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Family Subtree Diagram : Mather, Robert+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. ? Astley Bridge Family 11 cM DNA match to Jandj841 John son of Peter born in Boston Emigrated to Boston USA, (and Peter's son John returned) Another Mather familiy from Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA 11cM, 1 seg - jandj841 and ME (and 23cM, 1 seg shared match with Aleah Hutchinson in Alberta, Canada) 14cM, 2 seg - jandj841 and Leile Rader (and 29cm, 3 seg shared match with Bryonie Coles) 7cm, 1 seg - jandj841 and Tracy Landman (and 3 other shared matches) Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child 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 Adopted Child Adopted Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Adopted Child Parent Parent Fused Marriage (five children) 20 April 1834 (Deane). Abode: Lowton, Leigh & Sharples Marriage (two children) 1874 (Bolton RO) Marriage (two children) 26 Oct 1897 (Lawrence, MA) Marriage (two children) MA, USA Marriage (five children) Dec 1854 (Bolton, Christ Church) ■No more children Marriage 20 Oct 1864 Astley Bridge ■No more children Marriage 28 Dec 1907 (Mass) ■No more children Marriage (a child) 26 Sep 1953 +Possibly more children Marriage (two children) Costa Rica ■No more children Marriage (five children) 6 Jan 1827 (Bolton) Marriage 6 Dec 1845 Marriage (six children) 25 Sep 1853 Widowed (two children) 18 Sep 1850 (Bolton) ■No more children Marriage (a child) Marriage (a child) 25 Nov 1922 +Possibly more children Marriage (three children) Q4 1872 (Bury RO) +Possibly more children Marriage 1898 ■No more children Lives with: In 1861, Nancy (17) and Peter (15) are staying with their uncle and aunt Thomas and (H)anna Moore Lives with: In 1861, Nancy (17) and Peter (15) are staying with their uncle and aunt Thomas and (H)anna Moore Lives with: In 1881, Mary Nightingale (77, Head) had her daughter Hannah and family living with her. Representative of: In 1864, William was witness at his sister Betsy's marriage to John Mather.  Its strange and confusing that is wife was also Betsy Rothwell. Lives with:  In 1841, Thomas Moore (14) was a lodger with Robert and Mary Mather at Ormond's Houses, Lowton, Leigh Neighbor: In 1900, William and Lelitia were neighbours of John and Martha Mather at Nos 23 and 429 Broadway, Lawrence Ward 4, Essex, Massachusetts. (Adjacent records on US census, so probably opposite wach other). Lives with: In 1861, James Rothwell (20) is lodging at St. Helens with his older brother William.  Both are Colliers. Relative of: Descended from Esther Mather and Bennet Isherwood with DNA matches to Margaret and her daughter Julie Young Relative of: Descended from Esther Mather and Bennet Isherwood with DNA matches to Margaret and her daughter Julie Young 1811 - 1851 Mary Carr 40 40 Mary Garr or Carr (see marriage)

In 1851, Mary was 28 and in when she died in 1858 she was 33, so born about 1824.  This cant be correct if she married in 1834 1836 - 1897 Betsy Rothwell 60 60 Daughter of James Rothwell, labourer and Mary Nightingale (or Brindel), born.ca 1808. In 1834, James was witness to Robert Mather's marriage.

In 1841, Betsy (5) was with parents James and Mary (35 & 30) at Blair Row, High Houses, Sharples.  Her father was a Waggoner.

In 1851, Betty was aged 15 and living on the Blackburn Road, Sharples with her parents and family. 1844 - 1909 Nancy Mather 65 65 The Nancy Mather that married James Bowen at Bolton, St George in 1867 was the daughter of Hannah of Edgworth.

There are no matching marriage records for Nancy in Bolton (so possibly married in Blackburn, Hindley or Eccles).

Nancy was aged 7 in 1851, loghing with her parents.

In 1861, Nancy and Peter (17 & 15) are with their uncle Thomas Moore in Sharples.

