William (Will) Mather
William, known as Will, was born about 1775 in
Over Darwen and his baptism took place on June 1st, 1777 at
Over Darwen Lower Chapel.
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- Birth Notes
- Aged 74 in 1851, born Over Darwen
Name William Mather
Gender Male
Christening Date 01 Jun 1777
Christening Date (Original) 01 JUN 1777
Christening Place OVER DARWEN LOWER CHAPEL INDEPENDENT,BLACKBURN,LANCASHIRE,ENGLAND
Father's Name Thomas Mather
Mother's Name Ellen
William & Betty were both aged 64 on the 1841 census, living at Bolton Street, Over Darwen.
He died in November 1858 in
Over Darwen. His burial was on November 13th, 1858 in
Over Darwen.
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- Death Notes
- Name William Mather
Death Age 85
Birth Date 1773
Burial Date 13 Nov 1858
Burial Place Over Darwen, Holy Trinity, Lancashire, England
Register Type Parish Register
Reference Number PR 3036/1/7
Betty Mather
Betty was born in 1779 in
Darwen and her baptism took place on November 14th, 1779 at
Over Darwen Lower Chapel conducted by Reverend Robert Smalley.
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- Birth Notes
- Name Betty Mather
Gender Female
Christening Date 14 Nov 1779
Christening Date (Original) 14 NOV 1779
Christening Place OVER DARWEN LOWER CHAPEL INDEPENDENT,BLACKBURN,LANCASHIRE,ENGLAND
Father's Name Thomas Mather
Mother's Name Ellen
Baptism: 14 Nov 1779 Lower Chapel, Darwen, Lancs.
Betty Mather - [Child] of Thos. Mather & Ellen
Abode: Blacksnape
Baptised by: Rev. Robert Smalley
Register: Baptisms 1751 - 1785, Page 85, Entry 2457
Source: LDS Film 560876
Hannah Mather
Hannah was born in 1782 in
Darwen and her baptism took place on January 6th, 1782 at
Over Darwen Lower Chapel conducted by Reverend Robert Smalley.
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- Birth Notes
- Name Hannah Mather
Gender Female
Christening Date 06 Jan 1782
Christening Date (Original) 06 JAN 1782
Christening Place OVER DARWEN LOWER CHAPEL INDEPENDENT,BLACKBURN,LANCASHIRE,ENGLAND
Father's Name Thomas Mather
Mother's Name Ellen
Baptism: 6 Jan 1782 Lower Chapel, Darwen, Lancs.
Hannah Mather - [Child] of Thos. Mather & Ellen
Abode: Blacksnape
Baptised by: Rev. Robert Smalley
Register: Baptisms 1751 - 1785, Page 94, Entry 2709
Source: LDS Film 560876
Henry Mather
Henry was born in 1784 in
Darwen and his baptism took place on May 16th, 1784 at
Over Darwen Lower Chapel conducted by Reverend Robert Smalley.
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- Birth Notes
- Name Henry Mather
Gender Male
Christening Date 16 May 1784
Christening Date (Original) 16 MAY 1784
Christening Place OVER DARWEN LOWER CHAPEL INDEPENDENT,BLACKBURN,LANCASHIRE,ENGLAND
Father's Name Thomas Mather
Mother's Name Ellen
Baptism: 16 May 1784 Lower Chapel, Darwen, Lancs.
Henry Mather - [Child] of Thos. Mather & Ellen
Abode: Blacksnape
Baptised by: Rev. Robert Smalley
Register: Baptisms 1751 - 1785, Page 103, Entry 2984
Source: LDS Film 560876
John Mather
John was born on July 31st, 1786 in
Darwen and his baptism took place on September 17th, 1786 at
Over Darwen Lower Chapel conducted by Reverend Robert Smalley.
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- Birth Notes
- Name John Mather
Gender Male
Christening Date 17 Sep 1786
Christening Date (Original) 17 SEP 1786
Christening Place OVER DARWEN LOWER CHAPEL INDEPENDENT,BLACKBURN,LANCASHIRE,ENGLAND
Birth Date 31 Jul 1786
Father's Name Thomas Mather
Mother's Name Ellen Chambers
Baptism: 17 Sep 1786 Lower Chapel, Darwen, Lancs.
John Mather - [Child] of Thos. Mather & Ellen
Abode: Blacksnape
Baptised by: Rev. Robert Smalley
Register: Baptisms 1751 - 1791, Page 112, Entry 3263
Source: LDS Film 0560876
He died about 1795 in
Darwen.
- Death Notes
- Must have died (probably after Thomas), as another John baptised in 1804.
Ellen Mather
Ellen was born on December 21st, 1788 in
Darwen and her baptism took place on February 8th, 1789 at
Over Darwen Lower Chapel.
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- Birth Notes
- IGI Record:
Name Ellen Mather
Gender Female
Christening Date 08 Feb 1789
Christening Date (Original) 08 FEB 1789
Christening Place OVER DARWEN LOWER CHAPEL INDEPENDENT,BLACKBURN,LANCASHIRE,ENGLAND
Birth Date 21 Dec 1788
Father's Name Thomas Mather
Mother's Name Ellen Chambers
Baptism: 8 Feb 1789 Lower Chapel, Darwen, Lancs.
