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Family Subtree Diagram : Mather, Joseph+Mary

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. ? Joseph and son John, both Hairdressers of Little Bolton Sarah and Elizabeth Mather had a double wedding in 1831 - Sisters? Mechanics of Little Bolton (unrelated) Joshua a Mechanic & Iron Turner, & Elizabeth Mather from Walton-le-Dale at Blackburn Street, W Bolton in 1861 John from Walton-le-Dale, a Machine Maker in Little Bolton, then a Mechanic in Manchester Thomas Allen and sons A family of tailors Elizabeth daughter of Joshua (not Joseph) From Little Bolton and later New Road, Halliwell Possible links to John & Elizabeth Mather (also New Road in 1841) Elizabeth, daughter of Grace. Peter a Chair Maker when Catherine baptised Family emigrated to Wisconsin & Minnesota (MIN) before 1850 Emigrated to NSW Mathers buried at St. James, New Bury, Farnworth. No DNA Another John and Ann. This John known as Frederick Work with: Both hairdressers.  Joseph recorded in 1843 Bolton Trade directoy.  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Abode L.B. ■No more children Marriage (six children) 1857 (Bolton RO) XTo be completed Marriage (three children) 1843 (Manchester) ■No more children Marriage (four children) 25 May 1852 (Manchester) ■No more children Widowed (a child) 25 Dec 1848 ■No more children Widowed (three children) 15 Oct 1810 (Leigh) ■No more children Marriage (seven children) 13 May 1816 (St Peter, Bolton) - Mechanic and Machine Maker +Possibly more children Widowed (five children) 9 Mar 1857 (Manchester) ■No more children Marriage 1840 (M'chester) XTo be completed Marriage 13 May 1849 ■No more children Marriage 8 Apr 1882 Marriage (a child) 1876 (Bolton RO) Marriage 8 Oct 1843 (Deane) ■No more children Marriage (two children) 6 Nov 1831 (Bolton) +Possibly more children Marriage 14 Feb 1850 XTo be completed Marriage (six children) 5 Sep 1825 (Bolton) ■No more children Marriage (four children) 12 Apr 1803 (Deane). Abode: Little Bolton & Lowton Marriage 10 Feb 1858 Marriage (three children) 1848 (Bolton RO) ■No more children Marriage (six children) 28 Oct 1816 (Eccles). Abode: Wigan & Bolton ■No more children Marriage 1877 (Bolton) XTo be completed Marriage (a child) 1860 (Bolton) +Possibly more children Marriage (three children) 4 Aug 1856 (Manchester) Marriage 1869 (Manchester) Marriage (six children) 1821 (Manchester) ■No more children Marriage (a child) Manchester XTo be completed Marriage 3 Jul 1836 ■No more children Marriage (five children) 15 Mar 1840 (Manchester). Abode: Hulme ■No more children Marriage (three children) 1913 (Bolton) +Possibly more children Marriage 1902 (Fairfield) ■No more children Widowed (a child) 1885 (Rivington) ■No more children Marriage 1879 (Bolton) ■No more children Lives with: In 1851, Thomas and John (52 & 50) and unmarried were living with their parents Joseph and Mary (both 73) at 97 Kay Street, L.B. Lives with: In 1861, Ann (70) was living with her daughter Ellen Warburton Representative of: In 1843, Sarah Ann Mather, married Thomas Adams, Witness John Mather [Sarah’s half-brother] Representative of: In 1848, when John and Eliza married, Thomas and Sarah Ann Adams (his sister) were witness. Know each other: Married the same day, and thought to be sisters, but now not (as Elizabeth was the daughter of Grace and born 1807) Neighbor: In 1871, Martha (22) was a servant for John and Jane Settle at 3 New Road, Halliwell.  She was a neighbour of Eliz Heaton (grandmother - tbc) Member of: In 1851, Elizabeth Ann and Mary Taylor Adams (7 & 4) were staying with their Aunt Elizabeth Mather (29) at the sea-side in North Meols. Representative of: Betsy Mather Heaton died 6 Jan.1881 Back New Road, Halliwell.  The informant was "Joseph Allen, Grandson, in attendance, of 545 Chorley Old Road, Halliwell". Representative of: Joseph Allen and Betty Mather are "cousins", although that seem impossible!
In 1881, Joseph reported the death of his cousin Betty Wilson (nee Mather) Lives with: In 1881, John Edmund Heaton, a domestic gardner, was 18 and living with his Aunt Hannah Allen Lives with: In 1841, John Heaton (aged 7) is living in Kay Street with his great uncle Joseph Mather (63) and his assumed sons Thomas (40) and John (38), all weavers.  Also present is Mary Mather (60)
 Neighbor: In 1861, Richard and William were neighbours at Bank House, Halliwell Representative of: In 1848, Ellen was witness to Martha's marriage Relative of: Confirmed brothers (as in 1810, John had a marriage witness Joseph (and James) Mather. Other: John buried at Cheetham Hill Cemetery, with his mother Ann Thompson Mather and brother Thomas Mather’s 1st wife Ellen McCardle Mather. Representative of: In 1869, John was witness to brother Thomas's second marriage  Other: Possible brothers, both buried at St James, New Bury Churchyard. Relative of: Both buried at St. James, New Bury and both from Little Bolton Other: Buried at same churchyard, St James, New Bury Representative of: In 1875, Thomas of 382 Oldham Road, Manchester, was the informant of his mother's (Ann) death. 1777 - 1856 Mary Thorp 79 79 Joseph (63), Thomas (40) and John (38), all weavers were at Kay St in 1841 and 1851.  Also present (seperate family were John Heaton (7) and Mary Mather (60).  This Mary may therefore be of another family (e.g. a sister), but is shown as wife in 1851.

