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Family Subtree Diagram : Mather (Radcliffe)

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. ? Abraham and Alice died L.B. James, Richard John baptised L.B. Jane Holt from Tottington, Turton. Originally thought to be part of the Turton Mather family, but not so. Family is from Radcliffe area, and also Little Bolton. James, Thomas and mother Jane all buried at St Peter (Turton Chapel), so this James cant be the James and Betty Knowles family. Radcliffe (1745), Breightmet (1748), Little Bolton (1751-1759), Radcliffe (1760 when Thos & Jane died), G.B. (1763) Miles Mather connection. - Both had parents James and Mary Son James a Senior Church Warden at Radcliffe Name spelt MADTHER for several Radcliffe families. Note: Another James, Peter and Richard brothers (like the Turton three) Several Mathers (Frances and daughters of Robert and John) buried at Walmersley. Margaret, Jeremiah, Hannah, Jacob (and Anne & Jeremiah Jnr) are all buried at Cockey Moor, Ainsworth Jeremiah, son of James and Mary of Radcliffe. Married 1757, witness Abraham Mather Mather is a common name here. There are 34 baptisms in Leigh between 1590-1610 Another James & Martha Mather family. This James a Manufacturer of Radcliffe (a Bleacher in 1841 with 3 servants) James had a brother Thomas (and wife Mary), a shop keeper (bread/grain manufacturer) in Radcliffe Abode: Cockey (Moor), Ainsworth Samuel the Whitster and Betty, married 1799 at Ainsworthh, later moved to Little Lever There is also Samule & Betty Wall from Eccles, married 6 Aug 1779 There is also Samuel & Betty Lord from Radcliffe, married 26-Oct-1808 A wealthy Mather family (with property in 1836 Poll Book) from East Breightmet Hill The Ashes James, Shoe Maker and William Pofessor of Music Family from Pilkington, Bury Son John died at Haslingden, aged 5 Thomas & Betty (or Betsy) Mather of Whitefield James Mather of Bolton, illegitimate son of Mary Ann Mather (who was also probably illegitimate) Early conncetions to Ainsworth. Meadowcroft Heaton Yeoman of Harwood, was buried at Ringley in 1760. 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1747 (Radcliffe & Little Bolton) ■No more children Marriage (six children) 30 Mar 1828 (Radcliffe) Mount Pleasant ■No more children Marriage (five children) 23 May 1705 (Radcliffe). Abode L.B. Marriage (two children) 5 Oct 1780 Marriage 1779 Marriage (three children) Radcliffe Bridge Marriage 1697 Marriage (six children) Radcliffe ■No more children Marriage 1644 (St Peter) Marriage 1613 XTo be completed Marriage (five children) Radcliffe Marriage ■No more children Marriage (five children) Radcliffe ■No more children Widowed (two children) Marriage ■No more children Marriage (ten children) 13 May 1750 (Radcliffe) ■No more children Marriage 1804 (Bolton) ■No more children Widowed Marriage (three children) 2 Feb 1758 (Bolton); Breightmet Marriage (seven children) Tyldesley Marriage Marriage (five children) 12 Aug 1792 (Radcliffe) Marriage (eight children) 9 Apr 1776 (Radcliffe) ■No more children Marriage (seven children) 10 Feb 1790 (Prestwich) ■No more children Marriage (three children) 30 Sep 1799 Marriage (eight children) 27 Jan 1756 (Radcliffe). Fuller of Prestwich Marriage (nine children) 26 June 1831 (Deane). Abode Ashes, East Breightmet Hill ■No more children Widowed (three children) 26-Oct-1806 (Radcliffe) ■No more children Widowed (two children) 4-Nov-1840 (Bolton). Abode: Radcliffe Marriage 6 Mar 1853 (St Thomas, Radcliffe) ■No more children Marriage (nine children) 1823 (Bolton) Abode Radcliffe (not Sharples) ■No more children Widowed (three children) 13-Jan-1833 (Deane) Marriage (two children) Tailor of Radcliffe Widowed 21-May-1794 Marriage 19-May-1813 Marriage (a child) 1903 ■No more children Marriage (two children) 1928 (Bolton) ■No more children Marriage (four children) 1875 (Barton upon Irwell). Abode: Atherton ■No more children Marriage (four children) 12 Jun 1851 (Eccles), Abode: Worsley Marriage (a child) Radcliffe Marriage (five children) 5 Nov 1799 (Bolton, Ainsworth) Abode: Tong Marriage (five children) 1769 (Radcliffe) Marriage (a child) 2 May 1850 Marriage (a child) 30 Sep 1829 Marriage (five children) 2 Jun 1867 (Bolton) Abode: Tonge ■No more children Marriage 1821 Abode: Whitefield XTo be completed Marriage 1815 Manchester (Cathederal) Marriage (eight children) 2 Jan 1833. Abode: Ainsworth & Prestwich ■No more children Widowed (a child) 4 Apr 1825 XTo be completed Committed (long-term) relationship (three children) Deane +Possibly more children Marriage 13 Sep 1852 ■No more children Marriage 1877 Marriage 1898 (Bolton) Widowed (a child) Q1 1871 (Breightmet) ■No more children Marriage 1832 (Bury) ■No more children Marriage (six children) 1869 (Bolton) Abode: L. Lever, Radcliffe Marriage (ten children) 2 Sep 1816 (Manchester Cathederal). Abode: Little Moss, Droylsden ■No more children Marriage (three children) 12 May 1811 (Ainsworth) Redvale Marriage (eight children) 1827 (Prestwich St Mary) XTo be completed Marriage (six children) 29 Sep 1852 (Radcliffe) ■No more children Marriage (five children) 1 Sep 1855 (Stand) ■No more children Marriage (three children) 1872 (Breightmet) Marriage (five children) Q4 1873 (Bolton RO) Abode: Breightmet ■No more children Marriage 1875 (Breightmet) Marriage (a child) 31 Jan 1903 +Possibly more children Widowed (two children) 2 Sep 1821 (Radcliffe) ■No more children Widowed (eight children) 21 May 1826 (Prestwich) Marriage (four children) 19 Nov 1820 (Prestwich) Abode Peel Street, Pilkington & Manchester Marriage (three children) Pilkington (a child) Marriage 3 Sep 1848 XTo be completed Marriage (two children) 5 Aug 1828 (Radcliffe) Scar Top Marriage (a child) 20 May 1861 +Possibly more children Widowed (three children) 2 Jan 1817 (Radcliffe) Marriage (three children) 14 Dec 1817 (St Mary's, Radcliffe) +Possibly more children Marriage 31 Oct 1790 (Radcliffe) XTo be completed Marriage 28 Jul 1776 XTo be completed Marriage (three children) 2 Jan 1857 (Stand) ■No more children Marriage (eleven children) 1845 (Prestwich) Abode: Whitefield, Pilkington ■No more children Marriage 28 Dec 1887 XTo be completed Widowed (three children) 5 Nov 1820 (Middleton) ■No more children Marriage (four children) 4 Apr 1830 (Manchester) Abode: Pilkington Marriage 1893 (Breightmet) XTo be completed Marriage 27 Dec 1858 (Radcliffe) XTo be completed Marriage 26 Nov 1846 (Radcliffe) ■No more children Marriage 28 Aug 1850 XTo be completed Marriage 26 Aug 1846 XTo be completed Marriage 13 Jan 1868 XTo be completed Marriage (a child) +Possibly more children Marriage 15 Jan 1862 (Stand) XTo be completed Marriage 1 Jan 1867 XTo be completed Marriage 22 Sep 1869 Marriage (six children) Q4 1866 (Bury RO) Abode: Radcliffe ■No more children Marriage (four children) 26 Mar 1854 (Radcliffe) Marriage 1893 (Radcliffe) XTo be completed Widowed (four children) 12 Apr 1846 (Manchester) ■No more children Marriage (six children) 22 Jul 1871 (Radcliffe St Thomas) Marriage (four children) 10 Apr 1873 (Radcliffe) Marriage (a child) 16 Aug 1821 (Ainsworth) ■No more children Widowed Marriage 26 Feb 1866 (Bolton) Widowed (four children) 8 Feb 1780 (Bolton) Little Lever XTo be completed Marriage 7 Dec 1794 Marriage (eight children) Cinderhill by Ringley, Outwood Marriage (six children) Labourer from Cinderhill, Outwood Casual relationship and separation (a child) Representative of: John was executor to Miles's will of 1820 Representative of: James was witness to his brothers Jeremiah's marriage to Alice Lord in 1831.  James also married an Alice Lord.  
Both brothers were husbandman. Lives with: Ann was 55 in 1841, living with James and Martha Mather by Independant means at Sandiford Trining, Radcliffe. 
She was probably Martha's mother (TBC). Relative of: Probably related, as Zacharias in a reoccuring family name Funding of: John and his family stayed with his father in 1871, and 1881.  He took over the farm after his father died Relative of: Probably Grandson, ad both from West Breightmet Hill Neighbor: Miles Mather of Mount Pleascent and Peter Mather of Hollins in Pilkington both had properties at Mount Sion New Road, Radcliffe Relative of: Possible brothers.  John's daughter Sarah and Samuel's son Jeremy were at Roscoe fold, Breightmet.
Common parents probably Elizabeth and William, with baps at Manchester Cathederal. Neighbor: In 1841, Richard was a farmer in Radcliffe and nieghbour of Samuel and Alice Lord (both 25). It was a Samuel Lord who was witness to Samuel's marriage to Betty Lord Lives with: In 1841, Sarah Lansdale was with her parents Samuel and Betty Mather at Smith's Fold, Elton Lives with: In 1851, James and Sarah Greenhalgh (28 & 26) were living with Samuel Mather.  Sarah was his Grandaughter. Named After: Jeremiah Mather had a son Jeremiah, quite an uncommon name!
Jeremiah jnr, may have gone by the name Joseph (to avoid confusion) : Possible brothers Neighbor: In 1841, Peter (Organist) and Samuel (Shoemaker) are neighbours in Church Street, Radcliffe.  James who was there in 1836 is gone. Lives with: In 1861, Sara was living with her uncle Samuel Representative of: In 1833, William Lonsdale was witness to James & Fanny's marriage Neighbor: James (a crofter) and Betty Lomax (nee Mather) lived at the Ashes. 
Jeremy (a farmer of 22 acres) and Alice also lived there in 1861, 1871, 1881.

