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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. ? Other births of Mather families in Little Bolton 1837-1847 Who did James (son of James & Happy) Mather Marry? Possible marriages (1815-1830) recorded for Deane & Bolton le Moors (St Peters) are :- 21 Jan 1816 Alice Taylor - Christened 12 Jun 1796 at Ridgway Gates, but James only 19 31 Jul 1821 Mary Wood - Bolton (possible d. Mary Ann cr. 25 Jun 1837, Bolton) 02 Jul 1823 Martha Whitaker - 21 Apr 1823 Mary Jacks - Eccles 31 Oct 1825 Ellen Hope - 22 Nov 1826 Catharine Rawsthorn - Married in Deane 07 Apr 1828 Mary Haslam - Bolton 3 Dec 1828 Alice Hartley (b.Chorley) - Bolton 10 Jan 1830 Margaret Banks - James would have been 33, so probably too late in 1841, James+Margaret+5 (Dean), James+Mary+0 (Dean), James+Matty+0 (Salford), James+Alice+3 (Bolton) Our Family James Mather & Alice Mather, Married 9 Sep 1810 62 Mathers in Little Bolton (piece 536, books 1-11) in 1841: Family (John+Ellen) living in Little Bolton in 1841 James & Martha m. 1832 from Breighmet James m. Alice Hartley & Alice Taylor Son of Solomon & Matty from Turton. Samuel of Bury (wife Alice), Fuller James & Ellen had their children bapt. Dukes Alley James & Mary from Edgworth (Crofter) TURTON families (with William's family and 5 sons being the only one with an early will). James son of James & Betty from Turton James & Martha from Entristle, Turton James, a Muslin Manufacturer. Little Bolton Son of John a shop keeper, Martha d. of Wm. a publican Buried intra ecclesiam Buried in temple Buried intra ecclesiam Buried intra ecc. Richard Mautha and son Isaac built the farm Intack in 1712. intra ecclesiam (inside the church) "Henry Mather of Kersley, brick layer; Adam Oldham of Kersley, dyer; Mordicai Mather; Thomas Mather; John Peers of Glazebrook, yeoman; " are mentioned in disputed probate papers of Ralph Egerton esq of Turton, 16-Jan-1702. James & Isobel James Married Betty Knowles Thomas & Elizabeth moved to Longworth, but were returned to Turton (with Mary) because they were Poor. Mary Ann Mather married at Deane and lived in Little Bolton, but originated from Hindley, near Wigan Robert Knowles was from Darwen. There is a strong DNA match (but another) with the daughter Elizabeth Knowles of Blackburn (see Draine Tree) UNCONFIRMED: Sarah and Mary Ann may be sisters, both from Halliwell when married, daughters of John Mather Weaver. Samuel Mather, b. Bolton, Silk Designer James is only Mather Will for Prerogative Court of Canterbury results for Mather. James and Nicholas (both oldest sons) have Wils. James is buried Buried in the Church Ann from Sharples is buried at Leigh Eliza Mather, Illigitimate daughter of Nancy Mather of Great Bolton, living in Little Bolton when married. Probably the Nancy, daughter of Solomon, b.1803 who married Samuel Kay in 1829. However, no DNA to confirm. In 1868 James Mather married Mary Cunliffe at Stand. (No other male Cunliffe married a Mather) so is Annie Eliza's ? Betsey Mather of Ainsworth. Married John Hunt in 1835. Also lived at Cooper's Square Another Robert LONGWORTH married Catherine MATHER No DNA match to HUNT from Bolton or Ainsworth Who is Mary, aged 53, born Radcliffe who married Moses in 1841? Recent male adult Mather deaths: Mathas Mather (1839, E Bolton, 62) - No as from Bradford John Mather (1838, W Bolton, 75) John Mather (1838, Lever, 34) John Mather (1837, East Bolton, 83) Walton-le-Dale family. Migrated to Preston and Great Bolton Who is this Hannah Mather (and brother John) ? James and Hannah may have been much older as they appear not to have had any children. The baptism for James may be another. Mary Mather of Little Bolton Two James & Mary Ashcroft families - Easily confused Methodist family. Kelvin Mather's tree (with a DNA match to Darren Mather) Thomas & Catherine from Tonge Sergant in the 50th Queens Own Regiment of Infantry Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Adopted Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Distrust Relative of: Married 9 Sep 1810 1792 - 1857 Samuel Mather 65 65 Another Samuel Mather from Bolton, who's father was Robert, as was his second son (so named after his grandfather).

1 Oct 1815, Samuel Mather, a Fuller, Bachelor, married Alice Greenhalgh, a spinster at St Mary the Virgin, Bury.  Witnesses were James Milnes and Thomas Crompton.

In 1841, Samuel, 45 (and Alice, 45), recorded as a Fuller when John was born. Fuller, a worker who cleanses wool through the process of fulling.  They lived at Cresent Row, North Bury and in 1841 had 6 children.

WARNING: There's another Samuel Mather who was an Iron Moulder with sons William, Ralph and George. 1791 - 1854 Samuel Mather 63 63 Samuel's father lived in Dean in 1793 where sister Maria was born, but by 1795 was in Great Bolton. Nanny's baptism of 1799 shows the family in Ainsworth parish.

Samuel lived in Halliwell.  Sons Isaac and John both married at Deane (1834 and 1837) with Halliwell recorded as the abode for John.

From 1818 to after 1829, another Samuel Mather and wife Ellen was a Moulder, living at 63 (and later 67) Spring Gardens (see trade directories), then Dawes St in 1841.  This was not our Samuel who was a weaver at Waterloo in 1841, although his son John did work at the Iron Works and sister Maria was at Spring Gardens in 1843.

Recorded as John Mather's father on his wedding certificates of 1837 and 1843

Samuel Kay was witness to Elizabeth's wedding to John Mather in 1843.  Still living in Little Bolton in 1851.

In 1841, Samuel and Alice (both 50) were at Waterloo. Four children; Alice (20), Happy (15), Samuel (15) and George (13) were with them as well as James Tyldsley (probably a lodger).  At this time, there’s a population of over 613K, about 59K were cotton weavers, and 800 silk weavers.  About 2,600 are involved with spinning.

In 1851, Samuel and Alice (both 60) were at 4 Simpson Street (by Waterloo Fold) with son George (21), daughter Happy Barrow (28) and granddaughter Maria Barrow (aged 7).  His son Isaac was at No. 1 Simpson Street.  Samuel was from "Great Bolton" and Alice from Turton.

