Mather & Betty Barns

Personal Details
- Solomon Mather
  
  1890-May-31 Solomon Mather
  
  Solomon was born in 1800 at Hall-i’th’-Wood and his baptism took place about 1800 at Walmsley Presbyterian.²
  - Birth Notes
    - Solomon was born in Hall-i’th’-Wood, Turton about 1800 (see news clip). There is no christening record, but it is assumed he is the son of Solomon and Martha. Sister Ann was also born at Hall-i’th’-Wood. Solomon and Joseph (40 & 35) were neighbours at Eagley in 1841 so almost certainly brothers and Joseph was baprised
      
      Walmsley Presbyterian records are missing from 3-Oct-1794 to Oct-1815. The best evidance they Solomon is the son of Solomon is:
      
      1) There is no other baptism
      2) He is a neighbour with his assumed brother
      3) He is "Solomon" son of Solomon
  He died at the age of 90 on May 27th, 1890 in Sharples. His burial was on May 31st, 1890 at Christ Church, Walmsley.³⁴
  - Death Notes
    - Name: Solomon Mather
      Estimated Birth Year: abt 1800
      Date of Registration: Apr-May-Jun 1890
      Age at Death: 90
      Registration district: Bolton
      Inferred County: Lancashire
      Volume: 8c
      Page: 233
      
      Burial: 31 May 1890 Christ Church, Walmsley, Lancashire, England
      Solomon Mather -
          Age: 90 yrs
          Abode: Eagley Bank
          Buried by: Lewis R. Hearn Offy. Min.
          Register: Burials 1887 - 1904, Page 37, Entry 293
          Source: Register at Manchester Library
      
      Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1890
      MATHER    Solomon    90    Sharples,Bolton    SH/11/486
      
      The Bolton Evening News – Saturday, May 31 1890
      The Late Mr Solomon Mather of Eagley. A quaint old Lancashire worthy is being interred today in Walmsley Churchyard in the person of the late Mr. Solomon Mather, of Park Terrace, Eagley Bank, who died Tuesday in the 91st year of his age. He was born at Hall-i’th’-Wood, where he received such education as was in those days imparted as a Dame’s School. His father was an old Hand-loom weaver who brought his goods to the open market at the top of Bank-street in the customary wallet. When the firm of Messrs Chadwick and Bro. Was established at Eagley, Solomon Mather went to work there, and remained with the firm for 53 years, retiring at the age of 75. He was a staunch Liberal in politics, but, curious to relate, never had a vote until the last two years, and then had not an opportunity of exercising the privilege. He recollected the battle of Waterloo, and was full of anecdotes of Peterloo, and Henry Hunt, whose carriage he helped to drag part of the way from Eagley Bank to Salford, the party wearing the proverbial white hat. Mr. Mather was of a very social disposition, and consequently much esteemed by a large circle of acquaintances. All his life he was fond of outdoor sports, and loved the “jack” on the bowling green, which he followed as recently as a week before his death. Many friends at the Back-o’th’-Bank Green provided him with his favourite recreation, which was recommended by the late Dr. Rothwell as a means of maintaining his health. He had been a widower for many years, and lived with his son-in-law, Mr. James Haslam. There are two children and numerous grandchildren living to perpetuate his name.
      
      Headstone Inscription:
      SOLOMON MATHER who departed this life on the 27th May 1890,
      Aged 90 years. Also of BETTY the beloved wife of
      Solomon Mather who departed this life on the 20th April 1870
      Aged 67 years.
  Betty Barns
  
  HEADSTONE - Solomon & Bety Mather
  
  Betty was born in 1803 in Little Bolton.² She died at the age of 67 on April 20th, 1870 in Astley Bridge. Her burial was on April 25th, 1870 at Christ Church, Walmsley.³⁴
  - Death Notes
    - Died between 1861 and 1871 census
      
      Name: Betty Mather
      Estimated Birth Year: abt 1803
      Date of Registration: Apr-May-Jun 1870
      Age at Death: 67
      Registration district: Bolton, Lancashire
      Volume: 8c
      Page: 18_
      
      Burial: 25 Apr 1870 Christ Church, Walmsley, Lancashire, England
      Betty Mather -
          Age: 67
          Abode: Astley Bridge
          Buried by: R.C.W. Croft Incumbent
          Register: Burials 1868 - 1886, Page 14, Entry 98
          Source: Register at Manchester Library
      
      Headstone Inscription:
      SOLOMON MATHER who departed this life on the 27th May 1890,
      Aged 90 years. Also of BETTY the beloved wife of
      Solomon Mather who departed this life on the 20th April 1870
      Aged 67 years.