Was Betty Mather an Aunt of Jeremy?
 Neighbor: In 1871, John and Peter Mather, brothers, both married, were neighbours at Ashes, Breightmet Hill. Neighbor: In 1871, Lomax anmd Mather families were at the Ashes, Breihghtmet Neighbor: In 1871, Lomax anmd Mather families were at the Ashes, Breihghtmet Lives with: In 1901, Robert (56) was living with his msister-in-law Alice Mather (55) at the Ashes, Breightmet Other: Thomas Spence was buried with his grandparents Neighbor: Neighbours at Peel Street, Pilkington in 1841 Neighbor: Neighbours at Peel Row, Pilkington in 1851 Relative of: Both died at Pilkington and burried at St Thomas, Radcliffe Other: 4 Mathers are buried at Christ Church, Ainsworth, possibly buried in same grave

Fanny, daughter of Janes and Fanny (nee Nuttall)
Lydia Mather nee Greenhalgh (1790-1824) and her son James (1824-1825)
William Mather (1834-1835), son of John Mather (dyer) & Hannah (nee Dearden) of Breightmet, aged 9 months Relative of: Brothers, named in James Mather's Will Work with: Both organists. Representative of: In 1850, Martha was witness to Mary's marriage Relative of: William and James Callard, brothers, sons of Philip Callard a farmer and brewer married sisters Mary and Alice Mather. Relative of: Grandson Relative of: Samuel and William were brothers.  Samuel had his Niece Sarah living with him in 1861. Lives with: In 1861, William was living with his daughter Ann Jacques Lives with: Living together in 1841 at Little Lever
Buried at Ringley 1802 - 1864 Jacob Mather 62 62 In 1798 Jacob Mather paid rent at Breightmet.  This may have been his father.

Jacob was born about 1802 in Bolton, possibly the son of Jacob. There is no baptism for Jacob, and likewise Jacob Snr was widowed, and also no first marriage or baptism records.

In 1841, Jacob was 35, a cotton washer at Crook Street, E Bolton with Sarah (30) and John (15).  Also present were William and Alice Taylor (both 25), possibly related. Neighbours were John and Mary Buckley (65 & 60), the Oil Sheet Maker.

In 1843, Jacob's wife Sarah died in 1843, so in 1851 he was a widower (49), living in lodgings at 22 Moor Lane, Western Bolton.

By 1861, Jacob (58, born Bolton) was a Cotton Hand, working and lodging at Mayfield Terrace, Mayfield, Staffordshire with Joseph Dagnall (23 a cotton hand) and wife Betsey (23, born Bolton), not Jacob's daughter, as  Joseph Dagnall married Elizabeth Pollitt Q1/1859 in Ashborne.

There are so few records for Jacob, it seem likely he went by another name, probably James, a common alternative. 1903 - 1975 Ernest Mather 72 72 In 1911 Ernest was 7, an only child, at Tonge Moor, Bolton with his parents John (a Cost Clerk) and Eliza.  Enrest followed in his fathers footsteps, also becoming a clerk.

In 1939, Ernest and wife Eliza were living at 21 Cartmel Crescent, Bolton with two others (probably their two children).

 1714 John Mather 1723 - 1760 Jane Holt 37 37 Jane's parents were Ralph and Mary Holt from Turton 1756 - 1760 Thomas Mather 4 4 1748 Samuel Mather 23-Jul-1763 (Ref.QSP/1878/24): Bolton le Moors. Certificate of eligibility of Samuel Mather, prisoner, to receive the county allowance (record held at Lancashire Archives). Is this the same Samuel Mather?  Well quite possibly, as no Samuel Mather was married in Bolton in the following years. 1759 Mary Mather Mary probably married Samuel Chadwick (1780, weaver) or Jno Boyd (1785), both at St. Peters 1751 - 1839 Margaret Mather 88 88 1820 - 1847 Benjamin Mather 27 27 Benjamin was a House Painter in Little Bolton in 1841.  He died in 1847.  Perhaps he fell of his ladder!

Baptism record shows Benjamin was the twin brother of Mary, mother is Mary Mather, a spinster.  He could be one of our family, as in Little Bolton and buried Walmsley.  However, a baptism at Radcliffe suggests otherwise!  We need to see his grave!

In 1841, Benjamin Mather (25) was a House Painter in Kay Street, living with William (also a house painter) and Mary Chalinor (both 30).

Benjamin does not appear to have married, at least not in Lancashire (unless to Mary Minks in Liverpool which is unlikely). 1820 Mary Mather Mary and Benjamin were twins of Mother Mary Mather, a spinster.
 1806 - 1836 Mary Hugganson 30 30 1778 - 1855 John Mather 77 77 WARNING: There is also a John and Ann Greenwood of Great Bolton whjo married in 1781 and had over 10 children.

Probably brother of James of Darcy Lever (see Alice's baptism) and/or Samuel, a farmer of Radcliffe.

In 1823, Thomas, John's father, left one cottage in King Street, Great Bolton, to son John Mather.

In 1841, John was at Flash, Brieghtmet (60) a Farmer, living alone.

In 1851, John Mather (73, a retired farmer from Breightment) was living with his daughter Ellen (40) and son-in-law (shown as "Step-father") Joseph Phethean (48).

John's daughter Sarah was at Roscoe Fold, Breightmet, so John is probably related to Jeremy Mather.
 ~1680 - 1717 Abraham Mather 37 37 Abraham and Alice both left wills, the only ones indexed for Little Bolton (although others for Turton). ~1680 - 1718 Ales (Alice) Rothwell 38 38 Alice, recorded as "Ales" on Marriage Index.

After Abraham died, yoy may expect Ales (or Alice) to remarry.  However, there are no marriages, but a death of Alice Mather widow instead.  No age gived, but she was still young. 1706 Elizabeth Mather 1706 Mary Mather 1711 James Mather 1711 Richard Mather ~1759 Samuel Chadwick 1783 John Chadwick 1788 Esther Chadwick ~1751 James Foster 1745 Ann Mather 1753 - 1763 James Mather 10 10 1704 - 1783 Zacharias Mather 79 79 Zacharias or Zacchariah Mather. 

His father was Richard, a collier, and a close relative may also have been a Zachariah Mather (buried 23 May 1665 at St Peter, Bolton).  There's also a Zacharias Mather married to Anna Elizabeth with daughter Anna Regina born 26 July 1700 in Prussia, so there may be a German origin.

Zachariah Mather of of Birkenshaw in Turton, husbandman died and left a Will in 1665. 1798 - 1867 Isaac Mather 69 69 Isaac born 1796 was a bastard son of Mary Mather of Little Bolton.  No farther is given, although Mary Mather, if the same person, married Henry Warburton by licence in April 1801. 

He may have had a brother Jacob.  Also a posible brother of Alice Mather, wife of Samuel (both from Turton).

A Weaver in 1816 when married, and 1817 - >1822

In 1841, Isaac Mather (45) was a Beer Seller with his second wife Jane (50) at the Old White Horse, Wallbach, Edgworth.  His children Joseph, Alice, Peter, Jacob, Jane, and Sarah were with him.  The Old White Horse was taken over by Annis Bromily, an unmarried woman, aged 66 in 1851.  Isaac was a neighbour, but now farming 28 acres (with his family).

In 1844 Isaac was an Out Worker when daughter Alice of Edgworth Moor married William Crowshaw

In 1851, Isaac and Jane (52 & 53) are at Walleach, Edgworth farming 28 acres. With them are Joseph (27), Peter and Jacob (both 25), and Sarah (15).

1853: Isaac Mather continued to be a Beer Seller in Edgworth, and is listed in the 1853 and 1855 trade directories.

In 1861, Isaac (65) was a widower, lodging with his daughter Margaret Garside and son Joseph at Doffer Fold (next to Buckley Fold), Radcliffe.

In 1863, old Isaac may have married Mary Haddock at Bury RO (TBC).

Isaac died in 1867 and his death was registered at Bury. ~1736 - 1799 Abraham Mather 63 63 WARNING: Parent are not confirmed.

Abraham was probably brother of John, Richard and Peter, all whom used the same Bank Street Unitarian chapel.

Abraham Mather, a Chapman (i.e. a peddler or hawker of goods such as wool and cotton) of Bolton and Elizabeth Saxton were married by licence.  Both were able to sign their names.

After Abraham's wife Elizabeth died in 1768 he was left with his young child Richard to look after, but Richard died soon after.  Abraham then re-married Alice Rothwell in 1770.  His signature on Alices marriage record matches that of his previous marriage. 1767 - 1837 Jeremiah (Joseph) Mather 69 69 Jeremiah was a weaver when he married Ann in 1794

In 1793 and 1813, both his marriages were at St. Peter, Bolton. His March 1813 marriage was only 2 months after his first wife died.

The 1801 Breightmet Census records a population of 734 in 137 inhabited houses, two of which were occupied by Mather families.  Jacob Mather had 5 and Joseph 6.  There was no Jeremiah in Breightmet (or Bolton), no baptism with Jeremiah (or Jeremy) as a father, so therefore it seems likely Jeremiah was known as Joseph.

In 1834, Jeremiah was Provision dealer in Brown Street, Little Bolton. John and Elizabeth and family were in Brown St in 1841, so could be related. Also, Jeremiah a Shoe Maker & Margaret Rockcliffe (55 & 40) where there in 1841.

In 1837 Jeremiah Mather of Little Bolton died, as was buried at Ainsworth. 1770 - 1770 Richard Mather 3m 3m 1644 - 1724 Joseph Mather 80 80 Joseph Mather, the first representative of the family in Pennsylvalia, eas a weaver by trade and came, at the age of eighteen, with Phineas Pemberton, James Harrison and others from Bolton, Lancashire, England.  They sailed from Liverpool in the ship "Submission", James Settle, Master, Seventh month 15th, 1682, and arrived at Choptank, Maryland, ninth month 2d, 1682 ... ~1620 - 1696 Richard Mather 76 76 <unknown> Richard Mather Jnr Samuel Mather D. 1730 Elizabeth Russell ~1560 - 1627 Gabriell Mather 67 67 D. >1627 Elizabeth 1585 Raphell Mather Raph [Ralph] Mather of Ratliffe married Alis Bampfron of Bury 25 Sep 1612.  May be another as this Ralph was probably born about 1600. ~1587 - 1665 Zacherie Mather 78 78 1580 James Mather James was third names in the will, so may be the third oldest.  However baptism records suggest he is the oldest. ~1610 Abraham Mather Abraham and his mother were executors of his fathers will. He must have been of full age, so born 1610 or earlier. ~1614 Gabriell Mather The two youngest, Gabrielle and Dorothie where children when their father died, as he left 20 shillings each for their education. ~1617 Dorothie Mather The two youngest, Gabrielle and Dorothie where children when their father died, as he left 20 shillings each for their education. Hester Tong ~1580 Sara Walker ~1540 - 1597 Ralph Mather 57 57 <unknown> ~1570 - 1613 Abraham (Habrham) Mather 43 43 Abraham named his brothers Reginald and Samuel in his will.  He appears not to have any children of his own.  He also named a nephew Abraham. D. 1638 Samuel Mather Brother Abraham left to Samuel Mather his two sons Samuell & Christopher Mather 6s 8d apeice.
 Reginald (Reynold) Mather Reynold had a daughter Sarah mentioned in brother Samuel's will of 1638: "To Sarah my brother Renald's daughter 3s 4d." Sarah Mather Jane ~1540 - 1596 James Mather 56 56 ~1540 - ~1610 Ellyn Tyldesley 70 70 ~1580 Thomas Mather 1567 Elizabeth Mather ~1575 Mary Mather ~1577 Ann Mather ~1570 Raphe Mather Raphe was mentioned in his fathers will as the oldest son. D. >1638 Anne Yate Ann had three surviving children in 1638.  Samuel's will included: "to James Yate, Elizabeth Yate & Richard Yate my wife's children 3s 4d apeece". Abraham Mather Abraham was executor of his father's will. Christopher Mather D. <1636 Dorothy Mather 1725 - 1809 James Mather 84 84 1724 - 1801 Mary Pendlebury 77 77 1752 - 1820 Miles Mather 68 68 Miles is described as a bachelor on the probate (see attached).  He is buried in his parents grave (see headstone) 1761 - 1829 John Mather 68 68 10 Feb 1790 John Mather of the Parish of Radcliff married Alice Mather of Prestwich. Both could sign their names.