1 May 1854, Samuel Mather of 4 Simpson Street died, aged 64. Samuel and his mother Happy (Cheetham when died) are buried at the Wesleyan Methodist, Bolton.
 Marriage (a child) ? Marriage (a child) Marriage (five children) Turton +Possibly more children Marriage (six children) 19 Jun 1609 (Bolton) Marriage Turton Marriage (seven children) 1693 (Yeoman of Turton, Margaret of Horwich) +Possibly more children Marriage 1769 (Bolton) ■No more children Widowed (a child) 20-Sep-1763 (Turton) Widowed (six children) Ca. 1660 (Turton) ■No more children Marriage 1747 (Cartmel) XTo be completed Marriage Marriage <1709 XTo be completed Marriage (a child) G.B. XTo be completed Marriage (two children) Shoemaker, G.B. +Possibly more children Marriage 9 Nov 1720 XTo be completed Marriage (ten children) 1759 Walton-le-Dale, Bamber Bridge, Blackburn Marriage (a child) 1773 (Eccles) ? +Possibly more children Marriage 1806 XTo be completed Marriage 9 Jun 1747 XTo be completed Marriage (a child) 9 Aug 1829 +Possibly more children Widowed (two children) 3 Jun 1827 Marriage (five children) 31 Aug 1835 ■No more children Marriage (nine children) Q4 1850 (Christ Church) Little Bolton & Stalybridge ■No more children Widowed (a child) 24 Aug 1811 (Walton Le Dale) ■No more children Marriage (five children) 31 Aug 1829 (Walton-le-Dale, Preston) Abode: Little Bolton & West Bolton ■No more children Marriage (three children) Bamber-Bridge ■No more children Marriage (six children) April 1785 (Walton Le Dale): Bamber Bridge Marriage (six children) 1 Dec 1802 (Bamber Bridge) Walton-le-Dale +Possibly more children Marriage (twelve children) Q3 1864 (Christ Church, Bolton) ■No more children Marriage (nine children) 26 Sep 1852 (Deane). Abode: Little Bolton ■No more children Marriage (five children) 1811 (Prestwich) Abode: Bolton / Deane / Halliwell +Possibly more children Marriage 1852 (Bury) Abode: Hulme Marriage (a child) Widowed (a child) 7 Sep 1807 (Bolton) +Possibly more children Marriage (two children) 1762 (Ainsworth) +Possibly more children Marriage Turton XTo be completed Marriage 25 Nov 1844 ■No more children Marriage (eight children) 5 Oct 1845 (Bolton). Abode L.B., then E Bolton ■No more children Marriage (eight children) 14 Dec 1835 (Ainsworth) Marriage 31 Aug 1823 (Bolton) Marriage (two children) 25 Jul 1841 (Deane) ■No more children Marriage 13 Jul 1874 Widowed (seven children) 24 Jul 1854 (St Peter's Bolton) ■No more children Marriage (a child) 1868 (Bolton RO) ■No more children Marriage Q1/1841 (Bolton RO) Marriage 22 Jan 1832 XTo be completed Marriage 10 Nov 1760 (Bolton) L.B. ■No more children Marriage (six children) 26 Mar 1826 (Bolton) Abode: L.B. ■No more children Marriage 1871 (Preston RO) ■No more children Marriage (five children) 28 July 1887 (Victoria) Marriage (four children) 20 Jul 1920 (Melbourne, Victoria) ■No more children Widowed 1867 (Bolton RO) Marriage (a child) 1 May 1901 (Bolton) Marriage 28 Feb 1891 Marriage 23 Nov 1882 XTo be completed Marriage (a child) 1866 (Bolton RO) Marriage (eight children) 1862 (Bolton Holy Trinity) +Possibly more children Marriage (seven children) 23 Apr 1820 (Rivington). Abode: Halliwell +Possibly more children Marriage (six children) 1863 (Christ Chutch, Bolton) ■No more children Marriage (nine children) Q4 1877 (Bolton RO) Abode: Little Bolton ■No more children Marriage 4 Apr 1831 Widowed Marriage (two children) Ceylon +Possibly more children Marriage (five children) 1864 (Bolton) Marriage (five children) 1891 (Bolton Emmanuel) Marriage (four children) 1963 (Manchester) Marriage (seven children) 1888 (Bolton) ■No more children Marriage 1891 (Bolton) XTo be completed Marriage (a child) 1906 (Bolton) +Possibly more children Marriage (seven children) 19 Aug 1871 (Chorlton) Abode: Hulme +Possibly more children Marriage (a child) Marriage (three children) NSW ■No more children Marriage (a child) Marriage 22 Sep 1951 XTo be completed Marriage (two children) Relative of: Son Representative of: John (and his mother Margaret) were the executers of William&#39;s will of 1614. Know each other: Father and son, both Yeomen of Turton Relative of: Possibly daughter of this Thomas Mather, Weaver Lives with: In 1851, Sarah Hamer (30, Widow) was living with her mother Alice Mather (65, Widow, born Liverpool), a Green Grocer at 127 Derby Street, W Bolton. Member of: In 1841, George (25) was living with his (assumed) father John Mather (65) and Frederic Fish (20) in Derby Street, E Bolton. Relative of: Mary and Sarah may be sisters.&#32; Both thier marriages were at Deane, both Abode Halliwell, both show father as John Mather a Weaver Relative of: Possible mother (but unlikely) Representative of: Dec 1876, Maria, Widow and sole executon of Joshua&#39;s Will.&#32; Value &#163;100.&#10;Both from&#32; 67 King Street, Farnworth (see Probate and 1881 census) Relative of: James son of Jamesa of Edgworth Lives with: In 1871, George and Elizabeth Bateman (both 30) were living with Joshua Mather (65) Lives with: In 1871, Thomas (59), Head had Betty Mather as a lodger. Lives with: In 1921, Alice Mather (76y 2mo) was living with her son-in-law and daughter Albery &amp; Emily Davenport 1761 - 1811 James Mather 50 50 James Mather and Happy Lomax were Samuel's parents, but which James?.  James (b.1769) son of James; or James (b.1761) son of Richard and Ann; or James (b.1763) son of Elias and Mary ... or another?  James son of Richard fits well, both parents using Bank Street and Isaac being the first sons of Richard and Samuel.

James probably lived at Toppings, Turton (unconfirmed, based on brothers Isaac and Solomon.

James was 29 when he married Happy. He may have been married before, quite possibly to Betty Lyon who died in 1789, aged only 20. James had 1 or 2 young children to care for and needed a wife quickly.  James signed his own name on both marriages, although the signatures are not a good match at least he was educatred and sign his name (5 years apart).

James and his future wife Happy were both baptised at Bank Street, Bolton although James was from Turton. Richard and Ann Mather had only been married a few months, so this may be why!

In 1799, James and Happy were living in Ainsworth (Hainsworth) when daughter Nanny was baptised.  This is about 2 miles SE of Harwood.

TO DO: Record of Sun Fire Office: MS 11936/359/555330 - Insured: John Browne and William Holden, Bolton, Lancashire, shopkeepers.  Other property or occupiers: the Woolpack Inn, Bolton (Catharine Holden, innholder); Edward Rothwell, Catharine Partington and James Mather, labourers. (20 March 1789) Held by:London Metropolitan Archives: City of London. 1803 - 1850 James Mather 46 46 This is James, son of John and Ann of Breightmet.  James's grandparents were Betty and Thomas of Little Leveer (he and Mathha were buried with them).  There is another James, son of Jane Mather of L.L. also born in 1803.

In 1833, James married Matha Austin. John (assumed to be his father) was a witness, normally a role for a brother, not father.

In 1841, James (a carter) and Martha (both 35) were at Spring Row, Breightmet with John (9), Elizabeth (7), Ellin (2).  James and Martha also had James Livesey (20) with them.  James's father, John (b.~1781), a farmer, was living nearby, aged 60.

Another James & Martha Mather nee Kay, a silk weaver from Entwistle had William Kay (48) with them in 1841. <male> Mather <female> Challiner 1842 Mary Ann Mather <male> Mather <female> Twisse TWISSE or TWISLE (possible Entwistle)
 1844 Margaret Mather 1801 - 1871 James Mather 69 69 In 1826 James (a weacer) had a bastard child born upon the body of Alice Hartley of Chorley and was ordered to pay 1s 6d per week (plus other costs) towards her maintenance.  He married her two years later (see attached images of the orders).

1835-39 (when Eliz and Mary baptised) James was living at 1 Commission Street, Bolton

In 1841, James, a cotton weaver, and Alice (40 & 35) were at Back Blackburn Street with daughters Hannah, Betsy and Mary (12, 7 & 2).

In Feb 1846, they were at Commision Street when Emma died (aged 15mo) and buried at Bolton Holy Trinity.

In 1851, James and Alice (50 & 48) were at 1 Commission Street (next to Stanley Street), Western Bolton with Hannah, Elizabeth, Mary and Wright (22, 17, 11 & 4).

In 1861, James and Alice (59 & 58) were still at 1 Commission Street with Elizabeth (27), Mary (21) and Wright (14).

In 1871. James Mather (69, Widow) was still at the house at Commission Street with daughters Elizabeth and (37) Mary (31) 1787 - 1841 James Mather 54 54 James was born about 9 months after his parents married (before Sept if 54 when died)..

James & Rachel have a DNA match to Paul Mather, but NOT me.

James's first son is also James, and both were farmers at Entwistle, probably the same farm !

In 1804, a Private James Mather, enlisted in the army, aged about 18.  He was discharged in 1818. This is another!

Weaver when children got baptised (e.g. Charles).

In Jun 1841, James and Rachel (both 54) are farmers at Sunnyside, Entwistle.  Also shown as farmer from Entwistle on son Isaac's marriage in 1839 (so possibly the wrong marriage).  With them were their younger children Nancy, Jane, Sarah, Andrew and Maria (24, 22, 18, 17, & 11), and also two illegitimate grandchildren Abel and John (5mo & 1mo).

3 Sep 1841, James Mather died of paralysis (i.e. stroke). Jenny Mather of Entwistle was present at the death (of her father).

In 1892, his youngest daughter Maria remaried (aged 63).  She recorded her father as John (not James) Mather, a Farmer. 1792 - 1879 Alice Mather 87 87 Alice appears to be born about 1788, although only Turton baptism is for 1792, so parents are unconfirmed..

