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Family Subtree Diagram : Mather (Adlington)

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. ? Other (DNA) Ralph Mathers form Chorley Probably wrong ! http://www.angelfire.com/in/rivington/church-records/rivington_church_register.txt Entire 1841 census searched for Leyland (hundred) and Chorley (Registration DIstrict) = 81 Mathers 1840 Census; Hundred: Leyland, Chorley (81 Mathers) includes Standish, Leyland, Chorley, Croston: Book 2 (Chorley): Edward (labourer) & Jane (both 30); Margaret (15), Alice (13), Helen (12), Edward (1) Book 4 (Chorley): Thomas (printer) & Elizabeth (both 25) Book 5 (Chorley): James (weaver) & Nancy Madder (both 45), plus 10 children Inc Robert, James, Jonathan) at Standish H Book 7,? (Adlington) Mary Mather (80) & Nancy (20) ... Also Mary Mather (25, F.S.) Book 7,7 (Adlington) John (Labourer) & Mary (25 & 20) with Rose (2), Alfred (1) Book 7,9 (Adlington) Nathan & Catherine (both 50) +5 (see above) Book 7,12 (Adlington) Thos & Amey (60 & 45) +9 (see below) Book 7,14 (Adlington) Catherine (20, F.S.) (see below) Book 8 (Chorley) Robert (70, Pauper, Lab) in Chorley Workhouse Book 8 (Chorley) James (6), Richard (25), Alice (15) ... Also neighbour James & Mary (30 & 25) with Martha (5) & John (2) Book 8 (Chorley) Robert & Mary (both 35) +7 others Book 10 (Croston) John (Farmer) & Isabella (61 & 60) ... Also Ann Mather (25, F.S.) Book 11 (Heapey) James (Printer) & Alice (both 40) and Jane (9) Book 18 (Withnell) Thomas (Cali Printer) & Mary (30 & 25) .. John & Margaret (both 30) +4 (See Darwen) Buried in temple 1791 John Abode Blackrod (bap Ridgway Gates Wesleyan) 1795-1804 All other numbered (1,2,3 daud), (1,2,4,5,6 sons) - Blackrod Isaac, Labourer, Blackrod Richard & Jane, (with James, John, Alice and Jane Eliza buried at St. Katherine (Blackrod), W Bolton When John Mather, Farmer of Blackrod died in 1830, Thomas & Nathan were executors. Thomas a farmer (later a labourer) No DNA to families of Thomas & Ann Abode "Charnock", but baptised at Little Lever |Thomas Rigby & Betty Mather, Weaver from Adlington. 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Abode: Adlington Widowed (two children) 25 Dec 1828. Adlington ■No more children Marriage (nine children) 16 Dec 1783 (Standish): Abode: Heath Charnock (1785), then Blackrod ■No more children Marriage (nine children) 26 Aug 1822 (Bolton) Adlington Marriage (seven children) 17 Jan 1842 (Bolton). Abode: Blackrod ■No more children Widowed (ten children) 6-Nov-1809 Blackrod (NW Bolton) Marriage (four children) 1701 (Bolton) Abode Anglezarke / Rivington) +Possibly more children Marriage (eight children) Heath Charnock, Anderton & Longworth Marriage (seven children) 4 Sep 1733 (Standish) Abode: Charnock Marriage (seven children) Heath Charnock & Adlington Marriage (four children) 6 Feb 1722 (Bolton) Abode: Heath Charnock / Anglezarke XTo be completed Marriage (three children) 31 Oct 1825 Blackrod Widowed 29-Jun-1835 (Bolton) Marriage (a child) 22 May 1848 (Adlington) ■No more children Marriage (a child) 1861 (Adlington) ■No more children Marriage (five children) 1 Jan 1810 (Bolton) Abode: Blackrod Marriage (ten children) 29 Nov 1813 (Bolton) Abode Blackrod ■No more children Marriage 10 Nov 1834 (Bolton) Widowed 26 Oct 1845 XTo be completed Marriage 1869 XTo be completed Marriage (a child) 2 Feb 1761 Abode Turton ■No more children Marriage (three children) 1 May 1848 ■No more children Widowed (eight children) 9 Jan 1805 (Bolton). Weaver & Labourer of Adlington ■No more children Marriage (four children) Chorley (a child) Marriage 1844 (Deane) XTo be completed Marriage (six children) 8 Dec 1856 (Standish) Abode: Adlington ■No more children Marriage (two children) 1855 (Chorley) Adlington ■No more children Marriage 23 Jun 1844 XTo be completed Marriage (nine children) 13 July 1826 (Marton). Abode: Horwich ■No more children Widowed (three children) 23 Feb 1867 ■No more children Marriage (a child) 17 Jul 1880 Marriage 4 Mar 1875 XTo be completed Marriage (ten children) 31 Oct 1780 (Standish), Abode: Heath Charnock & Adlington Marriage (eleven children) 30 Sep 1855 (Standish). Abode: Addlington (a Collier) ■No more children Marriage (nine children) 24 May 1866 (Adlington) ■No more children Marriage (five children) 14 Jul 1772 (Standish). Abode: Adlington ■No more children Marriage 21 May 1772 (Standish) ■No more children Marriage (two children) 15 Mar 1865 (Pennington) Adlington ■No more children Marriage (three children) 8 Aug 1892 (Adlington) ■No more children Marriage (two children) 10 Nov 1900 ■No more children Marriage (three children) 1810 Worthington, Standish +Possibly more children Marriage 30 May 1831 ■No more children Marriage 1930 ■No more children Marriage (a child) 1933 ■No more children Marriage 1960 Widowed (two children) 1838. Abode: Adlington +Possibly more children Marriage (a child) 1859 (Horwich) ■No more children Marriage (eight children) 31 Dec 1777 (Standish) ■No more children Marriage 23 Nov 1807 Temporary relation / One night stand (a child) 1804 Base child (baptised Wigan) Marriage 26 Nov 1849 (Bolton) Abode Lostock Temporary relation / One night stand (a child) 2nd Base ■No more children Marriage (a child) 1854 (Bolton) XTo be completed Widowed (ten children) 2 Oct 1854 (Standish) Abode: Adlington ■No more children Marriage 7 Aug 1880 Marriage 1867 Marriage (three children) 22 Sep 1851 (Deane) ■No more children Marriage 1825 (Deane) Marriage (five children) 28 Dec 1856 (Bolton) Abode: Blackrod ■No more children Marriage 5 Jun 1836 (Bolton) XTo be completed Marriage (four children) 13 Apr 1845 (Bolton) ■No more children Marriage (two children) 3 Oct 1842 ■No more children Marriage (two children) 31 Dec 1848 +Possibly more children Marriage 23 Jun 1850 Marriage 6 May 1853 XTo be completed Marriage (nine children) 5 Mar 1832 (Bolton). Abode: Adlington ■No more children Casual relationship and separation (a child) Non-sentimental cohabitation (two children) Widowed (a child) 26 Jul 1869 ■No more children Marriage (two children) 11 Jan 1857 ■No more children Widowed (three children) 31 Oct 1825 (Bolton) Marriage 30 Dec 1844 (Bolton) ■No more children Marriage 6 May 1849 XTo be completed Marriage (five children) 14 Oct 1846 Abode: Adlington +Possibly more children Marriage 8 May 1841 XTo be completed Marriage 2 Feb 1829 XTo be completed Marriage (three children) 10 Nov 1817 (Standish) Horwich +Possibly more children Marriage 13 Jul 1808 XTo be completed Marriage 18 Mar 1808 XTo be completed Marriage 5 July 1781 (Standish) ■No more children Marriage 28 Jul 1771 (Standish) Marriage 24 Jan 1775 (Standish) Marriage 30 Jan 1775 Marriage 28 Apr 1882 Marriage (three children) 3 Nov 1890 (Adlington) ■No more children Marriage 24 Aug 1882 XTo be completed Marriage 22 May 1880 Marriage 20 Dec 1882 Marriage 8 Jul 1873 Marriage 5 Jun 1876 XTo be completed Marriage 7 May 1900 XTo be completed Marriage 7 Aug 1897 XTo be completed Marriage 17 Jul 1897 XTo be completed Marriage 12 May 1894 Marriage 25 Feb 1879 Marriage 25 Nov 1895 Marriage 27 Feb 1892 XTo be completed Marriage 3 Oct 1896 XTo be completed Marriage 6 Nov 1889 XTo be completed Marriage 4 Mar 1896 XTo be completed Marriage 18 Apr 1894 XTo be completed Marriage 26 Apr 1835 Marriage 29 Nov 1840 XTo be completed Committed (long-term) relationship (four children) Bolton Marriage (three children) 1854 (Blackrod) ■No more children (a child) Widowed 18 Sep 1875 XTo be completed Marriage 8 Mar 1893 Marriage 22 Sep 1880 XTo be completed Marriage 16 Aug 1883 XTo be completed Marriage (seven children) 8 Jun 1857 (Bolton) Abode: Blackrod +Possibly more children Marriage (five children) 10 Jan 1877 (Bolton) Marriage 29 Jul 1929 (Holy Trinity) XTo be completed Marriage 1913 XTo be completed Marriage (two children) Western Bolton ■No more children Representative of: Innkeeper, and Execuror of Nathan's Will.
Richard was living with Nathan and step-mother Catherine in 1841 Other: Another Thomas and Alice family Work with: Brothers, and both weavers of Adlington Lives with: In 1861, Nathan Mather (70) was visiting Mary Davis (45, assumed to be his daughter) Relative of: Possible brothers Relative of: Probably cousins, with both Mather families at Heath Charnock. Representative of: Ann Knowles, wife of John Knowles was an Executor of Nathan's Will. Representative of: In 1892, sister Ann was witness at Margaret's marriage Neighbor: In 1841, Ann (60), John, Thomas and Hannah (30, 20 & 15) are at Mackinson's farm, Blackrod.  John and Mary Mather (both 45) are neighbouring Farmers at Brown's Fold, (Little Scotland).   Lives with: In 1901, Mary Birchall (2wks) and Margaret Martin (7) were living with their grandparents Isaac and Margaret Mather. Lives with: In 1901, Mary Birchall (2wks) and Margaret Martin (7) were living with their grandparents Isaac and Margaret Mather. Lives with: In 1901, Richard Birchall, (son-in-law) was living with Isaac and Margaret Lives with Lives with: In 1871, Jane Dodd (59, Mother-in-law, Annuliant) was living with Isaac and Margaret at Bolton Road, Adlington Lives with: In 1841 Harriet was living with (her mother) Margaret and uncle Hugh