Son Samuel's second marriage of 1850 shows his father John was a Boot and Shoe Manufacturer 1750 - 1761 Ann Mather 11 11 1753 - 1753 Betty Mather 1755 - 1836 Martha Mather 81 81 Ann, Betty, Thomas and Jenny all died young or as infants.  Martha is not buried with them, so probably survived and married.  Most likely she married James Allen in 1776 1766 - 1835 James Mather 69 69 Name spelt James Madther on Thomas, James and Mary's baptisms.  A strange error if one of the senior church wardens at St. Marys was a James Mather!

12 Aug 1792, James Mather (X) Cottom Manufacturer  married Mary Melling, both of Radcliffe Parish.

In 1836, another James Mather was a senior Church Warden at Radcliffe, and presented a special tea service to Rev. Samuel Johnson MA as the reverend was leaving them (see news article).  Note: This James died the previous year. 1768 - 1829 Sally Mather 61 61 1777 - 1851 James Mather 74 74 Fuller on 1804 marriage record.

James Mather (a fuller) and Mary (nee Evans), both 65 on the 1841 census, are at Pigslee Bridge, Walmersley, Bury living with their son Richard Mather (aged 30) and his 4 children.

In 1851, James and Mary (74 & 75) are at Flint Street, North Bury (probably still in Walmersley) living with their daughteer Mary Hardman. 1766 - 1846 Robert Madther 80 80 Robert shown as a Fuller on Patient's baptism of 1790.  His father (also Robert) was also a Fullter.

WARNING: There is another Robert Mather of Withnell of same age who married Peggy Duerden at Leyland.

25 Dec 1846 Robert Mather of Pigslee, Walmersley was buried at Bury.
 ~1760 - 1807 Ellen Holme 47 47 <unknown> 1741 - 1741 Jeremiah Mather Abraham Mather was witness at Jeremiah's marriage of 1758.  One of the possible baptisms is on 30 Mar 1735 for "Jerem Mathers" of Reading, son of Abraham, so the family may have moved North from Reading. However its more likely that Jeremiah was more local, but not the son of James Mather (a Taylor) and Mary, baptised 3 July 1741 at Radcliff and buried the next day. 1731 - 1806 Hannah Seddon 75 75 ~1565 - >1628 Hugh Mather 63 63 Hugh Mather was named as brother in Janes' Will ~1565 <unknown> ~1584 - <1628 Richard Mather 44 44 Richard was first married to Katherine (recorded in a 1618 article of agreement between him and James Starkye of Pennington).  By 1628 (when Hugh Mather had died), Richard had deceased and his widow was Alice Mather. ~1585 Alice Mather 1602 Hugh Mather 1599 James Mather 1604 Thomas Mather 1598 John Mather 1609 - ~1611 Adam Mather 2 2 1601 Anne Mather 1801 - 1877 Miles Mather 75 75 Miles Mather, son of James and Mary

In 1833 Miles was a Shopkeeper

In 1841, Miles Mather (35) was a labourer at Mount Pleasant, Radcliffe with John (12), Mary (10) and Isobella (8). His wife Mary had probably died. 1798 - 1868 Peter Mather 69 69 WARNING: Other siblings were shop keepers in Radcliffe, so it seems odd Peter is a labourer in Pilkington, but he was a freemason!

25 Feb 1820, Peter Mather (22), a weaver, was initiated as a freemason at the Lodge of Faith, Piklington.

1820 Peter, a labourer married Sarah Hall at Middleton St Leonard.  Sarah died in 1828, aged 26.  In 1830, Peter (still a labourer) then married Sarah Barlow at Manchester Cathederal.

In 1836, brothers James and Peter Mather (and cousin Samuel Mather) had freehold houses and spring at Church Street, Radcliffe.

In 1830, Peter Mather, widower, labourer, married Sarah Barlow at Manchester Cathederal.

In 1841, Peter, a labourer, and Sally (40 & 30) were at Hollins, Pilkington with James (15), Mary (15), Maria (10), Ann (9), Squire (6) and Elizabeth (3). It was another Peter Mather b.1792 that was an Organist.

In 1868, Peter died in Derbyshire and was interred at the Top Chapel of Charlesworth.  There is a headstone inscription at St Mary's, Radcliffe.
 1804 - 1810 Mary Madther 6 6 1756 Richard Madther This is Richard MADTHER.  Another Richard MATHER married Peggy Kirkman 28 May 1776 at Radcliffe ~1755 Betty Siddal 1785 Jesse Madther 1789 - 1790 Alice Madther 9m 9m 22 Jul 1789, Alice Madther (or Alice Mather) born, daughter of Richard a weaver and Betty.  Baptised at Radcliffe, St Mary.
 1792 Samuel Mather Only Samuel baptised at Radcliffe, son of Richard and Mary.  This baptism seems to be an error, and "Mary" should be Betty.  There are no Richard and Mary marriages (except Mary Rigby in 1785 which is another family).  There is also a gap in the births between the two Hardys, and Richard is a weaver from Radcliffe. 1765 - 1836 Alice Mather 71 71 Alice was already an Alice Mather before she married John. 1790 - 1852 James Mather 61 61 James born 17 Oct 1790 was the son of John Mather (or Madther) of Radcliffe, a cordwainer and Alice his wife.

In 1836, James was at Water Lane, Radcliffe

In 1841, James (48), a Shoe Maker was with his sons John (21, designer) and William (13) at Sion Street, Radcliffe.   His brother Samuel was also a Shoe Maker

In 1851 James (60, cordwainer) was with his son William (27, engineer) at Radcliffe 1792 - 1851 Peter Madther 59 59 In 1841, Peter (48) was an Organist at Church Street, Radcliffe.  Next door was Samuel Mather a Shoe Maker. 1795 - 1835 Richard Madther 39 39 1794 - 1795 Martha Madther 11m 11m 1782 North Madther 1787 Haide Madther 1796 Hardy Madther 1778 Martin Madther Martin MATHER married Sarah Kirkman 30 Sep 1799 at Middleton, and had a son North Mather in Feb 1800. ~1790 - 1790 Hardy Madther ~1778 Sarah Kirkman 1803 Jessey Mather 1800 - 1854 North Mather 54 54 28 Jun 1824, North Mather married Betty Needham at Oldham.

North was with his family (wife Betty Needham of Oldham) in 1841 in Oldham ~1738 Robert Madther Robert Madther or Mather ~1738 Betty (Elizabeth) Ripson 1761 Sally Mather 1764 - 1810 Francis Madther 46 46 In 1801, (Frances) Farncis's daughter died and was buried at Walmersley. Brolthers Rolbert and John also had daughters buried here.

11 Dec 1814, Francis Mather (a book keeper) may have married Margaret Horrocks.  They has a son Samuel Horrocks Mather (1819-1899)

Francis died in December 1810 and is buried at Walmersley. 1778 - 1858 Rachel Mather 80 80 Another Rachel was the daughter of Robert and Rachel.  Robert was a Whister (linen bleacher), not Robert the Fuller was also baptised in 1778.

Possibly born 1776, died 1858 at Holcombe, aged 82 (only possible Lancashire adult death).

In 1841, Rachel Rostron (60) was at Holcombe, Bury with Alice and Betty Rostron (55 & 45)

In 1851, Rachel Rostron (74) was at Tottington with Betty Rostron (62) and Margaret Hynes (17, Domestic Servant, born Ireland) ~1775 - 1777 Samuel Mather 2 2 1758 - 1821 Jacob Mather 62 62 1758, Jacob born son of Jeremiah and Hannah Mather.

The 1801 Breightmet Census records a population of 734 in 137 inhabited houses, two of which were occupied by Mather families.  Jacob Mather had 5 and Joseph Mather 6.

In Dec 1803, Jacob gave a £1 subscription to the Breightmet volunteer Corps.

In 1804, Jacob was a widower when he married Ellen Holmes (a widow).

Is Jacob aka James?: There is no first marriage or any baptism records for children of Jacob Mather, yet he married twice and probably had a wife and 3 children with him in 1801. Also there is only one recent burial of a possible wife before he remarried in 1804: Mary wife of "James" Mather, Weaver was buried at Radcliffe in 1801.

In 1821, Jacab died and is buried at Cockey Moor Discenting Chapel, Ainsworth (where Abraham Mather had his first son Thomas baptised in 1777). 1812 - 1883 Jeremiah (Jeremy) Mather 71 71 In 1833 Mary Lord Holt was born at Heapey.

1834, Jeremiah was living at Brown Street, Little Bolton.  A Shopkeeper and Dealer in Groceries.

1836, Jeremiah is living at Breightmet Hill.  Occupier of house and 13 acres of land, and neighbour of John Seddon (probable uncle or cousin).  John Lomax was at the Ashes which later was occupied by Jeremiah, which is where in died in 1883.

In 1841, Jeremiah and Alice (both 25) were farmers at East Breightmet Hills.  Thay already had four children.

In 1851, Jeremiah and Alice (38 & 39) were farming 23 acres at Willows, Breightmet.  All the family were born at Radcliffe.  Today, "The Willows, Radcliffe" is between Radcliff and Breightmet, close to Bradley Fold.  There was Mary (17), Samuel (13), John (8), Robert (6) and Peter (4) but James (b.1837) had presumabley died.

