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Family Subtree Diagram : Mather (SW Bolton)

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. ? Flatstone (Deane): In loving remembrance of Margaret wife of John YATES who died March 11th 1866 aged 63 years. Also the above John YATES who died April 5th 1872 aged 71 years. Also Ann daughter of the above & wife of James H. MATHER who departed this life November [8th?] 1899 aged 65 years. Also the above James H. MATHER who entered into rest April 8th 1905 aged 70 years. Grant us thy peace. In loving memory. Although Ann is from Preston, the John and Margret Yates family from Downham is another Thomas & son Ralph the Clay Potters from Prescot NOTE: Unrelated to the Thomas & Betty Mather family from Little Lever James Mather: Inn Keeper 3 FARNWORTH+MATHER families from Farnworth I have no DNA match to any FARMWORTH tree (from Bolton or Farnworth) Ellen and James (1869); also Joseph and Robert (1877), born same year must be different families. 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Lever) Marriage 23 Apr 1820 ■No more children Marriage (six children) 6 May 1799 (Rainford): Prescot +Possibly more children Marriage (nine children) 5 Aug 1861 (Bolton) E Bolton & Farnworth +Possibly more children Marriage (seven children) 11 Feb 1839 (Prescot) Bolton after 1849 Marriage Prescot +Possibly more children Marriage (two children) 1817 (Prescot) +Possibly more children Divorce 28 Jul 1883 ■No more children Widowed (three children) Q1 1866 (Walmersley) ■No more children Marriage 1896 (Heywood) Marriage (four children) 6 Aug 1877 (Hopwood) Widowed (a child) 1867 (Leigh) ■No more children Marriage (six children) 1828 (Farnworth, Widness) +Possibly more children Marriage (nine children) 19 Sep 1864 (Farnworth & Kearsley) Abode: Farnworth +Possibly more children Marriage (a child) Marriage 1811 (Farnworth St Luke) XTo be completed Widowed (a child) 8 Aug 1756 Prescot (Clay Potter) ■No more children Marriage 1790 (Prescot) Marriage (eight children) 28 Jan 1758 (Prescot) Marriage 2 Jun 1788 (Prescot) Representative of: 1 June 1887, John and Ellen Mather were witness to John William Mather's marriage to Elizabeth Williams Relative of: Cousins, sons of potters, baptised on same day, 25/12/1817 Lives with: In 1911, Sarah Jane Mather (49, born Bolton), a retied Grocery Business was with her sister Helen Mather (45) a Widow from Atherton with her 4 children. Representative of: 28 Oct 1811, Ralph was witness to Thomas's marriage to Mary Mercer 1758 - 1800 Thomas Mather 41 41 Thomas was probably the son or grandson of Mary and Thomas Mather born about 1709, a Clay Potter in Prestwich.

In 1778, Thomas Mather, a potter from Prescot, and Elizabeth Garswood married at Farnworth. ~1755 Elizabeth Garswood 1840 Alice Mather 5 Aug 1861, Alice Mather, daughter of Thomas Mather a moulder married Alfred Farnworth (illegitimate, a collier) at St Peter, Bolton.  Witnesses were her sister and husband Ellen and Robert Leatherbarrow.

In 1881, Alfred and Alice (40 & 41) were at 52 Hole Bottom, Failsworth with Sarah Jane (16), Ellen (10), Alice (7), Alfred (5) and George (3 mo) 1801 - 1872 John Yates 71 71 John Yates was a Butcher and Farmer from Downham, near Preston, Lancashire. 1803 - 1866 Margaret Winwood 63 63 1833 - 1899 Ann Yates 66 66 James H Mather was a clogger in 1861 with wife "Martha", but Martha must have died as in 1881 he is a provision dealer and his wife is "Ann".  (James Mather, son of Isaac was also a Clogger in 1861).

By 1891 James and Ann had moved to Middle Hulton, now a retired grocer.  This explains why James and Ann are buried at Deane. 1865 - 1942 Ellen (Helen) Mather 77 77 Ellen's father was a Clogger.

In 1881 Ellen Mather, Dau, was at 66 Moor Lane, W Bolton, assistant shop keeper, aged 15.

17 Oct 1888, Ellen Mather (23), a spinster at Morris Green, Middle Hulton, the daughter of James Henry Mather (Gentleman) married John Mather (a clogger), son of William Eckersley at Deane Parish Church.

In 1907, John Mather of Bolton Road, Atherton died.

In 1909, Ellen Mather of 286 Bolton Raad was included on the Atherton Electoral Register.