9 Sep 1810, Alice MATHER, a spinster married James Mather at St Peter's, Bolton.

This is the only Alice found born in Bolton of similar age.  She appears to have no (baptised) brothers or sisters, which is strange as she was born 13 years after her parents marriage (so could be wrong birth record or records lost, or a widow).

Could she be a widower, married before Samuel in 1810 (after 1804)?  Cant be Alice Makinson that married Nathan Mather in 1809 or Alice Calderbank married Thomas Mather in 1805 as they had a long and fruitfull marriages. There are no other candidates for an Alice from Turton.

Alice, wife is present on 1841 and 1851 census with Samuel and family. 

The 1851 census shows Samuel and Alice (both 60) at 4 Simpson Street, was from Turton.  Her son George (21, a Collier), daughter Happy Barrow (married, 28, piecer) and grandaughter Maria Barrow (7) were living with them.  

In 1871, Alice (82) was a boarder at 67 Blackbank Street, living with her daughter Happy and Phineas Shuttleworth and family. 3 doors away at No 73 was her son Samuel and Ann Mather.  Between them at No 71 was James Cunliffe Hamer and his wife Happy Hamer.  How is this other Happy person related? 1792 - 1872 James Mather 79 79 There's a James that married Ellen Mercer in 1797, and had their children baptised at Dukes Alley Chapel (NC) but this is obviously another.  From 1806, James's father Solomon also started using Bank Street.

28 Nov 1836, James married Mary Heaton.  Wright Crompton, b.~1810 the L.B. Blacksmith was witness.

In 1841, James and Mary (45 & 50) are at Poaket, Deane.

James Mather is on the 1841, 1851, 1861 (married to Mary) at Pocket, Rumworth, and 1871 census (widowed), born Turton with the correct age.

In 1861, James and Mary (68 & 69) are at Pocket, Rumworth.  James and Betsey Banks (24 & 26) are neighbours, with a possible DNA trail..

The 1871 census also shows James (78, Wid) is with his sister Ann (50) born Hall-i’th’-Wood (the same as brother Solomon).  Ann Scott (41) is a Lodger.

James (45) and Mary (50) ware living at Pocket, Rumworth, (There's a Pocket Nook Rd at Chew Moor), Rumworth in 1841, 1851 and his wife Mary died there in 1871. 

John Mather (15, MS) was the only other Mather in Rumworth in 1841.  He was probably James's son from an earlier marriage. 1774 - 1848 James Mather 73 73 James may be born Rivington as baptism date matches.  However, I would expect to see a Stephen in the family.  Burials of his daughters show he lived in Little Bolton. James Mather, born 25 Oct 1774, son of William Gresgon and Elizabeth Mather seems more likely, as baptised at Bank Street Unitarian.

Marriage to Ellen shows "James Mathers" is a joiner, but James Mather (65) a Weaver in 1841 married to Charlotte (61) at Little Bolton Hall. 1800 James Mather 21 Jan 1816, another James Mather, a Butcher, married Alice Taylor at Bolton St Peter's.

In 1824, when Ann was born at Pendlebury, James was a weaver ~1753 James Mather James & Betty may be from Qularlton.

James and Betty lived at Turton.  They were at "Rock" when James was born, and later at "Goose Cote Hill" for Isaac and Margaret.  Goose Cote Hill was occupied by the Poor-law Guardians of Bolton Union before being sold in 1863.

This is NOT the James who married Esther Mason and later Hannah Howarth, (possible brother and witness to Peters marriage) as that James was literate. 1757 - 1794 James Mather 37 37 James is probably the son of John and Mary Mather from Whitefields.  The age matches, its the nearest parish (other than Bolton), and the first two children (Mary and John) are named after his parents.

In 1780 when the first John was baptised, they lived at Little Bolton, but Great Bolton in 1782 when he was buried. ~1593 James Mather In William's Will he names his 5 sons as "Nicholas, John, Richard, William and James" in that order, as also identifies the three latter being the younger.  Therefore, it is reasonable to assume James is the youngest. ~1560 - 1614 William Mather 54 54 William Mather of Turton is the only Turton Mather in the 1573-1650 Abstracts of Mather wills (pdf) booklet.  He left an estate valued at £165 to his wife and five sons.

He was buried "intra ecclesiam" ~1560 - >1614 Margaret Mather 54 54 ~1580 - 1629 Nicholas Mather 49 49 Nicholas of Turton left a Will (1630).  There is another Nicholas Mather Will of 1614, an uncle perhaps! ~1585 John Mather John was the executor of Williams son, and probably the second oldest (as second named of the five in the will). ~1589 Richard Mather In William's will he names his 5 sons as "Nicholas, John, Richard, William and James" in that order, as also identifies the three latter being the youngest. 1591 - 1639 William Mather 48 48 In William's will he names his 5 sons as "Nicholas, John, Richard, William and James" in that order, as also identifies the three latter being the youngest. ~1580 - >1654 Susannah Thorpe 74 74 Susan Mather widow in Turton (page 75) and Nicholas Mather are both rederenced in the Brownlow Family of Hall i'th' Wood booklet by Ince Anderton, 1911) 1611 - ~1612 William Mather 1 1 Buried "intra ecclesiam" 1610 Margaret Mather 1613 - 1654 James Mather 41 41 It is this James Mather and not his uncle James who had the Will dated 1654.  James referes to his brother Thomas, wife Ann and his mother, who was still alive, in his Will. 1615 William Mather 1618 Elizabeth Mather 1622 - 1662 Thomas Mather 39 39 William Mather D. 1770 Hannah Mather D. 1726 Margret Mather Thomas and Margaret died just 5 days appart. ~1675 - 1728 Margaret Greenhalgh 53 53 Thomas Mather & Margarett Kellet of Anglezarke D. 1726 Thomas Mather Thomas and Margaret died just 5 days appart. 1706 Mary Mather D. 1720 Thomas Mather 1703 <child> Mather ~1743 - 1796 Thomas Mather 53 53 Thomas may be the brother of James Mather who married Martha Entwistle. They had the same witnesses; Thomas Vickars & registrar James Livesey.

In 1765 Thomas fell into hard times.  On 15th June 1765, following Poor Law, an order (petition) was made returning Thomas, his wife Elizabeth and their daughter Mary, aged 8 months from Longworth to Turton.

Thomas was a Widower when he married Hannah Platt on 1 Jan 1781.  Marg't, wife of Thomas Mather of G.B. was buried 21 Feb 1779. 1747 - 1779 Margaret Rothorn 32 32 Margaret Rosthorn (on Bishop's tran) or Rawsthorn, signed Rostren (on marriage record).

 ~1743 - 1769 Elizabeth (Betty) Smalley 26 26 Assumed to be Betty, based on Turton "wife" Burial record of 21 Jan 1769.  It appears she died very soon after giving birth to Jane.  Perhaps this is why Thomas remarried only 8 months later. 1764 Mary Mather 1802 - 1863 James Mather 61 61 James became a Muslin Manufacturer in Little Bolton, and was that in 1840 when he married Martha Bentley.  His father was John Mather, a shopkeeper. His brother(?), Charles Mather was witness at their marriage.

In 1839, a license was prepared for the marriage of "James Mather" a manucacturer to "Martha Bentley", and was placed in the newspapers on 29 Aug 1840 and 5 Sep 1840

In 1841, James was recorded as a publican (40) in Dean's Gate, with his wife "Matty" (30), Sarah Nightingale (25, F.F.), John Yeoman (20, a Hatter) and William Coonnaly (30, Irish).  He had presumably taken over the Inn from Matty's father William Horrocks in 1840 when he married Matty.  Two years later, both Matty and her father died.

In 1845, James Mather (Widow, son of John a Shop Keeper), manufacturer of Halliwell, married Hannah Isherwood (Widower).

Aged 49 in 1851, a Cotton Manufacturer from Little Bolton.
Now married to Hannah (born 1814 from Edgworth). From Little Bolton and a Cotton Manufacturer, employingh 65 men.

In 1861, James, a Counterpane Manufacturer and Hannah (59 & 46) were at 14 Falcon Street, Little Bolton with John (16) and Nancy (15). ~1640 John Mather ~1640 Ann ~1720 Robert Mather ~1720 Anne Mires 1773 - >1851 James Mather 78 78 James was married to Mary from Scotland in 1841 and 1851.

James may be the son of Thomas from D.L.  James was left nothing in his father Thomas' will of 1823.  Perhaps because he had moved away from the family.  However, birth is 2 years out, but closest match.

