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Family Subtree Diagram : Mather (Roman Catholic)

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. ? Catholic Mather Family James and Margaret from Wigan At Commission Street in 1841. Family moved to Warrington Adopted out - TBC Two Mather and HEYS / HEYES families Some births in Little Bolton (HEYS) and Western Bolton (HEYES) William, son of Sarah from Liverpool. Margaret Doud, Catholic, Irish Sophia living by Sidney Street in 1901. Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Biological Child Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent 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 Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child 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 Biological Child 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 Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Marriage (eight children) 18 Aug 1828 (Wigan). Commission Street (1841) & Derby Street ■No more children Marriage (five children) 28 Apr 1858 (St Pter & Paul RC Church, Bolton) Marriage (eleven children) 14 Nov 1860 (St Peter & Paul RC Church, Bolton) Abode: Various Marriage Marriage 15 Sep 1844 ■No more children Widowed (seven children) 15 Sep 1844 (St. Peter & St. Paul RC Church) Little Bolton & E Bolton ■No more children Marriage 1865 (Bolton) ■No more children Marriage 17 Jan 1861 (St Peter & St Paul RC Church, Bolton) ■No more children Marriage (four children) 2 Jan 1851 (St. Peter & Paul RC Church, Bolton) W Bolton & Chorley ■No more children Marriage (seven children) 26 Mar 1848 (St Helens) Abode: Little Bolton & Billinge ■No more children Marriage (nine children) 25 Sep 1858 (St. Peter & Paul RC Church, Bolton) Abode: East Bolton ■No more children Widowed (two children) Q4 1869 Widowed 7 Jun 1886 Marriage 2 Jan 1899 (Peel Chapel) Marriage (seven children) 20 Nov 1867 (St. Peter & Paul RC Church, Bolton) Marriage (four children) 23 Jan 1868 (RC, Bolton) ■No more children Marriage 19 Aug 1899 ■No more children Marriage 26 Jul 1892 Marriage (four children) 23 Mar 1891 (St. Peter & St. Paul RC Church) Marriage (two children) Q4 1882 (Bolton) +Possibly more children : In 1841, Robert was living with Jane Mather at Gas Street Relative of: From Wigan
Assumed to be brothers as married on same day, and on same Burnley (Banns) registrer.
Married at Bolton, St. Peter & St. Paul RC Church, 15 Sep 184 Relative of: Possible son if DOUD instead of BOND (typo).  There are no MATHER+BOND marriages!
Born East Bolton, Not West Boltom Lives with: In 1901, Isaac and Mary were living with Mary's mother Ann Mather. Lives with: In 1891, Sophia Mather (20) was living with Thomas and Sarah Lomax (her sister) 1809 - 1865 James (Jacobi) Mather 56 56 James son of John

James and Margaret were from Wigan (see 1851 census), they married there in 1828 and the first children were born there.  James (or Jacob) second marriage was Roman Catholic, and shows his father was John.

In 1841, James and Margaret (both 30), were with William (9), James (7), Jane (5), Joseph (2) and John (5 months) at Commission Street, SW Bolton (see map).

In 1851, James and wife Margaret (42 & 40) were in Derby Street, East Bolton with William (19), James (16), Joseph (12), John (10) and Mary (7).

Margaret, wife of James Mather died 4 February 1860, aged 53 years (headstone).  A month later, James married Mary Hornby.  (The only marriage to a Mary 1853-61 is Mary Hornby in 1861).

17 Jan 1861 Jacobum (i.e. James) Mather of Derby Street, son of Joannis (i.e. John) married Mariam (i.e. Mary)  Hornby of Lever Bridge, daughter of Jacobi Hornby at  St Peter & St Paul Roman Catholic Church, Bolton.

In 1861, James and Mary (52, born Wigan & 38) were at 59 Derby Street, Bradford, Bolton with John (20) and Mary (17) 1832 - 1901 William Mather 69 69 In 1841 William was aged 9 with his parents and family at Commission St, W Bolton.

In 1851, James was 19, with parents and family in Derby Street.

28 Apr 1858, Gulielmum (i.e. William) Mather of Cheapside married Annam (i.e. Ann) Burchall of Crook Street, daughter of Thomas Burchall at St Peter & St Paul Roman Catholic Church, Bolton.

In 1861, William (29) was a Book Keeper and Ann (25) a Shop Keeper at Weston Street, E Bolton. They had a daughter Mary (1).