Mary married Joseph in Oct 1794.  Another Mary Thorp married Samuel Marther 12 Nov the same year. 1798 - 1879 Thomas Mather 81 81 In 1841 Joseph (63), Thomas (40) and John (38) were all weavers at Kay Street.  Mary Mather (60) was listed seperately (after John Heaton), so may be Joseph's sister.

In 1851, Joseph and Mary his wife (both 73), Thomas (52) and John (50), all still hand loom weavers at 97 Kay Street, Little Bolton.

In 1861, Thomas was not with his father and brother John, so had possibly died. However, the only matching death record in in 1879, so he may have married Ellen Walkden in 1857 or Jane Dobson in 1858 (both RO). He may have been boarding with John and Hannah Hilton (63, Thomas, Silk Hand Loom Weaver, born L.B. but recorded as a Hilton)

In 1871, Thomas was 73, Unmarried, and a boarder at 210 Pikes Lane, West Bolton, a "Cotton Weaver at Home"

Thomas of Western Bolton died in March 1879, aged 81.  He is buried at New Bury Churchyard (near Farnworth), South of Bolton. 1807 Sarah Mather No burial for Sarah Mather, and not with family on 1841 census, so married James Clough (in 1829), Thomas Westby (in 1831) or James Cottam (in 1837).

6 Nov 1831, Sarah Mather married Thomas Westby (Packer of L.B.) and had daughters Mary in 1832 and Jane in 1834 and William in 1836.  Sarah was 43 in 1851 - Perfect! and Thomas 48.

Elizabeth Mather also married Peter Hilton the same day, so was this her sister and a double marriage?

Sarah & James Cottam had a daughter Martha in 1837. Sarah wife of James Cottam died in 1845, aged 30, so it cant be her as she was born 1812. 1803 - 1804 Joseph Mather 1 1 Joseph was baptised at St George's Church, Little Bolton

Joseph, son of Joseph Mather of L.B. was buried 22 Jan 1804 at Bolton Church 1803 Thomas Westby In 1851, Thomas (48, a "Moulder of Plaster") was living at 23 Dean Street, Little Bolton.  Wife Sarah (43), Mary (18), Jane (17) and William (15) were present.

In 1871, Thomas was a Widow, aged 68, living with his son William 1832 - 1870 Mary Westby 37 37 In 1861, Mary (28, single) was still with nher parents. 1834 - 1875 Jane Mary Westby 41 41 In 1851, Jane was living at 23 Dean Street, aged 17.

"Jane Mary" when she died, aged 41 1813 Sarah Ann Mather In 1843, Sarah Ann Mather married Thomas Adams, a butcher,  at St John, Manchester.

In 1851 Thomas and Sarah Adams (32 & 34) were at Manechester St George. Thomas was still a butcher.. 1815 - 1817 Thomas Mather 1 1 1790 - 1875 Ann Thompson 85 85 In 1841, John (a Mechanic) and Ann (both 50) were an Ancoats, Manchester with daughers Martha and Ellen (9 & 8).

In 1851, Ann (59, Wid) was a washerwoman living at 46 Jersey St, Ancoats, Manchester with her "son" Thomas, (14, Butcher's Boy).

In 1861, Ann (70) was living with her daughter Ellen Warburton

In 1871, Ann (81) was living with her daughter Martha Jordon. This is another person!

Ann died 22 Dec 1875, aged 92 of Senile Debility 1818 - 1895 Joseph Mather 77 77 19 Jan.1840, Joseph Mather married Bridget at Manchester Cathedral.

