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Family Subtree Diagram : Mather, John+Ann

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. ? John from Blackrod. Ellen baptised Walmsey; D.L from 1797-1799, back to G.B 1800-1802, Breightmet 1802-1803, then G.B again. Mary, Janes and Sarah (1802-1805) could be a different John & Ann family from Breightmet (between Bolton & Bury) and 2 Marys and births only 1 month appart. John and James are both from Water Street Between 1784 and 1792, there is a big gap in the baptisms for John and Ann. At the same time there are births registered for daughters of John and Nancy of G.B. (but no marriage for a John and Nancy). It is therefore likely Nancy was a pet name for Ann. Parent Parent Parent Parent 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 Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Marriage (ten children) 02-Dec-1781 (Bolton) Water Street Widowed (a child) 6 Jan 1840 (Bolton) Marriage (two children) 24 Dec 1845 (Deane) ■No more children Marriage 1840 (Bolton) ■No more children Widowed 21 Nov 1827 (Bury) Marriage 15 Oct 1867 (St George) XTo be completed Widowed (a child) 23 Jul 1868 (L.B.) ■No more children Marriage 1876 (Stockport) ■No more children Marriage (five children) 3 Aug 1817 (Bolton) Marriage 1 Aug 1895 (St George, L.B.) XTo be completed Representative of: Charles Mather was witness to James and Martha's wedding Relative of: Charles was executor to John's will (probably his fathers), and also witness to Joseph's marriage.  
He is very likely a younger surviving brother of John. Representative of: Charles was executor to John's will (Father, but could be brother). Probate shows John was a shopkeeper.
Also witness to Joseph's marriage.  He is very likely a younger surviving brother of John. Lives with: Nancy's mother Hannah (widow, age 57) was with them in 1871. Representative of: John's Will and Probate, dated 14 April 1849 record him as a Yeoman.

James (his younger brother) was executor to John Mather's Will of 1849.
National Archives reference	IR27/290 Relative of: In 1841, John was living with his son Son in Water Street. : In 1881 and 1891, John Mather and Nancy Bowen (brother and sister) were neighbours at 161 and 159 Chorley Old Road, Halliwell. Lives with: Ellen living with son Joseph in 1851 1782 - 1849 John Mather 66 66 John probably had a brother Thomas, as they had their children (Alice) baptised on the same day.  Early, when the children were being baptised, John was a weaver, but later became a shopkeeper. 

In 1841, John is 55 on the census, living at Water Street, Little Bolton. A year earlier, James Mather of Water St, his brother married Martha Bently.  His father John was shown as a shopkeeper.

In 1841, after James had married, John (55) was with presumably his son John, aged 20.

John is recorded as a shopkeeper on son Joseph's second marriage of 1845 (and on a probate record).
 1752 - 1822 John Mather 70 70 John was a weaver when he married Ann in 1781.

Between 1784 and 1792, there is a big gap in the birth (baptisms) for John and Ann.  At the same time there are births registered for two daughters of John and Nancy of G.B. (but no marriage for a John and Nancy).  It is therefore likely Nancy was a pet name for Ann which was common practice in the 19th cent.

Probate records show John was a shopkeeper when he died in 1822. ~1760 Ann (Nancy) Greenwood 1814 - 1878 Hannah (Ann) Melling 64 64 Hannah is the daughter of William Melling, a weaver.

6 Jan 1840, Henry Isherwood son of Ralph (both labourers) married Hannah Melling, daughter of William Melling.  Both were of Full age and from Edgworth.

In 1841, Ann Isherwood (26) and son Charles (1) were at Martins, Edgworth living with her father William Melling (70) and sister Mary Melling (33).

In 1861, James, a Counterpane Manufacturer and Hannah (59 & 46) were at 14 Falcon Street, Little Bolton with John (16) and Nancy (15). 1800 - 1873 Ellen Mather 73 73 3 Aug 1817, James "Ridihut", bricklayer, married Ellen Mather at St Peter's, Bolton.

