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Family Subtree Diagram : Mather (Hulton)

PLEASE NOTE: If you do not see a GRAPHIC IMAGE of a family tree here but are seeing this text instead then it is most probably because the web server is not correctly configured to serve svg pages correctly. see http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/SVG:Server_Configuration for information on how to correctly configure a web server for svg files. ? Ralph (Radnlphi or Radi) Mather from Middle Hulton, Shackerley (by Tyldesley and Atherton) There are 4 Ralph Mather families here. Astley; G.B. and Shackerley. Samuel & Margareta gemini (i.e. twins) were baptised 28 Feb 1674, who cant be a brother and sister so we have two families here; Both John Mather, from Kearsley (this) and Middle Hulton (other). John Mather's family from Little Hulton A coal mining family from Pendleton (1841) or Little Hulton (1851,1861 census) Also See MATHER, William & Martha from Mather's Fold (Eccles and Little Hulton) James Mather of Little Hulton, Collier & Soldier. Son James also a soldier. Baptisms at Ringley Betty Mather b.1815, Worsley Unmarried family from Dun Kirk, Little Hulton in 1851 Betsy and Thomas Grundy, born 1844 and 1848 are children of James Grundy & Elizabeth Mather of Mather Fold nr Worsley Robert Mather of Worsley There are 2+ MATHER+WOLDENDALE families in Farnworth No DNA match Ralph Mather born Harwood (others from Hulton) Also in 1777, Thomas Mather married Abigail Banks (1753-1815) at Winwick. Possibly related with ADAM and RALPH names All baptised with father Thomas (i.e. no mother named) of Little Hulton Baptisms at Peel Chapel by Bolton, Parish of Deane. See also Thomas Mather & Margaret Barlow (married 1765 at Deane) Because the first daughter is Catherine it is assumed that this is Thomas's sister There is also a Thomas and Betty Mather family of Horwich (who had John baptised 13 Dec 1761) James Smith (MyHeritage) has this family and a 3x g-grandson of William Jarvis. He has a 33.2 cM DNA match (highest with a Mather connection, but very distant. His tree is not consistant with the records. FindaGrave has Mary's parents as Geoffrey & Ann. There are Warrington births for Mary, dau of Joseph Mather a gardener and Margaret and Marjory his wife (so two Josephs), but not for 1755. Another Johannis family from Kearsley. Note: Cant be the same family as conflicting births in 1674 Baptised children of John Lever and Betty 1837 BMD birth for Mary shows MMN = MATHER. 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In 1841, William and Annah (both 21) were with William's parents Robert and Betty (54 & 52) and family at Deal Post, Farnworth

In 1851, William and Ann (31 & 30) are at Farnworth with Hugh (6), Mary A (4) Elizabeth (2) and Sarah (9mo)

In 1861, William and Ann (41 & 40) are at Farnworth with Hugh B (16), Elizabeth (13), Sarah (11), Ann (9), Catrherine (6), William H (3) and Hannah (1). 1821 - 1894 Hannah (Ann) Wolfendale 73 73 Hannah when married, but known as Ann.

In 1851, William and Ann (31 & 30) are at Farnworth with Hugh (6), Mary A (4) Elizabeth (2) and Sarah (9mo)

In 1861, William and Ann (41 & 40) are at Farnworth with Hugh B (16), Elizabeth (13), Sarah (11), Ann (9), Catrherine (6), William H (3) and Hannah (1). 1848 Elizabeth Mather In 1861, Elizabeth (13), was with parents William a brick maker  and Ann at Spring Gardens, Farnworth.

In Q4 1866 Elizabeth married Young Matthews (Bolton RO).

In 1871, Elizabeth Mather (23, married) was back with her parents at Queen Street, Farnworth. 1850 Sarah Mather Marriage (eight children) 16 Nov 1746 (Deane) Shakerley ■No more children Marriage (a child) Marriage (five children) 31-Jul-1792 (Deane), Abode: Clifton/Ringley Marriage (four children) 1717 Middle Hulton Marriage (five children) ~1680 Abode: Over Hulton Marriage (two children) 7 Jul 1724 Deane (Middle Hulton) Marriage (seven children) Hultonia Superori, then Middle Hulton Marriage (four children) 2 May 1706 (Deane) ■No more children Marriage (ten children) Middle Hulton, Deane +Possibly more children Marriage (three children) Little Hulton +Possibly more children Marriage (a child) 5 Nov 1765 (Deane) +Possibly more children Marriage (two children) Kearsley +Possibly more children Marriage (two children) 27-Feb-1714 (Winwick) Abode Tong Marriage (a child) Tong (Yeoman) ■No more children Widowed (three children) 1706 (Goldbourn) Marriage (six children) 7 Feb 1769 (Deane) Farnworth & Ringley +Possibly more children Marriage (eleven children) Abode: Little Hulton Marriage 1766 XTo be completed Marriage (eight children) 3 Jan 1781 (Deane). Abode Little Hulton ■No more children Marriage 1817 XTo be completed Marriage (thirteen children) 1 Jan 1828 (Deane). Abode Pendleton & Little Hulton Marriage (eight children) 23 Oct 1853 (Deane): Little Hulton; Pendleton (Charlestown) after 1858 ■No more children Marriage (a child) 1879 (Bolton RO) ■No more children Marriage (nine children) 28 Jul 1862 (Deane) ■No more children Marriage (two children) 1890 XTo be completed Marriage 1890 XTo be completed 1875 Cohabitation (five children) St Helens Marriage (six children) Q3/1880 Bolton RO Marriage Dec 1917 ■No more children Marriage (seven children) 4 Jan 1803 (Deane). Abode: Farnworth ■No more children Marriage (seven children) 10 Feb 1828 (Eccles) Little Hulton XTo be completed Marriage (three children) 1880 (Eccles) ■No more children Widowed (four children) 15 Dec 1877 (Charlestown) ■No more children Marriage (a child) 30 Dec 1888 XTo be completed Marriage 1918 Marriage Marriage (three children) 24 Dec 1868 +Possibly more children Marriage (a child) 5 Feb 1860 Marriage 10 June 1911 Marriage (four children) 15 Jan 1720 (Leigh). Abode: Astley +Possibly more children Cohabitation (twelve children) Not married. Abode: Little Hulton Marriage (a child) 17 Aug 1840 Marriage (nine children) 1853 (Deane) Marriage (a child) 1847 (Deane) ■No more children Marriage (four children) 5 Sep 1847 (Manchester) ■No more children Marriage (two children) 11 May 1778 (Deane) Little Hulton ■No more children Marriage (five children) 3 Jan 1814 (Eccles, St Mary). Abode: Little Hulton & Farnworth Marriage (three children) 1841 (Stand) ■No more children Marriage 24 Aug 1790 XTo be completed Marriage (nine children) 16 Sep 1839 (Stand) Abode: Farnworth ■No more children Marriage (a child) 30 May 1863 (Farnworth) +Possibly more children (a child) Marriage (nine children) 15 Sep 1801 (Deane) Abode: Farnworth +Possibly more children Marriage (eight children) Harwood & Middle Hulton ■No more children Marriage (four children) 9 March 1735 ■No more children Marriage (six children) 1854 (Bolton RO) Abode: Farnworth ■No more children Marriage (six children) 15 Feb 1875 (St Paul's, Walkden) ■No more children Marriage 1900 (Bolton) XTo be completed Marriage 19 Oct 1872 XTo be completed Marriage (seven children) 20 Nov 1764 (Deane) Abode: Little Hulton Marriage 1768 Marriage 17 Apr 1759 XTo be completed Marriage Q1 1894 (Bolton RO) ■No more children Marriage (a child) Q2 1889 (Bolton RO) +Possibly more children Marriage (three children) 1886 (Bolton RO) ■No more children Marriage 1900 (Bolton RO) XTo be completed Widowed (four children) 4 May 1864 (St. Peter & Paul RC Church) Marriage 21 Dec 1884 Widowed (three children) Q4 1866 (Bolton RO) ■No more children Marriage (five children) 11 Jan 1873 (Bury) North Bury XTo be completed Marriage 1874 (Bolton RO) ■No more children Marriage 20 Jan 1887 Marriage (a child) 30 Jul 1782 (Eccles) Marriage (two children) Warrington ■No more children Marriage (six children) 1752 (Leigh) Abode: Boothstown, Eccles Marriage (four children) Warrington ■No more children Marriage (four children) Kearsley Marriage (five children) Little Bolton & Little Hulton +Possibly more children Marriage (four children) 3 Feb 1834 (Manchester) Farnworth XTo be completed Marriage 9 Sep 1708 (Bolton) Relative of: Probable grandson Neighbor: Neighbours in 1861 at Pendleton Lives with: Sarah Mather (79) was living with Jonathan (44) and Mary Alice (45) Gregson in 1911 Relative of: Probably brothers, both from Hulton Acquaintance: Originaly thought to be the same person, but now known NOT to be related, although it appears they may have known each other and James Tonge use James Mather's name. Work with: In 1911, James and his son James were living away from home in Carmarthenshire, both working as Surface Banksmen at the local colliery Lives with: In 1911, Thomas Henry (16) nd his mother Mary Ann Mather were living with relatives Joseph and Elizabeth Brown in Newton. Neighbor: Both lived at Little Hulton and married a Mather at Deane.  Therefore, John and William are possible cousins (not brothers as marriage records show different fathers) Lives with: Sarah had her mother (Shown as Henry's Mother-in-Law) with her in 1851 Relative of: Alice Mort Toppings was Henry's mother (shown on grave)