In 1861, Jeremy and Alice (both 49) were at the Ashes Farm (also 23 acres), Breightmet.  Mary had married and left home, Samuel (25) was there, Jeremiah died died in 1856 and the 4 youngest sons were there.

In 1871, Jeremy and Alice (58 & 59) were still at Ashes and farming 22 acres.  Sons John (28), Robert (26), and James Lord Mather (22) were labourers.  Betty Lomax (nee Mather) was a neighbour.

By 1881, Jeremy was 62 and a Widower.  He had his son John & wife Alice (38 & 36) and their family with him. 1811 - 1873 Alice Lord 61 61 Alice died in March 1873.  Her dau-in-law Alice, wife of Peter,  also died in 1873. 1835 - 1905 Samuel Mather 69 69 Mary and Samuel were both 5 in 1841, living at East Breightmet Hills, Breightmet.

2 June 1867, Sarah Hulton (widow) married Samuel Mather, a carter.

In 1871, Samuel and Sarah (35 & 34) were in Tonge with Haulgh with Eliza Hulton (10) and Alice Mather (3).

In 1881, Samuel and Sarah (45 & 44) had Eliza Hulton (13), Alice (13), Samuel (90, Mary (6) and William L (4).

In 1901, Samuel (65, Widow) was a coal carter with saughter Mary (26) and son William Lord Mather (24)

 1839 - 1856 Jeremiah Mather 16 16 1842 John Mather The John that married Lydia Nightingale in 1861 at Breightmet, is probably another; the son of James Mather and Martha Austin, also of Breightmet.

In 1871, John Mather was unmarried, aged 28, with parents  Jeremy and Alice at Ashes, Breightmet

In 1872, John Mather married Alice Taylor at Breightmet.

In 1881 John and Alice had Robert J (18), Walter (6) and Hannah (3 mo). 

John was head of the family, executor of his fathers Will, and managed (and owned?) the farm at The Ashes, Breightmet. 1845 Robert Mather
In 1881, Robert J (aged 18 so born 1863) was a farm labourer.  His is listed as son under John implying John's son.  However John married in 1872 and didnt have a son Robert.  He may instrad be Jeremy's son, aged 28. 1848 - 1903 Peter Mather 55 55 In 1871, Peter married Alice Entwistle

In 1871, Peter (22, Engine Tenter) from Breightmet was married to Alice (21, born Harwood).  They were living at Ashes, Harwood.

In 1873, Alice died, aged 23 and in 1875, Peter married  Martha Booth at St. James, Breightmet.

In 1881, Peter Mather (32) was a foreman at the Bleach Works.  With him were his new wife Martha (32) and daughter Alice Emily aged 7 (from his first wife Alice).  He also has an unmarried "lodger" Susannah Rothwell (27) with two young daughters Alice and Lydia (3 & 1), possibly his.

In 1891, Peter and Martha (both 42) and Alice E (17) were at 11 Chapel Street, Tonge.  Three Booths inc Rachel (Wid, 65) were lodgers, probably Martha's mother.

In 1901, Peter Mather (52) was a night watchman with wife Alice (also 52).  Daughter Alice Emily Bromiley and family were living with them.

"PETER, husband of Martha MATHER, departed this life August 19th 1903, aged 56 years" (but actually 55).

 1852 - 1909 James Lord Mather 57 57 James Mather married Fanny Whitley (confirmed as two grandchildren buried with Jeremy and Alice) 1778 - 1814 Samuel Mather 36 36 Possibly the son of Jeremy Mather (1722-1798) of Breightmet.

Samuel was a Farmer when James and Jermiah were baptised, but a Weaver on his 1806 marriage record.

Samuel appears to be part of a wealthy family as son Jeremiah had property at Breightmet.

In 1807 and 1812, when Samuel had his sons James and Jeremiah, he was a farmer at Radcliffe.

On 20 Jul 1814, Samuel of Radcliffe died aged 36. The following year, his Widow Betty remarried.
 1786 Betty Lord Betty Lord born 1876 was the daiughter of Jeremiah, a weaver and collier, and Hannah Stanfield.

In 1806, Betty married Samuel Mather, a farmer at St Mary's,  Radcliffe. 1807 - 1877 James Mather 70 70
James married three times.  He could sign his name.

His first wife was NOT Martha Whitaker as that is another Radcliffe family.

In 1833, James Mather married Alice Lord.

4 Nov 1840, James (farmer of Radcliffe, Widower), son of Samuel Mather (Farmer) married Alice Brownlow of Church Gate, G.B. (illegitimate).

In 1841, James (32) and Alice (24, F.S.) were farming at Black Moss, Radcliffe.  They had James (16), Sarah (10) and Samuel Lord (8) with them.  He was still farming there in 1861 and 1871, with neighbour Samuel Lord also a farmer there.

In 1851 James and Alice (44 & 34) were farming 9 acres at Black Moss with sons Samuel (9) and James (5).

6 Mar 1853, James Mather (46, Wid) a farmer at Radcliffe, son of Samuel married Sarah Wallwork (51, Wid), daughter of Moses Crossley at St Thomas & St John, Radcliffe.

In 1861, James and Sarah (54 & 58) were at Blaclk Moss fatming 4 acres with Samuel (20) and James (15)

In 1871, James (63, Farmer) and Sarah (69) were at Black Moss, Radcliffe with James (23, son) and Walter Hardman (19, Grandson) 1801 - 1870 Martha Whitaker 69 69 Not James and Martha Austiin as thay had a daughter Martha Austin Mather b.1845 with them in 1851

In 1841, James a bleacher and Martha (both 40) were at Sandiford Trining, Radcliffe had James (15), Thomas (14), William (10), Edward (6), Charles (4) and Joseph (14 months), plus three female servants.

James, Martha and sons James and Joseph lived at Crow Oaks, Pilkington.

By 1861 James had died, and Martha (60) was head of the big Crow Oaks house, still with sons James (35) and Joseph (20)

James and Martha and sons William Henry and Edward are buried together at Radcliffe, St Mary, Lancashire, England 1815 - 1852 Alice Brownlow 37 37 Alice Brownlow of Church Gate, G.B. was an illegitimate child, recorded on marriage to James of of 1840 1803 Sarah Wallwork (nee Crossley) 6 Mar 1853, Sarah Wallwork (51, Wid) daughter of Moses Crossley a clothier married James Mather (46, Wid) a farmer from Radcliffe.

Sarah's father was Moses Copley (or Crossley) and was from Yorkshire, Birstall (not Bristol)

In 1871, James (63, Farmer) and Sarah (69) were at Black Moss, Radcliffe with James (23, son) and Walter Hardman (19, Grandson) 1845 - 1891 James Mather 45 45 In 1871, James (23) was at Black Moss, with his father James (63, Farmer) and step-mother Sarah (69). However, there isnt a birth registration for James son of a Brownlow (MMN).

10 Apr 1873, James married Elizaveth Lee at Radcliffe, St Thomas.

James died March 1891.  In the April 1891 census Elizabeth was a widow. 1823 - 1823 Martha Mather 1d 1d 1833 - 1836 Mary Mather 3 3 1838 - 1840 Mary Jane Mather 1 1 1837 - 1860 Charles Mather 23 23 1795 - 1860 James Mather 64 64 This is an important James Mather, married by licence and a manufacturer.  They had three F.S. in 1841.  In 1851, William was "employing 100 hands"

In 1836, brothers James and Peter Mather (and cousin Samuel Mather) had freehold  houses and spring at Church Street, Radcliffe.

By 1841 James had left Church Street, although Peter and Samuel are still there.

In 1841, James a bleacher and Martha (both 40) were at Sandiford Trining, Radcliffe had James (15), Thomas (14), William (10), Edward (6), Charles (4) and Joseph (14 months), plus three female servants.

James sent his sons to private boarding school at Swanlow, Cheshire (1851 census).  At the time, James (55) and Martha (50) were at Pilkington.  James was at Crow Oaks, Pilkington, an employer "100 hands" at a bleach works (a Master Dyer).

In 1851, Sons James (25) and William H (20) were living at home.

James Mather of Crow Oaks, Pilkington died 13 June 1860

By 1861 James had died, and Martha (60) was head of house, still with sons James (35) and Joseph (20)

James and Martha and sons William Henry and Edward are buried together at Radcliffe, St Mary, Lancashire, England

 1811 - 1840 Alice Lord 29 29 D. 1741 James Mather Mary Mather 1767 - 1813 Anne Harwood 46 46 Mary Mellan 1903 - 1977 Eliza Wilson French 74 74 In 1939, Ernest and Eliza were living at 21 Cartmel Crescent, Bolton with two others (probably their children). 1835 - 1905 James Henry Mather 70 70 The Jan 1838 St Peter's, Bolton baptism shows James Haney Mather was the son of William a weaver and Jane.  There only appears to be one William and Jane (Wilkinson) marriage and this fits with William being born in Bolton following his siblings born in Ainsworth and Droylsden.  No other sibling was baptised in Bolton.

In 1841, James Henry is missing, not with mother Jane at Drolysden, Manchester (so may not belong here, although father William is also missing).

In 1851, James (17) was an Apprentice clogger in lodgings followed by a clogger in 1861.  In 1861, another James Mather (aged 19) was a clogger, son of Isaac Mather at Wittaker's (i.e. Whittakers, Entwistle). That James died in 1861.

In 1861, James H Mather (27) was a Clogger at 49 Matthew Street South, Bolton.  His wife Martha (32) was born Knutsford.

About 1863 son Henry a coffin maker was born, possibly in Ireland.  Henry married in 1883, naming his father James H Mather a shopkeeper.

From 1865 to 1871, James and Martha may have been in Ireland (as daughter Ellen was born there about 1865).

In 1881, James Henry Mather (47) was a Provision Dealer, living at 66 Moor Lane, Bolton.  With him were wife Ann (47), John William Mather (21) and Ellen (15).

In 1905, James H was an Undertaker at the time of his death (and his son Henry a coffin maker). 1876 - 1954 William Lord Mather 78 78 Son of Samuel and Sarah (nee Skelton) of Haulgh bap 1876.

In 1877, William Lord Mather of 4 Church Court, aged 27, son of Samuel Mather a Carter married Mary Hannah Moss at Bolton Parish Church 1828 - 1872 John Mather 44 44 Ellis and Moses are reoccuring names in this family.

In 1841, John was 10, living at Mather Fold, Little Hulton.