Arrived in Australia 7 Jan 1842, with son Thomas aged 13 months, on the “Marchioness of Bute” out of Liverpool on 20 Sep. 1841.  Joseph and Bridget had ten more children born in Australia.   1821 - ~1822 John Mather 1 1 John may have died an infant, as another John was baptised 22 June 1823, also at Manchester Cathedral. However, there are no death or burial records. Perhaps he was baptised twice! 1831 - 1881 Ellen Mather 50 50 In 1851 Ellen (Head, Unmarried, Dress Maker) was at 28 Jersey Street, just a few doors away from her mother and brother Thomas at No. 46.  She was recorded as being from Dublin (but that was also for her two lodgers).

25 May 1852, Thomas Warburton of 41 Turner Street married Ellen Mather of 28 Jersey Street. Her father was John Mather, a Mechanic.

Recorded as "Helen" Warburton for the baptism of James Thomas in 1856 and "Ellen" for Smith in 1857

Ellen died in 1881, aged 52 1828 Martha Mather Martha married twice, first John Neale a butcher in 1848, and later Samuel Taylor, a mechanic in 1856.

In 1853, her son James Neal died, and then her husband John.  They were buried 5 days appart.

In 1881, Martha Taylor (born Chorlton), widowed again, was a botcher at 190 Ridgeway Street, Ancoats, Manchester, now with three Taylor children

In 1894, Martha Taylor was baptised, aged 66. The parents ware recorded as John and Ann Mather. 1778 - 1864 Joseph (Joshua) Mather 86 86 WARNING: Parents are not confirmed.

We know Joseph and John were brothers because thay both had daughters named Betsy, and in 1881 the same informant, Joseph Allen, recorded both their deaths.

Joseph was born in Tyldsley or Tong in 1778 and baptised at Astley, St Stephen.

Joshua (and Jesus) are alternative early names for Joseph.  It appears then in 1805, he used the name Joshua, not Joseph to have is daughter Elizabeth baptised.  (The only UK Joshua and Mary marriage was in Derbyshire in 1789 and that Joshua was still there in 1841, aged 70).

In 1841, Joseph (63), Thomas (40) and John (38), all weavers were at Kay Street.  Mary Mather (possibly a sister-in-law) was 60.  His great nephew John Heaton (7) was living with them.

In 1851 Joseph and Mary (both 73) were at 97 Kay Street, Little Bolton with sons Thomas (52) and John (50).

From 1861 Joseph's son John became a Hair Cutter and moved up the road with Joseph from 97 to 204 Kay St.  Joseph Mather was also recorded as a Barber in the trade directory.

In 1871, Joseph's son John was a Hairdresser at 2 Simpson Street which is probably where Joseph died in 1864. Our other Mather family also lived at Simpson Street and Coopers Square (see map). 1800 - 1888 John Mather 88 88 In 1841, Joseph (63), Thomas (40) and John (38), all weavers were at Kay Street.  Also present (separate family were John Heaton (7) and Mary Mather (60).

In 1851, Thomas and John (52 & 50), both unmarried were living with their parents Joseph and Mary at 97 Kay Street, L.B.

From 1861 John (61) became a "Barber & Hair Cutter" or Hairdresser and moved up the road with his father (83 and a cotton weaver) from 97 to 204 Kay St.

In 1871, John (71, Unmarried) is a hairdresser at 2 Simpson Street, Little Bolton

In 1881, John (81, Widower) was a retired barber at 2 Simpson St. 1838 - 1839 Thomas Westby 3m 3m William was missing in 1851 1837 - 1875 Jane Stockton 38 38 1859 - 1862 Edward Alfred Westby 3 3 Aged 1 in 1861 census, but died soon after. 1862 Sarah Jane Westby In 1881, after both parents died, Sarah Jane, William T, and Arthur H (18, 13 and 11) were lodging with their "uncle" John Stockton.

In 1891, Sarah J Westby (28, Head) was at 19 Liptrot Street, Bolton with her brother William T (23) and sister Mary A (18)

In 1893, Sarah Jane married James Grimshaw (Bolton RO) 1867 - 1953 William Thomas Westby 85 85 In 1881, after both parents died, Sarah J, William T, and Arthur H (18, 13 and 11) were lodging with their "uncle" John Stockton. 1870 Arthur Henry Westby In 1881, after both parents died, Sarah J, William T, and Arthur H (18, 13 and 11) were lodging with their "uncle" John Stockton.

In 1918, Arthur joined the Freemasons 1834 - 1891 William Francis McDowell 57 57 1819 Thomas Adams In 1843, Thomas, a butcher, son of John Adams a Shop keeper, married Sarah Ann Mather.