In 1851 Alice Toppings (84, Mother in Law) was living with Henry Relative of: Possible brothers or cousins from Middle Hulton Relative of: There is a record at Bolton archivers pertaining to "Apprenticeship Indenture - William, son of Ralph Mather of Middle Hulton to Thomas Morris of Great Bolton, weaver, date 27 Feb 1764".  This is probably this William (aged 12) and orphaned.
 Named After Lives with: Ann never married.  In 1871, Ann (55) was living with her Brother ans sister-in-law Hugh and Alice Mather at Farnworth Neighbor: Neighbours in 1881 Lives with: In 1891 James Henry (15) was living with his uncle James and mary Eckersley. Relative of: Illegitimate Daughter Named After 1742 James Mather There are several James Mather records for Dean and surrounding neighbourhood in 1743.  However, by only looking at the christening index on Batch Number P005891, there is only one, son of Ralph. ~1695 - 1753 Ralph Mather 58 58 After Ralph married Margaet in 1720, they initially lived in Over Ollton (where James was born), before moving back to Astley in Leigh.

Ralph Mather of Middle Hulton is probably another. 1724 Anna Garnet Ann's father may have been Isaac Garnet and wife (b.1688), but unsure if this is the correct wife of Ralph as she was married 3 years after the birth of James. 1748 Martha Mather On one record, recorded as sister of James, but on two other records, recorded as daughter of Ann Garnet Mather.

24 May 1768, Martha Mather probably married Thomas Bradley at St Mary's, Deane 1745 - 1746 Alice Mather 1 1 1749 John Mather 1750 Mary Mather 1752 Elizabeth Mather 1684 - 1727 Isaac Garnet 43 43 ~1688 Mrs Isaac Garnet 1767 - 1771 Peter Mather 4 4 Peter was "Poor", with daughter Betty's burial paid for by the parish. 1809 Elizabeth (Betty) Mather Elizabeth (Eliza) the daughter of Ellis Mather, was baptised at Eccles, married 1828 (replationship confirmed by christian names and household group).

10 Feb 1828 married James Grundy, and then continued to live with father at Mather's fold, Little Hulton in 1841.  Betty named her first son Ellis after her father.

In 1841, James and Betty (both 30) were at Mather Fold, Little Hulton with Ellis (10), James (8), John 3) and Ann (8mo).  Also Moses Mather (65) and Moses Mather (15).

In 1851, James and Elizabeth were publicans and had (and  were living at) the Railway Tavern, Green Lane, Worsley.  By 1861, then had moved to the Shaving Lane Public House is Worsley (then publican and farmer). 1766 - 1824 Sally Smethurst 58 58 Sally's father was John Smethurst (of Deane) 1802 - 1804 Catherine Mather 2 2 The Catherine Mather that died in 1875, aged 72 was another, a widow, a Catherine Mather (Wid, 71) was in Westhoughton in 1871 with her son Peter Hartley (47). 1794 - 1801 Mary Mather 7 7 1796 - 1857 Thomas Mather 61 61 1752 - 1830 William Mather 78 78 There is a record at Bolton archivers pertaining to "Apprenticeship Indenture - William, son of Ralph Mather of Middle Hulton to Thomas Morris of Great Bolton, weaver, date 27 Feb 1764".  This is probably this William (aged 12), and an orphan.

 1692 William (Guliolius) Mather Guliolius is the Latin for William.  William Mather Married Abigail in 1717, and Abigail Uxor (wife) of Guliemi Mather died in 1732.

Guillaume is the French equivalent of William (name), which is of old Germanic origin (Wikipedia). ~1695 - 1732 Abiagail Duckworth 37 37 1725 - 1725 Dorothy Mather 2m 2m 1731 - 1731 Alice Mather 17d 17d ~1665 William (Guliolius) Mather ~1665 <unknown> Possibly Susannah Johnsom, if married 9 Feb 1677 at Manchester Cathederal by licence.  The closest date match in Lancashite. 1690 Margaret Mather 1695 Dorotha Mather 1697 Richard (Rade) Mather Richard Mather of Middle Hulton, son of Richard ~1700 Elizabeth Roebotham 1728 Johannes Mather 11 Jun 1728, Johannes filius Rade (i.e. Richard) Mather de Hultonia Media (Middle Hulton) 1731 Thomas Mather 1677 Johannis (John) Mather <unknown> 1698 Margaretha Mather 1700 Isabella Mather 1702 Maria Mather 1693 Elizabetha Mather 1693 Esther (Esther) Mather 1695 Anna Mather 1681 Maria (Mary) Mather 1679 - 1737 Thomas Mather 58 58 Thomas and Alice of Middle Hulton are buried together at St Mary's Deane.

Having the only early Mather headstone he was probably an important man, and also has strong connections to Liverpool where all 4 children were baptised.

John Mort (son) and Thomas Mather of Middle Hulton were the executors of Robert Mort (a tanner) will of 1728.