In 1851, Harriet Ridings (31, niece, general servant) was living with her uncle Hugh Ridings (Head, 67, farmer of 32 acres) Representative of: The Will of Hugh Riding late of Adlington in the county of Lancaster, Farmer, deceased who died 9 April 1864 at Adlington aforesaid was proved at Lancaster by the oath of Jonathan Riding of Adlington aforesaid, farmer, the brother the Sole Executor. Lives with: In 1851, William, Widow, Nephew 29, Farm Labourer was living with his (aunt) Agnes Stones. Lives with: In 1891, Thomas Gildow (29) was living with his uncle Richard Mather (74) Representative of: In 1845 Richard was witness to his cousin Hannah's marriage (he is the only Richard on the 1851 census from Blackrod). Lives with: In 1871, Ralph was an Enginer Coal Miner, widower, aged 30, living in logdings with his sister Ann Benthom and her husband Thomas and family. Relative of Lives with: In 1871, before Amy died, Amy (73) was lodging with her daughter Lucy Channock (39) and Alfred Channock (10) at 2 Red Houses, Adlington. Lives with Lives with: In 1851, Nathan and Ann were living with George Challander and family  ~1780 - 1850 Thomas Mather 70 70 From Adington.
a farmer 1781 - 1822 Alice Calderbank 41 41 Alice was the daughter of Jn'o Calderbank of Channock (see son Thomas's baptism). 1805 - 1878 John Mather 73 73 From 1837 to 1850, John recorded the births of his children with various spellings of the mothers maiden name including ROSCOUGH, ROSCOW, ROKILL (most common), and ROSKELL.

In 1851, John is 45, a farm labourer, born Adlington and living at Gorton Fold, Horwich.  He is married to Jane from Bispham or Ristham (?) and has 6 children, all born Horwich.  The first two children are Alice and Thomas, named after his parents.

In 1861, John is 55, now an Innkeeper/Servant at Grundy Hill neighbouring Gorton Fold.  He has his wife Jenny (54) four children; Joseph (21), John (19), Edward (13) and Jane (9)

In 1871, John  was back at Gorton Fols, now a brewer (65) with daughter Jane (20).  Son Thomas was at Grundy Hill with his wife Mary. 1806 - 1865 Mary Mather 59 59 No DNA connections to Mary Mather (4 tree owners)

2 Feb 1829, Mary Mather married Henry Stones at St Wilfred, Standish.

In 1841, Henry and Mary (both 35) were at Adlington with Sarah (12), Henry (9), James (6) and William (2)

About 1844 the family moved from Adlington to Wigan (where John and Ellen were born).

In 1851, Henry, a bobbin turner, and Alice (44 & 46) were in Schole's Simm's Yard, Wigan with Henry (17), James (15), William (13), Edward (10), John (6), and Ellen (2) 1807 Edward Mather 1789 - 1868 Nathan Mather 79 79 Nathan was from Adlington, the son of Edward and Mary Mather from the parish of Chorley. There is another Nathan Mather, son of John and Ann of Blackrod, born 1788.

In 1841, Nathan and Catherine (both 50) were at Adlington, Rivington with Ann (20), Margaret (15), Nathan (14), Thomas (6) and Edward (4).  Nathan was a plasterer and Whitewasher.

In 1851, Nathan and Catherine (61 & 60) were at Higher Lane, Adlington. 1790 - 1855 Catherine Bibby 65 65 Catherine was Aged 60 in 1851, Born Heath Charnock.

WARNING: There is another Nathan Mather, a farmer of Blackrod, who married a Catherine Hartley who was Scottish. 1820 Ann Mather 14 Oct 1846, Ann, daughter of Nathan Mather a plasterer married William Makinson, a joiner at St Wilfred, Standish 1823 - 1852 Margaret Mather 29 29 1825 - 1826 Edward Mather 1 1 1827 - 1828 Nathan Mather 1 1 1832 - 1834 Edward Mather 2 2 1835 Thomas Mather Thomas was the son of Nathan and Catherine from Adlington, aged 6 in 1841.

Was Thomas a sailor at Liverpool?  In 1873, When Thomas married, he was a sailor and his wife Elizabeth the daughter of a chandler.  After they married, Thomas and Elizabeth lived at Ashton-under-Lyne (or is this another family?)

In 1881, Thomas (41) was a finisher at the cotton factory, born Rochdale.  In 1891, Thomas is a stoker at the Cotton Factory, born Ashworth Mood.  This must be another Thomas and Elizabeth! 1836 - 1836 Richard Mather 3m 3m 1804 - 1878 Jane (Jenny) Ridings 74 74 Jenny (Jinney) born 8 May 1804 was the "Base" daughter of Peggy Ryding of Adlington, baptised at Wigan All Saints on 4 June 1804.  On Jenny's 3rd mariage her father is shows as Thomas Alker, a Blacksmith.

In 1828, Jane Ridings, spinster married Isaac Mather, a widow at St. Peters (Bolton).

In 1829, Jane (recorded as Jenny) and Isaac had daughter Ann and in 1831 a son Isaac. Ann died in 1837, aged 7.

On 29 June 1835, after her husband Isaac Mather died, Jane Mather (widow) married Henry Mather (bachelor).  It was probably her uncle Jonathan, i.e. John Ridings, who was witness.  Henry was Isaac's nephew.

In April 1841, Jane's second husband Henry Mather died, aged only 29 and is buried at Blackrod.  The June census shows Jane (35, cotton weaver) living alone with her son Isaac (10) at New Street, Aspull.

In 1851, Jane Riding (49) and her son Isaac Mather (28) were living with her brother Hugh Riding at Adlington.  Jane and Isaac Dodd are also recorded at Lostock, so was Jane living in two places?

 1831 - 1906 Isaac Mather 75 75 In 1841, Isaac (10) with mother Jane (35) at New Street, Aspull, but no father.  Henry had died a few months earlier.

In 1851, soon after Isaac was born, his father died.  Isaac Mather (19) went to live with Jane's family.  He was with his uncle Hugh and Margaret Ridings at Blackadon, Adlington (just north of Blackrod). 

In 1861, Isaac Ridings (or Mather, 28) was unmarried and a servant for Hugh Ridings (farmer, 78) and his brother Jonathan (60) at Adlington. He was described as the farmer's Nephew.

In 1865, Isaac (32, Publican) son of Isaac (deceased) from Adlington married Margaret Arrowsmith of Pemberton, daughter of James a farmer (deceased).  This was the Ridgeway Arms, Adlington.

The Ridgeway Arms, 176 Chorley Road, was built about 1825 of sandstone block construction, by the Ridgeway family, and the pub sine had their family crest.  It is now (2018) a Tesco Express.

In 1871, Isaac and Margaret (39 & 36) were farming 7 acres on the Bolton Rd, Adlington. Neighbour James Arrowsmith (possible brother of Margaret) was a carpenter employing 3 men and Thomas Walton was a licence victualler.  Jane Dodd, Mother-in-law (59) was also present.

In 1881, Isaac (50, born Blackrod) was a farmer of 12 acres at Farm House, Adlington with Margaret (46).  They had two daughters, Elizabeth and Ann (16 & 8).

In 1891, Isaac and Margaret (60 & 56) are at 1 Riding Street (farm) with daughters Elizabeth and Ann (26 & 18) and a farm servant.

In 1900, Daughter Ann (20) recorded her residence as Ridings Farm on her marriage.

In 1901, Isaac and Margaret (70 & 66) are still at 1 Riding Street (farm) with now married daughter Ann Birchall (28), family and a farm servant. Also both grandaughters.
 1761 John Mather John (abode Turton) was baptised at Horwich Independant.  He seems to be the only child of Thomas and Betty (Flitcroft?), although Peter, son of Peter (a possible nephew) was also baptised there 10-Nov-1783.

John was a farmer, married at Standish.  After John and Ann were married they lived at Heath Charnock (1785 when Mary baptised). Later baptisms show their abode as Blackrod and John a farmer. 1760 - 1822 Ann Entwistle 62 62 Ann is the daughter of Thomas Entwistle (see Thomas, Nathan, Alice and Isaac's baptism) of Anglezark 1786 - 1833 Thomas Mather 46 46 Thomas was the oldest son of John and Ann from Blackrod.

Thomas and wife Ann lived at Mackinson's farm, Blackrod.  Ann was still there in 1841 after Thomas had died.

I appear to have NO dna links to this family.
 1798 - 1873 Amy (Amey or Emy) Worsley 75 75 Thomas married his second wife Amey Worsley in 1822.  Thomas and Amey were a Widower and Widow.

Thomas's wife couldnt of known how to spell Amy's name.  She was named Emy, Emma, Eney (for the childrens baptisms) and Anny (in 1841), but also Alice for William and Thomas's baptisms!