In 1861, John was a Coal Carter (33)  with wife Martha (35, b. also Worsley) with 4 children (Mary Ann, Elizabeth, Ellis and Alice) and Mary Jane Mather (14, cousin)

John, Alice and family were at Mather's Fold in 1871. Parents Ellis and Elizabeth were also there (and several other families). 1827 Thomas Mather 1826 James Mather In 1841 and 1851, James lived with his parents. In 1851 his father James was a major employer of "100 hands". By 1871 James ran the Calico Bleching business, now employing 120.

From 1851 to past 1871, James lived at the big Crow Oaks House, Pilkington.  There were also several (let) cottages.

In 1855 James's brother William Henry (and probably the rest of the family) was living at Crow Oaks.
 1835 - 1879 Edward Mather 44 44 15 Jan 1862, Edward Mather a Clerk at Ringley Parsonage son of James Mather a Bleacher married Alice Tweedale Walker of Park Gate, daughter of John Walker, a Gentleman at All Saints, Stand, Lancashire.
 1830 - 1880 William Henry Mather 50 50 William married Mary Ann Walker 5 Sep 1855 at All Saints Church, Stand, Whitefield

In 1861 William H (a bleacher and finisher) and Mary Ann (30 & 24) were at Pilkington with Frances Alice (4), Gertrude (2) and Edward Earnest (1)

In 1881 Mary Ann was a Widow at Crow Oaks, Pilkington. 1785 Ann Whitaker Ann was 55 in 1841, living with James and Martha Mather by Independant means at Sandiford Trining, Radcliffe. She was probably Martha's mother. 1932 - 2010 Eric Edge Mather 78 78 Eric E Mather transcribed the grave inscriptions at Harwood Chapel.  However, his father Ernest was born in Castleton.

Eric married Jean M Platt at Horwich in 1956. Jean French Mather 1876 - 1952 John Mather 75 75 John was 4 in 1881, living at Worley.

The John Mather (aged 26, b. about 1877, a warehouseman) married Eliza Royal (aged 24) at Worsley 10 June 1903 was the son of Ellis Mather, a Collier.
 1857 - 1931 Ellis Mather 74 74 1848 - >1931 Matilda Edge 83 83 1884 Moses Mather Moses married in 1895 1880 Clifford Mather 1884 Lily Mather 1826 - 1874 Martha Adcroft 48 48 1852 Mary Ann Mather 1855 Elizabeth Mather 1859 Alice Mather <unknown> 1838 - 1848 James Mather 10 10 James was 3 in 1841, living at East Breightmet Hills, Breightmet.

In 1851, James was missing from the family. James died aged 10. (The James aged 13 with his Grandmother Betty in 1851 is another). A "replacement" James was born in 1852.

NOTE: There is slight doubt and James and his brother Jeremiah were buried at different cemeteries in Radcliffe. 1805 Sarah Mather In 1825, Sarah married William Lonsdale.

In 1841, Sarah Lansdale was with her parents Samuel and Betty Mather at Smith's Fold, Elton

In 1851, Sarah (43, Wid) was a Farnworth Bridge, Little Lever  with 6 children. ~1771 Betty Walker In 1841, Samuel (60, a crofter) and Betty (70) are at Smith's Fold, Elton, Ainsworth. Also present are their daughter Sarah Lonsdale (35) and Sarah and Maria Barlow (15 and 10), the daughters of Richard and Alice Barlow (living nearby).

In 1871 there was a Betty Mather (89, born Ainsworth), a lodger at 41 Falcon Street, Little Bolton with Thomas Roscoe (59) and his daughters.  This is probably Betty Brook

In 1872, Betty Mather died aged 92.
 1800 - 1802 Alice Mather 2 2 In 1802, Alice was only 2 years old when she was killed by a Cart. 1808 - >1881 Richard Mather 73 73 Richard's children may all be step-children

In 1861, Richard, born Ainsworth, was 53, Wid, with Betty (30), Samuel (24), John (22), Thomas (20), William (17) and Sarah (9).  All the children were born at Prestwich.  Richard was a bleacher at Longfield, Manchester.

In 1881, Richard (74) was a lodger with Mary Greenhaigh ()48) 1810 - 1867 James Mather 56 56 2 Jan 1833, James and Fanny married at Ainsworth Christ Church. James was a Crofter.

In 1841, James, a Crofter, and Fanny (30 & 25) were at Woolfold, Tottington, Lower End with George (7) and Esther (5 mo).

Sometime after 1836, James and Fanny moved to Prestwich which is where daughters Alice and Sarah were born.

From 1862, there are more MATHER+NUTTALL births recorded at Bury.  This is probably another James Mather who married Rachel Nuttall at Bury St Paul in 1862. 1813 - 1814 Peggy Mather 6m 6m Jeremiah Lord Betty Stanfield 1798 - 1871 Samuel Mather 73 73 In 1831, son John of Samuel and Ellen Mather of Little Lever, Shoe Maker was baptised.

In 1836, brothers James and Peter Mather (and Samuel Mather) had freehold  houses and spring at Church Street, Radcliffe.

In 1841, Samuel Mather (41) was a Shoemaker at Church Strert, Radcliffe. He had a son John (9).  His brother Peter Mather (48) an organist was a neighbour.  Oldest brother James was also a Shoe Maker at Sion Street, Radcliffe.

On 2 May 1850, Samuel, 48, a widower and Boot and Shoe Maker, son of John Mather a Boot and Shoe Manufacturer married Elizabeth Barlow at Manchester, St Mary.

In 1851, Samuel Mather (52) was still at Church Street, with wife Elizabeth (40) and son John (20, labourer) at Radcliffe.

In 1861, Samuel and Elizabeth (62 & 50) were at Spring Lane, Radcliffe with son John (32) and daughter Alice (8).

In 1871, Samuel and Elizabeth (71 & 61) were still at 69 Spring Lane, Radcliffe with their daughter Alice (18)

Samuel died end June 1871, aged 72 1811 - 1894 Elizabeth Barlow 83 83 In 1850, when Elizabeth married Samuel, she was 40, a spinster at 29 Peter Street, the daughter of William Barlow, a Joiner. 1831 John Mather John was the son of Samuel, a showmaker, and Ellen Mather of Litttle Lever.  His mother Ellen must have died, as in 1841 and 1851, he is with Samuel and Elizabeth.

In 1861, John (32) was a Bricklayers Labourer, still living with his father

John had left home (or died) by 1871 1799 - 1833 Ellen Rowe 34 34 1837 Sarah Hulton (nee Lee) Sarah Hulton (indexed as Skelton) was a widow when she married Samuel.  Her father was James Lee

In 1867, Sarah Hulton (widow) married Samuel Mather

In 1871, Samuel and Sarah (35 & 34) were in Tonge with Haulgh with Eliza Hulton (10) and Alice Mather (3) 1833 - 1909 Mary Lord Mather 76 76 Born 1833, Mary and Samuel were both 5 in 1841, living at East Breightmet Hills, Breightmet.

In 1836, Henry Holt and Mary Lord were children in neighboruring farms at Breightmet.  The 1836 Poll Book shows Jeremiah Mather (Mary's father) and Henry Holt (Henry's father) at East Breightmet Hills.

In 1861, Henry and "Mary Lord" Holt (28 & 27) were farming 12 acres at Western Hill Farm House, Breightmet.  They had Nancy (2) and William Henry (10 mo) and Martha Dyson (nurse girl, 10) boarding.  Mary was born at Heapley.

In 1866, Mary Lord Holt, widow, daughter of Jeremy Mather a farmer married John Bailey, an Earthenware Dealer from Little Bolton at St. George, Bolton.

 1802 - 1803 Samuel Lord 3m 3m 1786 Richard Mather Richard is a probably brother of Samuel.

In 1841, Richard was a farmer in Radcliffe and nieghbour of Samuel and Alice Lord (both 25). It was a Samuel Lord who was witness to Samuel's marriage to Betty Lord 1772 Sally (Sarah) Lord On 11 Sep 1792. Sarah married John Walker at Radcliffe 1769 Mary Lord In 1841, Mary Lord, aged 70, was a Publican at Unicorn, Radcliffe.  Samuel & Betty Lord were with her (35 & 40) and also Mary Lord (35). Thomas Mather was later a Publican at the Bulls Head, Church St, Radcliffe. ~1796 Betty Kay 1868 Alice Mather 1871 Samuel Mather 1874 Mary Mather 1831 - 1832 Betty Mather 10m 10m 1805 - 1884 Samuel Lord 79 79 On 15 Nov 1824, Samuel Lord married Rachel Walker at St John's, Manchester.  She was only 16 and already six months pregnant.  They had 9 children.

In 1841, Samuel, a Coal Miner, & Rachel (both 30) where at Whitakers Lane, Radcliffe with 8 children.

In 1851, Samuel & Rachel (46 & 42) and family were Coal Miners living at Walker Lane, Hampton Row, Radcliffe.

In 1861 and 1871, Samuel was a Grocer 1776 - 1858 Samuel Mather 82 82 Originaly thought to be the husband of Betty Lord, but that Samuel Mather, farmer of Radcliffe died in 1814, so this is another.

In 1841, Samuel (60, a crofter) and Betty (70) are at Smith's Fold, Elton, Ainsworth. Also present are their daughter Sarah Lonsdale (35) and Sarah and Maria Barlow (15 and 10), the daughters of Richard and Alice Barlow (living nearby).

In 1851, Samuel (74, Widower and Bleacher) is still at Smith's Fold with Sarah Longsdale (Unmarried), a Washer. James and Sarah Greenhalgh (28 & 26). James is a Lodger and grandson-in-law and Sarah a granddaughter.

 ~1790 William Gregory
In 1815, William Gregory was a bachelor from Pendlebury when he married Betty Mather, Widow at Manchester. 1814 - 1884 Fanny Nuttall 70 70 2 Jan 1833, James and Fanny married at Ainsworth Christ Church

In 1841, James and Fanny (30 & 25) were at Woolfold, Tottington Lower End. 1834 - 1875 George Mather 41 41 1843 Alice Mather 1846 Sarah Mather 1841 Esther Mather In June 1841, Esther was 5 months. ~1805 - ~1850 William Lonsdale 45 45 1835 Sarah Lonsdale In 1841, Sarah was 13 and living with her grandfather Samuel 1825 Sarah Greenhalgh In 1851, James and Sarah Greenhalgh (28 & 26) were living with Samuel Mather.  Sarah was his Grandaughter. ~1760 Catharine Ainsworth In 1794, Jacob had a daughter no Catherine Ainsworth.