James and Mary, Crofter (when married) or Ag Labourer (1841 census) at Mount Pleasant, Edgworth in 1841. ~1640 - >1690 James Pendlebury 50 50 ~1667 Mordicai Mather "Henry Mather of Kersley, brick layer; Adam Oldham of Kersley, dyer; Mordicai Mather; Thomas Mather; John Peers of Glazebrook, yeoman; " are mentioned in disputed probate papers of Ralph Egerton esq of Turton, 16-Jan-1702. 1684 - 1685 Peter Mather 1 1 1690 Richard Mather ~1690 Ellin Mather Thee is a record showing "An abortion of Richard and Ellin Mather of Turton", dated 20 April 1907. ~1672 - 1672 Margaret Mather 1670 - 1670 Margarett Mather ~1700 John Mather John of G.B. was a Husbandman in 1724 and an Inn Keeper in 1725 (when Mary was buried). Mary 1724 - 1725 Mary Mather 9m 9m 1732 Ann Mather If Ann married, it was probably John Thornley, married in 1754 at Deane and had Richard (1755), Margaret (1758), Mary (1760) and Ann (1765) of L Lever, Bolton. ~1700 John Mather Beatrice 1722 Jane Mather ~1660 Henry Mather ~1700 William Mather ~1700 - 1770 Hannah Smith 70 70 ~1740 Joshua Mather Joshua "Madder", was married at Lower Darwen ~1740 Margaret Fielden 1764 Mary Mather 1776 Margaret Mather 1773 - 1774 Joshua Mather 1 1 1779 Betty Mather 10 Dec 1798, Betty married John Whitaker at Bamber Bridge, Walton-le-Dale. 1781 - 1851 John Mather 69 69 John Married Margaret Smith 1788 - 1790 Richard Rigby Mather 1 1 1768 Sarah Mather 1770 Hannah Mather 1786 - 1859 James Mather 73 73 From 1804 till 1818, James was a Private in Coldstream Regt of Foot Guards, Waterloo. He was discharged 14 Dec 1818, aged 32, with "good conduct". He was about 5'6", brown hair, hazel eyes and a dark complexion. He was a weaver.

In 1841, Alice and James (both listed as 55 although Alice is before James as older) were with their mother Betty (82) on Cannon Street, Bolton.

In 1851, James Mather (60) and his sister Alice Jones (62) and brother Wright Mather (50) were still living on Cannon Street, W Bolton. 1803 - 1870 Mary Mather 66 66 No DNA matches to this family, so unsure who's Mary's parents are.  There are a couple of possibilities, but not the Mary of same age that died in 1817, aged 14.  Most likely is daughter of John Mather and Betty Edge, as they had a son John and daughters Betsy (all died as infants) ~1750 Robert Mather Mary 1781 Sarah Mather ~1780 John Peel ~1725 James Mather James is from Turton ~1725 Jennet Bromly 1827 - 1872 James Fogg 45 45 In 1841, James was a gringer, living in Water Street, Bolton West with Harriet Hill (30), John Hill (5), Christania Hill (1) and brother William Fogg (8).

Maria and James (both born Bolton), had moved to Dukinfield by 1861 1830 - 1887 Maria Mather 57 57 Who was Maria, assumed daughter of Thomas who she was with in 1841.  She married at Christ Church, Bolton, just a year or two after Samuel and William, sons of John Mather (1823-1892) but no other indication the family is related.

"Mariah" daughter of James & Rachel Mather of Entwistle (by Edgworth), born 17 Sep 1829, baptised 27 Sep 1829 is not her.  This Maria, also aged 11, was at Sunnyside farm, Edgworth with her parents in 1841. 1852 John Thomas Fogg John in 1851, but John Thomas in 1861 1853 Ellen Fogg 1855 Christiana Fogg 1858 Harriet Ann Fogg 1860 Susannah Fogg 1864 Elizabeth Fogg 1866 William Fogg 1870 James Fogg 1799 - 1835 Margaret Isherwood 36 36 There are several reasons why Margaret may be the mother of Maria, but it is still largely speculative.  Mary daughter of Thomas and Marg't is the closest to 1830 for any Bolton baptism.  Also if Thomas's wife died before 1841, Margaret wife of Thomas died in 1835, aged 36.  This is the closest burial for a wife of Thomas Mather at St Peters, and the abode is Great Bolton (not Sharples).  Finally Thomas & Margaret are not already in the larger Mather tree, so could fit. 1872 Samuel Fogg 1806 - 1835 John Fogg 29 29 1808 - 1870 Harriet Rosthorn 62 62 Harriet was a widow at 32 Greenhalgh Street, L.B. in 1861 1812 - <1861 John Hill 49 49 1833 William Fogg In 1851, like his step-father John Hill, William Fogg was also a Machine Grinder. 1835 John Hill 1841 Christiana Hill 1843 Thomas Sykes Hill 1846 Benjamin Hill 1852 George Hill 1794 - 1848 Thomas Mather 54 54 Thomas Mather (50) was at Balshaw Street, Bolton West in 1841 with (assumed) daughter Maria (11).  His wife Margaret (of G.B.) had died in 1835 aged only 36.  Margaret was a widow when she married Thomas, so both may have had earlier marriages.

It is another Thomas Mather (born about 1803) who married Margaret Tinsley in 1825. 1697 - 1777 John Mather 80 80 John's father was Thomas Mather and Anglezerk, and John probably stayed here.  Margaret's baptism of .1727 as John of Anglezerk.

On 8 Jan 1716, John Mather, son of Thomas Mather of Turton had a female bastard child recorded at Bury Patitions.  The mother may have been Ann Knowles.  John married Ann Knowles in 1722.

John was a Yeoman in 1726 (when Susannah was buried). 1790 - 1819 John Mather 29 29 There are no Bolton marriages for John and Mary 1805-1815. John was from either Walton-le-Dale or Leigh (based on marriage records). Leigh has now been eliminated (that is John the Mechanic).

In 1811, John married Mary at Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard.

John died at Kittlingburn, Walton-le-Dale aged 29.  Burial records also show Thomas (1750-1821) and Jane Mather (1750-1823) died at Kittlingburn, Walton but are they the same parents? 1789 Mary Ashworth 1812 Mary Mather 1802 - 1865 Joshua Mather 63 63 In 1823, Joshua Mather (possibly another) was witness to the marriage of Catherine Mather to James Berry of Chorley at Walton-le-dale.

In 1827, Joshua arrived in the USA

In 1831, Joshua was Naturalised in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.  His birthplace was recorded as Walton, Lancaster, GB 1810 - 1862 Elizabeth Kay 52 52 1835 Margaret Mather 1843 - 1909 Thomas Mather 66 66 Joshua (and John) is a reoccuring name in this family.  As Thomas and Catherine had a son Joshua, it is likely that this family is correct.

In 1871, Thomas and Catherine (28 & 27) were at Salt Pie Row, Bolton with John (5), Catherine (3) and Margaret (2mo)

In 1881, Thomas and Catherine (both 37) were at 10 Rigby Street, Bolton with 7 children

In 1911, Catherine, 67, was a widow. 1846 John Mather There is a John Mather born about 1847 who emigrated to Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts and this could be him as there is some evidence his father may emigrated to Massachusetts. However, this John's parents were John and Mary (on his marriage record). 1833 - 1841 Catherine Mather 8 8 Catherine was 8 in 1841

Catherine wasnt with the family in 1851, died August 1841. 1766 - 1829 Thomas Mather 63 63 Catherine 1765 Jenny Rigby 1840 - 1886 Elizabeth Mather 45 45 This Elizabeth is the daughter of Joshua, the mechanic.

This Elizabeth has her mother shown as Elizabeth KAY, and was born Dec 1840 (registered 9 Jan 1841). There is another Elizabeth, 4  months older, the daughter of Charles and Mary Dawson.

In June 1841 Joshua (35) was a Shop Keeper and Elizabeth was 5 months (and brother Thomas married here 3 years later).

In 1863, Elizabeth Mather of Bolton married George Bateman at Christ Church, Bolton.

In 1871, George and Elizabeth Bateman (both 30) were living with Joshua Mather (65). They had a daughter Margaret J (3).
 1795 Jenny Mather On the 27 Feb 1816, Jenny Mather married John Norris at Walton-le-Dale 1787 Thomas Mather 1792 Richard Mather 1793 Robert Mather 1780 Margaret (Peggy) Smith 1844 - 1920 Catherine Lawton 76 76
In 1911, Catherine (67, born Warrington) had been married 46 years and had 12 children, 9 still alive.  She still had Elizabeth (38), Maude (24) and Fred (22) with her at 478 Higher Bridgman Street, Lever.