In 1911 Helen (not Ellen) aged 45 was a widow with her  sister Sarah Jane at 286 Bolton Road, Atherton. 1829 James Yates 1827 Thomas Yates 1830 Mary Yates 1840 Sarah Yates 1835 Elizabeth Yates 1845 Jane Yates 1829 Martha Williamson WARNING: There may be two merged families here, with two James Henry Mathers.  Some things don't fit. Missing census records. No death record for Martha (unless Newton le Willows) etc.

In 1858, Martha Williamson married James H Mather.

Martha Mather, born Knutsford 1829, is on the 1861 census with husband James H Mather and son John W (age 1).

Martha may have died, as James later married Ann Yates. However, there appears to be no death record, so perhaps she left him.

In 1863, Son Henry's parents were Mather and BROOM, but they appear to be unmarried.

Another Henry Mather was living with his mother Martha in 1911. This is probably another Henry son of Henry and Martha from Salford. This Henry was 4y older than his wife. 1859 Elizabeth Williams 1889 Eveline Mather In 1917, Eveline Mather married George Hoyle at the Holy Trinity, Bolton. Elsie also married there in 1929 1891 - 1948 James Henry Mather 56 56
In 1839, James H Mather, born 21/10/1891, was a Sub Postmaster with wife Ethel at Manchester. With them was (unrelated ?) Elizabeth Pilkington (born 1880, Wid) 1893 Elsie Mather In 1929, Elsie maried Robert WINDER at Bolton Holy Trinity(Bolton, 21/9/186) 1896 - 1983 Eric Mather 86 86 In 1949, Eric married Hilda HAYDOCK at Bolton, Methodist School Chapel, St Helens Road 1885 Margaret Mather Margaret is from Sharples and before John W and Elizabeth married, so possibly from another MATHER & WILLIAMS family, but cant be the Oldham family (as they had James William Mather the same year). 1860 - 1927 John William Mather 67 67 NOTE: There is another John William Mather born 1861 from Prestwich. It could be this John who died in 1927 (ttbc)

Between 1889 and 1896, John William and Elizabeth Mather had their 4 children baptised at Bolton Holy Trinity.

In 1881, John Wm Mather (21) was at 56 Moor Lane, W Bolton, assistant shop keeper, aged 21. 1861 John William Mather John William was 3 months in April 1861 1895 Ethel Barlow 1792 - 1851 Catharine Lay 59 59 1784 - 1786 Margaret Mather 2 2 1779 - 1843 Ralph Mather 64 64 Like his father, Ralph was a Potter at Prescott. 

6 May 1799, Ralph Mather of the Parish of Prescot Clay-potter Bachellor and Hellen Dorning of the same place spinster were married by Banns.

In 1799, Thomas, a potter son of Ralph and Ellen was baptised at Prescott.  All later children also show Ralph a potter.

28 Oct 1811, Ralph was witness to Thomas's marriage to Mary Mercer. Thomas was also a Potter.

Ralph retired to the New Inn at Spotland  Ralph   Ralph Mather (1777-1843) and Ellen (1774-1837) of the New Inn are buried at Ashworth, near Middleton.  His son Robert  was living there in 1842 (when William was born), and also grandson James became an Inn Keeper. 1780 Thomas Mather 28 Oct 1811, Thomas Mather, a potter married Mary Mercer at Farnworth St Luke. 1782 - 1785 William Mather 3 3 1792 - 1792 Mary Mather 8m 8m 1786 John Mather 5 Oct 1807 John Mather, a Potter, married Martha Crawford - Spinster, St. Luke, Farnworth near Prescot 1790 - 1792 William Mather 2 2 1793 William Mather 1799 - 1799 Mary Mather 3m 3m 1799 - 1800 Ellen Mather 1 1 1797 - 1799 Ann Mather 2 2 1795 Elizabeth Mather 1776 - 1839 Helen (Ellen) Dorning 63 63 1799 Thomas Mather The Thomas (b.1797) that married Catherine Lay in 1820 is the son of William and Mary Mather (nee Denton) of Prescot.
1802 Jane Mather 1811 James Mather 1813 Margaret Mather 1808 John Mather 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). 1841 Alfred Farnworth 'Illegitimate' is written in the groom's father's name column of Alfred's 1861 marriage. Possibly the son of James Brindle (1814-1884) and Jane Farnworth (1815-1904)

In 1881, Alfred and Alice (40 & 41) were at 52 Hole Bottom, Failsworth with Sarah Jane (16), Ellen (10), Alice (7), Alfred (5) and George (3 mo)

In 1915, Alfred's son, also Alfred, died at sea during WW1 1817 William Mather In 1834, William son of John, a potter from Prescot married Margaret Sim, daughter of Charles Sim a weaver at Prescot.