In 1871, before Amy died, Amy (73) was lodging with her daughter Lucy Channock (39) and Alfred Channock (10) at 2 Red Houses, Adlington. 1830 - 1884 Isaac Mather 54 54 NOTE: There is another Isaac Mather of Adlington, a Farmer.  This Isaac is a Collier.

In Dec 1830, Isaac was baptised at Blackrod, the son of Thomas and Emy Mather. NOTE: Another Isaac was baptised 17 Apr 1831, the son of Isaac and Jane Mather, so approx the same age..

George, James and Isaac were coal miners in 1851, living at Addlington Common.

1863 was a disaster for the family.  Martha (6), Rachel (1) and Thomas (1) all died as young children.

In 1881, Isaac and Alice (44 & 46) had Margaret (17), Martha (11), Elizabeth (9) and Alice (4). Also Alice's mother Martha Hargreaves (78). 1819 - 1897 Richard Mather 78 78 Farmer, son of Nathian, also a farmer (when he married Jane).
He died aged 78, but 85 on headstone.

1843-57 the family lived as Aspull, Blackrod (where all the childrens births registered), although in 1850, Ann's birth was registered at Adlington, Preston.

In 1845 Richard was witness to his cousin Hannah's marriage (he is the only Richard on the 1851 census from Blackrod).

In 1859, Richard was also an Inkeeper (victular) when his father Nathan died and in 1861.  In 1861 he was at the "Three Crowns" at Blackrod, a victular and farmer of 22 acres. 1818 - 1883 Jane Walls 65 65 Jane Walls, daughter of James married Richard Mather 17 Jan 1842. 1853 - 1853 Alice Mather 28d 28d 1843 - 1870 James Mather 27 27 1854 - 1939 Jane Elizabeth Mather 84 84 1847 - 1919 John Mather 72 72 22 Sep 1880, John Mather (30), a Farm Labourer of Blackrodson of Richard Mather a Farmer married Elizabeth Christiana Warburton Owen (29), daughter of John Warburton Owen, a Farmer at Blackrod, St. Katherine

John and Elizabeth had 9 children (all alive in 1911)
 1845 - 1922 Nathan Mather 76 76 Nathain was named after his grandfather.

He died in Preston, a wealthy gentleman 1850 Ann Mather Possibly married John Knowles (See grandfather Nathen's probate) 1857 Mary Mather 16 Aug 1883, Mary Mather, daughter of Richard Mather a Farmer of Blackrod married Thomas Pennington, a Chemist from Bury, son of Samuel Pennington a Gentleman at Blackrod, St. Katherine

 1788 - 1833 Alice Makinson 45 45 Father's name Richard Makinson of Blackrod 1810 - >1881 Ann Mather 71 71 1811 - 1831 John Mather 19 19 1813 Mary Mather 1814 - 1883 Nathan Mather 69 69 Nathan son of Nathan did not marry Alice Singleton in 1849 at St. Wilfred, Standish. This is another Natahn from Heath Charnock.

In 1871, Nathan was a Farm Servant at Crowshaw Farm, Blackrod.

In 1881, Nathen Mather (67, unmarried), was a farm labourer and Inmate at the "Wigan Union Workhouse" Frog Lane. 1818 Alice Mather 29 Nov 1840, Alice Mather of Euxton, daughter of Nathan, a farmer married John Waring.  Both were servants.  They married by licence.

1844-52, after they married there were 5 births registered at Chorley, Preston. 

In 1851 John and Alice (35 & 33) were at Welsh Wittle, Lancashire with John (6), Ann (5), Alice (3), and Thomas (2) 1821 Elizabeth Mather 27 Nov 1854, Elizabeth Mather of Blackrod, daughter of Nathan Mather a Farmer married Robert Wilson, Inn Keeper at Blackrod, son of Hugh Wilson a Farmer. 1824 Ellen Mather 1791 - 1852 John Mather 61 61 Although baptised at Ridgway Gates, this John is the missing 3rd son of John and Ann from Blackrod.  The other 5 sons (and 3 daughters) are all baptised at St. Katherine, Blackrod and numbered 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th.

In 1841, John and Mary Mather nee Biggins (both 45) are Farmers at Brown's Fold, (Little Scotland), Blackrod. Betty & William Biggins are servants.  Ann (60, sister-in-law), John, Thomas and Hannah (30, 20 & 15) are neighbours at Mackinson's farm, Blackrod.

1851: John's wife Mary Biggins died in January.  By April, John (60, Wid, born Blackrod) is a farmer of 12 acres at Makinson's Farm, Blackrod. He has Betty Biggins (59) and her son William (21) as servants.  His son TBC, Thomas Mather and wife Alice (30 & 25) are on the neighbouring Sibbering's farm (BL6 5LR, Little Scotland, Blackrod).

1852 John Mather died, a year after his wife. 1726 - 1726 Ann (Susannah) Mather 1664 - 1732 Thomas Mather 68 68 Yeoman shown on daughter Margaret's and son Thomas's burials.

4 Years after Thomas married Margaret, theres another marriage for Thomas Mather of Anglezarke to Margaret Kellet.  Is this the same person?

6 April 1680, Thomas Mather of Dunscar (near Walmsley Chapel and Egerton) for £36 assigned to Christopher Horrox of Turton, Yeoman, moiety of Dunscar, Tenement in Turton, in trust by mother Ann Mather of Thomas Mather, to .... (full record dated 11-Nov-1692 held in Lancashire Archives, ref: DDPI 12/1)
 ~1710 - 1712 Thomas Mather 2 2 ~1680 - 1740 Thomas Mather 60 60 In 1704, "Thomas Mather of Jepsons" was Church Warden for Rivington and again in 1729, "Thomas Mather for Mr. Turner of Anglezarke". 

This is almost certainly the same Thomas who married "Margaret Kellett of Anglezarke" in 1701, so was from these parts. ~1680 Margaret Kellett 1707 <female> Mather 1697 - 1777 John Mather 80 80 John's father was Thomas Mather and Anglezerk, and John probably stayed here.  Margaret's baptism of .1727 as John of Anglezerk.

On 8 Jan 1716, John Mather, son of Thomas Mather of Turton had a female bastard child recorded at Bury Patitions.  The mother may have been Ann Knowles.  John married Ann Knowles in 1722.

John was a Yeoman in 1726 (when Susannah was buried). 1738 James Mather James, son of Ralph Mather.  This James may have died, as another Janes son of Ralph was born 1743

There is another Ralph and Ann of Chorley who had a son James born 1 May, Bap 7 June 1795, later Withnell.

Between 1773 - 1777, James was at Longworth (when Ellen and James were baptised) Esther Mason Possibly Esther Mason or Hannah Howarth.  Baprism for John (i.e. Jonathan) shown mother as Esther. 1768 Sally Mather 1764 Ann Mather 1762 Robert Mather 1770 Betty Mather 1773 - 1789 Ellen Mather 16 16 Ellen may have had a bastard child John when she was only 15 and died the following year, although the death record does not show her as a pauper.  However, this is for an Ellen of Charnock, so may be another. 1705 - 1788 Ralph Mather 83 83 Gilbert Mather of Adlington died 1593, with his main heir Ralph under 21.  Gilbert's son Ralph is a probable anceston of this Ralph.

Ralph lived at Anderton and (Heath) Charnock and had his children baptised at Rivington.  However, some of the later baptism records are indexed for Little Lever, although aslo shows as Rivington. ~1710 Ann Anderton 1741 Betty Mather 1750 Ralph Mather 1722 - 1789 John Mather 67 67 John was baptised at Radcliffe in 1722, son of John, so probably a nephew of Ralph. <unknown> 1756 - 1844 Agnes (Aggie) Mather 88 88 Twins from Addington.

Agnes married Charles Rigby 24 Jan 1775.  The following marriage was of Mary Mather who married John Anderton a week later.

In 1841, Agnes Rigby (80) was with her dau-in-law Mary Rigby (65), living at Heath Charnock. 1750 Betty Mather 14 Jul 1772 Betty may have married William Smith at Standish. However, this is likely to be the Betty b.1741 daughter of Ralph and Ann. 1762 - 1771 Nathan Mather 9 9 1759 Alice Mather Alice married a year after her brother Edward at the same church.

5 July 1781 Alice Mather married John Atherton at St Wilfred, Standish.  There appear to be no children (John Atherton from Blackrod who married Betty Edge in 1877 at Deane is another family).

John may have died as in 1784, Alice Atherton married John Scoulcroft at Standish, Lancashire ~1700 Ann Knowles There is a document in the Lancashire archives Ref QSP/1108/12 (ca. 1716-1717):"Turton - bastardy of Ann Knowles and John, son of Thomas Mather, fustian-weaver." 1801 - 1830 James Mather 29 29 1795 George Mather 1793 - 1833 Betty Mather 40 40 Betty Mather probably married James Makinson at St Peters Bolton in 1813 (and brother Nathan also married Alison Makinson).  James was a \father, and is a farmer here with the childrens baptisms. 1785 - 1785 Mary Mather 1m 1m 1788 - 1859 Nathan Mather 70 70 Nathan's father may have been John, a farmer, who died in 1830 (and Nathan was executor).  There is also Nathan son of Edward and Mary born Chorley, 1789

In 1834, Nathan Mather, widower married Catherine Hartley at St Peter's Bolton.

In 1841, Nathan was a farmer at Hoom's House adjacent to Mather's Fold, Aspull, (West of Blackrod Church) towards Wigan.

In 1851, Nathan (60), a farmer of 9 acres and younger second wife Catherine (46) were at Blackrod.  They had a farm servnt James Boardman (24).

rmrussell822974 has Nathan in their tree with a DNA match to me (7.1 centimorgans shared across 1 DNA segment), but his Mather tree stems from Newcastle. 1804 - 1868 Ellen Hope 64 64 In 1830, husband James Mather died in Blackrod, aged 29.  After James died, three of his children (Elizabeth, George and John) were taken on by his mother-in-law Betty Hope (aged 76 in 1841).