In 1920 Catherine died in Little Bolton, recorded age 74. 1865 John Mather 1867 Catherine Mather 1871 Margaret Mather 1873 Elizabeth Mather 1875 Joshua Mather 1877 Emma Mather 1880 Thomas Mather ~1762 - 1772 Joshua Mather 10 10 1760 - 1777 John Mather 17 17 1803 Ann Mather Based on other trees, Ann may have married Owen Borsay (1804-1871) at Prestwich St Mary (tbc) 1809 Elizabeth Mather 1807 Peggy Mather ~1704 - 1765 Peter Mather 61 61 Richard and Peter could be the son of Peter Mather, who died Turton 1765, (based on Peter being an uncommon name).  Also, there is a baptism of Ann, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth of Turton in 1730.

We know from Peter's marriage and Ann's baptism, Peter was a Weaver.

In 1754 "Betty Mather - Wife of Peter Mather" died at Turton.

In 1757 it appears that Peter may have remarried Betty Mayo and had more children.  However, if this is the case, then he had moved to Little Hulton and died thgere 3 Dec 1789 (aged about 85, so unlikely).
 1824 Robert Knowles In 1854, Robert (28) married Mary Ann Mather (22).  Robert was the son of Robert Knowles, a farmer

There is another Knowles and Mather family of Bolton (Richard and Jane married 1868) who had Lucy in 1870 (when Ellen was born).

In 1871, Robert (a Carter) and Mary A (45 & 40) were at 3 George's Terrace, Little Bolton with Alice (14), Elizabeth (8), Francis (6), and Ellen (1). 1830 - 1879 Mary Ann Mather 49 49 In 1851, Mary Ann (21) was living with her unmareried sister Ellen (33) and her 3 children in Hindley near Wigan.

In 1852, Mary Ann Mather was 21 and living in Halliwell when she married Robert Knowles at Deane. Her father was John Mather, a Weaver.

In 1861 and 1871, Mary A was in Little Bolton with Robert and family (so not the Mary with brother John in 1871 at Hindley so may also not be the Mary with sister Ellen in 1851). ~1785 John Mather There are not many John Mather & Alice marriages around.  The only others are John Mather and Alice Goldbourn in Wigan in 1803 and John Mather and Ann Entwistle in 1824 at Blackburn.  Therefore all Prestwich and Bolton baptisms are likely to be for this John and Alice.

In 1841, George (25) was living with his (assumed) father John Mather (65) and Frederic Fish (20) in Derby Street, E Bolton.

In 1852, when Mary Ann married, John was a weaver. 1786 - >1851 Alice Gore 65 65 In 1811, John Mather married Alice Gore of Outwood at Prestwich St Mary..

In 1851, Alice Mather (65) was living with her daughter Sarah Hamer. 1853 - 1863 Francis Knowles 9 9 In 1861, only Francis (7) and Alice were with Robert and Mary Ann. The other childen had perished.

Francis died in 1863, aged 9.  The next son was baptised Francis 1854 - 1855 Ellen Knowles 7m 7m 1856 Alice Knowles In 1861, only Francis (7) and Alice (14) were with Robert and Mary Ann. The other childen had perished.

In 1881, Alice (27) was married to Arthur and living at No 24 Villiers St 1858 - 1858 John Knowles 1860 - 1860 Jane Knowles 1865 - 1916 Francis Knowles 51 51 The first Francis died in 1863, aged 9.  This Francis Knowles, born early 1865, is the "replacement"

In 1881, Francis (16) was a lodger at No 24 Villiers St with Arthur and Alice Boydell (his sister) and family. 1867 - 1867 Robert Knowles 2m 2m 1863 - 1871 Elizabeth Ann Knowles 8 8 1664 - 1732 Thomas Mather 68 68 Yeoman shown on daughter Margaret's and son Thomas's burials.

4 Years after Thomas married Margaret, theres another marriage for Thomas Mather of Anglezarke to Margaret Kellet.  Is this the same person?

6 April 1680, Thomas Mather of Dunscar (near Walmsley Chapel and Egerton) for £36 assigned to Christopher Horrox of Turton, Yeoman, moiety of Dunscar, Tenement in Turton, in trust by mother Ann Mather of Thomas Mather, to .... (full record dated 11-Nov-1692 held in Lancashire Archives, ref: DDPI 12/1)
 ~1785 - 1867 James Mather 82 82 James, son of Joseph is from Bolton, Born about 1783 to 1787.

In 1851, James Mather (64) was a visitor of the Law's family at Chorlton. He was a Pattern Card Cutter. Much of the record is illegible.

17 Oct 1852, James Mather (64) widower and a designer, son of Joseph, married Betty Hardfman (65) at Bury.  Both lived at Crosten's, Bury (probably Crostons, Elton) at time of marriage.

In 1861, James  and Betty (78 & 76) were at 3 Olive Grove, Hulme.  James was a Silk Designer.

July 1867, James Mather of Olive Grove, Chapman St, Hulme died aged 84 1784 - 1872 Betty (Elizabeth) Brook 88 88 Betty was married before she married James Mather.  It was this Betty that died in 1892, recorded as aged 92.

17 Oct 1852, Betty Hardman, 65, widow, daughter of Thomas Brooks, married James Mather at Bury.  Both lived at Crosten's, Bury (probably Crostons, Elton) at time of marriage.

In 1871, Betty Mather (89, Widow) was living at 41 Falcon Street, Little Bolton with with Thomas Roscow (59) and his daughters Sarah Ann (24) and Susannah (21). Thomas was her son-in-Law.
 ~1760 Joseph Mather <unknown> Richard Hardman ~1745 Thomas Brook ~1745 Sarah Nuttall 1784 James Brook ~1615 - >1654 Ann 39 39 In 1654 1819 - 1838 Ann Mather 19 19 In 1838, Ann Mather of Sharples, aged 19, died and was buried at St Mary, Leigh.  This is where her father John was buried.

There were no Mather births in Sharples in 1837-38, so she probably didnt die in childbirth, so childless. 1820 Mathew Crook Mathew was born at Hall-i’th’-Wood and Married Margaret Mather daughter of Thomas, so a possible grandaughter of Solomon Mather.

Matthew was the son of William Crook, a Mill Wright.

In 1841 Matthew (20) was at Slope-o'th' Lane near Hall-i’th’-Wood with parents William and Sarah (55 & 50) a Mill Wright and 7 other siblings.

In 1851, Matthew and Margaret Crook (30 & 36) were at Spring Cottage, Radcliffe with no children.

In 1861, Mathew Crook and Margaret (44 & 40) were at Spring Lane, Radcliffe (no children), but had Elizabeth Turner (20), a boarder living with them.  Neighbours were Samuel & Elizabeth Mather.

 1815 Margaret Mather Margaret was the daughter of Thomas Mather, Weaver of L.B.  Assuming Thomas was married, her mother may have been Ann Kay (married Jan 1803).

In 1841, there appear to be no single Margaret Mathers, daughters of Thomas.  All on the 1841 census seem to be married.

In 1861, Mathew Crook and Margaret (44 & 40) were at Spring Lane, Radcliffe (no children), but had Elizabeth Turner (20), a boarder living with them.  Neighbours were Samuel & Elizabeth Mather. 1817 - 1892 John Cunliffe 75 75 In 1841, there is no trace or John or his father James in Bolton, both Boiler Makers. Neither is Eliza Mather.

Accused Committed 29 Nov 1842, John Cunliffe by J Acton Esq charged upon oath with having, at Hindley, feloniously stolen one iron drill, one iron pricker and one iron scraper, the property of James Miller. John (aged 25) was acquitted.

5 Oct 1845, John, son of James Cunliffe bachelor, a boiler maker, son of James married Eliza Mather (illegitimate).

1845-50, after they married, the first two sons were born in Little Bolton.  The following children were registered in E Bolton.

In 1851, John and Eliza (both 33) have Robert (8) and John (3) with them at 36 Coe Street, Boolton Town.

In 1861, John and Eliza (44 & 41) had Robert (18), John (12), Alice (7) and George (3).

In 1871, John and Eliza were at 54 York Street, E Bolton with Alice (19) and George (13).