Mary wife of "James" Mather, Weaver was buried at Radcliffe in 1801. This can't be Mary Barber m.1796 James a crofter and coundn't sign his name (and in 1804 Jacob could) 1794 Nancy Ainsworth 1792 James Greenhalgh 1838 - 1841 Elizabeth Mather 3 3 1850 Samuel Mather 1853 Mary Mather 1724 - 1798 Jeremiah Mather 74 74 Jeremy (1722-1798) and Hannah (1731-1806) are buried at Cockey Moor, AInsworth. Also buried there are their sons Jacob (1759-1821) and Jeremiah (1768-1837).  Also buried is Margaret Mather (1701-1785) which must be his mother! Mary Hannah Moss 1868 James Albert Gregory 1850 - 1873 Alice Entwistle 23 23

Alice died aged 23 in Q4 1873 while giving birth to her daughter Emily.  The birth and death were recorded in the same period. Eliza Mather 1761 - 1846 Thomas Rostron 85 85 Based on Rachel's death, this may be Thomas Rostron, also of Holcombe (died Holcombe Bury, 1846, aged 85.  The only other Bury death is for Thomas Rostron (1793-1849) of Tottington.

26 Feb 1832, Thomas Rostron an Engineer married Rachel Mather. If this is them, they would be 60y or older.

In 1841, there were three Thomas Restrons in North Bury one 69, another 65. A third was with Alice at Haslingden (70 & 60)  1876 Emma Mather Emma is the youngest daughter of Samuel Mather and Ellen Wood of Radcliffe 1841 - <1881 Samuel Mather 40 40 In 1871, Samuel (30) is a Coal Miner at Little Lever.  Wife Ellen (30) and Alfred (2) are there. 1841 - 1904 Ellen Wood 63 63 In 1881, Ellen was Head (40, Widow), living at 7 Derby Street, Darcy Lever with Alfred (12), Frank (9), Emma (4) and Herbert (2).

In 1891, Ellen was Head (50, Widow), living at 7 Derby Street, Darcy Lever with Alfred (22), Frank (19), Emma (14) and Herbert (12).

 1875 - 1875 Ernest Mather 1m 1m 1874 - 1874 Annie Mather 2m 2m 1872 Frank Mather 1869 Alfred Mather 1878 Herbert Mather 1852 Alice Mather 1795 William Mather William and Mary Rushton married in 1811 at Ainsworth.  Haslingden Baptism records for Henry are in Latin, recording them as Gullemi and Maria with son Henricus at Radcliffe Fold.  However, there is another record for the Burial of Elizabeth at Radcliffe Fold in Aug 1810, so this may be another!

16 Aug 1821, William Mather married Jane Wilkinson at Ainsworth Christ Church, Middleton (the William and Jane family at Droylsden, Newton Heath is another).
 1789 - 1849 Jane Biggarstaff 60 60 In 1841, Jane (50), assumed Widow was in Droylsden (Audenshaw), Ashton-under-lyne with Abraham (20), Ann (15), Alice (14), William (12), Sarah (11), Betty (10) and Thomas (9).

Dec 1849, Jane Matheer of Little Moss died, aged 60.

In 1851, Jane had died and four of the children were back with their father Willam (56) at Little Moss, Droylsden.

 Mary Rushton 1816 Rachel Mather 26 Feb 1832, Rachel Mather married Richared Rostron at Bury St Mary,  This may be another Sarah Ashworth 1829 Betty Mather 1834 Samuel Mather 1837 John Mather 1841 Thomas Mather 1843 William Mather 1852 Sarah Mather In 1881, Sarah Eckersall (29, Mar) was a logger with Mary Greenhalgh. 1832 Mary Mather Mary married a Greenhalgh 1819 Abraham Mather In 1861, Abraham was a farmer of 9 acres at Cock Lane, Droylsden, married to Betty with four Schofield step-children. 1821 John Mather 1823 Anne Mather 7 May 1848, Ann Mather married Henry Jacques son of John at St Mary's, Oldham.  Henry died in 1855, aged 39.

In 1861, William Mather (67) was with his daughter Ann Jacques (38) at Audenshaw.

In June 1861, Ann Jaques (37), widowed, daughter of William Mather married John Smith at Oldham. 1825 Alice Mather In 1841, Alice was 11 and with her mother Jane at Audenshaw 1828 William Mather In 1841, William (12) was with his mother Jane and siblings.

In 1851, there were also William (22) and Ann (20), children of Ralph (48 ?) at Baugley Lane, Audenshaw 1829 Sarah Mather In 1841, Sarah (11) and with her mother Jane and siblings.

In 1851, Sarah (22) was living with her father, William.

In 1861, Sarah (30, niece) was living with Samuel Mather (73), a silk weaver 1831 Elizabeth (Betty) Mather 1832 Thomas Mather 1788 Samuel Mather In 1861, Samuel (73) was a silk weaver, living at Droylsden Lane, Droylsden. 1839 - 1839 James Mather 4m 4m 1853 Ellen Mather 1856 William Mather 1858 James Mather 1861 Thomas Mather 1828 - 1879 William Mather 50 50 William is the son of James Mather, a shoe maker.

In 1841, brothers John and William (21 & 13) were with their father James Mather (48), a shoe maker at Sion Street, Radcliffe.

29 Sep 1852, when William married Betty Barlow at Radcliffe, he was an engraver and father James a Shoe Maker..

In 1861, William and Betty (32 & 30) were at Blackburn Street with Ellen (7), William (5) and James (3). William was a Professor of Music

In 1871, William (like his uncle Peter) was an Organist.

In 1871, William and Betty (42 & 41) were in Radcliffe with their 5 children.  William was an Organist. 1831 Betty Barlow In 1861, William and Betty (32 & 30) also had Betty Allen (65) a proprietor of houses with them.  This may have been Betty's mother.  She was still with them in 1871. 1864 Allen Mather ~1809 - 1810 Hannah Mather 1 1 ~1770 Mary Melling 1803 - 1883 James Lomax 80 80 James was the son or Richard and Mary Lomax of Breightmet

15 Apr 1827, James Lomax (about 24) married an older Betty Mather (aged about 30).

In 1841, James and Betty (38 & 44) were at Ashes, Breightmet with sons Richard (13), John (11), Henry (9) and James (2mo).  Also at Ashes, is John and Sarah Lomax (53 & 50), not James's parents.

In 1851, James and Betty (47 & 53) were at Ashes, Breightmet with sons John (21), Henry (18) and Thomas (14).  A neighbour, also at Ashes, is John and Sarah Lomax (63 & 59), probably James's parents.

In 1861, there are 5 households at the Ashes.  James and Betty (58 & 44) are still at "The Ashes" next to Ashes Farm with their son Thomas (22).  Jeremy Mather and his wife Alice (both 49) were head of Ashes Farm.  Peter and Betty Mather were also there.  Was this Betty's younger brother?

 1797 - 1871 Betty Mather 74 74 Betty was born in Darcy Lever and lived her adult life at Ashes in Breightmet.

WARNING - Another Betty (Crompton) wife of James Lomax of Great Bolton 34 years, was buried 25 Jul 1841.  It cant be this Betty as she gave birth in 1845 to Mary Ann.  This death was registered in Western Bolton, aged 39. 1836 Mary Ann Walker Mary Ann Walker was the daughter of John Walker a Gentleman (and Betsey)

In 1881, Mary A Mather (43, Wid, an Annuitant) was at Crow Oaks, Pilkington with Edwin W (21), Gertrude (22) and Edith (17) and three servants. 1859 - 1922 Edward (Edwin) Earnest Mather 62 62 4 May 1885, Edwin Ernest, son of William Henry of Cross Oaks, Stand, married Alice Ada Wilson at Prestwich St Mary. 1856 - 1862 Francis Alice Mather 6 6 1858 Gertrude Mather 1863 Edith Mather 1805 - 1847 Betty Mather 42 42 It is probably this Betty that married John Settle. She died before 1851, so dont know place of birth by death records show her as 40 and 42 when died.

Betty in 1825 when married and for all the childrens baptisms, but death registered as Elizabeth Settle, aged 42 in 1847 1769 John Mather John (assumed brother of Robert) had daughter Mary buried at Walmserley in 1800.  Both had daughters buried there (the only Mather burials at Walmersley), making them likely brothers. 1869 - 1871 Ruth Lee Mather 2 2 1845 - 1902 Alice Taylor 57 57 In 1881 John and Alice had Robert J (18), Walter (6) and Hannah (3 mo). 

In 1901, Alice (55, Wid) was at the Ashes with Walter (26), Emma (16) and Bro-in-law Robert (56). Robert Taylor and family (a possible brother) was a neighbour at Ashes Cottage. 1881 - 1882 Hannah Mather 1 1 1875 Walter Mather 1884 - 1967 Emma Taylor Mather 82 82 In 1901, Emma (16), was with her mother Alice at Ashes.

In Q3 1901, Emma T Mather married Samuel J Farrall at Bolton, St James, Breightmet (ref: 49/2/388).

Emma and James mobed to live in Warwickshire

Emma died in 1967 at 10 Charles Road, Small Heath, Birmingham 1880 - 1881 Joseph Lord Mather 10m 10m 1874 - 1875 Annie Elizabeth Mather 11m 11m 1849 - 1901 Fanny Whitley 52 52 In 1871, Fanny Whitley (24), born Bloxwich, Staffordshire was a general servant for John Boardman, a farmer at Crompton Fold, Breightmet. 1880 Emma Whitley Mather 1883 Lilly Mather 1885 Nancy Lord Mather 1848 - 1919 Martha Booth 70 70 Daughter of Rachel (and Adam), living with her in 1891.  Her father was Adam from Breightmet, a finisher. 1873 - 1949 Alice Emily Mather 76 76 1908 - 1911 Thomas Spence 2 2 1877 - 1921 John Francis Spence 44 44 1790 - 1824 Lydia Greenhalgh 34 34 Lydia Greenhalgh was born 1870

2 Sep 1821, Lydia married Thomas Mather, a Bread Maker

13 Nov 1824, Lydia, the wife of Thomas Mather of Radcliffe was buried at Christ Church, Ainsworth, aged 34 years.  She died soon after giving birth to James who is also buried at instworth (assumed same grave).

Aw well as Lydia and James, there is also William Mather (d.1836) and Fanny Mather (d.1836, mdau of James and Fanny) buried at Ainsworth, possibly the same grave! 1824 - 1825 James Mather 11m 11m 1822 Mary Mather Mary was born 28 Jul 1822 and baptised 10 Nov 1822

In 1846, Mary's half-sister Alice married James Callard.  Four years later, Mary married his older brother.

28 Aug 1850, Mary Mather (29) of Radcliffe, daughter of Thomas Mather a Shop Keeper married William Callard a Blacksmith of Radcliffe, son of Philip Calard at Radcliffe St Mary.
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 1796 - 1844 Mary Taylor 48 48 21 May 1826, Thomas Mather of Radcliffe married Mary Taylor of Prestwich at Prestwich.