Either Thomas and Alice didnt have children, or they had Daniel, Thomas, William and Elizabeth (1706 - 1712), all baptised at St Nicholas, Liverpool.  There are no known Thomas and Alice marriages at Liverpool (only one other in Warrington in 1701). However we know they married and later were buried at St Mary's Deane. 1692 - 1692 John Mather 6d 6d 1675 - 1676 Mary Mather 1 1 1681 - 1740 Alice Pendlebury 59 59 There are marriages for Alice Pendlebury and Alicia Bradwoway on 2 Mar 1706 to a Thomas Mather at Dean, Lancashire.  It is the same person badly transcrived. 1644 - 1702 Johannis (John) Mather 58 58 The mother isnt named on any of the childrens baptisms at Deane.  She may be Esther Roscowe (based on 10 Sep 1685 Deane marriage) or Elizabeth (based on 1864 burial record, wife of Johanis). ~1640 - 1684 Elizabeth Mather 44 44 1674 Elizabeth Mather Samuel & Margareta gemini (twins) baptised 28 Feb 1674, who cant be a brother and sister so we have two families here; Both John Mather, from Kearsley (this) and Middle Hulton (other). 1674 Samuel Mather 1674 Margareta Mather 1665 Maria (Mary) Mather 1671 Jacobus (Jacob) Mather 1672 Richard Mather 1669 - 1679 Henricus (Henry) Mather 10 10 1663 - 1667 Elizabeth Mather 4 4 1665 - 1672 Margareta Mather 7 7 ~1590 Johannis (John) Mather Henry and John (possibly this Johannis) were the two sons of Gabriell of Kersley who died in 1605 (see will). ~1570 - 1629 Henry Mather 59 59 Although Henry was of Little Hulton, he was probably born in Deane. He was to be buried in his (unnamed) fathers burial place in Deane. Anne Mather ~1600 Richard Mather According to Henry's will, Richard was Henry's eldest son. ~1605 Ralph Mather According to Henry's will, Richard was Ralph and James were his youngest sons.

At Easter 1637 (Archive ref QSB/1/183/78): TURTON & BLACKROD -  convictions of Thomas Grenehalgh and Ralph Mather for unlawful selling of ale. ~1610 James Mather According to Henry's will, Richard was Ralph and James were his youngest sons. 1742 - 1779 Margaret Barlow 37 37 ~1560 - 1604 Gabriel Mather 44 44 Grabriel's mother was Ann.  She was left "one paire of gooses" in his will, so his mother Ann must have survived him.  He also had a brother Thomas and a sister Margerie.

Probably as mother (and borthers and sister) survived, Gabried was about 35 to 45 when he died, and this sons had not married (as no grandghildren are mentioned in his will). D. >1604 Margaret Howell Margaret, and her father John Howell are refered to in Gabriel's will. ~1590 Henry Mather 1723 Jacob Mather Jacob had a sister Elizabeth, born 1730. 1717 Thomas Mather Thomas may have married Mary and was a clay potter in Prescott before he moved to Tong. 1689 Henry Mather Henry may have been married before Jane (in 1714), as Ralph baptised in 1709. 

Of Goldborne (near Lowton) when Married Margret and also when Ralph Mather baptised in 1709 as Ashton Chapel. ~1690 Jane Potter Henry and Jane were married at Winwick in 1814.  This is the only Henry and Jane marriage foung in Lancashire 1640 - 1732 Adam Mather 92 92 Adam was born a basterd son of Adam.  There was also a sister Amy baptised later the same year and Alice baptised 1635. ~1640 Alice Mather 1709 Ralph Mather 1767 - 1854 Alice Mather 87 87 In 1851, Alice Toppings (84) was Henry Mather's mother-in-law, living with the family at Little Hulton.  She is also refered as "Alice Mort Topping", mother of Henry Mather (on FindAGrave website - UNCONFIRMED)
 1715 Henry Mather Henry son of Henry & Jame Mather of Tong 1769 - 1835 James Mather 66 66 James was the son of another James from Middle Hulton, but who was this James?  There are no other childrens baptisms at Deane, of James Mather.  There are baptisms at Leigh of James (& Sarah) in 1767,69,72,73,74,75 but these must be another as they overlap our James baptised in 1769.  Likewise James and Mary of Radcliffe with baptisms 1766 and 1769 are another. ~1688 Margret Pimley Of Goldborne (near Lowton) when Married and also when Ralph Mather baptised in 1709. 1703 Mary Mather Mary deughter of Henry Mather baptised as St Thomas Ashton (very close to Goldbourn) so possibly same Thomas (but would be quite young), or at least same family. 1707 Alice Mather 1748 - 1829 Ann Mather 80 80 1743 - 1827 Daniel Stones 84 84 1740 - 1740 Thomas Mather This Thomas must have died an infant, as another Thomas was baptised a few years later. 1743 - 1744 Samuel Mather 1 1 This cant be the Samuel Mather, widower, who married Mary Yates in 1756 as he would be too far young.

There are no Deant baptism records for children of Samule Mather.  Samuel died in 1744. 1751 Betty Mather 1756 - 1800 Harry Mather 44 44 Harry's baptism is for Middle Hulton, wheras all the other children are Little Hulton. 1757 - 1829 Noah Mather 72 72 Noan and Mary lived in Little Hulton, using Peel Chapel (Deane) for their family baptisms.  They may have started at Middle Hulton where John, their first child is recorded. 1715 John Mather Peter's baptism shows the father as John of Hulton. All the other children are shows as from "Little Hulton" except for Harry which is Middle Hulton.

1 Sep 1746, another John Mather married Mary Meadowcroft. Their children were born in Halliwell. ~1714 <unknown> 1737 Catherine Mather 1734 - 1736 Peter Mather 1 1 ~1737 John Charlton John Charlton and Catherine Mather, both of Oldham in this parish (i.e. Prestwich) were married 1766 with Jn'o Mather a witness. ~1757 - 1815 Mary Hilton 58 58 1789 - 1790 Phoebe Mather 1 1 1794 - 1814 David Mather 19 19 1786 Betty Mather 1801 - 1801 Thomas Mather 1797 Sophia Mather 1797 - 1854 John Howarth 57 57 1781 John Mather 1783 Ann Mather 1791 - 1813 Phoebe Mather 22 22 1807 - 1876 Sarah (Sally) Swindels 69 69 Sarah Swindels (probably Swindells) married Henry at Deane 1 Jan 1828

Sally's mother was Alice Toppings (b.1767), living with her at Little Hulton in 1851, a pauper aged 84.  She must have re-married.

In 1871, Sarah Mather (63, Wid) was at Little Hulton with James (29), Mary (23), John (20) and Peter (14) 1835 - 1897 Levi Mather 62 62 There was also a John Mather and Sarah Lamb of Pendleton (who between 1854-64 had William, Edward, James, Martha and Samuel).

In 1861, Levi was a Collier living at Higginson Brow, Pendleton when William was baptised.

Levi had married and left home by 1861.  He was with wife Sarah and 4 children, next door to Nathan at Pendleton.