In 1881, John and Elize (both 63) were living with their daughter Alice (27) at York Street, E Bolton.

In 1891, John, Wid, 75, a retired Boiler Maker was a visitor (but not of family). 1845 - 1847 James Cunliffe 2 2 1848 - 1864 John Cunliffe 16 16 1851 - 1852 James Cunliffe 1 1 James II, died an infant 1853 Alice Cunliffe In 1881, Alice is head of house (27), with both parents (both 63) living with her.

In 1884,5,6 Alice may have married Jonathan Scott, James Heatherington or John Hayes (All Bolton RO), but none can be found in 1891. 1856 - 1857 James Cunliffe 1 1 James III, also died an infant 1858 George Cunliffe In 1879, George (born 1858, son of John) married Nancy Mann 1861 - 1863 William Henry Cunliffe 2 2 1842 - 1885 Robert Mather (Cunliffe) 42 42 In 1864, Robert married Alice Heaton

In 1906, Robert son of Robert Mather, a Boiler Maker married Emily Dawson at St George's, Little Bolton 1813 - 1881 John Hunt 68 68 In 1861, John and Elizabeth (48 & 47) were living at 43 Coopers Square. 1814 Betsey (Elizabeth) Mather Betsy was born about 1814, and baptised 1817 at St Nicholas, Liverpool, the Illegitimate daughter of Ellen Mather of Mary Bone, Liverpool, spinster.

Betsy's mother was Ellen Longworth from Horwich (or maybe Norwich, Cheshire), as shown on 1851 census. 1840 James Hunt 1842 Alice Hunt 1845 Martha Hunt 1848 John Hunt Known as John in 1851, but birth registered as James (probably an error as there was already a James, and still alive in 1851) 1850 Eliza Hunt William Longworth WARNING: There is a William (a Dyer) and Ellen Greenwood of Haslingden, married 23 Mar 1820 and had children baptised before the 1823 mariage: John in 1820; Elizabeth in 1821; Willoiam in 1824. This is anoyther family.

31 Aug 1823, William Longworth married Ellen Mather at St Peter's Bolton. 1790 Ellen Mather Ellen was 60 in 1851, living with her daughter Eliza and son-in-law John Hunt and extended family. 1853 Elizabeth Hunt 1855 Roger Hunt 1859 - 1859 Henry Hunt 1821 - 1861 Sarah Gore Mather 40 40 It is assumed Sarah and Mary Ann are sisters.  Both from Halliwell, daughters of John a weaver, and marrying at Deane.

In 1841, Jonathan Hamer, a Chair Maker, son of Thomas Hamer, a Shop Keeper, married "Sarah Grove Mather", daughter of John Mather, both from Halliwell. The signature is Sarah Gore, not Grove.

In 1851, Sarah Hamer (30, Widow) was living with her mother Alice Mather (65, Widow, born Liverpool), a Green Grocer at 127 Derby Street, W Bolton.

Sarah died in W Bolton in 1861, aged 41. 1847 - 1848 Eli Hamer 1 1 1841 - 1841 Mary Hamer 1811 - 1812 George Mather 1 1 1814 - 1866 George Mather 52 52 In 1841, George (25) was living with his (assumed) father John Mather (65) and Frederic Fish (20) in Derby Street, E Bolton.

In 1851, after his father died, George (36, unmarried) was a loger with Abraham and Margaret Seddon and family at 20 Willows, W Bolton.

In 1861, George (45, Unmarried) was a boarder at 62 Shaw Street, E Bolton with Joseph & Elizabeth Ruffley.

George died in Bolton in 1866, aged 52 1819 - 1896 David Mather 77 77 In 1841 and 1851 there are no records for David Mather, (father John, possible brother Thomas).

In 1841, there is a David WInder (18, Mechanic), son of John (36, Boiler Maker) with brothers James, William and Thomas at Spring Gardens, neighbour of Joseph and Mary Mather.  This David married Sarah Green in 1853 and were living in Litle Bolton in 1861 (so another family).

24 July 1854, David Mather of Great Bolton, labourer, son of John Mather, weaver, married Esther Heaton.

In 1861, David (labourer at foundary) and Esther (42 & 33) were in W Bolton with Ann, Richard, Alfred, Sarah A and William (8, 6, 4, 2, and 10d).

Son William died and another William was registered in 1863.

13 July 1874, David Mather (52, Widower), son of John (weaver, deceased) married Ellen Catterall.

In 1867, David's wife Esther died, aged 40.  With children to care for, David very quickly married Mary Farrall Q4/1867.

In 1881, David and Ellen (58 & 57) were in W Bolton with  Alfred, Sarah A, William and Joseph (25, 22, 18 & 14).

Alfred, Sarah Alice and Joseph all married at Fletcher Street Wesylean.  David's son Richard emigrated to Victoria, Australia and his family were also Methodists.
 1825 Ellen Catterall In 1874, Ellen Catterall was 49 and a widow, daughter of Joshua Hampson, a soldier, when she married David Mather 1827 - 1867 Esther Heaton 40 40 Esther Heaton was illigitimate

In 1851, Esther (25, born Westhoughton) was living with Thomas Entwistle (40) and Ann Heaton (50) her assumed parents, although relation to head is blank.  She had brothers William and Alfred who two of her sons were named after.

24 July 1854 Esther married David Mather (8y older)

In 1861, David (labourer at foundary) and Esther (42 & 33) were in W Bolton with Ann, Richard, Alfred, Sarah A and William (8, 6, 4, 2, and 10d). 1852 Ann Heaton (Mather) Ann was born before her parents married.  The birth and baptism matches that registered in Little Bolton in 1852. 1854 - 1919 Richard Mather 64 64 22 Dec 1872, Richard Mather (DOB 22 Dec 1854, Bolton) was a Tinsmith when he joined the Royal Navy (Official Number 50773) for 10 years.  He appears to have only served of 7 sailings before being discharged 27 Oct 1875 at Sydney, cause "Run", so did he run away? 1856 Alfred Mather 23 Nov 1882, Alfred Mather, 25, Cotton Spinner Operative Bachelor of 85 Oak St. Bolton married Emma Beswick at Fletcher Street Wesleyan Methodist Chapel. 1858 Sarah Alice Mather 28 Feb 1891, Sarah Alice Mather, daughter of David Mather married John Thomas Rogerson at Fletcher Street Methodist. 1861 - 1862 William Mather 9m 9m Willikam was born in 1861, and then another William was born in 1863 (parents Mather+Heaton) 1866 - 1935 Joseph Mather 68 68 1 May 1901, Joseph Mather (34), of 32 Thomas Rostron St. Bolton, son of David married Emily Holt (1867-1919) at Fletcher Street Wesleyan
 1870 - 1874 Ellen Knowles 4 4 Thomas Mather Note: This is not the Thomas Mather and Catherine Lawton family (1844-1920). They married 1864 at Christ Church, Bolton.

In 1868, Thomas Mather married Catherine Burton. 

Son Joseph Mather was born and died the same year, with the birth and death registered at Tonge with Haulgh.

In 1877, There was another (James) Mather that married Elizabeth Alice Burton at Higher Walton, All Saints, Preston and they had a son James there the same year, followed by Mary Alice, John, Thomas (and more).  This is another family.

Thomas and Catherine had no other children (in England and Wales). Catherine Burton 1868 - 1868 Joseph Mather Joseph was born and died an infant in 1868 1784 - 1865 Moses Scott 81 81 In 1841, Moses and Mary (55 & 50) were living in Kay Street, Little Bolton with Mary Walsh (75)

In 1851, Moses and Mary (66 & 63) were living at 17 Kay Street, Little Bolton with his granddaughter Betty Vose (15, b. Liverpool)

Moses retired at Lythan, a popular seaside retirement place and died there in Sep 1865, aged 81. 1788 - 1853 Mary Mather 65 65 Mary (aged about 53) was probably a widow when she married Moses Scott, a Joiner in 1841. There are no Mather deaths (1837 to 41) for her likely husband.

In 1841, Moses and Mary (55 & 50) were living in Kay Street, Little Bolton with Mary Walsh (75)

In 1851, Moses and Mary (66 & 63) were living at 17 Kay Street, Litle Bolton with his granddaughter Betty Vose (15, b. Liverpool) 1806 - 1870 Robert Longworth 64 64 Robert and Catherine lived in Entwistle (1831-33), Edgworth (1835-38), Lower Turton (1839), Chorley (1841) and Horwich (1844 and later)

In 1841, Robert and Catherine (both 35) were at Knowley,  Chorley with Jane (12), William (10), John (8), Nancy (6), Sarah (4) and Daniel (2).