In 1851 Thomas and Sarah Adams (32 & 34) were at Manechester St George. Thomas was still a butcher.. 1843 Elizabeth Ann Adams In 1851, Elizabeth Ann and Mary Taylor Adams (7 & 4) were staying with their Aunt Elizabeth (28) at the sea-side in North Meols. 1847 Mary Taylor Adams In 1851, Elizabeth Ann and Mary Taylor Adams (7 & 4) were staying with their Aunt Elizabeth (28) at the sea-side in North Meols. 1852 William Thomas Adams 1831 - 1869 Thomas Warburton 38 38 25 May 1852, Thomas Warburton of 41 Turner Street married Ellen Mather of 28 Jersey Street

In 1861, Thomas and Ellen (both 29)  1857 Smith Warburton 1862 Thomas Mather Warburton 1860 Sarah Ann Warburton 1824 - 1853 John Neale 29 29 John Neale married Martha in 1848.  He was a Butcher is the son of James Neale, a joiner.

In 1851, John and Martha (26 & 22) were at 50 Bengall Street, Ancoats, Manchester.  Thay had a son James aged 3 1789 - 1815 Mary Taylor 26 26 1811 - 1881 Elizabeth (Betty) Mather 70 70 In 1851, Elizabeth Mather (28, b.Bolton) was Head of a boarding house at 122 Lord Street, North Meols with her nieces Elizabeth Ann and Mary Taylor Adams (7 & 4) from Bolton and three other young visitors, all from Manchester.

10 Feb 1858 Elizabeth Mather (44, father John Mather, Mechanic) married James Wilson (54) at Trinity Church Southport by Licence.  James was a commercial traveller, a widower from Liverpool, son of John Wilson, a Labourer.

In 1861, James and Elizaberth Wilson (57 & 47) were still living at 122 Lord St. North Meols.

In 1871, Elizaberth Wilson (Head, Wid, 60) was a lodging house keeper, still living at 118 Lord Street, North Meols, Southport.  James had died in 1866

21 Feb 1881, Betsy Wilson widow of James, aged 70, of Markland Lane, Heaton died of Chronic Bronchitis.  Joseph Allen "Cousin" was present at the death.
 1822 - 1892 John Mather 70 70 On 31 Dec 1848, John Mather (a labourer) son of John the Mechanic married widow Eliza Smith (nee Jackson). They were both 21 (or over). Thomas and Sarah Ann Adams (his half-sister) were witness.

On 13 May 1849, another John Mather, an engineer married Eliza Dennet at Farnworth, Prescot with witness Charles Mather. His father was also John, an engineer. It cant be the same John and John is buried with both his wives and was married in 1849.

In 1851, John (33 but should be 28) may have been working as a waiter in a Pub in Deansgate, Manchester.

In 1861, John and Eliza were both 40. John a Waste Dealer, living at 1 Peel St, Ancoats, Manchester. No children present.

In 1871, John and Eliza still had no children, and were now living in Coventry, Warickshire.

In 1877, Eliza Jackson Mather died, so in 1881 John is a lodger, widower in Manchester.  The following year he remarried.

In 1882, John married Margaret Hughes.

In 1891 Census John and Margaret are married and in Bradford, Prestwich. John Mather died 1892 Prestwich, age 71 and Margaret Hughes Mather died 1896, age 70.  1837 Thomas Mather In 1851, Thomas was 14 and a Butcher's boy living with his mother Ann (59, Wid, Washerwoman) at 46 Jersey Street.

On 9 March 1857, Thomas, now a Butcher in Liverpool Road, Manchester married Ellen McCordle.  His father John is shown as a Mechanic.

In 1867, when wife Ellen died, the family were living at 151 Butler Road, Prestwich.

In 1871, Thomas, a butcher, and Mary (both 37) were at 382 Oldham Road, Butcher's Shop. They had Joseph (13), John (10), James (6), and Eliza Ellen (4).

In 1875, (son) Thomas Mather of 382 Oldham Road, Manchester was in attendence at his mother's death.

In 1881,  Thomas and Mary (both 45) were at 4 Gibbon Road, Mancherster, a Beef butcher.  Thomas had his four surviving children.

 1834 - 1867 Ellen McCardle 33 33

April 1867, Ellen, wife of Thomas Mather of 151 Butler Street, Oldham Road died of Chronic Bronchitis, aged 33 1819 - 1903 Bridget Cush 84 84 Bridget was the daughter of John Crush.

Bridget Cush/Foote arrived in Australia 7 Jan 1842, with son Thomas aged 13 months, on the “Marchioness of Bute” out of Liverpool on 20 Sep. 1841.  Joseph and Bridget had ten more children born in Australia.  Joseph died 1895, Marrickville, NSW, aged 77, and Bridget died 1903, aged 84.