In 1841, James a bricklayer and Ellen (45 & 40) were at Back Bradshaw Street, East Bolton with Mary (20), Robert (15), Betsey (14), and Samuel (4)

In 1851, Ellen (Wid, 53) was living with her son Joseph (33) and wife Sarah with other son Robert and wife Elizabeth a close neighbour.

In 1861, Ellen was a Dressmaker (63) with her nice and nephew Ann and John at 10 Bejing Court off Bradshaw Street. 1804 - 1839 John Bentley 35 35 1844 John Mather (Isherwood) Q3 1844, John's birth was recorded as John Mather Isherwood as his parents hadnt yet married. and Hannah was a widow.

John was a Counterpane Weaver in 1861, while his father was a Counterpane Manufacturer.

23 July 1868 John Mather, a counterpane manufcaturer, married Mary Wroe, daughter of Edward Wroe, a gentleman and Catherine.  John Jackson; Elizabeth Isherwood; Anne Maria Wrigley; Chas. P Mitchell; and Roger? Walker were all witnesses.

In 1871, John and Mary (26 & 27) were employers of 18 men and 5 women living with Catherine Wroe (Widow, 63, a Quilt Manufacturer).  Thay had a daughter Annkie Mary Mather.

Mary died in Jan 1872, and was buried at Halliwell (parents also buried with her).

In 1881 and 1891, their daughter Annie was living with her grandmother Catherine Wroe.  Had John also died?  The only Bolton death record of correct age is for 1901.

In 1876, John marrried Alice Jane Wroe from Stockport.  It was a civil marriage at Stockport.

In 1881, John (36) was with his new wife Alice Jane (28) from Stockport.  He was a still a Quilt Manufacturer at 161 Chorley Old Road, Halliwell.  Neighbours were James and Nancy Bowen, and they has a son James Mather Bowen, aged 5, who appears be John's illigitimate and adopted son (there is a birth for a James Mather Bowen, with MMN Mather born  27 Aug 1875. He was disabled and never worked).  However, this is John's sister's family who married James Bowen in 1867.

In 1891, John and Alice J (46 & 39) were still at 161 Chorley Old Road with his sister's family neighbours at 159.

In 1901 the two families were at 399 and 397 Chorley Old Road.  The houses had been renumbered (i.e. they had not moved). 1846 Nancy (Mary) Mather
15 Oct 1867, Nancy Mather, daughter of James Mather a manufacturer married James Bowen a cabinet maker at St George, Little Bolton.

By 1871 Nancy and James had Mary H (aged 2) Emma J (age 1), living at Haworth Street, Little Bolton.  Her mother Hannah (widow, age 57) was with them.

In 1881 and 1891, John Mather and Nancy Bowen (brother and sister) were neighbours at 161 and 159 Chorley Old Road, Halliwell.
 1802 - 1863 James Mather 61 61 James became a Muslin Manufacturer in Little Bolton, and was that in 1840 when he married Martha Bentley.  His father was John Mather, a shopkeeper. His brother(?), Charles Mather was witness at their marriage.

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

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

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

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

In 1861, James, a Counterpane Manufacturer and Hannah (59 & 46) were at 14 Falcon Street, Little Bolton with John (16) and Nancy (15). 1804 Mary Mather In 1826, Mary may have married James Ashcroft and then lived in Little Bolton. 1792 Thomas Mather 1796 - ~1797 Ellen Mather 1 1 The second of three Ellens to be baptised by John and Ann 1794 - 1795 Ellen Mather 1 1 1821 John Mather In 1841, John was 20 and living with his father John (55) at Water Street, Little Bolton. He was a worker at the Cotton Mill.

James Mather (1802-1863) the Muslin Manufacturer was also living at Water Street in 1840 when he married Martha. 1784 - 1849 Charles Mather 64 64 In 1803, Charles married Alice Lever.  Alice died 1831, and  Charles a Widower married a much younger Mary Roscow in 1833 at St Mary's, Deane.

In 1822, Charles was executor to John's Will, and also witness to Joseph's marriage (1840).

In 1841, Charles (55) was a Beerseller, living at Kay Street, Little Bolton.  With him was his younger wife Mary (35), and James (7), Charles (5) and Elizabeth (9mo).