Ellen had affair(s) and had two base children, Thomas in 1834 and Ralph in 1840.

In 1841, Ellen (35) was living in Blackrod, a farmer, with Ann (10), Thomas (6), and Ralph (1)

In 1851, Ellen (45) was a warehousewoman, living in Blackrod with sons Thomas (16) and Ralph (10).

In 1861, Ellen (57, Wid) was a house holder at New Street, Blackrod with son Ralph (21) 1829 John Mather In 1851, Elizabeth, George and John (26, 24 & 22) were living and working for their aunt Betty Hope (76, Widow), farming 30 acres at Janner's Fold, Blackrod. 1784 - 1877 Jonathan Mather 92 92 Jonathan Mather was born at Longworth and lived to a ripe old age.  He can be found on the 1851, 1861 and 1871 census.  This is not the John Mather from Withnell (who was in Turton in 1841 and 1851)

Jonathan Mather (or Madder) married Cath Fielding at Leyland, St Andrew on 28 Nov 1808.  Catherine died 1828, and then Elizabeth (Betty) later.

In 1851, Jonathan and Elizabeth (63 & 59) were as Mass Dens Row, Wheelton with Thomas (34), Martha (30), Catherine (19), and grandson Robert (6).

In 1861, Jonathan (77), Betty (74), Thomas (gone), Martha Kay (37), Catherine (28) were as Factory Row, Wheelton.  Johnathan was a hand loom weaver, and a pauper. 1812 - 1841 Henry Mather 29 29 Henry is the "second son of Thomas"

In 1828 Henry Mather, labourer, late of G.B. was convicted of fellony and transported for 14 years.  Probably another Henry, as this Henry married in 1835 and had 2 or 3 children 2y before the 14 years were done.

In April 1841, Henry died, aged only 29.  His wife Jane was living at New Road, Aspull in June, so this was probably his final home. 1832 - 1889 Lucy Mather 57 57 On 1st Oct 1855, Lucy (23) married James Charnock (28) son of James Charnock at Chorley, St Laurence, Lancashire.

In 1861, Lucy Charnock (28) and Nathan Mather (27) were living with Henry Mather (63) and described as son and daughter.  This is presumably an uncle as their father Thomas had died in 1850. 1827 - <1896 George Mather 69 69 George, James and Isaac were coal miners in 1851, living at Addlington Common.

8 Dec 1856, George Mather (30), a collier, son of Thomas Mather a labourer married Ann Anderton, daughter of William Anderton, a collier at St Wilfred, Standish.

On 1871, George and Ann (both 45) were at Adlington with Thomas (15), Amelia (10), Silva (8), Jesse (6), Violet (4) and Maude (2) 1823 Esther Mather Esther was 15 (rounded) in 1841, living in Adlington (Rivington)

in 1844, Esther Mather of Horwich married Thomas Newman at St. Mary Deane 1822 - 1882 William Mather 60 60 William was a labourer, the son of Thomas, a labourer when he married in 1848

In 1851, William, Widow, Nephew 29, Farm Labourer was living with his (aunt) Agnes Stones. 1834 - 1869 Nathan Mather 34 34 George, James and Isaac were coal miners in 1851 (and probably also Nathan unless he was a housekeeper!), living at Addlington Common.

April 1861, Lucy Charnock (28) and Nathan Mather (27) were living with Henry Mather (63) and described as son and daughter.  This is presumably an uncle as their father Thomas had died in 1850.

14 Jul 1861, Nathan Mather (27), son of Thomas Mather married Martha Hargreaves (22), daughter of Richard at Adlington Christ Church. 1837 - 1849 Thomas Mather 11 11 Thomas is recorded as the son of Thomas and Alice.  However, is is surley the same father Thomas a weaver from Adlington, as this Thomnas was living with the family in 1841. 1825 - 1850 Jane Heaton 25 25 Jane was the daughter of James Heaton, a collier

Jane's daughte Alice died in 1849, and Jane died in 1850 (registered at Ashton), aged 24. 1839 Martha Hargreaves Martha or Bentha (difficult to read) was 22 when she married Nathan

In 1869, Nathan Mather died and in 1871, Martha Mather (32) and her son Samuel (14) were lodging with Betty Aker at Adlington. 1819 - 1878 Thomas Mather 58 58 31 Dec 1848, Thomas Mather, farm servant, married Alice Taylor.

In 1851, Thomas (30) was a farm labourer at Sibbering's Fold with wife Alice (Taylor) and Sarah and Thomas (2 & 7mo)

1878, Thomas was a Gentleman, who died at Little Scotland, Blackrod in 1878 1821 - 1864 Ann (Hannah) Mather 43 43 On 13 April 1845, Hannah, daughter of Thomas, married William Bullough. Richard Mather was a witness, but who is this Richard?

Between 1847 and 1856 William and Hannah had 4 sons. 1781 - >1851 Hannah (Ann) Holt 70 70 Hannah D'r of Henry Holt (on John's baptism)
Ann D'r of Henry Holt (on Henry's baptism)
Ann Holt married Thomas Mather, labourer in 1810

In 1841, Ann (60), John, Thomas and Hannah (30, 20 & 15) are at Mackinson's farm, Blackrod.  John and Mary Mather (both 45) are neighbouring Farmers at Brown's Fold, (Little Scotland).

In 1851, Ann Mather (70) was a lodger with James Holt (probably her brother). 

In 1861, Ann's daughter Ann Bullough and her husband William (both 40) were lofging with James Holt at Little Scotland, Blackrod.

 1810 - 1847 John Mather 37 37 28 Sep 1828, John Mather married Ann Holt at Bolton-le-Moors, St Peter.  This is probably another, older John.

John (30, Ag Labourer) was at Makinson's Farm, Aspull with his mother Ann (60, Farmer) and siblings Thomas (20) and Hannah (15). He does not appear to be married or have children. 1812 - 1841 Henry Mather 29 29 Henry is the "second son of Thomas"

In 1828 Henry Mather, labourer, late of G.B. was convicted of fellony and transported for 14 years.  Probably another Henry, as this Henry married in 1835 and had 2 or 3 children 2y before the 14 years were done.

In April 1841, Henry died, aged only 29.  His wife Jane was living at New Road, Aspull in June, so this was probably his final home. 1815 Alice Mather Alice was baptised in 1815, but missing from family in 1841, as married James Walkden in 1836 1816 Mary Mather Mary married William Priestly Davis (from Doncaster) and lived at Brindle.  They had her father Nathan Mather (70) visiting in 1861. 1818 - 1856 Elizabeth Mather 37 37 8 May 1841, Elizabeth married, daughter of Nathan Mather William Moss, son of William Moss at Standish St Wilfred.

In 1851 Elizabeth and William were living in Belmont, Sharples with Mary, William, Nathanial and Alice (9, 7, 5 & 2).

Elizabeth died after Mary was born in 1853 and William Dodd, now in Over Darwen married Ellen Isherwood 18 Jul 1857.

In 1861, Elizabeth had died and William (42) was at Pickup Bank with new wife Ellen (28) and Mary Ann, William, Nathanial and Alice (19, 17, 15 & 12), plus Mary and Sarah Moss (8 & 2).
 1829 Nathan Mather Nathan was the son of Nathan and Catherine from Adlington, aged 14 in 1841.

In 1851, Nathan and Alice (22 and 21) had the Chandler family with them. 1752 John Mather
Feb 1775, Son John was born at Kearsley before the parents married.  Both parents are fully named.

17 Jul 1775, John Mather, a weaver of Standish Parish married Ann Eckersley of Deane by licence. It is likely it is this John as his siblings married at Standish, but Ann was from Deane Parish so was married in her parish.

Between 1775 and 1781, four of John's siblings married at Standish.

John may have had a borther James (1757-1794) who married Isobel Wilkinson and also had a son named "Bould". 1792 - 1862 James Makinson 70 70 1814 Mary Makinson Mary is baptised 1 year after the first Mary, and then Hugh 3 months later.  There must be two families here, and those children of James the labourere and Betty are another. 1815 Hugh Makinson 1817 John Makinson 1820 Ann Makinson 1822 Nicholas Makinson 1824 - 1824 George Makinson 1826 George Makinson 1829 Richard Makinson 1831 Elizabeth Makinson 1833 Alice Makinson 1805 Catherine Hartley Not Catherin Bibby marriage of 1810 as she was too young.

10 Nov 1834 Nathan Mather, widower, married Catherine Hartley, spinster.  Her name was written as Catherine Riley and then corrected, so perhaps she was a widow.

They did not have children.  Baptism records are for Nathan Mather and Catherine Bibby, another family from Adlington. 1821 George Orrell 1839 William Bullough 1734 Thomas Mather This Thomas may be an error; possibly he is Thurstan Mather who married Betty Martin 1761 at Standish.

Thomas married Betty Bromiley 2 Feb 1761 and their son John was born in December that year, abode Turton and baptised at Horwich. 1739 Betty Bromiley Betty appears to have had a brother James Bromiley, witness to her marriage in 1861.

Betty and James Bromiley are children of Thomas and Anne Bromiley of Shaw Side, Shaw (Holy Trinity), Oldham.  This seems a little distant.  Pehaps Betty is Eliz daughter of Seth & Eliz Bromiley of Croston (near Preston), Lancashire, baptised 1737, but there is no James. 1828 - 1836 Sarah Mather 8 8 1825 - 1882 Agnes Mather 57 57 Agnes, daughter of Nathan Mather of Blackrod married John Gidlow, son of William a Blacksmith on 28 Dec 1856. 1809 John Knowles John Knowles, son of Benjamin, married Ann Mather in 1848.