Ellen Mather - [Child] of Thos. Mather & Ellen
Abode: Blacksnape
Baptised by: Rev. Robert Smalley
Register: Baptisms 1751 - 1791, Page 125, Entry 3594
Source: LDS Film 0560876
Nanny Mather
Nanny was born on January 13th, 1791 in
Over Darwen and her baptism took place on February 27th, 1791 at
Over Darwen Lower Chapel.
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- Birth Notes
- This is not the Nancy Mather baptised 26 Feb 1793 at Haslingden. She was burried the following year.
Name Nancy Mather
Gender Female
Christening Date 27 Feb 1791
Christening Date (Original) 27 FEB 1791
Christening Place OVER DARWEN LOWER CHAPEL INDEPENDENT,BLACKBURN,LANCASHIRE,ENGLAND
Birth Date 13 Jan 1791
Father's Name Thomas Mather
Mother's Name Ellen Chambers
Baptism: 27 Feb 1791 Lower Chapel, Darwen, Lancs.
Nancy Mather - [Child] of Thos. Mather & Ellen (formerly Chambers)
Born: 13 Jan 1791
Abode: Blacksnape Over Darwen Blackburn
Baptised by: Rev.J. McLuhre
Register: Baptisms 1791 - 1794, Page 20, Entry 45
Source: LDS Film 0560876
She died at the age of 28 in January 1819 in
Bolton. Her burial was on January 20th, 1819 at
St. Peter's (Bolton).
- Death Notes
- Name: Nancy Astley
Age: 27
Birth Date: abt 1792
Burial Date: 20 Jan 1819
Burial Place: Bolton-le-Moors, St Peter, Lancashire, England
Spouse: Samuel Astley
Reference Number: GB127.L243/1/5/2
Nancy wife of Samuel Astley of Great Bolton 20th Jan 1819, 27 years.
It must have been just after her 28th Birthday!
Thomas Mather
Thomas was born on February 26th, 1793 in
Darwen and his baptism took place on April 14th, 1793 at
Over Darwen Lower Chapel.
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- Birth Notes
- Name Thomas Mather
Gender Male
Christening Date 14 Apr 1793
Christening Date (Original) 14 APR 1793
Christening Place OVER DARWEN LOWER CHAPEL INDEPENDENT,BLACKBURN,LANCASHIRE,ENGLAND
Birth Date 26 Feb 1793
Father's Name Thomas Mather
Mother's Name Ellen Chambers
Baptism: 14 Apr 1793 Lower Chapel, Darwen, Lancs.
Thomas Mather - [Child] of Thomas Mather & Ellen (formerly Chamber)
Born: 26 Feb 1793
Abode: Poll lane Over Darwen Blackburn
Baptised by: Rd. Smalley
Register: Baptisms 1791 - 1794, Page 25, Entry 60
Source: LDS Film 0560876
Molly Mather
Molly was born in 1799 in
Darwen and her baptism took place on June 8th, 1799 at
Over Darwen Lower Chapel conducted by H W T .
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- Birth Notes
- Name Molly Mather
Gender Female
Christening Date 08 Jun 1799
Christening Date (Original) 08 JUN 1799
Christening Place OVER DARWEN LOWER CHAPEL INDEPENDENT,BLACKBURN,LANCASHIRE,ENGLAND
Birth Date 15 Apr 1799
Father's Name Thomas Mather
Mother's Name Ellen
Baptism: 8 Jun 1799 Lower Chapel Independent, Darwen, Lancs.
Molly Mather - [Child] of Thos. Mather & Ellen
Born: 15 Apr
Abode: Pole-lane
Baptised by: H.W.T.
Register: Baptisms 1796 - 1815, Page 6, Entry 100
Source: LDS Film 0560876
Alice Mather
Alice was born on August 24th, 1801 in
Darwen and her baptism took place on October 3rd, 1801 at
Over Darwen Lower Chapel conducted by H W T .
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- Birth Notes
- Baptism: 3 Oct 1801 Lower Chapel Independent, Darwen, Lancs.
Alice Mather - [Child] of Thos. Mather & Ellen
Born: 24 Aug
Abode: Pole lane
Baptised by: H.W.T.
Register: Baptisms 1796 - 1815, Page 12, Entry 235
Source: LDS Film 0560876
John Mather
John was born on September 30th, 1804 in
Darwen and his baptism took place on October 3rd, 1804 at
Over Darwen Lower Chapel conducted by H W T .
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- Birth Notes
- Baptism: 3 Oct 1804 Lower Chapel Independent, Darwen, Lancs.
John Mather - [Child] of Thos. Mather & Ellen
Born: 31 [sic] Sep
Abode: Pole lane
Baptised by: H.W.T.
Register: Baptisms 1796 - 1815, Page 23, Entry 582
Source: LDS Film 0560876
Assumed to be born 30th, not 31st Sep (as only 30 days in Sep)
Thomas Mather & Ellen Chambers 