 1837 - 1905 Joseph Mather 68 68 1839 - 1905 Henry Mather 66 66 There is no birth registered for Henry or James Mather

All of Henry's children were married at Bolton Registry Office 1841 - 1880 James Mather 39 39 There is no birth registered for Henry or James Mather 1846 - 1916 Andrew Mather 70 70 In 1868, Andrew married Betty Grundy continued to live in Little Hulton, initially with Bettys parents.  They had several children including John Henry (b.1871). Levi (1873-74), and four other died young, aged one to two years and are buried at Wharton Presbyterian Chapel.  At leat five others survived. 1848 - 1921 Mary Mather 73 73 In 1871, Mary (23) was living with her mother Sarah (63) at Little Hulton

In 1881, James and Mary Eckersley (27 & 33) were at 412 Manchester Road West, neighbours of Mary's brother Levi at no. 410.

In 1891, James and Mary Eckersley (37 & 42) were at 34 Manchester Road West.  5 Mather nephews and nieces (John and Ann's children) were living with them, although no children of their own.
 1851 John Mather Already a Coal Miner, aged 10 in 1861

In 1875, John Mather married Alice Ann Eve at Walkden St Paul, Salford (C8/1/210).

Aged 20 in 1871, living with mother Sarah (63) and James, Mary and Peter. 1856 - 1906 Peter Mather 50 50 Peter's mother Sarah was 50 when she had Peter!

Peter married Esther and had a daughter Annie (b.1880) and likely more. 1831 - 1918 Sarah Aldred 87 87 Saral lived with her daughter Sarah Alice in 1901 and 1911

Sarah Mather (79) was living with Jonathan (44) and Mary Alice (45) Gregson in 1911 1829 Nathan Mather Nathan was the son of Nathan and Catherine from Adlington, aged 14 in 1841.

In 1851, Nathan and Alice (22 and 21) had the Chandler family with them. 1832 William Mather 1833 Mally Mather Matty or Mally?  Henry's mother was Matty! 1868 - 1885 Sarah Mather 17 17 1834 - 1840 James Mather 6 6 James died young in 1840, aged about 6.  Another James was baptised the following year.  He probably died at Pendleton Street, Pendleton, Eccles where the family were in 1841. 1858 Esther Lever 1844 - 1848 Alice Mather 3 3 1844 - 1902 Deborah Crompton 58 58 Deborah Mather had her brother Thomas Crompton with the family in 1871. 1706 Daniel Mather 1707 Thomas Mather This is possibly the Thomas Mather of Billinge, Attorney. 1710 William Mather 1712 Elizabeth Mather 1854 Henry Mather 1856 - 1886 Jane Mather 30 30 1859 - 1920 James Mather 61 61 In 1891, James (32) was a coal miner living in Little Hulton with wife Elizabeth (31) and their three children Thomas Henry (7), Sarah Ann (3) and Ada (1).

In 1901, James was a Contractor for Roofing in Coal Mine, still married to Elizabeth (both 42), now living at Culcheth, Leigh, where they had recently moved as only their last child Harold was borh there in 1900. They now had 6 children with them. 1861 Harriet Mather In 1889, Harriett married John Seth Whatkinson 1863 - 1888 William Mather 25 25 1866 - 1944 Mary Alice Mather 78 78 1871 - 1958 Levine (Levi) Mather 86 86 Levi married Sarah Ann Fielding, as a son Frank was baptised at Charlestown 11 Jul 1906 1864 - 1924 Harriet Jane Mather 60 60 In 1886, Harriet J Mather married James Sixsmith at Bolton RO 1875 Winnifred Crompton Mather In 1891, Winifred Compton, Son (i.e. male) was 15.

In 1901, Winifred C Mather and his wife Jane (25 & 26) wee living with his parents Henry and Deborah (62 & 58) at 348 Manchester Road, Little Hulton 1867 James Henry Mather There are three registry office marriags for James Henry  Mather, one 1893 at Wigan another 1899 at Blackburn, and a matching one in Q2 1889 at Bolton to Mary Alice who James is married to in 1901.
 1869 - 1900 Joseph Alfred Mather 30 30 1873 - 1874 Thomas Arthur Mather 7m 7m 1879 - 1880 William Ernest Mather 10m 10m 1881 - 1882 Herbert Mather 1 1 1829 Molly Mather 1870 - 1944 Sarah Ann Fielding 73 73 1867 - 1950 Jonathan Gregson 83 83 1856 Fanny Smith Fanny was the daughter of Edward Smith 1872 - 1929 Mary Ann Ashall 57 57 Born Haydock.daughter of Ann Ashall (no father named). 

Her mother later married James Brown, and Mary Ann Aspull (aged 9) was with the (James and Ann Brown) family at Haydock in 1881.

Took the name Mary Ann Mather and lived in Newton in Makerfield, Warrington in 1901-1911

In 1911, Mary Ann and her son Thomas Henry were living in Newton in Makerfield with Joseph and Elizabeth Brown, a "relative" 1860 - 1937 Elizabeth Barnes 77 77 1883 Thomas Henry Mather In 1915, Thomas Henry Mather was aged 31, a Collier living at at 17 Gas Street, Leigh when he enrolled in the Army for WW1 1887 Sarah Ann Mather 3 July 1909 Sarah Ann Mather (22) of 20 Wash Lane married John Broks (23) a Blacksmith at Atherton St John.  Thomas Henry Mather was witness. 1889 Ada Mather In 1911, Ada was visiting Joseph Leavesley at St Helens.  She married him Q4 1912 at Leigh. 1891 William Mather 1896 John Joseph Mather 1900 Harold Mather 1894 - 1987 Thomas Henry Mather 93 93 Thomas Henry's birth cert shows father as James Mather a coal miner of 346 Fleet Lane, St Helens, and mother Mary Ann formerly Ashall. He was born at 346 Fleet Lane

In 1911, Thomas Henry (16) nd his mother Mary Ann Mather were living with relatives Joseph and Elizabeth Brown in Newton. 1897 - 1986 Agnes Mather 89 89 Agnes married James Sharrock (1894-1942).  They had 6 daughters.  They were still alive in Wigan in 1939. 1900 - 1971 James Mather 71 71 In 1911, James (aged 10) and his father were living in Carmarthenshire, both working as Surface Banksmen at the local colliery.  His molder brother Thomas H married Agnes Smith there in 1918. 1904 Mary Ann Mather 1909 - 1957 Joseph Mather 48 48 1869 - 1932 Henry Derbyshire 63 63 1779 - 1847 Simon Stones 68 68 Simon was a weaver at Farnworth.

In 1841, Simon Stones was 60 with Elizabeth Stones (15) at Clamer Clough, Farnworth 1785 - 1834 Mary Hardman 49 49 1809 James Grundy In 1841, James (30), a (Black)smith and Betty were at Mather Fold, Little Hulton with Ellis (10), James (8), John 3) and Ann (8mo) 1860 - 1943 James Tonge (aka Mather) 82 82 In 1861, James (10 mo) was recorded as James Mort, living at Pendleton with James and Ellen Mort.  More likely he was with William Wane, loger (16 and possibly an uncle) and parents Thomas and Agnes Mort (i.e. should be Tonge). There may be two families living together.

James lead a double life, a bigamist with two families.  First he married Janet. After 1888 he started a family with a younger Mary Ann Ashall and between 1895 and 1909 had 5 more children by her.  Interestingly, both partnerships had a daughter Agnes (his mother's name).

In 1880, James, 20, Engineer, of 6 Radle Street, Pendleton, son of Thomas Tonge a fireman married Janet Hepburn (Scottish), daughter of Daniel, a Dyer.