In 1836 and 1841, Thomas a shopkeeper was at Spring Lane, Radcliffe.  In 1841 Thomas and Mary (both 45) had Mary (15), Alice (12), Martha (10), and Hannah (4).  There was also Marther Spencer (15) with them. 1827 - 1864 Alice Mather 37 37 Alice daughter of Thomas Mather, shopkeeper of Radcliffe and Mary.

In 1841, Alice (12) was with her parents at Spring Lane (Grocers), Radcliffe

26 Aug 1846, Alice, dau of James a Grocer, married James Callard, a wheelwright, at Manchester Cathederal.

 1832 - 1835 Thomas Mather 2 2 1829 Eliza Mather 1828 - 1829 Sarah Mather 11m 11m 1831 - 1879 Martha Mather 48 48 27 Nov 1879, Martha died a spinster at 55 Spring Lane, Radcliffe 1837 Hannah Mather 22 Sep 1869, Hannah Mather, daughter of Thomas Mather a grocer married Hugh Standring at St Mary's Radcliffe. 1793 - 1873 Thomas Mather 79 79 Thomas was born at Radcliffe in 1793, the son of James Mather and Mary Melling.

2 Sep 1821 Thomas a Bread Baker, son of James married Lydia Greenhalgh at St Mary's, Radcliffe.  Lydia died in 1824, aged 34.

21 May 1826, Thomas Mather of Radcliffe married Mary Taylor of Prestwich at Prestwich by license.

In 1836 and 1841, Thomas a shopkeeper was at Spring Lane, Radcliffe.  In 1841 Thomas and Mary (both 45) had Mary (15), Alice (12), Martha (10), and Hannah (4).  There was also Marther Spencer (15) with them.

26 Nov 1846, Thomas Mather, widower and Shopkeeper of Radcliffe, son of James a Shopkeeper of Spring Lane married Mrs Helen Barlow of the Bull's Head, a widow at the Radcliffe Parish Church

In 1851, Thomas Mather (57) was a Shopkeeper (Grocer) at Spring Lane, Radcliffe with his daughters Martha (19) and Hannah (14).  He was married but Helen wasnt with him.

In 1861, Thomas Mather (67) was a grocer at Spring Lane, Radcliffe with his daughter Martha (24) keeping house.

In 1871, Thomas Mather (77) was a grocer at 55+57 Spring Lane, Radcliffe with his daughter Martha (39) housekeeper.

William, Shop Keeper of Spring Lane died 1873 leaving £1,500
 1828 John Mather 1831 Mary Mather 1833 Isabella Hugganson Mather 1812 Sarah (Sally) Barlow 1831 Maria Mather 1838 Elizabeth Mather 1825 Mary Mather In 1861 Mary Dabson (born 1826) was back with her parents, living in Dinting, Derbyshire, England 1835 Squire Mather Squire Mather became a Freemason in Derbyshire 1821 James Mather 1828 - 1852 Dinah Mather 23 23 In 1841, Dinah was 10, with parents James and Mary (35 & 30) at Peel Street, Pilkington with siblings Bridget (16), William (14) and Pheobe (12)

In 1851, Dinah Mather (23) was a servant for Alice Watson (35, Wid), a beerhouse keeper in Deansgate, Manchester.

In 1852, Dinah died in Manchester and was buried at Radcliffe. 1796 - 1852 James Mather 56 56 182, James Mather of Prestwich married Mary Whitehead of Outwood

In 1841, James and Mary (35 & 30) were at Peel Street, Pilkington with 4 children and assumed father James Mather (70).  Neighbours were his assumed father Richard Mather (77) and siblings Elizabeth, William and Margaret (28, 26, 24).

In 1851 James and Mary (54 & 55) at Stand Lane, Pilkington. Neighbours were Thomas Mather a barber and his wife Betsey (50 & 60).

James died in Pilkington in 1852. 1810 - 1881 Mary Whitehead 71 71 1826 Phebe Mather In 1846, Phebe, daughter of James, married John Holden at Eccles. 1824 - 1879 William Mather 55 55 26 Oct 1845, William Mather, Dyer, son of James Mather a carder married Mary Davenport (illegitimate spinster).

In 1851 and 1861, Mathew Johnson (b.1805), lodger, was living with the family.

In 1861, William and Mary (37 & 35) were at Sugar Lane, Pilkington with all 8 children (all survived infancy) 1821 - 1885 Bantchel (Bridget) Mather 64 64 In 1841, Bridtchel (i.e. Bridget) Mather was 16 and male

In 1851, Bantchel Mather was 29 and female

In 1881, Bridget Mather (Head, Unmarried, 61) was a general servant with three lodgers at Stock Yard, Radcliffe. 1765 Richard Mather
In 1841, Richard Mather (77) was at Peel Street, Piklington with assumed children Elizabeth, William and Margaret (28, 26, 24). 1813 Elizabeth Mather 1815 William Mather 1816 Margaret Mather 1771 James Mather 1818 John Holden In 1851, John Holden (33), son of Ann (65) was living in Pilkington with sister Alice, wife Pheobe and son Thomas (5) 1803 - 1868 Thomas Mather 65 65 In 1841, Thomas and Betty (40 & 50) are at Scar Top, Radcliffe with Luke Mather (13), Mary Mather (20), Thomas and Charles Boden (17 & 15) and James Mather (8).

In 1851, Thomas and Betsey Mather (50 & 60) were with lodgers Thomas, James, Luke and grandson Squire Boden at Stand Lane

The older Boden children were later named as Mather sons (in 1861 census and on marriage records).

In 1861, Thomas and Betsey (58 & 72) were at Whitefield with sons Luke (26) and James (25), both Coal Miners at Peel Street (next to Stand Lane). 1789 - 1867 Elizabeth (Betsy) Lord (Pendlebury) 78 78 27 Feb 1815, Jeremiah Lord, a collier married Elizabeth Pendlebury at Radcliffe St Mary.  Jeremiah died within the year and was buried 19 Dec 1815 at Radcliffe St Mary.

2 Jan 1817, Elizabeth Lord was already a widow when she married Thomas Bowker, a collier at Radcliffe.

5 Aug 1828, Thomas Mather, weaver married Elizabeth Bowden, Widow (her third marriage). 1827 - 1882 Luke Bowden (Mather) 55 55 Luke Mather must have been born about the time his father died, in Jan 1827 as he was 13, a working coal miner in 1841.  He was names Mather, not Boden (like Thomas and Charles), so may be the son of Thomas Mather (but was Boden in 1851).

In 1841, Luke Mather aged only 13 was a coal miner.  There was another younger Luke, aged 10 at Middleton (son of Richard and Sarah). Both married Elizabeths at Manchester (1849 & 1851).

In 1851, Luke "Boden" (21) is with his parents Thomas and Betsy Mather and family at Pilkington.

20 May 1861, Luke Mather a Collier of Stand Lane, son of Thomas Mather a Barber married Betty Wood daughter of Edmund Wood, a painter at All Saints, Stand.

In 1881, Luke, a Farmer and Margeret (53 & 54) were at 7 Hermitage, North Bury with son Joseph (15). 1821 Mary Mather Mary Mather may be Thoma's daughter, but more likely Betsy's as Thomas wasnt married in 1821. 1777 - 1855 Thomas Mather 78 78 1827 Betty (Margaret) Wood 1865 Joseph Mather 1791 - 1827 Thomas Bowden 36 36 Thomas Bowden or Boden 1794 - 1841 Ellen Bolton 47 47 1818 John Mather 13 Oct 1839 another John Mather a labourer, son of James a Shoemaker married Ann Wilde at Warrington. This John wasnt educated.

In 1841, brothers John and William (21 & 13) were with their father James Mather (48), a shoe maker at Sion Street, Radcliffe.

In 1871, John (32) was a Pattern Designer, living in lodgings 1831 - 1832 Betsy Mather 10m 10m Died, aged 10 months 1766 James Allen James, 75, Coal ? with son(or son-in-law) James and Martha (45 & 40), cotton weaver 1758 - 1785 Alice Mather 27 27 ~1764 - 1769 Jenny Mather 5 5 There is no baptism indexed for Jenny (or Jane), and not much of a gap between the others births.  She may have been a twin of Thomas (as following him on headstone inscription) or another. 1764 - 1765 Thomas Mather 11m 11m ~1755 James Allen 1836 - 1836 Fanny Mather 3m 3m Fanny is one of four Mathers buried at Ainsworth, but the other three do not appear to be close relatives. 1839 - 1839 Alice Mather 1869 - 1874 John Mather 5 5 1831 - 1909 William Mather 78 78 William Mather, a crofter, was the illegitimate son of Ann Mather of Pilkington.

Its not clear where William was in 1841 and 1851. 

In 1851, William may have been a servant (21, druggist) to Samuel & Ann Chadwick at Top o'the Height, Bolton. If this is him, he appears to have a sister Betsy, b.1822 at Blackrod, also a servant.

2 Jan 1857, William Mather of Stand Lane married Dinah Fogg of Cow Lane, daughter of George Foff a Carter at All Saints, Stand.

In 1881, William and Dinah (49 & 45) were living at 2 Back Stonehewer Street with their three sons Joseph (23), George (19) and John (11)

In 1891, William and Dinah (60 & 55) where at Whitefield with sons George (30) and John (21) 1836 - 1897 Dinah Fogg 61 61 1861 olborn James Mather 1857 Joseph Edward Mather 1811 Henricus (Henry) Mather ~1810 - 1810 Elizabeth Mather Elizabeth, daughter of Gullemi Mather of Radcliffe Fold was buried in 1810. 1832 Ann Mather 1852 Alice Mather 1838 - 1838 Elizabeth Mather 1m 1m 1826 Mary Davenport 1846 Mary Ann Mather 1848 Emma Mather 1852 Clement Mather 1854 Harriet Mather 1857 Hannah Mather 1859 James Mather 1861 Samuel Mather 28 Dec 1887, Samuel Mather (26) of Stand Lane, son of William Mather a Dyer, married Jane Fletcher (28) of Ainsworth 1863 Levinia Mather 1866 George William Mather 1869 Richard Mather 1861 Walter Mather 1859 Jane Fletcher Jane's father was Holt Fletcher, a carter

28 Dec 1887, Jane of Ainsworth married Samuel Mather of Stand Lane, a labourer. 1802 - 1828 Sarah Hall 26 26 To the memory of PETER MATHER who depareted this life at Glossop March 27th 1868, aged 70 years and was interred at Top Chappel, Charlesworth, Derbyshire. And of SARAH his wife who departed this life 4th April 1828, aged 26 Years and is interred here.  Also of Mary their daughter, who departed this life April 23rd 1824, aged 9 months. 1823 - 1824 Mary Mather 9m 9m Mary died 23 April 1824, aged 9 months and is buried with her mother Sarah at St Mary's, Radcliffe 1870 - 1944 Stanley Bromiley 74 74 1832 James Simpson 1801 Helen Barlow (Hague) In 1841 Helen and George Barlow (both 40) were publicans at Church Street, Radcliffe.  Her father William Hague (69) was living with them.