In Jan 1868 Gulielmo and Anna Mather (i.e. William and Ann) from Derby Street were marriage witnesses for William's sister Mariam (i.e. Mary) Mather.

In 1871, William and Ann (39 & 35) were with Mary (11) and James (7) at 88 Derby Street.  Thomas B was missing.

In 1891, William was a milliner, draper and Pawnbroker

 1834 - 1895 James Mather 61 61 Aged 7 in 1841

14 Nov 1860, Jacobum (i.e. James) Mather of Derby Street married Elizabeth Woods of Cross St at St Peter & St Paul Roman Catholic Church, Bolton.  Josepho Mather and Maria (i.e. Joseph and Mary) Mather of Cross Street were witness.

This family moved around Lancashire.  Bolton births show only five births.  However, the 1881 census shows that James, a House Painter from Wigan, and Elicabeth (46 & 40) had 9 children with births at Warrington, Manchester and Hindley as well as Bolton.

In 1891, James and Elizabeth (57 & 50) were at Warrington with 6 of their children.

Headstone: James Mather died Sep 8 1895, aged 61 years. Also of Elizebeth his wife who died Dec 17th 1897, aged 57 years. 1836 - 1845 Jane Mather 9 9 Aged 5 in 1841 at Commission Street, (SW Bolton).  Commission Street runs parallel with Blackburn Street. 1839 - 1866 Joseph Mather 27 27 Joseph did not marry.  There are no Roman Catholic marriages for him. 1840 - 1897 John Mather 56 56 In 1861, John and Mary (20 & 17) were with their father and step-mother James and Mary Mather (52 & 38) at 59 Derby Street, Bolton.

20 Nov 1867, Joannem (i.e. John) Mather, son of Jacobi (i.e. James) Mather of Derby Street married Catharinam daughter of Thomas Smith.  Witness were Jeremiah Smith from Tyldeley and Maria Mather from Derby Street.

23 Feb 1875 John Mather of 59 Derby Street was registered as the copyright owner of a photograph of the Very Reverend Canon Carter (Ref. COPY 1/28/415 at National Archives, Kew).

In 1881, John and Catherine (40 & 36) were living at 93 Deansgate.

3 Sep 1897, John Mather of 64 Bridge Street, Bolton a printer, bookbinder and stationer died. Probate to Cstherine Mather, Widow. 1844 Mary Mather In 1861, John and Mary (20 & 17) were with their father and step-mother James and Mary Mather (52 & 38) at 59 Derby Street, Bolton

23 Jan 1868 Thomas Hickson of New Bury son of James married Mariam (i.e. Mary) Mather of Derby Street, daughter of James Mather at St Peter & St Paul Roman Catholic Church, Bolton.  Witnesses were William and Ann Mather from Derby Street (Mary's brother and sister-in-law) 1807 - 1860 Margaret Wood 53 53 James and Margaret Wood were married in 1828.

In 1841, James and Margaret (both 30), were with William (9), James (7), Jane (5), Joseph (2) and John (5 months) at Commission Street, SW Bolton (see map).

In 1851, James and Margaret (42 & 40) were with William (19), James (16), Joseph (12), John (10) and Mary (8) in East Bolton.

Margaret, wife of James Mather died 4th Feb 1860.  James died 27 Oct 1865.  They are buried under the same headstone.

 1836 - 1903 Ann Burchall 67 67 In 1901, Ann Mather (65, born Billinge) was head of house with her son-in-law and daughter Isaac and Mary Smith (59 & 41), son William W (29) and a house servant Mary J Smith (possiby Isaac's sister). 1859 Mary Mather There are two Catholic Mary Mathers, daughters of William Mather of Bolton, one born 1856 daughter of Jane and the other (this Mary) born 1859, daughter of Ann. Both had brothers James.

26 Jul 1892, Mary Mather, daughter of William married Isaac Smith of Liverpool, son of George Smith at Bolton, St. Peter & St. Paul RC Church, Bolton.  Witnesses were Jacobo (i.e James) Mather of Bolton and Maria Frances Smith of Liverpool.