28 Dec 1907, Nancy Mather, daughter of Robert Mather and Mary Carr married John Sanderson in Massachusetts (both aged about 50), although Nancy was really 63.
 1842 - 1842 Peter Mather 7m 7m 1844 Ann Crompton 1876 - 1952 John Mather 76 76 John does not have a verified Lancashire birth record.  This is because he was born in Boston, USA.

1881 and 1891 census records show John living with parents in Astley Bridge, Shaprles although born in Boston USA.

By 1901 John (25) is married to Ann (27) and living in lodgings in Little Bolton with Ann's Spenser family.  Their other daughter is Alice Hurst (16), so her mother had re-married.  John is an Iron Roller.

In 1911, John and Ann (35 & 36) are at 20 Everitt Street, Bolton with Ann's mother Alice (61).

In 1921, John (born Lawrence, MA, USA) and Ann were still in Bolton with Ann's mother Alice Spenser. 1877 Mary Mather Mary was baprised twice: First in 1877, and then again 19 May 1878 with her brother John (see image).  It appears from births records her mother was Ann Etherington, but the only Bolton (RO) marriage is for Ann Crompton

In 1881 and 1891, Mary (4 & 14) was with parents and brolther John Mather in Sharples.

After 1891, Mary vapourised.  She was not with John in 1911 or 1921. No deaths in Bolton. No Marriages.

In 1901, Mary E Mather (24) was single and a boarder with William and Betty Faint in Bolton.  This is Mary E Mather who married Ralph Firhurst, a different person (MMN = HORROBIN) also registered Q1/1877. 1839 - 1916 John Mather 77 77 This is not the John Mather, born Bolton, step-son of Robert and Mary Longworth. He was still in Little Bolton, England with his mother in 1871.

John was born in 1839 the oldest son of Robert and Mary (all 5 birth registrations show mother's maiden name CARR).

In 1861, just after his father died, John was a spinner, lodging at 2 Blackburn Old Road, Sharples.

In 1864, John was 25, Bachelor and overlooker at Astley Bridge, son of Robert Mather, a printer (as per marriage). He married Betsy Rothwell at St Paul's, Astley Bridge in October 1864.

John (and presumably Betsy) arrived in the US about 1865.  The 1900 census records 35y (so 1865) and the 1910 census also records 1865.

In 1870, John and Betsy (27 & 25) were at Lawrence, Essex, Massachusetts.  John was still a spinner. 

25 Oct 1870, John became a US national, (US Naturalization Record Indexes).

The John (24, a machinist), lodging with an American family at Fitchburg, Worcester in 1870 and also a boarder (32, Machinist in 1880) is another person.

In 1876, John's son Peter came to visit with his new wife Ann.  Their son John was born in Boston, before returning back to Lancashire where thier daughter Mary was born the following year.

In 1880, John, 32 (but really 41), is still single, at Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

In 1888-1890, John is in the Lawrence, MA City Directory as a Clerk at 23 Manchester..

In 1890, John  and Betsy would have still been together, but the USA census records are lost.  However, John is in the City directory, now as Groceries and Provisions dealer at 434 Broadway, Lawrence.

In 1897, John (50, but actually 58), a Butcher, son of Robert and Mary Mather married a much younger Martha Haigh (23) at Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA.  This is his second marriage (the first in the UK, not Massachusetts).

According to Bessie French, an old family member, there was a story passed down that two travelled to the Cross Keys, Falls Road, Baltimore for their Honeymoon.  Nathan C. Mather had recently sold the tavern to William Fraking and it was being run as a hotel (because of the prohibition).

In 1900, John was a Meat cutter, born March 1847 (which is incorrect) with wife Martha (b 1873, R.I.) and son Robert (aged 1).

25 Aug 1904, John Mather, aged 64, a Butcher, arrived back in Boston from Liverpool, sailing on the Ivernia.  He had been visiting family in "Astley Bridge".