26 Nov 1846, Helen Barlow was a widow when she married Thomas Mather at Radcliffe St Mary.  Her father was William Hague, an Inn Keeper. 1821 William Calland William and James Callard, brothers, sons of Philip Callard a farmer and brewer married sisters Mary and Alice Mather. 1823 James Callard William and James Callard, brothers, sons of Philip Callard a farmer and brewer married sisters Mary and Alice Mather. 1801 - 1802 Mary Mather 1 1 1803 - 1832 Alice Mather 28 28 1760 - 1842 Thomas Heaton 82 82 Thomas was born 1760, son of Meadowcroft Heaton (whith whom is son was names after in 1785).

8 Feb 1780, Thomas Heaton, weaver married Ellen Thornley.

In 1792, Ellen, wife of Thomas Heaton died, aged 40 and two years later thomas, widow, married Betty Mather.

1 Dec 1794, Betty was a spinster when she married Thomas Heaton, Widower at St Peter's Bolton.

In 1841, Thomas Heaton (80, a weaver) was with Helen (75) and son John Heaton (50) ~1760 Betty Mather Probably born around 1750 to 1760.

1 Dec 1794, Betty was a spinster when she married Thomas Heaton, Widower at St Peter's Bolton.  However, she may have been a widow (as was Happy Mather for her 2nd and 3rd Bolton marriages).

Possibly from Little Lever where Meadowcroft Heaton was born or Ringlet where he was buried. 1834 James Mather In 1841, James was 8 at Scar Top, Radcliff.  He was listed at the end, after all the family members and lodgers, as he was a son of Thomas and Betty, and the othrs are from Betty's previous marriage.

In 1851, listed as James Bowden (19) with Thomas and Betsy Mather and others.

13 Jan 1868, James Mather (29) a Coaler of Radcliffe, son of Thomas Mather a Barber married Betty Brooks (27) of Radcliffe, daughter of Reter Brooks a Gardener. 1847 Squire Boden In 1861, Squire Boden (13) was with his grandfather Thomas Mather at Whitefield

In 1871, SXquire Boden was with his wife Sarah (both 25) and Sarah's father John Warburton and his other children at Whitefield. 1823 Thomas Boden 1826 Charles Bowden (Mather) 1841 Betty Brooks Betty Mather 1839 - 1898 Alice Tweedale Walker 59 59 1845 John Eastwood 1829 Hugh Standring 22 Sep 1868, Huhh was a widower when he married Hannah Mather. 1840 James Mather Having accounted for all the Other James Mathers born in Bolton, it seems most likely this is James Mather, son of James and Mary Ann Gregory (in 1861).

James was born in Farnworth Q4 1840, in Greater Bolton, not Radcliffe, although that is where he lived and married.  He was the illegitimate son of Mary Ann Mather.

James moved to live in Radcliffe soon after his birth was registered at Farnworth.  In 1843 his mother had George, another illegitimate child at Radcliffe.

In 1861, James Mather (20) was a Cotton Piece Dyer at Tabitha Fields, Radcliffe (same as later years) the son of James Gregory (32) and Mary Ann (42) with two Davenport and three Gregory siblings. He was the only Mather.

In 1866, James Mather married Mary Hellwood at Bury RO.

 1844 Mary Hellwood Mary HELWOOD or HOLWOOD, later names ELLWOOD or ELWOOD

In 1866, James Mather married Mary Hellwood at Bury RO.

From 1868 to 1885, James and Mary had 6 children.  All except Mary Alice survived and were registered at Radcliffe.  Mary Alice's birth was registered at WestLeigh.. 1877 Martha Maria Mather 1868 Joseph Mather 1872 Sarah Ann Mather 1881 James William Mather 1885 Mary Mather 1875 - 1876 Mary Alice Mather 5m 5m 1829 James Gregory In 1851, James (21) was in Radcliffe with parents William and Margaret.

26 Mar 1854, James Gregory (24) a Dyer of Radcliffe married Mary Ann Davenport (35, Wid), daughter of Samuel Mather at Radcliffe St. Mary. 1820 Mary Ann Mather Mary Ann was the daughter of Samuel Mather, a weaver.

In Q1 1845, the birth of Joseph Gregory was registered with MMN = Mather.  This cant be the same Joseph Davenport born 1846, so there must be another (Mary) Mather and (John) Gregory marriage.

12 April 1845, Joseph Devenport, weaver, son of Joseph Davenport, weaver married Mary Ann Mather, daughter of Samuel Mather a weaver at Manchester Cathederal.  Both were living at Pump Street. Samuel and Margaret Hopwood were witness.

In 1851, Mary A Davenport (31, Wid) was at Pilkington with her youngest son Joseph Pilkington (5), but no others.

26 Mar 1854, James Gregory (24) a Dyer of Radcliffe married Mary Ann Davenport (35, Wid), daughter of Samuel Mather at Radcliffe St. Mary. 1872 Philip Doodson Hadfield Philip was the son of Charles Hadfield, a Fireman 1809 - 1850 Joseph Davenport 41 41 Joseph may have been a widower when he maried Mary Ann (as George, was a son of Joseph, but not Mary Ann.)

12 April 1845, Joseph Devenport, weaver, son of Joseph Davenport, weaver married Mary Ann Mather, daughter of Samuel Mather a weaver at Manchester Cathederal.  Both were living at Pump Street.
 1855 Margaret Ann Gregory 1857 Martha Gregory 1858 Alice Gregory 1861 William Gregory 1846 Joseph Davenport in 1851, Joseph (5) was with his mother at Pilkington. 1843 George Mather (Davenport) George was the son of Joseph Devenport, but before he married Mary Ann, so birth registered as Mather.

George was missing in 1851.  His father had died, and he was not with his mother. 1850 - <1891 William Eckersley 41 41 22 Jul 1871 William Eckersley (22), Collier of Radcliffe son of Thomas Eckersley a collier married Elizabeth Mather (21) of Stand Lane, the daughter of William Mather a Dyer. 1850 Elizabeth Mather In 1901, Elizabeth (51, Wid) was at 5 West Street, Radcliffe with Harriet (27), William (21) and son-in-law John William Isherwood and Emma (30 & 29) 1871 Emma Eckersley Emma married John William Isherwood 1877 John Richard Eckersley 1875 Thomas Eckersley 1873 Harriet Eckersley 1878 Elizabeth Ann Eckersley 1880 William Eckersley 1849 Elizabeth Lee 1873 Alice Mather 1875 - 1883 Sarah Ann Mather 8 8 1878 Harry Mather 19 Mar 1898, Harry married Jane Lomax 1880 Joseph Mather 1817 Margaret Mather 1794 - 1862 William Mather 68 68 William married Jane Biggarstaff, not Jane Wilkinson

William and Jane lived in Droylsden, Manchester.  The childrens briths all show him there as a weaver  William had a brother Samuel (b.1788) and possibly a brother Ralph (1774-1838), all lived in Droylsden.

2 Sep 1816, William Mather married Jane Biggarstaff at Manchester Cathederal.

In 1841, Jane had the children and William was missing.

Dec 1849, wife Jane Matheer of Little Moss died, aged 60.

In 1851, William (56) was with Abraham (31), Sarah (22), Elizabeth (19) and Thomas (17) at Little Moss, Ashton-under-Lyne.

In 1861, William Mather (67) was with his daughter Ann Jacques (38) at Audenshaw. Jane Wilkinson 1822 Marianne Mather ~1820 Elizabeth Mather This is NOT the Betty Mather that married James Lomax in 1827.

26 Feb 1866, Elizabeth Lomax (full, widow) daughter of Peter Mather, a labourer married James Foster (Full, widower), a Weaver at  St Peter, Bolton, Lancashire.  Both were living at
Field Court Cannon St. Lomax James Foster 26 Feb 1866 James, weaver son of Thomas, also a weaver, and widower when he married Elizaveth.  Both living at Field Court, Cannon Street, Bolton. 1840 - 1884 Joseph Mather 44 44 Joseph son of James a Manufacturer from Church Street, Radcliffe.

Between Joseph Mather's marriage in 1883 and Elizabeths re-marriage in 1889, Joseph died.  He could be the Joseph that died at Ardwich in 1888, aged 33.  However, the older Joseph that died in 1884 at Horwich, aged 45 is more likely.  Joseph was from Church Street, Radcliffe and this is also the abode when their only child Charles was baptised. We need his marriace certificate to confirm. 1845 - 1846 Samuel Davenport 1 1 NOTE: Registered as DAVENOPORT, allhough 1 year before their marriage 1825 James Lord 1831 Sarah Lord 1833 Samuel Lord 1836 - 1837 James Mather 7m 7m 1752 - 1792 Ellen Thornley 40 40 In 1792, Ellen, wife of Thomas Heaton died, aged 40 and two years later thomas, widow, married Betty Mather.

 1784 - 1786 Alice Heaton 2 2 1782 - 1795 Thomas Heaton 12 12 1786 - 1786 Meadowcroft Heaton 9m 9m 1788 John Heaton In 1841, John (50) was with Thomas and Helen 1763 - 1841 Helen (Ellen) Heaton 78 78 In 1841, Thomas and "Helen" Heaton were at Little Lever.  Ellen Heaton of Little Lever died aged 78 and buried at Ringley (as was Thomas and son Meadowcroft), so Ellen may have been a sister. D. 1756 James Mather Baptism of Miles shows there are two James Mather of Outwood (the "Younger" and another). D. >1759 Mary 1737 Richard Mather 1739 James Mather 1744 - 1745 Anne Mather 3m 3m 1746 - 1747 Miles Mather 1 1 1749 - 1771 Miles Mather 21 21 1751 Mary Mather 1754 - 1754 Alice Mather 9m 9m 1755 - 1756 Thomas Mather 1 1 1735 John Mather 1733 William Mather 1720 - 1755 James Mather 35 35 James, son of James Mather of Outwood 1730 Grace Mather 1724 - 1726 William Mather 2 2 ~1700 - 1756 James Mather 56 56 ~1700 - 1757 Susannah Mather 57 57 1725 Elizabeth Mather 1722 Alice Mather 1759 - 1759 Lomas Mather 6m 6m James Lomax Created using GenoPro® Click for details.