William and Margaret married in 1839, and lived in Prescot untill about 1849 when they them moved to Eastern Bolton.

In Feb 1847, the family were living at Pit Street, Bolton when wife Margaret died.

In 1851, William and Margaret (34 & 36) were in Pit Street, East Bolton with 6 children.  John was born in 1852.
 1814 - 1853 Margaret Sim 39 39 Childrens births registered with MMN = SIM, SIMM and SIMMS

In 1853, Margaret Mather, wife of William Mather of Pit Street died and was buried 3 Feb at Bolton Holy Trinity. 1839 Elizabeth Mather 1841 Catherine Mather 1843 Mary Mather 1845 Ellen Mather 1847 Charles Mather 1850 William Mather 1852 John Mather ~1786 Martha Crawford ~1795 Sarah Burrell 1817 Joseph Mather 1864 - 1907 John Mather 43 43 Ann and John were illegitimate children of Sarah Mather, brought up as a step-son of Nicholas Croston.  On John's 1888 marriage he recorded his father as William Eckersley.

In 1881, John Mather (16, step-son) was with Nicholas and Sarah Croston (46 & 44) at 20 Common Street, Atherton.

17 Oct 1888, Ellen Mather (23), a spinster at Morris Green, Middle Hulton, the daughter of James Henry Mather (Gentleman) married John Mather (a clogger), son of William Eckersley at Deane Parish Church.

1 June 1887, John and Ellen Mather were witness to John William Mather's marriage to Elizabeth Williams

 1890 - 1917 Volney Mather 27 27 1891 - 1928 Loxie (Lotie) Mather 37 37 Loksie died a spinster in Blackpool

In 1911, Loxie was 20 with her mother 1893 - 1899 Helen Mather 6 6 1900 - 1964 John Clifford Mather 63 63 1863 Henry Mather In 1881, Sarah J (17) and Henry (17) were living at 38 James Street, Bolton with their aunt Ellen Platt (57, Wid), a coffin maker and undertaker.

18 Jul 1883 Henry Mather, a coffin maker of 25 James Street, son of James Henry Mather a shop keeper married Charlotte Norris.

During their 8 year marriage, Henry and Charlotte had two children, both of whom died before they divorced.

Henry had left Charlotte to live with another woman, the cause of their divorce in 1891.

In 1891, Henry and "wife" Adeline (26 & 30) were at 46 James Street with son Harry (1).  Henry was a funeral furnisher. Charlotte Norris In 1881, Charlotte (16) was with her parents Benjamin and Elizabeth at 12 Tong Street, Bolton Emmanuel.

In 1881, Charlotte (20) of 27 Blackshaws Lane, daughter of Benjamin Norris a Blacksmith married Henry Mather.

In 1891, Charlotte filed a Wife's petition for divorce. 1861 Sarah Jane Mather In 1881, Sarah J Mather (17) and Henry Mather (17) were living at 38 James Street, Bolton with their aunt Ellen Platt (57, Wid), a coffin maker and undertaker.

In 1901, Sarah J Mather (single, 39) was a Grocer, Shop Keeper at 47 Punch Street, Bolton, following in her father's business. However, by 1911 the business had passed over to Mary Ann Mather, widow of William Mather, but how were they related?

In 1911, Sarah Jane Mather (49, born Bolton), a retied Grocery Business was with her sister Helen Mather (45) a Widow from Atherton with her 4 children. 1903 Frank Mather 1846 - 1904 James Mather 58 58 In 1871, James and Betty (25 & 26) were at 8 Albert Street, Hopwood with Sarah Jane (2) and John W (1).

In 1891, James was a Beer Seller at the Towler Inn, Heywood, Heap. (now "Hark to Towler", 122-124 Bury New Road, Heywood, OL10 4RG).

In 1896, James was an Inn Keeper (probably at Heywood) when Sarah Jane married Joseph Horrocks.