Between 1881 and 1888, James and Janet had Agnes (who died), Margaret and James.  The family split up and Janet went off to live with her brother.

In 1891, James, a coal miner (born Pendleton, aged 30), is boarding with Samuel and Jane Cook (and their two infants) at St. Helens.

In 1901, James and Mary Ann are at "Miners Back Cottages", Newton in Makerfield.

Sometime after 1901, James and Mary Ann split up when Mary Ann found out about James's other family.  By 1911 they were well seperated!

In 1911, James Mather (48) and his son James (10) were boarding with the Twist family in Bettys, Carmarthenshire, both Surface Banksmen working at the local Colliery.

In 1937, James was a "Tonge" again, living in Salford, born 13-June-1860, a retired miner, and widow.

In 1943, James died in a poor house in Manchester and was buried in a communal poor grave. The death has him as James Mather "otherwise" Tonge. 1862 - 1928 Janet Hepburn 66 66 In 1891, Janet Tonge (27) was living with her brother William Hepburn, a coal miner (both from Scotland). 1881 - 1881 Agnes Tonge 1886 - 1959 Margaret Tonge 73 73 In 1891, Margaret Mather (aged 3) was with her grandmother Ann Howill (63)  1888 - 1917 James Tonge 29 29 In 1891, James Tonge, aged 2, and sister Margaret were with their mother Janet (and her brother)

In 1911, James was boarding in Middleton with Eliza Thompson and her family.

Army records show James P67512 married Helena Brown (spinster) 10 June 1911 at the Baptist Chapel, Temple Street, Middleton.  He was living at 48 Albert Street, Middleton in Dec 1915, and had a son George Edwin (b.30-July-1911).  James died of wounds in action 14.6.17

Their son George went on to marry Dorris Halliwell. He died in Rochdale in 1997. 1856 - 1903 William McMellon 47 47 1878 Annie McMellon 1879 Mary McMellon 1882 - 1899 William McMellon 17 17 1885 Eva McMellon 1891 Jane McMellon 1855 - 1913 Alice Rylands 58 58 1900 Anges Smith <unknown> 1906 Frank Mather 1897 - 1897 Charles Herbert Mather 1848 - 1931 Betty Grundy 83 83 Betty's parents were John and Jane Grundy.  Andrew and Betty were living with them in 1871 after they married 1839 - 1920 Thomas Tonge 81 81 Thomas was an illegitimate son.  He had no father named on his marriage, but was probably the son of Ellen Tonge (b.1810), and had three older brothers Allin, Ralph and Joseph.. 1842 - 1865 Agnes Wane 23 23 1888 Helena Brown After James died in the war, Ellen married James E Chadwick in 1931 1757 Dinah Mather 1700 - 1749 Margaret Green 48 48 Margaret was the daughter of Joseph or Adam Green of Leigh, (so born 1698 or 1700) 1735 - 1796 Abigale Mather 60 60 Abigail was daughter of Ralph, but the Father or Son?

17 April 1759, Abigail Mather married John Kay, both of the parish of Deane.

Abigail Mather, daughter of Ralph Kay of Great Bolton was buried 7 Nov 1808.  Is this her?  Well in 1759, Abigail Mather married Ralph Kay, and Abigail Kay, widow of Shackerlay  died Feb 1796 and was buried at Deane.
 1733 Joseph Mather 1730 Henry Mather 1726 Alice Mather 1738 Adam Mather 1755 Hannah Mather 1759 - 1759 William Mather 1724 Jacob (James) Mather James or Jacob (Jacobus) son of Ralph Mather of Over Hulton, webster ~1725 - 1801 Ralph Mather 76 76 In 1696, the first Inn in the township of Shakerley was "Mather's Inn". The innkeeper was William Mather.  Perhaps this William was Ralph's father. 1806 Elizabeth Mather 1807 - 1864 Ann Stones 57 57 Ann was the daughter of Simon Stones, a weaver 1809 - 1877 Joshua Grundy 68 68 Between 1844 and 1850, Betsey, William, Mary and Ellen Grundy were born at Little Hulton, with mother's maiden name MATHER.

In 1851, Joshua Grundy (42) was head, unmarried, living with Betty Mather (36, servant) and her 6 "Mather" children, the youngest being Ellen Mather, aged 1 in Little Hulton. 

In 1861, Joshua Grundy was 52, still with Ann Mather and her children, but now the married name is Thornby.  Johsua Mather (21), Mary Grundy (14), Ellen Grundy (11), and 5 other children are all now named Thornby.

Betsey and William Grundy are missing.  Betsey and possibly Thomas are children of another family  1835 Ann Mather In 1841, Ann was 6

In 1851, Ann was 15 and a dressmaker, a "lodger" with her mother Betty and other siblings.  Joshua Grundy was head, a carter for hire.

In 1853 when she married, Ann was the daughter of Joshua Mather, a Carter.  However, this was Josiah Grundy, as her mother Betty never merried him. 1838 Thomas Mather Thomas was not with his mother Betty in 1841 although baptised son of Betty in 1838.

Thomas was 12 in 1851 with Betty and siblings at Little Hulton 1840 Joshua (Joseph) Mather In 1841, listed as Joseph, aged 11mo at Little Hulton with mother Betty (25)

Birth registered as James Mather, and living with mother Betty Mather in 1851 1842 - 1858 Sarah Mather 15 15 1847 Mary Grundy Mary and Ellen's births were registered as Grundy, but named Mather and living with unmarried mother Betty Mather in 1851.  By 1861, the same group were now all "Thornly" 1850 Ellen Grundy Mary and Ellen's births were registered as Grundy, but names Mather and living with unmarried mother Betty Mather in 1851.  By 1861, the same group were now all "Thornly" 1851 Alice Mather 1853 Martha Mather 1854 Robert Mather 1856 William Mather 1859 Sarah Jane Mather 1815 - 1878 Betty Mather 63 63 Betty was the daughter of James Thornley, the illegitimate son of Ellis Mather. This caused confusion as to what her name should be.  She was brought up as a "Mather", and used that name for the 1851 census and recording her childrens births, later changed to use the name "Thornley" after 1859 and on the 1861 census.

In 1841, Betty Mather (25) was in Little Hulton with Ann (6), James (4) and Joseph (11 months).

In 1851, Joshua Grundy (head, 42) was with Betty Mather (36, Servant) and 6 children shown as lodgers at Dunkirk, Hittle Hulton:  Ann (15), Thomas (12), Joshua (10), Sarah (8), Mary (3) and Ellen Mather (1), all born Little Hulton.

In 1861, Betty was named Betty Thornby and all the children were named Thornby, not Mather or Grundy.  However, all births between 1851 and 1861 are mother (and father) named Mather, so all are illegitimate, probably Joshua Grundy's who Betty is still living with.

In 1871, Betty (52) is now named Betty Thomley.  She is still with her 5 youngest: Mailce (19), Martha (18), Robert (16), William (14) and Sarah Jane (12).

Betty died, May 1878, aged 63 and buried as Joshua Grundy's wife in the same grave. 1832 - 1900 William Stones Crompton 68 68 skfreestone (9cM DNA match) has possible Stones DNA connection, but also has BOLTON from Harwood. 1797 - 1854 John Crompton 57 57 John was the son of William Crompton, a weaver 1781 - 1782 Ann Stones 11m 11m 1783 - 1856 James Stones 73 73 No DNA matches to this STONES family.