In 1901, Mary (41, daughter) and Isaac Smith (59, son-in-law) were living with Ann Mather (65), Mary's mother 1864 - 1918 James Mather 54 54 1872 William Wood Mather 1867 - 1867 William Wood Mather 1862 - 1880 Thomas Burchall Mather 18 18 1840 - 1897 Elizabeth Woods 57 57 14 Nov 1860, Elizabeth Woods of Cross St married Jacobum (i.e. James) Mather at St Peter & St Paul Roman Catholic Church, Bolton. 1863 - 1881 Joseph Mather 18 18 1864 - 1881 William Henry Mather 17 17 1871 - 1949 John Mather 78 78 1867 - 1949 Catherine Smith 82 82 1869 Margaret Ann Mather 1873 Thomas Mather 1768 - 1844 Jane Mather 76 76 Who is Jane Mather, widow, buried at Deane?

In 1841, Jane Mather, 74, Widow was living at Gas Street, West Bolton.  With her was her (assumed) grandson Robert Mather (16), a cotton carder.

Jane's death was registered in Western Bolton in 1877. She was buried 21 July at St. Mary's, Deane.
 1825 - 1854 Robert Mather 29 29 In 1841, Robert Mather (16), was living at Gas Street with Jane Mather (74), his aunt or grandmother.

15 Sep 1844 Robert Mather married Agnes Rankin (Bolton, St. Peter & St. Paul RC Church). This may be him - TBC.  Lawrence Mather also married Jane Ward there the same day. They may be brothers as in 1846, Lawrence had a daughter named Agnes Mather (who died 1847).
 Agnes Rankin Possibly Agnes Mather (1828-1891) who died is Blackburn Southern, aged 63, although this is more likely another Agnes from Scotland. 1822 - 1858 Lawrence Mather 36 36 In 1841, Lawrence Mather (15) was working at the factory and living at Mary Lane, Wigan (by Brown Street).

14 Sep 1844, Lawrence Mather married Jane Ward at St Peter & St Paul Roman Catholic Church, Bolton

1846-48, Agnes and Samuel's births were registered in Western Bolton.

In 1851, Lawrence Mather and Jane (30 & 28) were at 10 Back Kay Street, Little Bolton with son Samuel (2) and three THORNLEY sister-in-laws from Belkmont.

In 1856 & 1858 Elizabeth and Janes births were registered in Eastern Bolton.

Lawrence died in 1858 (Eastern Bolton).  In 1861 his widow Jane Mather (39) was with son Samuel (13). 1823 Jane Ward Jane WARD when married to Lawrence, but had three younger THORNLEY sisters (all born Belmont) with her in 1851, and later named her father Joseph LEE.

In 1838, Jane Ward, aged 17 was imprisoned for 6 months for "larcany by servant" (possibly another slighty older woman)

14 Sep 1844, Lawrence Mather married Jane Ward at St Peter & St Paul Roman Catholic Church, Bolton.

1851 and 1861 census records show Jane was born in Belmont.  She may be the daughter of Andrew Ward and Boarinias Oddie from Belmont (unconfirmed).

In 1861 Jane Mather (39) was with her surviving son Samuel (13) at 9 Waterside, Western Bolton.

8 Oct 1865, Jane Mather of 11 Water Side, widower, daughter of James Lee married Henry Smith of Howell Croft, a Herbalist at St. Peter's Bolton.

In 1871, Jane Smith, (49 born Belmont) and Henry (62, a herbalist) were at Howell Croft, Bolton (with no children).

In 1881, Jane Smith, 56, Widow (born Sharples), was a herbalist at 17 Howell Croft North, living alone.
 1848 Samuel Mather in 1848, Samuel was born in Little Bolton.  He is the only child of Lawrence and Jane to survive infancy.

In 1851, Samuel, born Bolton and birth registered in Little Bolton,  was aged 2 with both parents at 10 Back Kay Street, Little Bolton.

In 1861, Samuel was 13 with his mother Jane (39) at 9 Waterside, Bolton. Both were factory operatives.

Samuel's mother Jane remarried in 1865, and by 1871, Samuel was not with her. 1846 - 1847 Agnes Mather 1 1 1858 - 1859 Jane Mather 10m 10m 1851 - 1852 Mary Ann Mather 1 1 1853 - 1856 John Mather 3 3 1856 - 1856 Elizabeth Mather 1850 - 1850 Mary Mather 2m 2m 1809 Henry Smith In 1865, Herny Smith (widower) was a Herbalist at Howell Croft, son of John Smith, a waever when he married Jane. 1846 Thomas Mather The Thomas Mather son or Ralph and Rosannah, born the same year is another.