1849-51 they had three children in Aspull, Wigan. The births in Little Bolton are for another family (Robert Knowles & Mary A Mather).

In 1851, John and Ann (55 & 50) were Blundells Farm, Blackrod, at Farmer of 84 Acres Employing 2 Men.  Jane and Elizabeth (120 & 9) were with them.

In 1881, John (78, born Horwich) was a farmer of 40 acres at Blackrod with his wife Ann (72) and daughter Mary J (30).. 1781 - 1850 Thomas Mather 69 69 Thomas had a brother Nathan (married to Catherine) who was also a weaver at Adlington in 1823.  Many of the early Mathers (b. 1700s) living at Adlington married at St Peters, Bolton. Both of Thomas's marriages were there, although clearly living in Adlington.

In 1841, Thomas (60) was a labourer, married to Amey (45)  at Adlington, Rivington (near Blackrod). They had 7 children from their marriage.  Their family had common names to Thomas's siblings (Nathan, George, Isaac). 

Thomas was the father when all the children were baptised, and on the 1841 census.  However, Henry Mather (52, Widower and Ag Lab) is shown as the head in 1851, with George, James, Isaac, Lucy and Nathan at Adlington Common.  All the sons were coal miners. 

Thomas died in 1850, aged 70, and Henry, possibly a brother of Thomas (born 1799, Anderton, Lancashire) became head the famiy. ~1785 Alice Waddington Thomas from Hindley married Alice Waddington at Wigan 25 Oct 1811
Hindley is 5 miles souith of Blackrod (where first child baptised), and 7 miles South of Adlington (where they settled after marriage) 1815 - 1836 Helen (Ellen) Mather 20 20 1818 Catherine Mather The Catherine Mather that married James Parkinson at Accrington in 1841, was the daughter of John Mather, a printer.

April 1841, Catherine is unmarried working as a F.S. at Adlington for Betty Scotson (65, a Farmer)

23 June 1841, Catherine Mather, daughter of Thomas Mather a labourer married John Riding at Standish St Wilfred.  Both of full age from Addlington.
 1804 - 1832 Isaac Mather 28 28 Isaac was born about 1804 (as he was 28 when he died Aug 1832

In 1828, Isaac Married Jane Ridings, spinster at Bolton St Peter

In 1832, Isaac died.  His widow Jane Mather remarried Henry Mather, three years later. 1813 Alice Mather Probably born late 1813 and baptised 1 Jan 1814.

What happened to her?  No deaths, marriages or census records for Adlington or Rivington. D. 1756 Ralph Mather Ralph was a weaver of the Parish of Leyland Thomas Mather Ellen 1766 Ellen Mather 1749 Jno Mather 1763 Elizabeth Mather Ralph Mather Mary Mather 1759 Elizabeth Mather 1820 Thomas Newton 1827 Ann Anderton 1827 James Charnock 1816 - 1877 John Riding 61 61 1806 Jane (Jenny) Roskell 1838 Joseph Mather In 1861, Joseph (21) from Horwich was living at Grundy Hill, next to Gorton Fold, quite close to where his father was.  Wife Mary (nee Hart aged 39), her father James (74) and son Edward (3 mo) all there.

In 1881, James (41) was with wife Ann (26) 1841 John Mather Aged 19 in 1861 from Horwich, living at Grundy Hill, next to Gorton Fold. 1850 Jane Mather Aged 9 in 1861 from Horwich, living at Grundy Hill, next to Gorton Fold.

Aged 20 in 1871, living with her father at Gorton Fold 1847 - 1861 Edward Mather 14 14 Aged 13 in 1861 from Horwich, living at Grundy Hill, next to Gorton Fold. 1832 Alice Mather 1811 - 1814 Thomas Mather 3 3 1832 - 1877 Mary Hart 45 45 In 1871, Joseph and Mary (29 and 39) and baby Edward (3 mo) were living with Mary's father James Hart (74) 1871 Edward Mather 1873 Margaret Jane Mather 1881 Alice Mather 1828 Mary Mather 1855 Ann Dawson 1854 Charles Chandler Charles didnt know his father. 1763 - 1843 Robert Mather 80 80 In 1841, Robert was a pauper, a labourer, not with family but in the Chorley Workhouse. 1756 - 1809 Edward (Nedde) Mather 53 53 Baptised Nedde (short for Edward).

Neddy has daughters Agnes (b.2 Jun 1797) and Betty (12 Jan 1800), names after his two sisters.  Other baptisms have the name Edward as father.

Edward was a weaver of Adlington (where all his children are born).  However, each child is baptised at a different Chapel: Chorley; Blackrod; Rivington, and Chorley again thereafter. 1758 - 1847 Mary Hough 89 89 Alices's baptism reveals Alice is the second daughter of Edward Mather and Mary, daughter of William Hope (but should be Hough as per marriage).

 1789 - 1790 John Mather 1 1 1791 Margaret Mather All the daughters married at St. Wilfred (Standish)

13 July 1808, Margaret married Thomas Heaton (or maybe not as she would have been 16).  Instead it may have been another Margaret Mather, daughter of Hannah Liptrot b.1788 who married Thomas, but this Margaret was from Adlington and the 1851 census confirms her age.

In 1841, Thomas and Margaret Heaton (both 50) were at Adlington and had John (25), Mary (15), Thomas (15), and Isaac (10), as well as Jane Heaton (aged 4, so probably a g-daughter)

In 1851, Thomas and Margaret (63 & 61) were at nightingale Road, Adlington with Mary (26), Isaac (19) and Jane (16) 1784 Alice Mather 1786 Mary Mather Mary (or another Mary from Adlington) may have had an illigitimare daughter Betty Mather in 1812.

26 Apr 1835, Mary Mather married John Balshaw at Standish (unconfirmed).  John Riley (a possible son in law's brother) was a witness. 1794 - 1813 John Mather 19 19 1796 - 1857 Agnes Mather 61 61 In 1825, Agnes Mather married John Stone (1804-1844), a Mechanic, at St. Mary Deane.  Her witness was Henry Stones (assumed brother).

In 1851, Agnes Stones (58, Widower, Cotton Weaver) was at Norris Fold, Anderton with John (18) and Hannah (12) and two nephews, William Jones (42) and William Mather (29) 1799 - 1845 Betty Mather 46 46 10 Nov 1817, Betty Mather married George Challender at Standish St Wilfred.

Betty died in Horwich, aged 46 1806 - 1814 Nancy Mather 8 8 1838 Edward Mather Edward was living with Nathan and Catherine from Adlington, aged 4 in 1841, but not their son.  He was probably the illegitimate son of their daughter Mary Mather (before she married William Priestly Davies)

In 1851, Edward was the grandson of Nathan and Catherine, aged 11 and still at Adlington.

24 May 1866, Nathan Mather (24), Collier, son of William Mather a labourer, married Jane Norris (23) of Adlington, daughter of Hugh Norris a shoe maker (by licence, not indexed on Lanc-BMD).

In 1881, he was aged 41, born Adlington, married to Jane (37, b. Charnock Richard)

In 1891, Edward and Jane (51 & 47) were at 7 Anderson Street, Adlington with Mary (24), Alice (23), Hugh (21), Betsy (19), Ellen (17), Charles (12) and Rose E (9). 1814 John Mather In 1838, John of full age, labourer of Adlington, son of Nathan married Mary Holland, a minor, at Standish.

In 1841, John and Mary (25 & 20) where next door to Hugh and Margaret Ridings (both 55, farmer & bobbin maker) at Nightingale House, Adlington.  John and Mary had Rose and Alfred (2 & 1). John was a labourer.

In 1851, John, Son, Married, born Adlington, was a quarryman, aged 38.In  He was with his parents Catherine (61 & 60) at Higher Lane, Adlington.

In 1858, John Mather, quarryman, son of Nathaniel Mather, Plasterer married Clementing Stokes at St. Peter's, Liverpool. 1812 - 1813 Mary Mather 1 1 1748 - 1830 Mary Mather 81 81 30 Jan 1775, Mary Mather married John Anderton at Standish St Wilfred

Jan 1830, Mary Anderton died at Adlington, aged 82 1831 Alice Hargreaves In 1861, Isaac and Alice (both 28) were at Adlington with Esther (5), Martha (3) and Rachell (2mo)

In 1891, after Isaac was killed, Alice was head of house (57) with Martha (22), Elizabeth (19), Alice (15) and the William and Esther Fairbrother family. 1855 Esther Mather 1857 - 1863 Martha Mather 6 6 1861 - 1863 Rachel Mather 2 2 "Rachall" as 2mo in April 1861 census 1844 Jane Norris 1748 - 1805 Mary Mather 57 57 1745 - 1745 Elizabeth Mather 10d 10d 1736 Ann Mather 1724 Thomas Mather 1752 - 1809 William Smith 57 57 1774 - 1850 Nathan Smith 76 76 1783 William Smith 1792 - >1871 George Smith 79 79 In 1841, George Smith was at Atherton with two children Ann (20) and Margaret (18).

In 1861 and 1871, George was a boarder with Henry & Margaret Cadwell ~1750 Ellen Foster 1789 Peggy Smith 1786 Alice Smith 1727 Margaret Mather 1835 - 1903 Margaret Arrowsmith 68 68 In 1865 when she married Isaac, Margaret was the daughter of James Arrowsmith (deceased), a farmer. 1865 - 1942 Elizabeth Mather 77 77 On 8 Aug 1892, Elizabeth married Hugh Martin

In 1911, Hugh and Elizabeth (both 46) were living at 15 Tewksbury Street, Blackburn. The three children Margaret, Thomas and James (17, 16 & 13) were still with them. 1872 - <1939 Ann Mather 67 67 1865 - 1933 Hugh Martin 68 68 In 1894, Hugh, a farm labourer, was living at Railway Road, Adlington (when Thomas was baptised)

In 1897, Hugh, a Sizerline Baker, was living at Jolbourne Street, Adlington (when James was baptised)

In 1911, Hugh and Elizabeth (both 46) were living at 15 Tewksbury Street, Blackburn. The three children Margaret, Thomas and James (17, 16 & 13) were still with them. 1867 - 1941 Richard Birchall 74 74 Richard son of Thomas Birchall (or Birchall), a farmer (on mariage record)

In 1901, Richard Briscall (32, son-in-law) was living with Isaac and Margaret at 1 Riding Street (Farm). The Index has him as Richard Mather (32, Brother-in-law, clearly a double error).