15 Sep 1801, James married Hannah Parr at St. Mary's Deane..

In 1841, James and Ann (50 & 55) were at Farnworth with Ann (30), James (20), Hanna (15), and Alice (14). William (6), and Betty (3) were grandchildren (see below).

In 1851, James (74, Wid) was with daughter Ann (44, Unmarried) and two grandchildren William and Betty (15 & 12) 1786 William Stones 1832 William Ashton In 1847, John Ashton (a possible brother) married Mary Mather, daughter of Henry, also at Dean.  This Mary died in Little Hulton 1848, soon after the birth of her daughter Hannah (so all Ashton+Mather Births in Little hulton are probably correct)

In 1853, William was 21, a brick layer when he married Ann Mather.

In 1861, William and Ann (both 26) were at Dunkirk, Little Hulton with James (7), Elizabeth (3) and Alice (1).

Ann's mother was Betty Mather and her father James Thornley.  Between 1864 and 1870 Ann's maiden name changes from Mather to THORNLEY for the births of Jacob, Ellen and Joseoh, and then back again for the birth of John Robert in 1872.

In 1871, William and Ann Ashton (both 37) were at Dunkirk, Little Hulton with 8 children.  Jacob, Ellen and Joseph where not Ann's. 1848 Hannah Ashton 1854 James Ashton 1856 - 1857 Sarah Ashton 1 1 1858 Elizabeth Ashton 1860 Alice Ashton 1862 Joshua Ashton 1872 - 1874 John Robert Ashton 2 2 ~1825 John Ashton May have moved to Atherton or Ardwick 1830 - 1848 Mary Mather 18 18 In 1827, Mary, daughter of Henry Mather a (coal) miner married John Ashton when she was only 17 and probably expecting..

In 1848, Mary had a daughter Hannah Ashton.  The child survived, but Mary died just 18y old.  Its likely Hannah was brought up by her grand-parents. 1864 Jacob Ashton 1866 Ellen Ashton 1870 Joseph Ashton 1803 - 1864 Henry Mather 61 61 Henry is a possible son of John and Matty, born Atherton 25 Feb 1804, or he more likely the bastard child of Alice Mather of Little Hulton, baptised 8 March 1803.  Alice maried James Topping the following month.

Henry recorded his place of birth as Little Hulton, which is where he was in 1851 and 1861, but in 1841 was a Coal Minor at Pendleton Street, Pendleton, Eccles.

The Henry from Windle, St Helens is another who died 13 Mar 1839, aged 36.  There another Henry from Eccleston, Wigan who died 29 Dec 1850, aged 47, so all three born about 1803. 1827 - 1895 Henry Mather 68 68 In 1841, Robert was 14.  From then on, he added 2 years to his age

5 Sep 1847 Henry, a potter, son of Robert a labourer married Margaret Wolfendale, daughter of Thomas.

In 1851, Henry and Margaret (23 & 24) were living with Henry's parents Robert and Betty at Farnworth.

In 1861, Henry and Margaret (32 & 34) were in Kearsley with Thomas, Jane and Betsy.  (They had no more children in 1871)

In 1866, Henry, a Potter of 140 Peel Street, Farnworth and Joseph (sons) were executors of their father's Will and Probate.

In 1871, The family were at 140 Peel Street, Farnworth.

In Q1 1871, there was a Martha Mather born, registered at Western Bolton with MMN = WOLFE.  This is likely another family (as wrong Bolton district and no Farnworth death registered) 1827 - 1895 Margaret Wolfendale 68 68 Aged 24, Dau-in-law in 1851, married to Henry and living with his parents Robert and Betty at Farnworth 1844 - 1892 Hugh Berry Mather 48 48 4 May 1864 Hugonem (i.e. Hugh) Berry Mather, son of  Gulielmi (i.e. William) Mather married Margaritam (i.e. Margaret) Langan of Black Horse Street, daughter of Thomas Langan at St Peter & St Paul Roman Catholic Church, Bolton  Witnesses were Dionysius and Maria McIntire of 178 Black horse Street.

In 1871, Hugh B Mather (27 and married) was with his parents at 75 Queen Street, Farnworth. He was also recorded at 59 Queen Street with his wife Margaret and three children.

21 Dec 1884, Hugh Berry Mather (widower), a Brick Setter from 103 Brackley Street, Farnworth, son of William Mather a Coke Drawer married Catherine Allen (widow) a weaver from Higher Street, Farnworth, daughter of John Leyland, deceased, Collier at St John the Evangelist, Farnworth with Kearsley. Witnesses were Peter Leyland and Emma Roscoe
 1846 - 1857 Mary Ann Mather 11 11 1842 - 1843 Mary Mather 1 1 1840 - 1841 John Mather 1 1 1836 James Mather James was aged 4 in 1841 at Little Hulton, but not with assumed mother Betty in 1851.

In 1851, James Mather was an apprentice (Wheelwright), aged 16, born Little Hulton 1831 Ellis Grundy 1833 James Grundy 1834 - 1836 John Grundy 2 2 1840 Ann Mather Grundy 1746 John Mather John may have married several times.

23 Dec 1860, John Mather Widower married Ann Whittle widow at St Mary's, Deane. There is also the John of Standish who married Ann Eckersley at Deane 17 Jul 1775, but neither of these marriages are possible. John must have been a bacheklor of Deane (as described on marriage).

11 May 1778 John Mather married Mary Watkin (widow).
 ~1750 Mary Watkin (Wid) 1779 Betty Mather 1781 John Mather 1731 - >1750 Richard Mather 19 19 1730 Birth or Death ? 1791 Elizabeth (Betty) Hardman 3 Jan 1814 Robert Mather (23) and Elizabeth Hardman (22) were married at St Mary's Eccles.

In 1841, Robert & Betty (54 & 52) are at Deal Post, Farnworth, Deane with Ann (24), Hugh (20), Hanry (14) and Joseph (11). Son William and his new wife Annah (both 21) are also present.

In 1861, Robert, a brick maker, and Betty (75 & 70) are at Spring Gardens, Farnworth with daughter Ann (45) and Ann Hardman (47, visitor) 1815 Ann Mather Ann never married.

In 1851, Ann was still single whth her parents, aged 36.

In 1861, Ann (45) was with her parents Robert and Betty (75 & 70) at Spring Gardens, Farnworth

In 1871, Ann (55) was living with her Brother ans sister-in-law Hugh and Alice Mather at Farnworth 1822 - 1890 Hugh Mather 68 68 In 1871, Hugh, a Joiner, and Alice (both 48) were at Farnworth with daughter Mary (26), grandson John (8) and Hugh's sister Ann (55) 1830 Joseph Mather
In 1866, Henry and Joseph of 92 High Street, Little Lever (sons) were executors of their father's Will and Probate. 1849 Thomas Mather 1853 Jane Mather Aged 37 and still single in 1891
 1859 Betsy Mather 1822 - 1875 Alice Crompton 53 53 In 1871, Hugh, a Joiner, and Alice (both 48) were at Farnworth with daughter Mary (26), grandson John (8) and Hugh's sister Ann (55) 1844 Mary Mather In 1864, Mary was a witness to her sister Betsy's marriage

In 1871, Mary (26) and assumed son John (8) and parents and Hugh's sister Ann (55) are at Farnworth 1794 Robert Mather 3 Jan 1814 Robert Mather (23) and Elizabeth Hardman (22) were married at St Mary's Eccles.  Robert may have had a brother Henry who married Nancy Gillebrand there the same day. He also had a brother Richard who he was witness to his marriage in 1842.