In 1861, John and Mary (20 & 17) were with their father and step-mother James and Mary Mather (52 & 38) at 59 Derby Street, Bolton.  Thomas and Martha were missing. 1853 Martha Mather In 1861, John and Mary (20 & 17) were with their father and step-mother James and Mary Mather (52 & 38) at 59 Derby Street, Bolton.  Thomas and Martha were missing. 1823 - 1893 Mary Hornby 70 70 Mary was the second wife of James Mather, marrying Q1 1861 very soon after James's first wife died.

17 Jan 1861 Jacobum (i.e. Jacob or James) Mather of Derby Street, son of Joannis (i.e. John) married Mariam (i.e. Mary)  Hornby of Lever Bridge, daughter of Jacobi Hornby at  St Peter & St Paul Roman Catholic Church, Bolton.

15 July 1893, Mary Mather of 180 Derby Street, Bolton died.  Probate 27 July to William Hornby and Joseph Dover Effects £262. 1862 - 1862 John Mather 2m 2m 1867 James Patrick Mather 1875 Edmund Mather 1877 Mary Jane Mather Birth registered as Mary-Jane, but listed as Mary-A(nn) in 1881.  Back to Mary-Jane in 1891. 1880 George Edward Mather 1885 Jane Mather 1830 William Mather 2 Jan 1851, William Mather and Jane Heys were married at St. Peter & Paul RC Church (Bolton) and birth indexed as a Civil marriage at Bolton and on the Burnley register.

In April 1851, William and Jane (21 & 18) were at Holcombe, Tottington Lower End.

7 June 1886 Nancy Southern, widow married James Wilson.  Her father was William Mather, and Overlooker 1833 Jane Heys 1852 Nancy Mather
In Q4 1869 Nancy Mather married John Southern (Bolton RO, RO/39/133).

In 1871, John and Nancy (24 & 18) were at 26 Cusent Court, Farnworth.

In 1881 Nancy Southern (28) was at 24 Brown Street, Little Bolton with daughter Mary (6) and two lodgers.

7 June 1886 Nancy Southern, widow married James Wilson a labourer.  Her father was William Mather, and Overlooker.

2 Jan 1899, Nancy Wilson (45), daughter of William Mather an Overlooker married Israel Howarth (48), both of Peel at Peel Chapel, Little Hulton. 1856 Mary Mather There are two Catholic Mary Mathers, daughters of William Mather of Bolton, one born 1856 daughter of Jane (this Mary) and the other born 1859, daughter of Ann who marriaed Isaac Smith. 1862 James Mather ~1825 Richard Mather The only marriage for MATHER+HEYES is 1848 at St Helens.

26 March 1848, Richard Mather, a Collier from Rainford, son of John Adamson married Mary Hayer from St Helens, daughter of Isaac Heyes.

William's wife Mary died in 1864, aged 37 and their only surviving child Alice Ann Mather was brought up by her grandmother.  William may have remarried (TBD). 1827 - 1864 Mary Heyes 37 37 Mary died in 1864, aged 37, probably in Billinge as the death was recorded in Upholland. 1854 - 1858 Sarah Ann Mather 4 4 1858 - 1858 Samuel Mather Samuel and Catherine were Twins.  They both died soon after birth. 1858 - 1858 Catherine Mather Samuel and Catherine were Twins.  They both died soon after birth. 1870 Joseph Mather 1848 - 1849 James Mather 6m 6m 1853 - 1853 William Mather 1859 Jane Mather Probably Jane also died an infant.  Only Alice Ann was baptised. 1862 Alice Ann Mather Of all her siblings, probably only Alice Ann survived.

In 1881, Alice Ann Mather, aged 8, born Billinge, was liging with her grandmother Ann Farrar (head, 68) at 17 Club Street, Windle, Lancashire. 1837 William Mather In 1851, William Mather (14) was at Canal Yard, Regent Street, Salford with his mother Sarah (49) from Liverpool.

25 Sep 1858, Gulielmum (i.e. William) Mather of Newport Street son of Richard Mather married Margaritam (i.e. Margaret) Dowd of Bk Newport Street, daughter of Edward Dowd at St Peter & St Paul Roman Catholic Church, Bolton.

In 1861, William (a Cotton Shoker?) and Margaret were in East Bolton with Mary J (1). Margaret's older sister Sarah (Wid, 57, b.Liverpool) was house keeper.