In 1851, Robert, 46, Crofter, Widow was in Latham Row, Horwich with John (18), Nancy (16), Sarah Ann (13), Daniel (11), Catherine (9).

Headstone shows: Robert Longworth died 28 Feb 1870, aged 64.  He is buried at Horwich Chapel Graveyard, but with wife Mary Lomngworth (1815-1891), not Catherine. This may be another Robert who married widow Mary Mather in 1850. 1864 - 1865 Mary Elizabeth Mather 3m 3m 1882 - 1890 James Mather 8 8 1884 Annie Mather 1886 Maud Mather 1888 Fred Mather 1811 - 1889 John Mather 78 78 John was born at Hogton, Walton-le-Dale (see 1851 census) 1810 - 1814 Mary Mather 3 3 1813 - 1883 Elizabeth Dewhurst 70 70 In 1861, Elizabeth Mather nee Dewhurst (48) had her mother Hannah Dewhurst (80) with her.   1738 - 1773 James Mason 34 34 James was the son of James and Ellen.  His father James was also a weaver of Great Leaver.

NOTE: This is not the James and Ann Mason family from Rumworth.  They had a son Thomas in 1770 and Edmund born 15 May 1772 (i.e. after wife Hannah had died). ~1738 - 1771 Hannah Mather 33 33 Hannah probably had a brother John who was witness to her marriage.  Both Hannah and John could sign their names. 1802 - 1864 James Ashcroft 62 62 26 March 1826, James Ashcroft married Mary Mather at St Peter's, Bolton.

In 1841, There was another James Ashcroft and Mary (nee Longworth) at New Road, Halliwell of similar ages, although had been married since 1820 at Rivington and had many more children.

In 1851, Thomas and Mary (both 48) were at Back Lever  Street, Little Bolton with Thomas (23), Abel (20) and Robert (8), all born Little Bolton.

In 1861, Thomas and Mary (both 57) were at 14 Cross Street, Little Bolton with Thomas (31), Robert (17) and Abel (29, Widower)

Giles and Alice Greenhalgh and family were neighbours in 1851 and 1861. Are they related? 1828 Thomas Ashcroft Thomas was 23 in 1851. 1831 Abel Ashcroft In 1861, Able (29) was back with his parents, 14 Cross Street, a widower.  His wife Jane had just died.

In 1876, Able was in the trade directory as a Draper at 69 Blackburn Street, Little Bolton 1843 Robert Ashcroft 1838 - 1839 Betsy Ashcroft 1 1 1840 - 1842 Betsy Ashcroft 1 1 1826 - 1826 John Ashcroft 1805 - 1881 Maria Haydock 76 76 In 1861, Maria Haddock (Head, Unmarried, 55, born Bolton) was in King Street, Farnworth with Sarah Lawton (46, Unmarried, Boarder) from Manchester

In 1871, Maria Haydock married Joshua Mather at Preston RO.  Joshua lived at 67 Kings Street before he moved to 73 Egerton Street, Farnworth (see his probate).

In April 1881, Maria Mather, Widow, 76 was living at 67 King Street, Farnworth with Martha A Haydock (unmarried, 21).

In Dec 1881, Maria Haydock Mather died and buried at St. James, New Bury Churchyard, Farnworth. 1804 Thomas Mather 1800 Mary Mather 1806 - 1875 Joshua Mather 69 69 This family originate from Walton-le-Dale, Blackburn, near to Preston.

In 1829, Joshua married Elizabeth Kay at Walton-le-Dale, Preston.  A witness was James Mather, but he has no brother James!

In 1835, Margaret was born. Soon after that, the family relocated to Bolton.

In 1841, Joshua (35) was a Shopkeeper at Bridge House, White Lion Brow with Elizabeth (30), with his three daughters (8, 5 & 5mo).

In April 1851, Joshua and Elizabeth (45 & 42) were at 1 Baldwin Street, W Bolton with Margaret, Elizabeth, Thomas and John (15, 10, 7 & 5), and also Thomas Kay (45), probably Elizabeth's brother (tbc).

On the 24 May 1851 at Lowell, Massachusetts (MA), USA, Joshua Mather, aged 45, son of Thomas & Catherine Mather, a Manufacturer from England married Mary Jane Smith (aged 27, Daughter of David and Rosina Smith). A bigamist?  Probably not, this Josiah Mather as he died 22 June 1865 at Lowell, MA, USA. However, there is also a John Mather born about 1847 who emigrated to Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts and that could be his son.

In 1861, Joshua and Elizabeth were at Blackburn Street

Elizabeth died, and Joshua, now living in Farnworth married Maria Haydock (or Haddock).  Their 1871 marriage was at Preston Registry Office.

In 1875, Joshua Mather died in Farnworth.  There is a probate record, leaving £100 to Maria.
 1808 - 1878 James Mather 70 70 Assumed to be Son or Rachel, based in 1851 census both are at "New House".  James is a farmer, and his mother Rachel a Logding House Keeper.  As the oldest son, he got the farm.

In 1831, James (or his father) was witness at John's marriage to Jane Entwistle

Brother John & Jane Mather had Charles (b.1832), John (b.1834) and Ralph (b.1835) at Edgworth independant while at New House, Entwistle in 1841.

In 1841, lived at Old Barn, Entwistle (a Silk weaver)

In 1851, James and Martha (42 & 45) were at New houses, Turton, neighbouring his mother Martha (63, Wid, a lodging house keeper).  With him were 6 children.

28 June 1878, James died at Newhouse Farm (see probate).

30 Nov 1878, a notice was published in the Bolton Evening News for claims against the estate of James Mather, farmer of Entwistle wo write to Mather of 10 Astley Street, Bolton. 1854 - 1931 Sarah Belle McCann 77 77 1894 - 1969 Alfred Arthur Mather 75 75 1897 - 1897 Raymond Joseph Mather 1891 - 1968 Thomas Richard Mather 77 77 1889 - 1963 Alice Eliza Mather 74 74 1888 - 1958 David Heaton Mather 70 70 1897 - 1968 Grace Victoria Jenson 71 71 1863 William Mather 1826 - 1872 Mary Farrall 46 46 Mary Farrell was possibly Mary Heaton who married Thomas Farrell in 1847 at St. Thomas, Ashton. TBC 1921 - 1973 Lorna Grace Mather 52 52 Lorna married in Victoria in 1943 1923 - 2000 Shirley June Mather 77 77 24 Mar 1951, Shirley married Alec Charles Hutchinson (1928-2007) at Fitzroy North, Burke, Victoria.  They had two children. Kelvin Mather <child> Mather ? 1867 - 1919 Emily Holt 51 51 Emlily was the daughter of John Holt (1841-1906) and Ann Openshaw (1843-1907) 1904 - 1974 Hilda Mather 70 70 1867 John Thomas Rogerson 1855 Emma Beswick 1841 Robert Cunliffe 1843 Sarah Haslam In 1866, Sarah was a HASLAM when she married Robert, and MMN was HASLAM when Elizabeth was born in 1869. 

