Solomon Mather & Martha (Matty) Ramsden

Betty Mather
Betty was born on June 13th, 1791 at Bertinshaw and her baptism took place on July 3rd, 1791 at Walmsley Presbyterian conducted by Thomas Davies.^4 2 

• Birth Notes
  • Baptism: 3 Jul 1791 Walmsley Meeting House (later Egerton Unitarian), Bolton le Moors, Lancs.
    Betty Mather - [Child] of Solmn. Mather & Matty (formerly Ramsden)
        Born: 13 Jun 1791
        Abode: Birtenwood Shaw, Turton, Bolton, Lancaster
        Notes: [Congregation: Walmsley Meeting]
        Baptised by: Tho Davies
        Register: Baptisms 1783 - 1793, Page 16, Entry 71
        Source: LDS Film 560904
    
    Abode: Birtenwood Shaw (i.e. Bertinshaw), Turton
    
    Betty is Solomon and Matty's first child, baptised 3 Jul 1971. They went along to the Presbyterian Walmley Chapel with James and Betty Mather (from Goose Cote Hill) who had their daughter Margaret baptised the same day.  These were the only twp baptisms at Walmsley that day.
    

She died at the age of 74 in March 1866.

• Death Notes
  • Two years out on age, but could be her:
    
    Deaths Mar 1866   (>99%)
    Mather     Betty     76     Bolton     8c, 177

James Mather
James was born on June 22nd, 1792 at Bertinshaw and his baptism took place on July 1st, 1792 at Walmsley Presbyterian.⁴ 

• Birth Notes
  • Aged 45 in 1841 at Poaket
    Aged 68 in 1861, born Turton (living in Rumworth)
    Aged 78 in 1871, born Turton (sister Ann born Hall-i’th’-Wood)
    
    name: James Mather 
    gender: Male 
    christening date: 01 Jul 1792 
    christening place: WALMSLEY PRESBYTERIAN,TURTON,LANCASHIRE,ENGLAND 
    birth date: 22 Jun 1792 
    father's name: Solomon Mather 
    mother's name: Matty Ramsden 
    indexing project (batch) number: C09455-1 
    system origin: England-ODM 
    gs film number: 0560904 (RG4 1622) 
    
    Solomon & Matty Mather, (nee) Ramsden
    Abode: Beston Shaw, Turton, Bolton
    
    Abode: Birten Shaw (i.e. Birtenshaw), Turton, Bolton
    
    Birtenshaw is at Bromley Cross Station, near Eagley and Toppings

He died at the age of 79 in April 1872 in Sharples.  His burial was on April 30th, 1872 at St. Mary (Deane).^5 5 

• Death Notes
  • Deaths Jun 1872   (>99%)
    MATHER     James     79     Bolton     8c, 202
    
    Mary, wife of James, died in 1870 and was buried at Dean.  James was buried there two years later:
    
    Name:    James Mather
    Gender:    Male
    Age:    79
    Birth Date:    1793
    Burial Date:    30 Apr 1872
    Burial Place:    Deane, Lancaster, England
    FHL Film Number:    1545482
    Reference ID:    267
    
    Name:    James Mather
    Age:    79
    Birth Date:    abt 1793
    Burial Date:    30 Apr 1872
    Burial Place:    Deane, St Mary, Lancashire, England
    Parish as it Appears:    Deane
    Reference Number:    GB127.L85/1/4/8
    Abode: Sharples

Sarah Mather
Sarah was born in 1793 in Turton.⁶ 

• Birth Notes
  • This Sarah was from Turton, so not the Sarah daughter of John and Alice Mather of Little Hulton baptised at Deane 2 Nov 1794.
    
    Aged 45 in 1841
    Aged 58/68 in 1851, born Turton
    
    It's strange Betty is older than Thomas in 1851 and younger in 1841. Closer examination of the 1851 census suggest her age of 68 could be 58. 

She died at the age of 63 in December 1856 in Sharples.  Her burial was on December 11th, 1856 at St. Paul's (Astley Bridge).^5 7 

• Death Notes
  • 
    LOWE, SARAH        63 
    GRO Reference: 1856  D Quarter in BOLTON 
    Volume 08C  Page 141
    
    Name:    Sarah Lowe
    Age:    63
    Birth Date:    abt 1793
    Burial Date:    11 Dec 1856
    Burial Place:    Astely Bridge, St Paul, Lancashire, England
    Reference Number:    GB127.L83/1/3/1
    
    Abode: Sharples

<child> Mather
<child> was born about 1795.

Solomon Mather
Solomon was born in 1800 at Hall-i’th’-Wood and his baptism took place about 1800 at Walmsley Presbyterian.⁶ 

• 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.^2 8 

• 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.
    

Mary Mather
Mary was born in 1803 at Hall-i’th’-Wood.