 1820 - 1877 Eliza Smith (nee Jackson) 57 57 Eliza Dennet (another possible wife, married 13 May 1849) was the daughter of Thomas Dennet, a joiner

Eliza of Mill St. Bradford, Manchester, died in 1877 and is buried in the family grave at Cheetham Hill. 1835 - 1896 Margaret Hughes 61 61 1865 - 1867 Elizabeth A Westby 2 2 1873 Mary A Westby 1859 - 1915 Alexander James McDowell 56 56 1862 - 1923 Walter William McDowell 61 61 1866 William H McDowell 1867 - 1875 Elisa J McDowell 7 7 1870 John Thomas McDowell 1872 Charles E McDowell 1837 Alice Holt 1878 Eliza A McDowell 1856 - 1856 James Thomas Warburton 4m 4m 1818 - 1878 John Willis 60 60 In 1841, John Wilis (20) a brickmaker Journeyman was living with Daniel Willis (60) a Cotton Weaver at Swan Lane, East Bolton. 

8 Oct 1843, John Wallis (or Willis), weaver, son of John Wallis a bricklayer married Jane Mather of Rumworth, daughter of John Mather, a weaver.

In 1851, John and Jane (31 & 32), living in Rumworth.  John was a labourer for a Brick Maker.

In 1861, John and Jane (41 & 42), living in Western Bolton.  John was a Brick Maker.  They had no children.

In 1871, John and Jane Willis (52 & 53) were at 43 High Street, East Bolton.  John was a Retired Brick Maker.

John died Nov 1878, aged 60 and Jane Willows (63, widow) remarried the following year. 1818 - 1890 Jane Mather 71 71 Jane was Baptised 3 Jan 1819 with her brother Joseph, so probably twins, born Q4 1818. Her father John was a Machine maker, but recorded as a weaver on her 1843 marriage (a year after John had died), so possible wrong parents!.  She may be Jane b.1815, daughter of John Mather and Ann.

It's not confirmed who Jane was, exept she is the daughter of John Mather a weaver, and was born in Bolton about 1819.  She probably had a close brother John who was a marriage witness.  Jane may be one of the un-baptised Mather from Egerton, but more likely the daughter of John Mather and Ann Thompson, born 1818.

In 1841, Jane was not with her family.

8 Oct 1843, John Wallis, weaver, son of John Wallis a bricklayer married Jane Mather of Rumworth, daughter of John Mather.

In 1851, John and Jane were 31 & 32, living at Rumworth.

In 1861, John and Jane (41 & 42), living in Western Bolton.  John was a Brick Maker.  They had no children.

In 1871, John and Jane Willis (52 & 53) were at 43 High Street, East Bolton.  John was a Retired Brick Maker.

25 Aug 1879, After her husband died in 1878, Jane "Willows" (63, daughter of John Mather a weaver) remarried James Clegg (62, widower and cowkeeper) at Bolton St Peter.

In 1881, Jane Clegg (66, born Little Bolton) and James (64) were living at 18 Pilkington St 1807 - 1871 Peter Hilton 64 64 There is a Peter Hilton baptised at Wigan, his father Peter was an Innkeeper at Upholland, Lancashire.  Later his father may have been a Wheelwright.  In 1851, this Peter Hilton, lodger, Widower, aged 41 was a Sawyer (i.e. a timber cutter) at Upholland.  In 1871, Peter is a Carpenter in Pemberton.  This cant be the Peter that emmigrated to the USA.

Peter Hilton married Elizabeth Mather 6 Nov 1831 in Bolton.  It was just in time, as Elizabeth (aka Betty) gave birth 2 months later.  Their marriage may have been a double marriage as Sarah Mather married at the same church, same day.  The marriage records are adjacent. However, they are not sisters.

In Jan 1832 when Catherine was baptised, Peter was a Chair Maker in Little Bolton 1832 - 1908 Catherine Hilton 76 76 Catherine Hilton aged about 2 imigrated to USA (probably via Canada) with her parents.

17 July 1908, Catherine (Widowed, 78) died in Minnesota.  She was actually 76 years old. 1833 - 1833 Grace Hilton 1814 - 1816 Hannah Mather 1 1 1824 - 1856 John Smith Peck 32 32 1807 - 1865 Elizabeth Mather 58 58 Elizabeth from Lowton had an adult baptism at Winwick in 1820 (aged 12).  She had an infant sister Nancy (b.8-Dec-1819) baptised the same day.

6 Nov 1831, Elizabeth married Peter Hilton (the same day Sarah Mather married Thomas Welsby). This may have been a double marriage as Sarah Mather married the same day.  However, it is now believed thay were not sisters.  Census records show the Elizabeth Mather sister of Sarah was born 1805 in Little Bolton and married Edmund Heaton.

Jan 1832 "Betty" had her daughter Catherine baptised (less than two months after the marriage)

In 1850 and 1861, Elizabeth and Peter (and Elizabeth's mother Grace) were in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. 1800 - 1839 Edmund Heaton 39 39 5 Sep 1825, Edmund Heaton married Betsy Mather.