In 1907, Johns sister Nancy (aged 61) married John Sanderson in Massachusetts. They both recorded their ages as 50. Perants were confirmed as Robert Mather and Mary Carr.

In 1910, John (aged 69) was living on his own income. He was still with his young wife Martha (36) and son Robert (aged 11) and also Margaret (aged 8).

In 1916, John and Martha are listed in the Lawrence Mass City Directory.  John is shown as died 20 April 1916 1872 Martha G Haigh Martha's parents are Joseph Haigh and Margaret Davis.

In 1897, Martha, only 23 married John Mather (recorded 50, but actually 58).

Martha may have divorced John and married William H McCarty in 1928 (tbc).

In 1900, Martha Mather (26) was at Essex, MA
In 1910, Martha Mather (36) was at Essex, MA
In 1920, Martha Mather (46) was at Essex, MA
In 1930, Martha McCarty (55) was at Essex, MA 1898 - 1964 Robert Francis Mather 65 65 Robert was born in Mass, son of John and Martha Mather and was wkith them on the 1900, 1910, and 1920 US census (aged 1, 11 & 21). 1879 - 1969 Norene Louise Fahey 89 89 Norene is the daughter of Mary Madeline Newell (b.1866), daughter of Honor Boyle.  Honor Boyle was born in Annaghdown, Galway, Ireland

There is a 19cM Irish DNA connection between Julie Young and Norma Lois Arkbuckle with common ancestor Martin Boyle (1811-1879), Honor's father. 1830 Thomas Moore  In 1841, Thomas Moore (14) was a lodger with Robert and Mary Mather at Ormond's Houses, Lowton, Leigh

In 1850, Thomas (22), son of Peter Moor married Emily Thomason (20), daughter of Richard Thomason, a miller, by licence.  Peter was born the same year and theyt proabably also had a daughter Mary in 1851 that died.  Emily died in 1852 and Thomas remarried Hannah late 1854.

In 1861, Thomas and Annah Moore (31 & 27) are in Sharples with sons Peter and Joseph (10 & 1)

In 1881 Thomas and Hannah (51 & 48) were at the Railway Hotel, Blackburn Road. Sons Joseph (21) and Isaac (16) were still with them. 1834 Hannah Partington Two of Hannah's childrens births, James and Isaac, are recorded as Parkinson, not Partington!

In 1861, "Annah", wife, aged 27 wife of Thomas Moore, a cotton spinner.  Her neighbour and likely brother in Isaac Partington (21, also born Little Lever). 1859 Joseph Moore 1861 James Moore 1865 Isaac Moore 1871 Thomas Moore In 1871, Thomas was 7 months old. 1856 - 1858 Elizabeth Moore 2 2 ~1845 John Sanderson 1902 Margaret Mather 1931 - >2021 Mary Ireen Mather 90 90 Mary lived in Calafornia at:

2 S Old Ranch Rd, Arcadia, California, 91007.
Then,
245 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, California, 91024

In 2021, US Records show "Mary Mather Westfall I" was born May 1931 and lived at Spanish Pines Drive, Dunedin, Florida, USA.   1926 - 2016 Richard Pierre Young 89 89 1933 - 2012 Robert Dean Westfall 79 79 Robert Westfall died Oct 30 2012 in Arcadia, California.  He survived by his wife Mary of 55 years, (adopted) sons Alexander and James and two grandchildren.

Born in 1933, Robert attended Hamilton High School and earned a Bachelors degree from UCLA before serving 2 years in the army.

His career was in the US foreign service before joining Security Pacific Bank as a foreign trade specialist.  After retirement he did a lot of volunteer work - Good Man ! 1805 James Rothwell In 1829 when Esther was baptised at Walmsley, the family were living at Horrock's Fold, Turton.