Children
- William Mather
  William was born in 1830 in Sharples and his baptism took place on October 17th, 1830 at St. Peter's (Bolton).²³
  - Birth Notes
    
    Name: William Mather
    Baptism Date: 17 Oct 1830
    Parish: Bolton le Moors, St Peter
    
    Father's Name: Solomon Mather
    Mother's name: Betty Mather
    Reference Number: GB127.L243/1/3/9
    
    Baptism: 17 Oct 1830 St Peter, Bolton, Lancs.
    William Mather - Son of Solomon Mather & Betty
        Abode: Sharples
        Occupation: Weaver
        Baptised by: T Fogg Curate
        Register: Baptisms 1829 - 1831, Page 214, Entry 1708
        Source: LDS Family Search
  He died at the age of 50 in November 1880 in Sharples. His burial was on November 23rd, 1880 at Christ Church, Walmsley.⁵⁴
  - Death Notes
    
    William died between 1871 and 1881, when wife Alice is recorded as a widow. Death recorded in Ormskirk, but burial shows abode as Sharples (as expected).
    
    Deaths Dec 1880   (>99%)
    Mather     William     50     Ormskirk     8b    535
    
    Name:    William Mather
    Age:    50
    Birth Date:    abt 1830
    Burial Date:    23 Nov 1880
    Burial Place:    Walmsley, Christ Church, Lancashire, England
    Reference Number:    GB127.L99/1/4/2
    Abode: Sharples
  Ann Mather
  Ann was born in November 1833 in Little Bolton and her baptism took place on November 27th, 1883 in Bolton.²⁶
  - Birth Notes
    
    Aged 5 in 1841
    Aged 27 in 1861
    Aged 31 in 1864 (when married)
    Aged 37 in 1871
    
    name: Anne Mather
    gender: Female
    christening date: 27 Nov 1833
    christening place: Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England
    father's name: Solomon Mather
    father's occupation: Weaver
    mother's name: Betty
    Abode: Little Bolton
    indexing project (batch) number: C00700-1
    system origin: England-ODM
    gs film number: 1966401
    reference id:
  She died at the age of 75 in September 1909 in Bolton.⁴
  - Death Notes
    
    Name: Ann Haslam
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1834
    Date of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep 1909
    Age at Death: 75
    Registration district: Bolton
    Inferred County: Lancashire
    Volume: 8c
    Page: 226
  Jane Mather
  Jane was born in July 1837 in Little Bolton and her baptism took place on July 9th, 1837 at St. Peter's (Bolton).²⁷
  - Birth Notes
    
    Name: Jane Mather
    Baptism Date: 9 Jul 1837
    Parish: Bolton le Moors, St Peter
    Father's Name: Solomon Mather
    Mother's name: Betty Mather
    Reference Number: GB127.L243/1/3/13
  She died at the age of 48 in June 1886 in Eagley. Her burial was on June 24th, 1886 at Christ Church, Walmsley.⁵
  - Death Notes
    
    Was the J for Jane, brother of William? - TBC
    
    Mather, W. & J. St Anne's Church, Turton -WW1   Churchyard Memorial Inscriptions
    
    Name    Jane Gregory
    Age    49
    Birth Date    1837
    Burial Date    24 Jun 1886
    Burial Place    Walmsley, Christ Church, Lancashire, England
    Reference Number    GB127.L99/1/4/2
    
    Abode: Eagley
  Thomas Mather
  Thomas was born on May 7th, 1840 in Eagley.²
  - Birth Notes
    
    Aged 12mo in June 1841
    Aged 40 in 1881, born Eagley
    
    MATHER, THOMAS BARNS
    GRO Reference: 1840 J Quarter in BOLTON UNION
    Volume 21 Page 193
    
    Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1840
    MATHER Thomas BARNS Turton, Bolton TUR/2/37
  He died at the age of 66 on January 4th, 1907 in Connecticut (CT).⁸
  - Death Notes
    
    According to his father's obituary, Thomas was still alive when Solomon died in 1890.
    
    Name:    Thomas Mather
    Birth Date:    7 May 1840
    Death Date:    4 Jan 1907
    Cemetery:    Mountain Grove Cemetery and Mausoleum
    Burial or Cremation Place:    Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Has Bio?:    N
    URL:    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146269002/thomas-mather

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