In 1911, Richard and Ann (42 & 38) had been married 10 years and were living in Adlington Lane with their 2 children, Mary and William (10 & 8).

In 1939, Richard (72,Wid) was still at Ridings Farm (a Dairy Farm) with his married son William and his wife Alice.
Richard of Ridings Farm, Railway Road, died 29 Dec 1941 1829 - 1837 Ann Mather 7 7 1808 - 1861 Isaac Dodd 53 53 In 1849, Isaac, son of Joseph Dodd, married Jane Mather, widow, daughter of Thomas Alker, Smith

in 1851 Isaac Dodd (42, Miller) from Lostock is with Jane (46) from Adlington.

In 1861, Isaac Dodd (43) was at Lostock Mill, a corn miller with his wife Jane Dodd (46) from Blackrod. 1901 Mary Birchall 31 Dec 1930, Mary (29) married Harold Clifford Ainsworth (27) at the Adlington, St Philip´s Protestant Mission.

In 1939, Mary and Harold continued to live near Ridings farm at 16 Railway Road. Her father and brother William kept Ridings (dairy) farm.

By 1939, they still had no children. 1902 - 1979 William Birchall 76 76 1893 Margaret (Mary) Martin Norn Dec 1893, and the birth registered as Margaret in 1894, but baptised as Mary. 1894 - 1917 Thomas Martin 22 22 Thomas was born 22 Dec 1894, and the birth registered in 1895. 1897 James Martin 1783 - 1853 Thomas Alker 70 70 In 1841, Thomas Alker (55) was a Blacksmith at Water Gate in the township of Worthington, Standish.  With him were Margaret (30), James (25), John (15) and grandson Richard (4)

In 1849, daughter Jane married Isaac Dodd.  She recorded her father as Thomas Allker, a Smith.

In 1851, Thomas Alker (Wid, 68, Blacksmith) was still at Water Gate, Worthington with his daughter Margaret (40), son James (39) and grandson Richard (13).  Close by on the Wigan Road were Mary Alker (35, unmarried) and Blacksmith William Alker (two households) who are probably daughter and son.
 ~1785 Ann Atherton Ann daughter of William Atherton of Adlington 1795 - 1851 Mary Biggins 55 55 In 1841, Mary (married to John Mather, a farmer) had her sister Betty Biggins with her (45, F.S.) 1900 Harold Clifford Ainsworth 1904 Alice Sewell Betty Birchall Stephen Maher 1839 Rosetta (Rose) Mather 1840 Alfred Mather 1821 Mary Holland 1777 James Mather 1859 - 1902 Margaret Jane Mather 43 43 In 1861, Margaret Jane (aged 1) was with parents Thomas and Mary 1834 Thomas Mather In 1881, Thomas (46, Wid) was a neighbour of his brother Joseph (41) 1829 - 1878 Mary Abbott 49 49 1784 - 1864 Hugh Riding 80 80 Hugh was the 1st son of Thomas. He lived with his sister margaret and brother Jonathan and ran a farm of 32 acres at Bobby Lane, Adlington.

In 1841, Hugh (55, head) is with his sister Margaret (i.e. Peggy)  brother Jonathan, and John, Jane and Harriet Riding (25, 25 & 20).

In 1851, Hugh Ridings (67, head, farmer of 32 acres) was at Bobby Lane with his sister Margaret (71), brother Jonathan (57), Harriet (31, niece), Isaac Mather (19, nephew) and Thomas Ridings (2, grand-nephew)

In 1861, Hugh (78) was still farming with his brother Jonathan (69) and had Jane Ridings (49), Isaac Mather (26) and Thomas Ridings (12) 1780 - 1859 Margaret (Peggy) Riding 79 79 Peggy "Ryding" of Adlington had an illegitimate daughter "Jinney" (i.e. Jane or Jenny) and another Harriet, both baptised at Wigan All Saints.

Peggy never married and died aged 79, abode Adlington, and buried at Rivington 1790 - 1876 Jonathan Riding 86 86 Jonathan was the 3rd son of Thomas.  He farmed with his brother Hugh most of his life.  Hugh died in 1864.

In 1871, Jonathan (79) continued farming 33 acres at Bobs Lane, Adlington with his brother Thomas (82).  Jane Blackledge (59, niece) was their servant.  Thomas didnt stay long.  He died at Newton in 1872. 1849 Thomas Riding On 13 May 1849, Thomas was baptised at Rivington as son of Harriet Riding, single woman

In 1851 and 1861, Thomas thomas was living with with his uncle Hugh Riding. ~1755 Thomas Riding Tho's Ryding & Jane Walsh both of this parish (Standish) were married by Banns Dec 31st 1777 ~1755 Jane Walsh Tho's Ryding & Jane Walsh both of this parish (Standish) were married by Banns Dec 31st 1777

Jane Welsh (or Walsh), was the daughter of Jonathan Welsh (or Walsh) 1786 Ellen Riding In 1856 (if Ellen didnt marry James Turner in 1809 at Wigan) she may have died in Leyland, aged 73. 1788 - 1872 Thomas Riding 83 83 Thomas was the 2nd son of Thomas

In 1820, Thomas married Betty Atherton at t Peter's Bolton

In 1841, Thomas and Betty (49 & 45) were at Woodhouses, Failsworth, (nr Newton Heath, Manchester)

In 1861, Thomas (born Adlington) and Betty (72 & 65) were at Newton Heath with Alice, Thomas and Henry (40, 30, 20)

In 1871, Jonathan (79) continued farming 33 acres at Bobs Lane, Adlington with his brother Thomas (82, Widow). Jane Blackledge (59, niece) was their servant.

Thomas died at Newton (possibly the workhouse) in 1872, aged 84. 1782 Catherine Riding 1794 - 1795 Jenny Riding 7m 7m 1778 Sarah Riding ~1780 George Grimshaw 1810 - 1892 Margaret Alker 81 81 1812 Samuel Alker 1816 - 1890 Mary Alker 73 73 1820 Harriett Ridings Harriet was (baptised as) Margret's 2nd illegitimate daughter.

In 1841, "Harr't" was 20 and living with her uncle Hugh (head) and mother Margaret.

In 1849, Harriet Riding of Adlington, Single Woman has son Thomas (baptised 13 May).

In 1851, Harriet Ridings (31, niece, general servant) was living with her uncle Hugh Ridings (Head, 67, farmer of 32 acres) at Bobby Lane (farm), Adlington

In 1854, Harriet Riding of Blackrod married James Simm, son of Hugh, at Bolton St Peter. Harriet didnt name her father.

In 1861, James and Harriet Simm (41 & 40) were farming 28 acres at Blackrod.

In 1871, James and Harriet (51 & 50) are farming at Aspull, Wigan.. 1816 Jane Ridings In 1841, Jane Ridings (aged 25) is living with Hugh Ridings (55, farmer) at Nightingale House, Adlington <unknown> ~1820 James Simm When they married in 1854, James Simm, Farmer of Blackrod was the son of Hugh Simm, a Beer Seller

In 1861, James and Harriet Simm (41 & 40) were farming 28 acres at Blackrod.

In 1871, James and Harriet (51 & 50) are farming at Aspull, Wigan. 1870 - 1871 Rachel Mather 1 1 1859 Thomas Mather 1862 - 1863 Thomas Mather 1 1 1863 Margaret Mather 1872 Elizabeth Mather 1876 Alice Mather 1866 - 1867 James Mather 1 1 1828 - 1874 James Mather 45 45 George, James and Isaac were coal miners in 1851, living at Addlington Common.

Monday 2nd Oct 1854, James Mather ("22", but older) a Collier married Elizabeth Ratcliffe (22), daughter of William Ratcliffe, a labourer, both from Addlington at St Wilfred, Standish.

In 1871, James, a Railway Plate Layer, and Elizabeth (41 & 39) had 8 children. 1832 Elizabeth Ratcliffe After James died, Elizabeth married John Lomax.

In 1881, John and Elizabeth Lomax (43 & 48) had Margaret, Isaac, Alice etc (21 & 17 & 15 ...) with them. 1863 - 1927 Isaac Mather 63 63 3 Nov 1890, Isaac Mather married Jane Worsley at Adlington Christ Church.  They had a daughter Elsie, baptised at Adlington in 1894.