In 1841, James and Mary (35 & 30) at Blair Row, High Houses, Sharples.  James is a Waggoner.  They had Hannah (14), Esther (13), William (8), and Betsy (5)

In 1851, James and Mary (46 & 44) are living at 62 Blackburn Road, Sharples. They have Esther (23), William (18), Betsy (15) and James (9).  Hannah has left home and married. 1807 - 1897 Mary Nightingale 90 90 Mary may have married William Brittle 21 Mar 1865 in Ashover, Derbyshire, England 1833 - 1894 William Rothwell 61 61 In 1861, William, a Collier, and Betsy (both 28) are at St. Helens with sons James (7) and William (1).  His brother James Rothwell (20) is a lodger.

In 1864, William was witness at his sister Betsy's marriage to John Mather.  Its strange and confusing that is wife was also Betsy Rothwell.

In 1880 William, Betsy and their 5 childrren were in Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA 1842 James Rothwell In 1861, James Rothwell (20) is lodging at St. Helens with his older brother William.  Both are Colliers.

In 1871, James (29) was living with his cousin, Catherine Moss at Fletcher Court, Bradford, East Bolton.. 1827 Hannah Rothwell 1821 John Holden 1829 Esther Rothwell 1834 - <1900 Betsy Partington 66 66 1829 - 1852 Emily Thomason 23 23 Emily was the daughter of Richard Thomason, a Miller and Alice (confirmed by Baptism and Marriage).  Being a miller, they were probably a wealthy family and Emily was married by licence to Thomas Moore.

Emily had a brotheer Samuel, born 1833 1850 Peter Moore Peter's step-mother Hannah was only 17 when Peter was born.  His parents didnt marry for another 3 years.  Baptism records show Peter's natural mother was Emily.

Peter, son, was with Thomas and Hannah Moore in 1861 (aged 10) and 1871 (aged 20) at Astley Bridge, Sharples. 1851 - 1851 Mary A Moore 1851 Elizabeth Mather Elizabeth, born Q4 1851 was the daughter of Robert Mather.  Her father died in 1860 when she was 8 years.

In 1861, Elizabeth (aged 9) was living with her uncle Richard Mather and Betsy, who already had a daughter Elizabeth (aged 8).

In 1871, Elizabeth (19) was a boarder with James and Jane Thornley.

In Q4 1872, Elizabeth possibly married Orlando Kay at Bury (TBC).

2 Oct 1876, another Elizabeth Mather (daughter of Henry Brew) married William Kirkmam, a stripper and grinder at St John's, Bolton. They were widow and widower, so cant be this Elizabeth.


 1860 William Rothwell William married Lelitia E Rothwell

In 1900, William and Lelitia were nigghbours of John and Martha Mather at Nos 23 and 429 Broadway, Lawrence Ward 4, Essex, Massachusetts. (Adjacent records on US census, so probably opposite wach other). 1866 Richard Rothwell 1868 Emma Rothwell 1872 Thomas Rothwell 1875 Ida May Rothwell 1854 - 1928 James Rothwell 74 74 The US death record shows James was born 21 Sep 1853, just 4 days before his parents married.

In 1861, James was 7, living with his parents at St. Helens Julie Ann Young 1812 - 1860 Robert Mather 47 47 Robert Mather born 16 Nov 1812 (and baptised 8 Jan 1813) was the son of Richard Mather and Hannah Knowles. NOTE: The Robert Mather that married Ann Ainsworth is another older Robert.

In 1832, Robert was witness (with X mark) to his older brother William's marriage to Ellen Cunlive.

20 Apr 1834, Robert Mather, a (cotton) spinner, married Mary Carr, but had no children (that survived) until 1839.

In 1835, Robert was witness to his sister Rachel's marriage to John Entwistle.

In 1841, Robert and Mary (both 25) were at Ormond's Houses, Lowton, Leigh with son John (2).  Thomas Moore (aged 14) was also with them.  After Robert died, it was Thomas who in 1861 would take in Nancy and Peter.