1826 to 1833, Edmund was a weaver in Little Bolton

Edmund died in 1839 in Halliwell, aged 39 1805 - 1881 Elizabeth (Betsy) Mather 76 76 Elizabeth was baptised the daughter of Joshua and Mary Mather.  It seems probable the Joshua is Joseph.  This is supported by:
1) Joshua a possible alternate name for Joseph
2) Gap in births at 1805 for Elizabeth to fit
3) Double marriage of two daughters (Elizabeth and Sarah)
4) No marriage of Joshua and Mary (only Joseph)
5) No other Bolton baptisms with father Joshua Mather

Elizabeth was born about 1805 in Little Bolton.  It follows that it is this Elizabeth the daughter of Joshua and Mary Mather of Little Bolton, baptised 17 Feb 1805 that married Edmund Heaton.

Known as Betsy when married and for the birth of the first children, and then used the name Elizabeth from 1836 when Thomas and Sarah were born.

In 1841, Elizabeth Heaton (35) was at Piklington Street, Halliwell with Hannah (15), Joseph (10), and Sarah (3).

In 1851, Elizabeth Heaton (Wid, 46) was a Provision Dealer at New Road, Halliwell.  With her were sons Joseph and John (23 & 18), all born Little Bolton, and daughter Sarah (12, born Halliwell)

In 1871, Elizabeth Heaton (66, Wid) was at 10 Whittle Court, New Road, Halliwell with Alice Wood (78, occupier).

6 Jan 1881, Betsy Heaton, aged 76, widow of Edmund Heaton died at Back New Road, Halliwell, Bolton. 1829 - 1834 Mary Heaton 4 4 1841, Mary is missing 1838 Sarah Heaton In 1841, Sarah (aged 3) was with her mother and siblings Hannah (15) and Joseoph (12) at Pilkington Street, Halliwell.  John (7) was with his (great uncle) Joseph Mather (63, weaver) and Mary and Thomas were missing!

Another Sarah Heaton, aged 4, was living with George Slater (58) a bleacher in Sharples.  George has a son William (18), Hannah Scholes (51) and two female servants (or perhaps recorded twice). 1826 - 1901 Hannah Heaton 75 75 Hannah married Richard Allen (1826-1880) 1833 - 1866 John Heaton 33 33 In 1841, John Heaton (aged 7) is living in Kay Street with Joseph Mather (63) and his assumed sons Thomas (40) and John (38), all weavers.  Also present is Mary Mather (60)

In 1860, John married Elizabeth Entwistle.  In 1861 John and Elizabeth (28 & 27) were at 12 Haigh Street, Little Bolton with  in-laws Joseph and Alice Entwistle (36 & 19)  1836 - 1836 Thomas Heaton 1841, Thomas is missing 1827 - 1874 Joseph Heaton 46 46 29 Mar 1852, Joseph married Ann Seed at St Mary Deane 1849 Martha Heaton In 1871, Martha (22) was a servant for John and Jane Settle at 3 New Road, Halliwell.  She was a neighbour of Eliz Heaton (grandmother - tbc) ~1780 William Mather On the 12 April 1803 William Mather married Grace Thomison at St. Mary's, Deane. This was the last of 8 marriages here this day, including a marriage between James Toping and widow Alice Mather, but they are not adjacent so unlikely to be a double marriage

In 1805 William and Grace were living in Little Bolton

In 1817, William was a Blacksmith in Great Bolton, and later recorded at Lowton when Nancy (and Elizabeth) baptised. 1782 - 1858 Grace Thomison 76 76 1805 James Mather In 1870, James Mather and spouse Elizabeth were in Racine, Wisconsin, USA 1819 Nancy Mather Nancy did not marry John Harwood (1838) or William Holden (1841).  These are the only Bolton marriages and there is no Lancashire marriage to BULLOCK.  She may have married in the USA.

In 1860, Nancy Bullock was in Racine, Wisconsin, USA 1817 Ann Mather 1804 - 1866 James Wilson 62 62 10 Feb 1858 James Wilson (54) James Wilson, a commercial traveller and a widower from Liverpool, son of John Wilson, a Labourer married Elizabeth Mather (44, father John Mather, Mechanic) at Trinity Church Southport by Licence. 

In 1866, James died, aged 64 1826 - 1880 Richard Allen 54 54 Richard was the son of Thomas Alllen, a tailor and Elizabeth

In 1844 when he was 17, Richard Allen was imprisoned for 3 or 4 months for larceny and fraud.

In 1851, Richard a tailor and Hannah (24 & 25) were at Richmond Terrace, Little Bolton with son Jopseph Allen (2).

In 1861, Richard, now a gardener, and Hannah (35 & 36) were at Bank House, Halliwell with sons Joseph and Richard Allen (12 & 2).  They were living with Richards mother Elizabeth Allen (68, Wid, b.WIgan) and brother William (41, a Tailor).