The births of Annie (1872), Joseph (1875) and Sam (1877) are children of Samuel Cunliffe & Sarah Ann Mather. 1869 Elizabeth Cunliffe 1842 Thomas Ashcroft In 1891, Thomas and Mary Ashcroft (49 & 50) were at 73 Oxford Grove, Halliwell with 7 children 1841 Mary Davenport 1866 James Ashcroft 1868 John Ashcroft 1872 Walter Ashcroft 1875 Henry Parkinson Ashcroft 1880 Gertrude Ashcroft 1882 Beatrice Ashcroft 1884 Tom (Thomas) Ashcroft Registered as Tom; Thomas was 6 in 1891

Grandfather of Cheryl Ashcroft of Ocean, NJ, USA 1800 James Ashcroft In 1841, James and Mary Ashcroft (40 & 39) were living on the New Road, Halliwell with Jonathan (15), James (8) and 6 other children

In 1851, James and Mary Ashcroft (51 & 49) were living on the New Road, Halliwell with Sarah (20), James (18) and 6 other children 1802 Mary Longworth 1846 Reuben Ashcroft "Rubin" when birth registered and Reuben when baptiswd 1839 Mary Ashcroft 1870 - 1874 Reuben Ashcroft 3 3 1843 Daniel Ashcroft 1831 Sarah Ashcroft 1835 Susannah Ashcroft In 1861, Aged 26 and single. House Keeper. 1821 John Ashcroft 1841 George Bateman In 1871, George and Elizabeth Bateman (both 30) were living with Joshua Mather (65) 1868 Margaret Jane Bateman 1878 John William Bateman 1871 Elizabeth Ann Bateman 1874 Maria Bateman 1863 - 1865 William George Bateman 2 2 1865 - 1867 Joshua Mather Bateman 1 1 1856 - 1896 Martha Alice Brierly 40 40 BREARLEY or BRIERLY 1884 Mary J Mather There was no birth registered for Mary J Mather, so she may be an illegitimate and adopted daughter (possibly Mary Briley birth registered Q2 1883, at Bolton, illegitimate). 1885 - 1939 Rosetta Mather 53 53 1887 Ellen Mather 1892 - 1892 Eliza Ann Mather 1881 - 1896 Peter Mather 14 14 Peter's birth was registered with MMN as BRADLEY instead of BRIERLEY.  There was another Peter Mather, MMN = AINSWORTH (mother Betty), born the same quarter.
 1879 John Robert Mather WARNING: There is another John Robert Mather, son of John a Coal Moner of Little Hulton b.1876 (MMN=EAVE or EVE)

In 1881, J R Mather was aged 1 with his parents. 1889 Elizabeth Mather 1891 - 1891 William Mather 1894 - 1894 James Mather 4m 4m 1812 Thomas Roscow 4 April 1831, Thomas Roscoe married Ann Hardman.

In 1861, Thomas and Ann (49 & 50) were in Little Bolton with Catherine (20), Sarah Ann (14) and Susannah (11)

In 1871, Thomas (59), Head had Betty Mather as a lodger (with two daughters).

Thomas has daughters Sarah Ann (b.1847) and Susannah (b.1849), both with MMN = HARDMAN. 1810 Ann Hardman <unknown> 1836 - 1874 Catherine Murphy 38 38 In 1862 and later, Margaret lived in Ceylon (i.e. Sri Lanka).

In 1871, Catherine was at Aldershot Barracks, "50th Queens Own Regiment of Infantry" with her children Margaret (9) and Edward (7), both born in Ceylon.

I suspect that Catherine is the same as Catherine Mather, buried 11th May 1874, residence, the barracks, Kingston, buried Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, age 38. 1862 Margaret Murphy 1863 Edward Murphy 1835 - 1902 John Mather 67 67 It appears that John was an orphan, so with no family he joined the Army.

In 1841, John Mather (3) was living with Thomas Kay (20) and others at Cross Street, East Bolton with Robert and Mary Skelmerdine (both 65) as head. This may be another younger person.

In 1851, John Mather (16) was living at Barlow Street, Little Bolton with parents John (an overlooker) and Jane Mather.  This may be him!

From 1863 to 1866 John, 4721 Private, was in the 50th Queens Own Regiment serving in New Zealand. In 1869 hewas awarded a New Zealand Campaign Medal for his part (as a Private) in the WarRats and West Coast Campaign from Nov 1863 to Sep 1866.


In 1871, John (36), born Bolton was a sergeant in the 50th Queens Own Regiment of Infantry at Frimley, Aldreshot with wife Catherine (33, born Ireland) and step-children Margaret and Edward Murphy (9 & 7) born in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka).

21 Apr 1874, John Mather, Sergent of 50th Foot (Roll Number 4721) and born Little Bolton was admitted to the Royal Hospital, Chelsea

John received his discharge from the army just prior to Catherine's death. He was discharged 8th April 1874. age 39. His intended residence at time of discharge was  Kingston upon Thames.

Q4 1877 John married Martha Brierly at Bolton RO.  They were widow and widower.

In 1881, John and Martha (45 & 25) were at 29 Bury Old Road, Haulgh (Lane Ends area) with their son J R Mather (12mo).

In 1891, John and Martha (53 & 40) were at 4 Back Mill Street, Little Bolton with 5 children.

In 1901, John Mather (64, Wid), a general labourer, was living at 5 Bk Lum Street, Little Bolton with 4 daughters. 1819 - 1883 Eliza Mather 64 64 Eliza was the illegitimate daughter of Nancy Mather, baptised 30 May 1819.  It may be the Nancy, daughter of Solomon, but no DNA match to confirm.

In Q4-1842 (before she was married), Eliza had Robert Mather (illegitimate).  She may also have had Elizabeth in Q2-1840.

In 1845, John Cunliffe, a boiler maker, married Eliza of Little Bolton who was illegitimate.

In 1881, John and Elize (both 63) were living with their daughter Alice (27) at York Street, E Bolton. 1845 - 1926 Alice Heaton 80 80 In 1921, Alice Mather (76y 2mo) was living with her son-in-law and daughter Albery & Emily Davenport 1871 - 1959 Mary Ellen Mather 87 87 In 1891, Mary Ellen Lee (Dau, 19) was with her Mother Alice (45, Wid) and family at 42 Philip Street.  She had a son Joseph (2mo) 1868 Joseph Lee 1894 - 1971 Samuel Lee 77 77 1907 - 1981 Amy Elizabeth Armstead 74 74 Margaret Kathleen Lee 1867 - 1937 John William Mather 70 70 1870 Eliza Ann Mather 1877 Emily Mather In 1891, Emily (13) was with her mother at 42 Philip Street, Bolton.

Emily married Daniel Davenport (1901) or John Lomax (1903) - TBD 1896 Sarah Alice Lee Sheila Elizabeth Armstead Lee Amy Winifred Lee John A Lee 1867 - 1936 Charlotte Ann Swift 68 68 1901 - 2009 Stanley Morley Mather 107 107 1870 Frederick Thomas Parkinson 1883 Robert Mather 1880 - 1955 Emily Dawson 75 75 1908 - 1971 Thomas Dawson Mather 63 63 1891 Fanny Lee Daughter of Thomas (Head in 1901) or Joseph Lee ? 1852 Sarah Jane Mather Sarah was the daughter of Henry Mather, an Engineer.

In 1891, "Sarah J" was 37, married and living in Cenreal Manchester 1850 Thomas Lee 19 Aug 1871, Thomas Lee (21) married Sarah Mather, (19) daughter of Henry Mather an Engineer at Hulme, St Mark

In 1901, Thomas Lee (50) was in Manchester without his wife, but with Clara (18), Abraham (15), Joseph (13), Fanny (9), Samuel (6), Sarah Alice (4). 1882 Clara Lee 1884 Abraham Lee 1887 Joseph Lee 1897 - 1898 Emily Lee 1 1 Died at 46 Venice St., aged 17 months 1895 - 1896 Albert Lee 8m 8m 1893 - 1893 Robert Lee 7m 7m Died at 24 Philip Street, Bolton, aged 7 months 1891 - 1891 Joseph Lee 3m 3m Died at 42 Philip Street, Aged 2 months. 1886 Emma Lee 1890 - 1893 Herbert Lee 3 3 1894 Samuel Lee 1901 - 1973 Mary Potter 72 72 1927 - 2003 Alan Morley Mather 75 75 1899 Lily Frances Mather 1903 Emma Mather 1889 George Robert Mather 1891 Alice Mather 1893 Arthur Mather 1894 - 1963 James Henry Mather 69 69 1930 - 2003 Stella Edge 73 73 Andrew John Mather <female> Mather Sally Mather 1890 - 1948 Catherine Ellen Parr 58 58 1923 - 2001 Edith Mather 78 78 1921 - 2006 Joseph Edward Paul Barton 85 85 1822 - 1907 Jonathan Hamer 84 84 In 1841, Jonathan Hamer, a Chair Maker, son of Thomas Hamer, a Shop Keeper, married Sarah Grove Mather, daughter of John Mather, both from Halliwell. 

Jonathan's mother may have been Margaret Hamer, who was a Shop Keeper (aged 50) at Great Moor Street in 1841. His father may have been the Thomas Hamer (50 in 1841), a Shop Keeper at Black Horse Street.

NOTE: There was also Thomas and Isabell Hamer (35 & 30) Green Grocer at Church Gate, Bolton in 1841.  They are too young to be Jonathan's parents. 1874 Daniel Davenport 1903 Albert Davenport 1909 Herbert Davenport Mather families of Little Bolton Mather families of Little Bolton James Mather James Mather Created using GenoPro® Click for details.