In 1861, Robert Mather and Betty (75 & 70) were at Spring Gardens, neighbours of his son William.  Robert was a Brick Maker and an employer of 4 men. 1771 - 1831 Alice Stones 60 60 1768 - 1832 Robert Howard 64 64 Robert Howarth (a common Lancashire name) on marriage record, but should be "Howard" 1820 - 1882 Alice Stones 62 62 1819 - 1893 John Hulme 74 74 John was a Paper Maker of Prestwich when he married

In 1871, John and Alice (52 & 51) had daughter Alice (10). 1840 - 1913 Mary Hulme 73 73 In 1841, Mary Hulme (11 mo) was with Alice (20) and her grandfather Simon Stones.  1841 - 1914 George Martin 72 72 1870 - 1929 William Watson Martin 59 59 1867 - 1938 Clara Hall 71 71 1898 - 1975 John (Jack) Hall Martin 77 77 "set4beach" is in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  She is the daughter of Jack Trevor Martin (1928-2001) from Farnworth and Heather Roberta Scott Sanderson (1928-2009) from Inverness. 1773 - 1777 Sarah Stones 4 4 1781 - 1845 Hannah (Ann) Parr 64 64 In 1826, when Alice was born, Hannah was known as Anne, probably because they had a daughter Hannah in 1823, so to avoid confusion. 1820 James Stones 1816 Nancy Stones 3 Apr 1837, Nancy married Thomas Morris.  He died in 1854 1830 Betty Stones 1814 Sally Stones 1823 Hannah Stones 12 Nov 1843, Hannah married Job Crompton 1811 - 1882 Daniel Stones 71 71 In 1836, Daniel married Betty Walsh at Prestwich St Mary.  Betty already had a son Samuel b.1831.

Aug 1882, Daniel died at Blindhill Road, New Bury, Farnworth. 1805 - 1875 John Stones 70 70 1808 - 1857 Ann Stones 48 48 1826 Alice Stones 3 Jan 1848, Alice married Thomas Morris at Prestwich 1811 William Stones 1818 Mary Stones 1825 Elizabeth Stones In 1841, Simon Stones (60) with Elizabeth Stones (15) at Clamer Clough, Farnworth

The Elizabeth Stone, spinster of Little Hulton that married Alfred Westwood in 1845 was the daughter of Richard Stones, a weaver.

In 1851, Elizabeth Stone (25, Unmarried) was lodging with Thomas Jackson (58, Wid) at Kersley. 1815 - 1896 Betty Stones 81 81 23 Dec 1832, Betty married Edward Mort at Bolton St Peter. 1822 - 1824 Sarah Stones 2 2 1861 Alice Hulme In 1871, Alice was the only child with parents, aged 10 1858 - 1863 Jane Hulme 4 4 1854 - 1855 Hannah Hulme 11m 11m 1856 - 1857 Alice Ann Hulme 1 1 1851 - 1858 Simon Hulme 7 7 1852 - 1858 Daniel Hulme 6 6 1845 Abraham Charles Hulme 1848 John Hulme 1688 - 1743 Ralph (Radi) Mather 55 55 Ralph (or Radnlphi in Latin) is abbreviated to Radi (or Randal ?)

There is no marriage record between Ralph and Abigail, and the only record of her name is on their son Rahph's baprism.  However, in 1735 thay also named a daughter Abigaile. ~1690 - 1746 Abigail Mather 56 56 There is no death record for Abigail, but if she died about 1720, mthen Ralph may have re-married Margaret Green of Leigh. 1716 - 1753 Ralph Mather 37 37 Ralph was the son of Ralph and Abigail Mather of Harwood.  He was the only son baptised at St Peter's Bolton, although there are other sons of Ralph baptised at Deane.

9 March 1735, Ralph Mather of "Hilton" married Elizabeth Bradly of Bolton by Licence at Manchester Cathederal. 1712 - 1718 William Mather 6 6 1719 William Mather
1715 - 1715 Jane (Jana) Mather 1m 1m 1723 - 1723 Alice Mather 1724 - 1724 Anna Mather 1731 Thomas Mather ~1715 Elizabeth Bradley Bradly or Bradley 1683 Ellena Mather 1727 Betty Mather 1833 Elizabeth Kennerley Five children registered with MMN = KENNEDY, KENNERLEY or KENNERLY 1860 Annie (Anna) Mather 1862 Emma (Enock) Mather 1864 - 1949 Elizabeth Mather 84 84 20 Jan 1887, Herbert Bolton (23) a butcher, son of Samuel Bolton married Elizabeth Mather (22) of Little Lever, daughter of Joseph Mather, a Postmaster. 1858 - 1860 Lois Mather 2 2 1855 - 1860 Henry Mather 4 4 1873 - 1878 Maggie Louisa Mather 5 5 1853 Ann Mather 1855 Catherine Mather 19 Oct 1872, Catherine Mather (18), daughter of William Mather a Furnace man married James Woodfield (22) a miner of Little Hulton, son of Samuel.

In 1875, James was killed in a mining accident, aged only 25.  Catherine married John Dugdale two years later.
 1857 William Henry Mather 1860 Hannah Mather 1862 James Mather 1848 - 1849 John Hardman Mather 1 1 1848 - 1848 Elizabeth Mather 1862 - 1862 <female> Mather A birth was registered for an unnamed girl, who is assumed to have died an infant 1866 - <1871 Sarah Mather 5 5 1880 Annie Mather 1855 Ann Alice Eve Mother's maiden name (EVES, EAVE, or) EVE.  Ann Alice Eve's father was James Eve, a Collier. 1875 James Henry Mather In 1891 James Henry (15) was living with his uncle James and mary Eckersley. 1876 - 1904 John Robert Mather 28 28 1879 Sarah Alice Mather 1881 William Herbert Mather 1883 Caroline Mather 1877 - 1951 Mary Ann Swindells 74 74 1887 - 1887 Edward Mather 3m 3m 1873 - 1874 Levi Mather 1 1 1876 - 1878 Sarah Jane Mather 1 1 1874 - 1875 William Arthur Mather 1 1 1850 - 1875 James Woodfield 25 25 James son of Samuel Woodfield, a Tailor 1740 Thomas Mather Thomas, the father of the 6 children baptised at Little Hulton probably married at Deane about 1764 (as Katharine baptised June 1765).  The 1764 marriage with Betty Flitcroft is a perfect match.  The marriage to Margaret Barlow in Nov 1765 was after Katherine's birth. 1745 Betty Flitcroft Betty, daughter of William Flitcroft 1766 John Mather 1769 James Mather 1774 Alice Mather 1777 Mary Mather 1746 Thomas Bradley Thomas, so of John Bradley was from Halliwell, about 6 miles North of Shakerley. 1729 Ann Mather Ann was probably born at Little Hulton, daughter of William (latin Guillaume or Guliolius) Mather.  She was educated and could sign her name.