In 1871, Richard a gardener and Hannah (44 & 45, both born Bolton) were at 8 Cope Bank, Halliwell with Joseph (22), Richard T (12), Frederick W (8) and John Heaton (8). 1848 Joseph Allen Joseph Allen, lived at 545 Chorley Old Road, Halliwell. 

In Jan 1881, he reported the death of his grandmother Betsy Mather Heaton, widow of Edmund.  Then a month later his cousin Betsy Wilson widow of James 1787 - 1856 Thomas Allen 69 69 28 Oct 1816, Thomas Allen (30) married Betty Critchley (24) at Eccles St Mary.  Isaac Holt was witness.

In 1841, Thomas and Elizabeth (50 & 40) were in Lane Ends, Haulgh.  Thomas and his sons Thomas (20) and William (18) were Tailor Journeyman. He also had Rebecca (16), Richard (14), Elizabeth (12) and John (10).

In 1851, Thomas and Elizabeth (64 & 54) were at Bath Street, Little Bolton.  Thomas and his two sons William (30) and John (19) were tailors. 1793 - 1871 Elizabeth (Betty) Critchley 78 78 28 Oct 1816, Thomas Allen (30) married Betty Critchley (24) at Eccles St Mary.  Isaac Holt was witness.

In 1841, Thomas and Elizabeth (50 & 40) were in Lane Ends, Haulgh.  Thomas and his sons Thomas (20) and William (18) were Tailor Journeyman. He also had Rebecca (16), Richard (14), Elizabeth (12) and John (10).

In 1851, Thomas and Elizabeth (64 & 54) were at Bath Street, Little Bolton.  Thomas and his two sons William (30) and John (19) were tailors.

In 1861, Elizabeth (head, 68) was with her son William (41, a tailor, at Bank House, Halliwell.

In 1871, Elizabeth died in Little Bolton, aged 76 1859 Richard Thomas Allen 1819 - 1879 Thomas Critchley Allen 60 60 In 1861, Thomas C Allen, aged 42, born Wigan was in East Bolton with his family.  He was a Tailor.

28 Sep 1845, Thomas Critchley Allen, a tailor, son of Thomas Allen, a tailor married Ellen Parker at Radcliffe St Mary.

In 1871, Thomas was a tailor and draper 1871 - 1958 Frederick William Allen 87 87 Aged 10 (and a scholar) in 1881, born Halliwell
 1862 John Edmund Heaton In 1881, John Edmund Heaton, a domestic gardner, was 18 and living with his Aunt Hannah Allen

In 1902, John Edmund Heaton was a widower when he married Margaret Ann Smith at Fairfield, St John the Divine (near Liverpool) 1851 Mary Heaton ~1833 Elizabeth Entwistle 1821 - 1874 William Allen 53 53 In 1861, William and his mother were neighbours (or in same house) as his brother Richard and Hannah at Bank House, Halliwell 1831 John Allen 19 Aug 1863, John Allen married Alice Slater (illegitimate) 1824 Rebecca Allen In 1841 Rebecca was 16 at Haulgh with parents and siblings

10 May 1846, Rebecca Allen, daughter of Thomas Allen, a tailor, married Isaac Fairclough at Deane
 1829 Elizabeth Allen 11 Nov 1850, Elizabeth daughter of Thomas Allen a tailor married James Battersby Robinson (illegitimate) Samuel Taylor Samuel was the son of John Taylor, a spinner 1857 Martha Ann Taylor 1860 Elizabeth Ann Taylor 1870 Thomas Taylor 1782 - 1842 John (Mechanic) Mather 60 60 WARNING: Parents are not confirmed.

In 1810, John Mather, mechanic, married Mary Taylor at Leigh.  His brother Joseph and (assumed) brother James Mather were witness. (Sir William Mather was also a machine maker at Salford in 1836)

We know John and Joseph were brothers because thay both had daughters named Betsy, and in 1881 the same informant, Joseph Allen, recorded both their deaths.

13 May 1816, John Mather, Machine Maker, married Ann Thompson.

3 Jan 1819 Jane & Joseph Mather were baptised at Bolton-le-Moors, St Peter. John was a Machine Maker of Little Bolton.

In 1821, John Mather, mechanic was listed at 35 Canal Street in the Manchester Business Directory.

In 1841, John Mather (a Mechanic) and Ann (both 50) were in were living in Back Hadfield St, Ancoats, Manchester with daughters Martha and Ellen (9 & 8).  John was listed at 27 Dean Street, Great Ancoats as a Mechanic in the 1841 Pigot & Slater's Directory of Manchester & Salford.

In 1850, John Mather, Mechanic is listed in Slater's directory at Ordsal Lane, Salford, which must be another if he died in 1841 (or else he died later).

In 1842, John died at the Manchester Workhouse (aged 60). A burial records his abode as Little Bolton, aged 58.