Recorded as a publican when his son Charles married Jane. He was a Publican in 1870 whe daughter Elizabeth marrried.

Did Charles have a brother John?  John Mather, aged 66, of Kay Street died 27 Feb 1849

Charles died in 1849, and Mary married Robert Longworth at the end of the following year.  In 1851, Mary and Robert Longworth had 5 of the Mather children with them.

After Cherles died, his wife Mary was a Shoipkeeper at Turton Street. This needs more investigation!
 1786 - 1834 Alice Mather 48 48 1789 Nancy Mather Nancy was baptised 9 Oct 1789, daughter of John and Nancy.  Another Nancy was baptised 19 Sep 1789 daughter of James and Elizabeth..
 1806 - 1842 Martha (Matty) Horrocks 36 36 Martha was the daughter of William Horrocks, a publican.

Because Matty is buried at Bradshaw it was assumed she is a sister of Nathaniel, who's wife and son John are also buried there. However, this seems not to be the case. The burial shows she is of Great Bolton, not Harwood.

Martha Bentley (nee Horrocks) of Deansgate was a widow when she married James Mather by licence in 1840.  Martha's father was William Horrocks, a publican.  She is also shown as a widow of Great Bolton in the CHESHIRE marriage bonds (and James a manufacturer from Little Bolton).  William Horrocks, Innkeeper, was from Bent Gate in Hasligden and also died in 1842, leavivg an estate of about £100 for his widow Sarah to administor.

In 1841, James was recorded as a publican (40) in Deansgate, with his wife "Matty" (30), Sarah Nightingale (25, F.S.), John Yeoman (20), a Hatter and William Coonnaly (30, Irish)

Martha (i.e. Matty) died in 1842, leaving under £100 (see 19 Aug 1843 probate). 1841 James A Bowen In 1871, James Bowen (34, born Pembrokshire) and Nancy (25, born Bolton) were at 24 Haworth in Little Bolton 1816 - 1840 Henry Isherwood 24 24 Henry was born in 1816 and baptised at St. Ann's, Edgworth.

Henry's father Ralph died in 1832

6 Jan 1840, Henry Isherwood son of Ralph (both labourers) married Hannah Melling, daughter of William Melling.  Both were of Full age and from Edgworth.

Marriage was no good for Henry.  He died in August 1840, aged 24. 1843 - 1872 Mary Wroe 28 28 Mary was the daughter of Edward and Catherine Wroe of Bolton.

In 1861, Mary was the only chile, aged 6.  Edward was a Beer Seller at Blackbrun Street and they had a servant.

In 1871, Mary and John Mather (son-in-law) were living with Mary's mother, Catherine Wroe

1868, Bride's Father: Edward Wroe, Gentleman 1869 Annie Mary Mather 1 Aug 1896, Frederick Berry (29), a Science Teacher of 4 Grafton Street, son of John Berry married Annie Mary Mather (26) of 30 Russell Street, daughter of John Mather a Manufacturer. 1853 Alice Jane Wroe 1794 - 1847 James Ridyard 53 53 3 Aug 1817, James "Ridihut", bricklayer, married Ellen Mather at St Peter's, Bolton.

In 1841, James a bricklayer and Ellen (45 & 40) were at Back Bradshaw Street, East Bolton with Mary (20), Robert (15), Betsey (14), and Samuel (4) 1820 Mary Ridyard 1822 Robert Ridyard 1826 Betsy Ridyard 1837 Samuel Ridyard 1817 Joseph Ridyard Joseph married Sarah Howarth

In 1841, Joseph and Sarah (20 & 25) had daughters Ellen (3) and Mary (5 mo) at Commission Street.

In 1851, Joseph and Sarah (33 & 36) were in E Bolton with 3 children and his mother Ellen. 1866 Frederick Berry 1 Aug 1896, Frederick Berry (29), a Science Teacher of 4 Grafton Street, son of John Berry married Annie Mary Mather (26) of 30 Russell Street, daughter of John Mather a Manufacturer. 1840 Charles Isherwood Created using GenoPro® Click for details.