Isaac died in 1927.  His Will and Probate refers to his wife Jane and son Frederick. 1862 - 1863 Ann Mather 1 1 1865 Alice Mather 28 April 1882, Alice Mather (22), daughter of James a labourer of Adlington married William Walmsley (22), son of Richard a farmer.  She was actually aged 17 and under-age. 1867 Thomas Mather 1870 Nathan James Mather 1875 Elizabeth Mather James died before June 1884, so Elizabeth may not be James's daughter if born later in 1885. 1855 Ellen Mather 1857 Sarah Mather 1859 Margaret Mather 1854 Mary Mather Mary was born before the parents married, so no father named 1838 John Lomax 1846 William Mather 1847 - 1848 James George Mather 4m 4m Esther Thornley 1825 Elizabeth Rutter (nee Hayes) In 1851 when she married Matthew, Elizabeth Rutter was a Widow, daughter of James Heyes a husbandman.  Both were from Horwich. 1852 - 1924 William James Mather 72 72 25 May 1874, William James Mather married Margaret Holmes at Charnock Richard, Lancashire, England 1854 - 1855 Robert Mather 6m 6m 1856 - 1942 Matthew Mather 85 85 Mathew married Elizabeth Fisher and emigrated to Alberta, Canada. 1848 - 1849 Alice Mather 1 1 Alice was born at Charnock, so the death registered at Chorley (about 3 km) is probably her 1804 - 1844 John Stones 40 40 1823 - 1886 John Gidlow 63 63 1857 Mary Alice Gidlow Ellen A (19), Living in Barrow-in-Furnace with sistere Mary Ann (33), a School Mistress

In 1893, Mary Alice married James Hill in Barrow-in-Furness (8e, 959)

In 1901, they were at Barrow with no children
 1860 - 1862 William Gidlow 1 1 1861 Thomas Gidlow In 1891, after his parents had died, Thomas Gildow (29) was living with his uncle Richard Mather (74)

In 1911, Aged 49, a boarder, and single 1871 Ellen Ann Gidlow In 1891, Ellen A (19), Living in Barrow-in-Furnace with sister Mary Ann (33)

In 1900, Ellen Annie Gidlow married William Henry Birkett in Barrow-in-Furnace.  They had a son John Gidlow Birkett in 1901, born Douglas, Isle-of-Man.
 1863 - 1864 Elizabeth Gidlow 3m 3m 1812 James Walkden In 1851, James and Alice (39 & 39) were at Tanner's Brow, Blacrod with 5 children. 1821 William Bullough William and Hannah may have had twins James and John in 1843 before they were married.  The births were recorded in West Bolton for BULLOUGH+MATHER.

Between 1847 and 1856 William and Hannah had 4 sons.

In 1861, William and Hannah (both 40) werre lodgers at Little Scotland, Blackrod with 4 sons.  James Holt (71) was Head.

In 1864, wife Hannah died aged 42, and William remarried. 1814 William Priestley Davis 1849 - 1856 Alice Knowles 7 7 Alice was not with the parents in 1861.  She had died, aged 7 in 1856. 1850 Mary Jane Knowles In 1881, Mary J was atill working as a servant on Crowshaw Farm with her parents at Blackrod. 1851 Elizabeth Knowles 16 Jan 1873, Elizabeth married John Bell Entwistle and went to live at Everton, Liverpool, and later Lisacrd 1826 Alice Taylor 1848 Sarah Taylor (Mather) 1850 - 1890 Thomas Mather 40 40 18 Sep 1875, Thomas Mather (25), Collier of Blackrod son of Thomas a labourer married Elizabeth Dickinson (25)

Thomas died and in 1893, Elizabeth Mather his widow married James Crankshaw. 1847 Thomas Bullough 1849 John Bullough 1853 George Bullough 1856 William Bullough 1829 James Ward ~1815 Clementine Stokes 1798 - 1868 Alice Mather 69 69 Possible wife of Samuel Mather, who had sons Isaac, John, Samuel, Goerge and James (all the same names as Alice's  nearest siblings). However, Samuel's wife Alice Mather was born in Turton.

In 1841, Alice Boardman (40) was a farmer at Aspull with children James (15), John (14) and Rachael (11). Her neighbours were Matthew and Elizabeth Boardman (35 & 25) and their son John (2).

30 Dec 1844, Alice Boardman, Widow and Farmer, daughter of John Mather, Farmer, married Andrew Morris, a widower.

In 1851, Andrew and Alice Morris (54 & 53) are at Brow Houses, Blackrod with 3 lodgers including Alice's son John Boardman (23, farm labourer).

In 1861, Alice Morris (62) and son James Boardman (35) were servants for James Stringfellow, a solicitor at Hestin, Charnock. 1806 - <1861 Thomas Rigby 55 55 In 1841, Thomas and Betty (35 & 30) were at Adlington with John (9), Joseph (4) and Mary (2) 1812 Betty Mather Betty Mather was from Adlington, born about 1811 1837 Joseph Rigby 1835 - ~1837 Alice Rigby 2 2 1850 Thomas Rigby 1832 John Rigby 1841 Alice Rigby 1844 Sarah Rigby 1847 Alfred Rigby 1839 - 1843 Mary Rigby 4 4 1786 Mary Mather Mary (or another Mary from Adlington) may have had an illigitimare daughter Betty Mather in 1812.

26 Apr 1835, Mary Mather married John Balshaw at Standish (unconfirmed).  John Riley (a possible son in law's brother) was a witness. <unknown> 1853 Catherine Rigby 1827 George Mather George was baptised, 14 Jan 1827, son of James and Ellen.  There is another George baptised in March, son of Thomas and Emmy.

In 1851, Elizabeth, George and John (26, 24 & 22) were living and working for their aunt Betty Hope (76, Widow), farming 30 acres at Janner's Fold, Blackrod. 1831 - 1912 Ann Mather 81 81 In 1857, Ann Mather of Blackrod, daughter of James married Thomas Benthom ~1802 Ralph Leyland Son Ralph married in 1869, naming his father as Ralph Leyland, a farmer 1840 - 1889 Ralph Mather 49 49 Ralph was born 12 Apr 1840, the bastard son of Ellen Mather of Blackrod, widow

In 1841, Ralph (1) was with his mother Ellen (35) and siblings Ann (10) and Thomas (6).

26 Jul 1869, Ralph married Ann Cheveley at Blackrod.  He named his father as Ralph Leyland, a farmer.  Wife Ann only survived about a year.

In 1871, Ralph was an Enginer Coal Miner, widower, aged 30, living in logdings with his sister Ann Benthom and her husband Thomas and family.

10 Jan 1877 Ralph Mather (36, Widower), Engine tenter of Rivington and illegitimate married Margaret Jones (32), also illegitimate.

In 1901, Margaret was a widow with 5 children. 1847 - 1870 Ann Cheveley 23 23 1869 Ellen Mather 1816 - 1897 Thomas Benthom 81 81 Thomas was a grocer at New Street, Blackrod 1799 - >1831 Ralph Boardman 32 32 Ralph died before 1841, most likely 1836 with probate, leanving Alice to care for their three children.  Alice remarried another farmer.

In 1841,  Another Ralph and Alice Boardman (41 & 38), a rent collector, were at Guide Lane, Ashton-under-Lyne with William (13), Esther (11), Sarah (9), Thomas (7) and Peter (5).  This is another family. 1825 James Boardman In 1851, James Boardman (24) was a servant for Nathan and Catherine Mather (his uncle and aunt). 1827 John Boardman In 1851, John was with his step-father and mother Andrew Alice Morris.  He was recorded as a lodger, aged 23.

John married Esther Arrowsmith 1830 - 1911 Rachael Boardman 80 80 Rachael married John Howard and emigrated to Australia 1798 - 1856 Andrew Morris 58 58 1857 James Benthom 1859 John George Benthom 1830 Alice Singleton 1803 William Makinson William was a widower when he married Ann Mather.

14 Oct 1846, Ann, daughter of Nathan Mather a plasterer married William Makinson, a joiner at St Wilfred, Standish

In 1861, William and Ann (36 & 40) were living with William's father James (73) and Betty, Ellen, Emily and William (10, 7, 4 & 1) 1766 - 1818 Ralph Mather 51 51 Ralph was married and buried at Leyland. 1868 - 1868 James Mather 1843 Ellen Mather 1861 - 1920 Alfred Charnock 59 59 7 Feb 1880, Alfred married Esther Halliwell 1857 Esther Charnock In 1871, Esther Chadwick (14, niece) was with Edmund and Esther Cooper at the Ormskirk Road, Pemberton William Moss 8 May 1841, Elizabeth married, daughter of Nathan Mather William Moss, son of William Moss at Standish St Wilfred. 1808 - 1887 Henry Stones 79 79 2 Feb 1829, Mary Mather married Henry Stones at St Wilfred, Standish.

In 1841, Henry and Mary (both 35) were at Adlington with Sarah (12), Henry (9), James (6) and William (2)

About 1844 the family moved from Adlington to Wigan (where John and Ellen were born).

In 1851, Henry, a bobbin turner, and Alice (44 & 46) were in Schole's Simm's Yard, Wigan with Henry (17), James (15), William (13), Edward (10), John (6), and Ellen (2) 1797 - 1876 George Challender 79 79 In 1851, George (54) was with Jane (15), George (12), and William (7) 1788 Thomas Heaton In 1841, Thomas and Margaret Heaton (both 50) were at Adlington and had John (25), Mary (15), Thomas (15), and Isaac (10), as well as Jane Heaton (aged 4, so probably a g-daughter)

In 1851, Thomas and Margaret (63 & 61) were at nightingale Road, Adlington with Mary (26), Isaac (19) and Jane (16)

In 1861, Thomas and Margaret (76 & 73) were at Bagley Fold, Ainsworth with Isaac (28) and Jane (24) and three grandchildren. ~1785 Thomas Jones Thomas and Alice has two children; John and Betty.  Baptisms show Thomas was a weaver from Adlington. ~1760 John Atherton ~1750 Thomas Foster 28 Jul 1771, Thomas Foster married Mary Mather at Satndish. His (assumed) sister Ellen married Mary's brother Ralph the following year.