Later records (after his death) also show another John as an Iron Fitter and Engineer. 1858 Joseph Mather 1861 John Thomas Mather 1834 Mary Hoyle (nee Hull) 1864 James Mather 1866 Eliza Ellen Mather 1863 - 1863 Emma Mather Emma died 1 day old.

Emma Mather of 151 Butler Street died 1 day old, and was buried at Cheetham Hiill. She is buried at Cheetham Hill (Methodist) in grave 2238 owned bu John Neale (her uncle). Her mother is in grave 6096. 1795 - 1870 James Mather 75 75 1819 - 1900 Nathan Mather 81 81
In 1861 and 1871, Another Nathan Mather was boarder and later a farm servant for John and Ann Knowles in Blackrod.  This Nathan was born 1815 and buried 1883 at Blackrod, Wigan.

In Jan 1900, Nathan Mather of Blackhorse Street, Bolton died aged 81 and is buried at New Bury, Farnworth. 1805 - 1881 Maria Haydock 76 76 In 1861, Maria Haddock (Head, Unmarried, 55, born Bolton) was in King Street, Farnworth with Sarah Lawton (46, Unmarried, Boarder) from Manchester

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

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

In Dec 1881, Maria Haydock Mather died and buried at St. James, New Bury Churchyard, Farnworth. 1850 - 1853 James Neale 3 3 James Neale of Bengal Street, Manchester was buried 31 Jun 1853, aged only 3 yrs.  His father, John was buried in the same grave 5 days later. 1795 John Frederick Mather John Frederick Mather was a Turner of Wood (not Iron).

In 1840, John Frederick Mather, widower married Priscilla.

In 1841, Frederick (a mechanic) and Precilla (40 & 30) were in Hulme, Manchester with Matilda (19), Ann (13), Charles (10), Isabella (7) and Sarah (11 mo)

In 1851, John and Priscilla were at Browns Coury, Lincolnshire with three children from his current marriage. ~1795 Ann Bennett Bennett or Bennitt  1824 - <1837 Robert Mather 13 13 Robert was not with his parents at Hulme in 1841.  He must have died as another Robert was born (and died) in 1840. 1822 Matilda Mather 1827 Ann Mather 14 Oct 1849, Ann, daughter of John Frederick Mather, married Henry Vaughan

Aged 13 in 1841, living in Hulme, Manchester 1751 - 1827 Robert Mather 76 76 Sarah D. <1840 Sarah Davis 1809 - 1874 Priscilla Leach 65 65 1842 Alice Mather In 1851, the family were living in Lincolnshire.

1 Jan 1866, Alice, daughter of John Frederick Mather, married Charles Thornton at Lincoln. 1845 John Frederick Mather 1847 Henry Mather 1830 Charles Mather 1833 - 1901 Isabella Mather 68 68 Aged 7 in 1841, living in Hulme, Manchester with parents.

Aged 17 in 1851, a general servant at Salford, Manchester for Robert and Sarah Cotton. 1840 - ~1843 Sarah Mather 3 3 Sarah was born 8 May 1840, 2 months after her parents married, so possibly from John Frederick's previous marriage to Sarah.
 1826 Frederick Mather 1840 - 1840 Robert Mather 1836 - 1879 William Westby 43 43 In 1859, William married Jane Stockton (Bolton RO)

In 1861, William was 25, married to Jane and living in Little Bolton.  His father Thomas (68) was living with them.

Anout 1871, the family moved from Little Bolton to Horwich.

In 1881, After William and Jane had both died, Sarah Jane (18), William T (13) and Arthur H (11) lived with their uncle and aunt John and Mary A Stockton 1890 - 1925 John Heaton 35 35 1 Nov 1913, John (22, Collier) of 27 St Ann Street, son of John Heaton (Collier) married Mary Alice Woods. Richard Heaton and Hannah Woods were witnesses.

In 1921 the family of 5 were libing in Farnworth. 1891 - 1932 Mary Alice Woods 41 41 1914 - 1966 Joseph Heaton 52 52 1917 Alice Hannah Heaton 1919 John Alexander Heaton In 1821, John Alexander, norn Bolton, was living in Farnworth 1872 Margaret Ann Smith In 1902, John Edmund Heaton was a widower when he married Margaret Ann Smith at Fairfield, St John the Divine (near Liverpool). 

Aged 39 in 1911, married 9 years and no children 1887 John Thomas Heaton 1860 - 1897 Sarah Jane Bateson 37 37 1817 - 1897 James Clegg 80 80 In 1881, Jane Clegg (66, born Little Bolton) and James (64) were living at 18 Pilkington St.

James Clegg of 18 Pilkington St.,Bolton died 1 Jan 1897.  Probate to William Clegg cashier and secretary at leather works and Samuel Clegg millwright. Effects £296 12s 1d.
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