In 1871, William and Margaret (33 & 30) were at 3 Back Soho Street, East Bolton with Sarah (9), Edward (8) and William (2). They had a lodger and his cousin Mary Jackson (19, mother DOWD).

In 1881, William and Margaret (both 43) were at 5 Back Soho Street, East Bolton with Sarah (19), William (11) and Sophia (9). 1836 Margaret Doud 25 Sep 1858, Gulielmum (i.e. William) Mather of Newport Street son of Richard Mather married Margaritam (i.e. Margaret)  Dowd of Bk Newport Street, daughter of Edward Dowd at St Peter & St Paul Roman Catholic Church, Bolton.

Children indexed as DOUD on Lanc-BMD and Mary Jane and Margaret as BOND on GRO.  Was she using two names?  There was also Thomas born 1855 (MMN=BOND) before they were married, so Margaret may be a widow when she married William. 1860 - 1861 Mary Jane Mather 1 1 1858 - 1858 Thomas Mather 1861 Sarah Mather In 1871, daughter Sarah waa with family, aged 9.

In 1871, Sarah Mather (9) was with her parents at 3 Back Soho Street, East Bolton.

In 1881, Sarah (19) was at 5 Back Soho Street, East Bolton.

In Q4 1882, Sarah Mather married Thomas Lomax 1855 Thomas Mather Thomas, son of MATHER+BOND family, but there are none. 1863 Edward Mather In 1871, son Edward waa with family, aged 8.

23 Mar 1891, Edward Mather son of Gulielmi (i.e. William)  married Catherine Jones, daughter of Petri (i.e. Peter) Jones at Bolton, St. Peter & St. Paul RC Church, Bolton.  Witnesses were     Gulielmo I.e. William) Wild and Anna (or Ann) Donohue.
 1864 Elizabeth Mather 1866 Margaret Mather 1869 William Mather 1872 Sophia Mather 19 Aug 1899, Sophia Mather, daughter of Gulielmi (i.e. William)  Mather married John Moran, son of John at Bolton, St. Peter & St. Paul RC Church. Bolton.

In 1891, Sophia Mather (20) was living with Thomas and Sarah Lomax (her sister)

In 1901, Shphia Moran (28, wid) was head with no children at 4 Niece's Court (next to Sidney Street), Bolton 1846 - 1879 John Southern 33 33 In Q4 1868, John Southern and Nancy Mather married at Bolton RO.

In 1871, John and Nancy (24 & 18) were at 26 Cusent Court, Farnworth. 1847 - 1892 James Wilson 45 45 7 Jun 1886, James Wilson a shopkeeper was a widower when he married Nancy Southern nee Mather at Bolton, All Saints
 1875 Mary Southern 1871 - 1871 Thomas Southern 3m 3m 1847 - 1904 Israel Howarth 57 57 1845 Catherine Smith 1842 Thomas Hickson
23 Jan 1868 Thomas Hickson of New Bury son of James married Mariam (i.e. Mary) Mather of Derby Street, daughter of James Mather at St Peter & St Paul Roman Catholic Church, Bolton.  Witnesses were William and Ann Mather from Derby Street (Mary's brother and sister-in-law) 1868 Mary Agnes Mather 1870 Margaret Francis Mather 1873 James Edmund Mather 1874 Catherine Clare Mather 1878 Elizabeth Gertrude Mather 1883 John Mather 1885 Joseph Louis Mather 1875 James Mather Hickson 1878 Margaret Hickson 1873 - 1879 Martha Agnes Hickson 6 6 Martha died, aged 6 1880 - 1880 William Hickson John Moran 19 Aug 1899, Sophia Mather, daughter of Gulielmi (i.e. William)  Mather married  Joannis (i.e. John) Moran, son of John at Bolton, St. Peter & St. Paul RC Church. Bolton.

 1842 Isaac Smith 1862 Catherine Jones 23 Mar 1891, Edward Mather son of Gulielmi (i.e. William)  married Catherine Jones, daughter of Petri (i.e. Peter) Jones at Bolton, St. Peter & St. Paul RC Church, Bolton.  Witnesses were     Gulielmo I.e. William) Wild and Anna (or Ann) Donohue. 1892 Elizabeth Ann Mather 1895 Margaret Mather 1897 Thomas Mather 1906 Joseph Mather 1860 Thomas Lomax 1885 Catherine Lomax 1887 Thomas Lomax Created using GenoPro® Click for details.