Between 1839 and 1851, John and Mary CARR had their 5  children (all birth records show mother's maiden name CARR) in W Bolton, E Bolton, Sharples and then back to W Bolton.

In 1848, Robert Mather aged 36, was imprisoned for 4 months for larceny.  This Robert (Machine/Calico Printer) may be the one the married Mary (Ann) Walmsley at Manchester in 1827 and were in Salford in 1841, athough age is spot on!

In 1851, Robert and Mary (both 28 but should be 38) were lodging at 29 Andrew Street with John, Nancy and Peter (12, 7 & 4)  Their daughter Elizabeth wasnt born until the end of 1851.


 Alexander Robert Westfall James Nicholas Westfall 1897 - 1993 Harry H Frisch 96 96 1933 - 2021 Bruce Harvey Frisch 88 88 1887 - 1963 William Pierre Young 75 75 1886 - 1963 Mary Beatrice Hall 76 76 Daughter of Nancy Ellen Gipson (1855-1935) 1926 - 2021 Marjorie Louise Mather 95 95 Marjorie Louise Young (aka Marjorie Mather Young) has a 31cM DNA match with her third cousin Paul Mather 1850 - 1931 Elizabeth Mather (Wolntenholme) 81 81 Elizabeth's father was recorded as James Wolntenholme (see death), but is a Mather when he married and had her two sons.

Jan 1916 Orlando Kay died at Springdale, Peoria, IL, USA

Dec 1931 Elizabeth died at Akron Township, Peoria, IL, USA
 1854 - 1916 Orlando Kay 61 61 Born Q4 1854 at Birtle (Heywood), Bury, Son of Edward Kay and Ann Greenhalgh. There are other Orlando Kys born 1855 and 1882, also at Heywood.

In 1881, Orlando and Elizabeth Kay (26 & 29) were living at 22 Bridge Street, Heap with Edward (4) and Frederick (? mo) and his mother Ann Kay (53). Heap, Heywood is East Bury.

In 1891, Orlando and Elizabeth Kay (36 & 39) were living at Fern Street, Oldham with son Edward (14) and George A J Matthews (6, adopted son)

Where was Orlando in 1901?

In 1910, Orlando and Elizabeth (57 & 59) were living at Peoria Ward 8, Peoria, Illinois, USA. This may be a different Elizabeth. 1877 Edward Kay Edward Kay married Rose 1880 - 1883 Frederick Kay 2 2 1885 George A J Matthews The 1891 census records George A J Matthews (6) as an adopted son. D L Noakes 1847 - 1915 Peter Mather 68 68 in 1875, the family were in Boston, MA when John was born, but had returned to Bolton by 1876.

In 1861 Nancy and Peter (17 and 15) are with their uncle Thomas Moore in Sharples..

In 1871, Peter (22, Unmarried) is a boarder, a piecer at the cotton mill.

About April 1874, Peter married Ann Crompton at Bolton.  Then in 1874, Peter a labourer and Ann Mather (28 & 30) travelled from Liverpool to New York on the ship Idaho, possibly for their honeymoon, although they appear to have stayed a few years.  They arrived on 6 July after an approx   six week crossing.

In 1876, Peter's son John was born in Boston, MA.

In 1881, Peter and Ann (36 & 40) are at 27 Rowland Street, Astley Bridge (Little Bolton Higher End) with John (5) and Mary (4).

In 1891, Peter and Ann (46 & 50) were at 7 Back Taylor Street, Astley Bridge, Sharples with John (15) and Mary (14).  Peter was an outdoor labourer.

In 1909, Peter Mather (56, a labourer and single) from Bolton travelled from Liverpool to Boston to visit John in Massachusetts.
 1873 Ann Hurst Ann daughter of Samuel and Alice Hurst.

By 1901 John (25) is married to Ann (27) and living in lodgings in Little Bolton with Ann's Spenser family.  Their other daughter is Alice Hurst (16), so her mother had re-married. Created using GenoPro® Click for details.