In 1901, James (55) was a licensed victualler at the Junction Hotel, Whitefield

 1844 - 1877 Betty Walch 33 33 WALCH (not Walsh) 1868 Sarah Jane Mather 8 Aug 1896, Sarah Jane Mather married Joseph Horrocks.  Her half-brother Thomas was witness. 1869 Joseph Horrocks 1870 John William Mather 1848 - 1910 Leah Speed 62 62 Leah, daughter of Matthew Speed, a Farm labourer ~1848 - <1871 William Reynolds 23 23 1869 - ~1906 Miriam Reynolds 37 37 In Q2 1891, Miriam married Harry Barlow

She died, aged 37 1872 Thomas Mather In 1881 Thomas (9) was with parents James and Leah 1878 Rhoda Ellen Mather 10 Apr 1901, Rhoda Ellen Mather married Robert Hampson 1805 - 1877 Robert Mather 72 72 1 Dec 1828 Robert Mather, a Potter, married Sarah Ford at Farnworth

In 1842 the family were at Rochdale when son William was born.  His father Ralph also died there (at Spotland) in 1843. 1803 Sarah Ford FORD when married and FOARD when Jame's birth registered. 1882 May (Mary) Mather 1886 Beatrice Mather 1881 - 1881 Herbert Mather 1842 William Mather 1840 Thomas Mather 1838 Ellen Mather 1831 Ann Mather Ann was with family in 1851, but missing (married) by 1861 1834 John Mather 1843 Moses Farnworth In 1881, Moses and Betsy (38 & 39) were in Farnworth with Elizabeth(13), Mary (6) and Edith (0).  Moses was now a Joiner (like Hugh Mather, his father-in-law) 1862 Ellen Farnworth Ellen, daughter of John and Mary, baptised 1862 1865 - 1866 James Farnworth 10m 10m James must have died young, as another James baptised in 1869 (who also died an infant). 1867 Elizabeth Farnworth 1869 - 1870 Ellen Farnworth 1 1 Another Ellen with MMN = Mather was born in 1871, so probably daughter of Alfred (unconfirmed) 1869 - 1870 James Farnworth 9m 9m 1870 - 1875 Alice Ann Farnworth 4 4 1873 - 1874 Abraham Farnworth 1 1 1875 Mary Farnworth 12 Aug 1903, Mary daughter of Moses, an Overlooker, married Thomas Fletcher 1876 Alfred Farnworth 1877 - 1878 Joseph Farnworth 1 1 Not son of Joseph and Elizabeth (TBC) as baptism was 1876 1877 - 1879 Robert Farnworth 1 1 1878 - 1878 Esther Brindle Farnworth There was also an Ester Farnworth born Bolton Q3 1877 (MMN=THOMASSON) 1880 Edith (Ada) Farnworth Bith registered as Ada, but baptised Edith. There were two other Ada births registered in Bolton in 1880/81. 1881 George Farnworth 1882 Jane Farnworth 1873 Alice Farnworth 1871 Ellen Mather 1864 Sarah Jane Farnworth 1872 - 1872 Thomas James Farnworth John Farnworth Mary Mather 1841 Betsy Mather Betsy, daughter of Hugh Mather a Joiner of Farnsworth married Moses Farnworth in 1864 1820 Elizabeth Mather ~1780 Mary Mercer 1797 Thomas Mather Son of William and Mary Mather (nee Denton) of Prescot.

In 1841, Thomas (46) was a Potters Labourer at Prescot with his mother Mary Mather (77), a pauper.  This may be another (as no children present).

In 1851, William, a gardener and Catherine (both 54) were at Sutton, St Helens with 4 chi;ldren. 1736 - 1810 Ralph Mather 74 74 Ralph, like many of the family was a Clay Potter.

8 Aug 1756, Ralph married Ann Wilkinson.  She was probably quite young and appears to have died in childbirth.  Ann and her child were buried 2 days appart.

19 July 1758, Thomas was born to Ralph a Clay Potter and Ann.  This was Ann Thompson who he had married 18 Jan 1758 when she was 2 months pregnant.

From 1758 to 1775, Ralph and Ann had 8 children at Prescot. ~1735 - 1756 Ann Wilkinson 21 21 1760 Ralph Mather 1762 Mary Mather 1764 - 1798 Elizabeth Mather 34 34 1769 - 1770 Ellen Mather 1 1 1771 Ellen Mather 1775 Margaret Mather 1756 - 1756 <child> Mather ? ~1765 Elizabeth Cartledge ~1735 Ann Thompson 1767 William Mather Between 1789 and 1811, William Mather (a Potter) and Mary Denton from Prescot had 8 children.

I have a 9cM DNA match to sfiddler1 who is descended from  Alice Mather (1800-1888), daughter of William Mather and Mary Denton. 1767 - 1846 Mary Denton 79 79 Potters from Prescot Potters from Prescot Created using GenoPro® Click for details.