There only appears to be one marriage between a John Thornley and Ann, to the family at Little Lever is likely to
be them.

25 Sep 1754, John Thornley married Ann Mather at Deane St Mary.
 ~1735 - <1796 John Kay 61 61 1745 Alice Mather 1871 Maria Higson In 1881, Maria Higson (9, "adopted daughter") was living with Isaac and Emma Lythgoe at Little Hulton. 1867 Mary Alice Jarvis 1890 Stanley Mather Jarvis 1861 Thomas Sixsmith 1887 William Henry Sixsmith 1889 Lily Sixsmith 1898 Janet Doris Sixsmith 1875 Jane Fletcher 1841 Margaret Langan Margaret Langan or Langen 1837 Catherine Allen (Leyland) In 1884, Catherine Allen, daughter of John Leyland was a widow when she married Hugh Betty Mather. 1867 Mary Ann Mather 1869 Thomas Mather 1870 - 1872 Sarah Jane Mather 2 2 1879 William Mather 1841 - 1871 Young Matthews 30 30 Born 1841, Son of John and Margaret

Married Elizabeth Mather (probably a Methodist Wedding)

Young died 1871, aged 30 and in 1873, Elizabeth re-married. 1848 Edward Kay Jan 11 1873, Edward Kay (25), Widower, Boiler Maker of 8 Badger Street, son of William Kay married Elizabeth Matthews (25), Widow of 14 Back Kay Street, daughter of William Mather a contractor at St Paul, Bury. 1868 Thomas Matthews 1869 - 1872 John William Matthews 3 3 1871 James Young Matthews 1873 - 1876 Sarah Alice Kay 3 3 1875 Mary Kay 1877 William Kay 1878 Peter Kay 1881 Edward Kay 1854 - 1916 James Eckersley 62 62 1772 Betty Mather Betty is possibly the daughter of James and Esther Mather of Anglezarke b.1770, baptised at Rivington (as first son named James).  However, Betty b.1772 daughter of Thomas and Betty from Little Hulton is just as likely (as second son named Thomas, and no Esther).

8 Mar 1791, Betty may have married John Isherwood at Deane and moved to Quarlton.  John (a weaver and pauper) and Betty had a son James baptised 16 April 1791 at Turton.

1807 & 1810, daughters Alice and Susan were born at Tottington and baptised at St Ann's, Turton. This Betty (another Betty and John family of Bury) is buried at Hawkshaw (2 miles NW of Tottington). 1864 Herbert Bolton 20 Jan 1887, Herbert Bolton (23) a butcher, son of Samuel Bolton married Elizabeth Mather (22) of Little Lever, daughter of Joseph Mather, a Postmaster. 1752 - 1812 John Jarvis 60 60 30 Jul 1782, John Gervis (or Jarvis) (30) & Mary Mather (28), married by Banns at Eccles St Mary 1755 - 1801 Mary Mather 46 46 30 Jul 1782, John Gervis (or Jarvis) (30) & Mary Mather (28), married by Banns at Eccles St Mary 1790 - 1823 William Jarvis 33 33 Joseph Mather Joseph is described as a Gardener on Mary and Martha's baptism records Margaret 1730 - 1794 Geoffrey (Jeffery) Mather 64 64 1729 - 1784 Ann Smith 55 55 1752 Mary Mather 1754 Martha Mather 1758 Martha Mather 1753 Mary Mather Joseph Mather Marjory 1752 Mary Mather 1760 Alice Mather 1757 John Mather 1767 Ann Mather 1770 Sarah Mather 1772 Elizabeth Mather 1774 - 1774 Thomas Mather 1684 - 1727 Peter (Petrus) Mather 43 43 <unknown> ~1650 John Mather 1799 James Mather If James was also a soldier like his father then he probably had a son Thomas, a joiner born 1821

In 1853, James Mather was a soldier when son Thomas married. 1841 Betsy Mather Betsy, daughter of Hugh Mather a Joiner of Farnsworth married Moses Farnworth in 1864 1804 John Lever John and Betty had all their children baptised at Bolton St Peter.  There must be another John and Betty Lever family in Bolton, as there is also a baptism for Martha in 1825, just 6 months after James.

The 1837 BMD birth record (not GRO) for Mary Lever, shows the MMN is MATHER.

In 1841, John and Betty (37 & 38) were a Joiner's Square, Great Bolton with James (16), Sarah (13), Wiliam (9), Charlotte (6) and Mary (3) .

In 1851, John and Betty (47 & 48) were with James (26), Sarah (23), Wiliam (19), Charlotte (16) and Mary (13) in Great Bolton 1803 Betty Mather Possibly Betty Horrobin married 3 Dec 1820 pr possibly Betty Burton married 8 Aug 1823 married John Lever a Widower.  Both Betty's are described as spinsters 1837 Mary Lever Mary is the baptised child of John and Betty Lever, born 1837 and their only child listed on BMD, but not on the GRO index.

In 1851, Betty (13) was the youngest child for John and Betty. 1834 Charlotte Lever 1825 James Lever 1827 Sarah Lever 1831 William Lever 1844 Lucy Ann Grundy 9 Jun 1870, Lucy Ann Grundy, daughter of Edmund a Blacksmith married James Barnes at St Paul, Walkden, Lancashire 1845 William Grundy 1844 Betsey Grundy 1837 John Grundy 1810 Edmund Grundy 3 Feb 1834, Edmund Grundy, Blacksmith married Ann Mather, widow at Collegiate, Manchester.

1838 to 1844, Edmund's children were all born in Little Hulton while he was a Blacksmith.

In 1851, Edmond and Ann Grundy (both 40) were living at Farnworth with William (12), Mary (10), Grundy (10) and Lucy Ann Grundy (6) 1816 Ann Mather (Langshaw) 3 Feb 1834, Edmund Grundy, Blacksmith married Ann Mather, widow at Collegiate, Manchester.

In 1841, Ann Grundy (35) was at Mather Fold, Little Hulton with Mary (7), William (2) and Edmund (3mo).

Although in 1844, Lucy Ann's birth is registered with MMN = MATHER, Ann Mather was a widow when she married Edmund.  For their son Edmund, the MMN = Langshaw. 1838 William Grundy 1834 Mary Grundy Mary may be adopted (or may be Elizabeth Clare, Edmund's illegitimate daughter).  Unlike Edmund, born the same year, she was not baptised.  There is no birth registration for a twin, so must have another mother. 1841 Edmund Grundy 1834 Elizabeth Clare [Child] of Edmund Grundy, Reputed Father & Mary Clare
 1765 Katharine Mather 14 June 1796, Catharine married James Boardman, a Soldier at Bolton St Peter. This may be Catherine b.1773, daughter of Ralph and Elizabeth (TBC). ~1660 Sarah Eddows 1745 Thomas Mather 20 Nov 1764, Thomas married Betty Flitcroft at Deane.  Their first two children were Catherine and John, names after Thomas's closes two siblings.

There is another Thomas Mather and Margaret Barlow marriage 5 Nov 1765.  This must be another Thomas as Catherine Mather was baptised in June before this November 1765 marriage.

The 1777 baptism of daughter Mary show that Thomas was a weaver of Little Hulton. ~1775 - 1777 Thomas Mather 2 2 Created using GenoPro® Click for details.