• Birth Notes
  • Mary was never baptised, so this could be completly wrong, but there is a gap for another child in 1803, born Hall-i’th’-Wood (as children on either side were born there)

She died at the age of 14 in July 1817 in Little Bolton.  Her burial was on July 31st, 1817 at St. Peter's (Bolton).⁵ 

• Death Notes
  • Name:    Mary Mather
    Age:    14
    Birth Date:    abt 1803
    Burial Date:    31 Jul 1817
    Burial Place:    Bolton-le-Moors, St Peter, Lancashire, England
    Reference Number:    GB127.L243/1/5/2

Joseph Mather
Joseph was born on January 16th, 1806 at Hall-i’th’-Wood and his baptism took place on January 27th, 1806 in Dukes Alley Chapel (NC).⁴ 

• Birth Notes
  • Probably born at Hall-i’th’-Wood (as were Solomon and Ann)
    
    Name:    Joseph Mather
    Birth Date:    16 Jan 1806
    Gender:    Male
    Event Type:    Baptism
    Father:    Solomon Mather
    Mother:    Martha Mather
    Baptism Date:    27 Jan 1806
    Baptism Place:    Bolton, Lancashire, England
    Denomination:    Independent
    Piece Title:    Piece 1462: Bolton, Duke's Alley (Independent), 1785-1818
    No abode recorded.
    
    
    Baptism: 27 Jan 1806 Dukes Alley Protestant Dissenters Chapel, Bolton.
    Joseph Mather - Son of Solomon Mather & Martha
        Born: 16 Jan 1806
        Register: Baptisms 1785 - 1818, Page 25
        Source: LDS Film 560877

He died at the age of 73 in 1879 in Sharples.  His burial was on January 15th, 1879 at St. Paul's (Astley Bridge).^5 9 

• Death Notes
  • Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1879
    MATHER Joseph 73 Sharples Bolton SH/9/123
    
    Name:    Jseph Mather
    Age:    73
    Birth Date:    abt 1806
    Burial Date:    15 Jan 1879
    Burial Place:    Astley Bridge, St Paul, Lancashire, England
    Reference Number:    GB127.L83/1/3/2
    

Catherine Mather
Catherine was born on June 16th, 1809 at Hall-i’th’-Wood and her baptism took place on July 1st, 1809 in Dukes Alley Chapel (NC).¹⁰ 

• Birth Notes
  • Aged 81 in 1891, born Astley Bridag
    
    name: Cathrine Mather 
    gender: Female 
    christening date: 01 Jul 1809 
    christening place: DUKES ALLEY INDEPENDENT,BOLTON LE MOORS,LANCASHIRE,ENGLAND 
    birth date: 16 Jun 1809 
    father's name: Solomon Mather 
    mother's name: Martha 
    indexing project (batch) number: C08638-2 
    system origin: England-ODM 
    gs film number: 0560877 (RG4 1462) 
    

She died at the age of 82 in December 1891 in Astley Bridge.  Her burial was on December 11th, 1891 at St. Paul's (Astley Bridge).⁵ 

• Death Notes
  • 
    Name    Catherine Heapy
    Birth Year    abt 1809
    Age    82
    Burial Date    11 Dec 1891
    Parish    Astley Bridge, St Paul
    Parish as it Appears    Astley Bridge
    Reference Number    GB127.L83/1/3/2

Ann Mather
Ann was born on August 2nd, 1813 at Hall-i’th’-Wood and her baptism took place on August 8th, 1813 at Walmsley Presbyterian conducted by minister Thomas Jones.^11 4 

• Birth Notes
  • Aged 25 in 1841
    Aged 37 in 1851
    Aged 47 in 1861
    Aged 50 in 1871 with her brother James (widow, 78)  The age is 7 years out, but the census matches correctly with James, and also shows Ann born at Hall-i’th’-Wood, the same as her brother Solomon.
    Aged 64 in 1876 (when died)
    
    England and Wales, Non-Conformist Record Indexes (RG4-8)
    Name:    Ann Mather
    Birth Date:    2 Aug 1813
    Event Type:    Baptism
    Father:    Solomon Mather
    Mother:    Martha Ramsden
    Baptism Date:    8 Aug 1813
    Baptism Place:    Turton, Lancashire, England
    Piece Title:    Piece 1622: Turton, Walmsley Chapel (Presbyterian), 1762-1836
    Abode: (Left blank), Sharples
    
    Baptism: 8 Aug 1813 Walmsley Presbyterian (later Egerton Unitarian Chapel), Bolton le Moors, Lancs.
    Ann Mather - Daughter of Solomon Mather & Martha (formerly Ramsden)
        Born: 2 Aug 1813
        Abode: Sharples, Bolton, Lancashire
        Baptised by: Thos. Jones
        Register: Baptisms 1811 - 1836, Page 25, Entry 69
        Source: LDS Film 560904
    

She died due to heart disease, Heart Disease Certified, at the age of 62 on July 18th, 1876 in Sharples.⁹ 

• Death Notes
  • Ann was still alive, living in Sharples in 1861 and 1871
    
    Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1876
    MATHER    Ann    64    Sharples    Bolton    SH/8/348
    
    Name:    Ann Mather
    Estimated birth year:    abt 1812
    Registration Year:    1876
    Registration Quarter:    Jul-Aug-Sep
    Age at Death:    64
    Registration district:    Bolton, Lancashire
    Volume:    8c
    Page:    201
    
    Ann Mather, aged 64 of the Blackburn Road, Sharples died of heart disease.  Her sister Catherine Heapy, also of Blackburn Road, was in attendance.