In 1805, Thomas was a weaver in Wigan when his wife Mary died. ~1765 Charles Rigby ~1750 John Anderton 1865 William Walmsley 1863 Jane Worsley 1863 Sylvia Mather 1863 Ralph Bond 1856 Thomas Mather 1861 Amelia Mather 1865 Jesse Mather Jessie and Annie had a large family.  In 1911 there were 8 children alive and two had died.  They were living at 42 Market Street, Adlington. 1867 Violet Mather 1869 Maude Mather 1854 William Farebrother 1856 William Berry William was the son of Henry Berry, a stona mason

In 1882, William was 26 when he married Sarah Mather 1841 Elizabeth Davis 1855 John Halliwell 5 June 1876, John Halliwell (21) son of Henry married Ellen Mather (21) from Adlington, daughter of James a Sinker at Christ Church, Adlington 1866 - 1921 Mary Jane Mather 55 55 Mary Jane remained a spinster.  (The Mary Jane Mather that married at Chorlet in 1888, was the daughter of a William).

In 1891, Mary J Mather (24) was with her parents Edward and Jane (53 & 47) at 7 Anderton Street, Adlington.

In 1901, Mary J Mather (35) was Head at 7 Anderton Street with younger siblings Charles (23) and Rose E (19).

In 1911, Mary Jane (44) and Rose Elizabeth (27) were still single at 11 Anderton Street (a 4 room house). 1868 Alice Mather 18 Apr 1884, Alice Mather (28), of 7 Anderson Street, Adlington daughter of Edward Mather a miner maarried George Speak, a miner of 18 Railway Road, son of Thomas mSpeak a Blacksmith. 1870 - 1903 Hugh Thomas Mather 33 33 Hugh Thomas Mather  (as registered) or Thomas Hugh Mather (as baptised)

Hugh Thomas Mather of Nab's Farm, Heath Charnock, Lancashire, farmer died 16 Aug 1903. 1872 - 1903 Betsy Mather 30 30 1874 Ellen Mather 1878 Charles Mather 1881 Rose Elizabeth Mather 1876 - 1878 Martha Mather 1 1 1875 Arthur James Mayoh 1874 William Farrington 1875 Thomas Callan 1868 Otherwell Thorpe 1858 Samuel Hargreaves (Mather) In April 1861, Samuel (2) and his mother Martha (before she married) were lodging with Marth's mother, also Martha Hargreaves. 1857 Sarah Ann Calderbank 1869 Edward Miller Edward, son of John Miller, both colliers

In 1911, Edward was at Adlington, married, aged 42, but living alone 1868 Martha Mather In 1891, Martha Mather (23), born Adlington, was boarding with Martha Collier and daughter Dora A. 1872 Annie Davies 1861 James Slater 1869 Matthew Welsby 1870 Sarah Ann Arnold 1869 George Speak 18 Apr 1884, Alice Mather (28), of 7 Anderson Street, Adlington daughter of Edward Mather a miner maarried George Speak, a miner of 18 Railway Road, son of Thomas mSpeak a Blacksmith. 1883 - 1884 Margaret Mather 1 1 1806 John Balshaw 18 May 1828 John Balshaw married Allice Gilliburn at Standish.

26 Apr 1835, Mary Mather married John Balshaw at Standish (unconfirmed).  John Riley (a possible son in law's brother) was a witness. 1816 John Waring 29 Nov 1840, Alice Mather of Euxton, daughter of Nathan, a farmer married John Waring, son of Thomas Waring a Shoemaker.  Both were servants, and they married by licence. 1829 Thomas Mather There is no Bolton marriage for Thomas Mather and Alice. (The 1848 marriage to Alice Taylor is another)

In 1861, Thomas, a Power Loom Weaver, and Alice Mather(s) (32 & 37) were at 25 Bull Lane, East Bolton with Nancy (16), John (8), Amy Jane (3) and George (16 months).  Robert Sharman (22) was a lodger. 1824 Alice Possibly Alice Taylor, who married Thomas Mather in 1848 at Bolton St Peter. 1845 Nancy Mather 1853 John Mather 1858 Amy Jane Mather "Any Jane" may be Amy Jane (no records), or more likely Annie Jane or Mary Jane. 1859 George Mather 1823 Robert Wilson 27 Nov 1854, Elizabeth Mather of Blackrod, daughter of Nathan Mather a Farmer married Robert Wilson, Inn Keeper at Blackrod, son of Hugh Wilson a Farmer. Thomas Hope Betty Hope In 1851, Betty Hope (Head, Wid, 76) was farming 30 acres at Blackrod with her three unmarried sons John (53), George (51) and Henry (33) and niece Elizabeth Mather (26) and "nephews" (should be grandsons) George and John (24 & 22) 1856 Richard Wilson 1857 Agnes Wilson 1861 Margaret Wilson 1850 Elizabeth Dickinson 18 Sep 1875, Thomas Mather (25), Collier of Blackrod son of Thomas a labourer married Elizabeth Dickinson (25)

8 Mar 1893, James Crankshaw (43, W) a Miller of Blackrod married Elizabeth Mather (42, W), dughter of Roger Dickinson
 1850 James Crankshaw 1851 Elizabeth Christiana Warburton-Owen 1832 Thomas Pennington 1860 John Thomas Mather 1834 - >1891 Thomas Mather 57 57 Thomas was the bastard son of Alice Mather of Blackrod

In 1861, Thomas and Ellen (26 & 25) were at Blackrod with James H (3) and John T (9mo) 1836 Ellen Walkden Ellen was the daughter of Daniel Walkden, a weaver 1862 Amelia Elizabeth Mather 1865 James Henry Mather 1867 William Mather 1869 Ellen Ann Mather 1858 - 1862 James Henry Mather 4 4 1871 George Daniel Mather 1845 - 1918 Margaret Jones 73 73 10 Jan 1877 Ralph Mather (36, Widower), Engine tenter of Rivington and illegitimate married Margaret Jones (32), also illegitimate.

In 1901, Margaret (56) was at 275 Manchester Road, Blackrod with James (23), Ann (21), John (19), Ralph (15), and William H (8). 1879 James Mather 1880 Ann Mather 1882 John Mather 1885 Ralph Mather 1893 - 1914 William Henry Mather 21 21 1890 Robert Winder 1894 Elsie Mather 29 Jun 1929, Elsie (35), daughter of Isaac Mather a Licensed Victualler married Robert Winder (39, Warehouseman) at Holy Trinity, Bolton, Lancashire.

 1891 Frederick (Fred) Mather 1892 - 1984 Alice Berry 92 92 1887 Elizabeth Alice Worsley 1781 - 1850 Thomas Mather 69 69 Thomas had a brother Nathan (married to Catherine) who was also a weaver at Adlington in 1823.  Many of the early Mathers (b. 1700s) living at Adlington married at St Peters, Bolton. Both of Thomas's marriages were there, although clearly living in Adlington.

In 1841, Thomas (60) was a labourer, married to Amey (45)  at Adlington, Rivington (near Blackrod). They had 7 children from their marriage.  Their family had common names to Thomas's siblings (Nathan, George, Isaac). 

Thomas was the father when all the children were baptised, and on the 1841 census.  However, Henry Mather (52, Widower and Ag Lab) is shown as the head in 1851, with George, James, Isaac, Lucy and Nathan at Adlington Common.  All the sons were coal miners. 

Thomas died in 1850, aged 70, and Henry, possibly a brother of Thomas (born 1799, Anderton, Lancashire) became head the famiy. ~1820 Thomas Bullough There is only one James birth in 1841-43, and he was baptised in Jan at Atherton, the son of Thomas and Mary. However, there is no marriage for Thomas and Mary Mather (unless Mary was a widow, e.g. Mary Kearsley married 1840 at Leigh). Mary Mather 1843 - 1843 James Bullough 1843 - 1843 John Bullough 1836 Jane Challender 1838 George Challender 1841 William Challender 1843 Betsey Davis 1856 Catherine Davis 1852 Betty Makinson 1857 Emily Makinson 1860 Mary Ann Makinson 1855 Ellen Makinson 1863 Alice Makinson Margaret Mather, born Adlington, daughter of Thomas, a Husbandman. Horwich in 1843 when married. Richard and Margared had 13 children, but in the early years, many died. No DNA matches Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent 1820 - 1894 Richard Hanson 74 74 In 1843, Richard and Margaret, both from Horwich, married at Dean.  They lived in Horwich until 1847 having Sarah and Margaret.

In 1848, the family moved to Adlington, whee all further births are recorded.

In 1861, Richard and Margaret Hanson (41 & 37) were as Blackrod with daughter Mary (7).

In 1871, Richard and Margaret (48 & 46) were at Adlington with Mary (17), Harriet (9), Henry (6), and Ellen (4).  There was also Thomas Hanson (19, a nephew)

In 1891, Richard Hanson (72) was boarding with his youngest daughter Martha E Preston (24) 1844 - 1844 Sarah J Hanson 1847 - 1847 Margaret Ellen Hanson 1848 - 1848 Ann Hanson 1849 - 1856 Esther Hanson 7 7 1851 - 1854 Thomas Hanson 3 3 1853 Mary Hanson Mary Hanson was 7 in 1861, the only surviving daughter, living at Abberdeen, Blackrod. 1856 - 1856 Nancy Hanson 1857 - 1859 Elizabeth Ellen Hanson 2 2 1862 Harriot Hanson 1865 Henry Hanson 1867 Martha Ellen Hanson 1860 - 1860 Margaret Hanson 1863 - 1863 Edmund Richard Hanson 1825 - 1888 Margaret (Peggy) Mather 63 63 Baptised Peggy, but known as Margaret (1841 census)

Shown as Margaet Mather daughter of Thomas Mather, a Husbandman on marriage record.

Margaret had 13 children, but of the first 9, only one survived.  Harriot, born in 1862 is possibly adopted. Marriage (thirteen children) 11 Sep 1843 (Deane). Abode: Horwich & Adlington Lives with: In 1891, Richard Hanson (72) was boarding with nhis youngest daughter Martha E Preston (24) Created using GenoPro® Click for details.