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Abode: Walmersley & Pigslee Bridge ■No more children Widowed (four children) 1865 (Leeds). Abode: Wardleworth, Rochdale Marriage (five children) 9 Sep 1844 (Bury). Abode: Heap ■No more children Widowed (five children) 1 Jan 1829 (Bury) Pigs Lee, Walmersley Marriage (seven children) 29 Jul 1861 (South Bury) Oppenshaw Fold ■No more children Marriage (five children) 15 Aug 1864 (Bury). Abode: Elton, N Bury Marriage (nine children) 21 Jun 1830 (Bury) Healds, Redvales, S Bury ■No more children Marriage (ten children) 1865 (Rochdale RO). Abode: Accrington, Haslingden Marriage (a child) 1868 (Rochdale RO) ■No more children Marriage (four children) 27 Oct 1836 (Haslingden) Marriage (a child) 1 Jan 1827 (Bury) Marriage (eight children) 31 Jan 1836 (Bury) Abode: Heap ■No more children Marriage (eight children) 1 Jan 1835 (Bury) Abode: North Bury & Bury South ■No more children Marriage (four children) 1870 (Bury): Abode: N Bury Marriage (a child) 28 Oct 1839 (Bury) ■No more children Marriage (a child) Heywood +Possibly more children (two children) or sister? Marriage (a child) Balding Stone +Possibly more children Marriage (six children) 15 Mar 1862 (Bury St Paul) Marriage (two children) 9 Oct 1856 (Elton) ■No more children Marriage (five children) 1860 (Bury RO) ■No more children Marriage (a child) 1859 Heywood ■No more children Marriage (four children) 29 Dec 1852 (Farnworth & Kearsley) Marriage (four children) 2 Apr 1877 (Bolton) Abode: Farnworth ■No more children Marriage (two children) Q1 1879 (Blackburn) Marriage (three children) 10 Nov 1844 (Prestwich) ■No more children Marriage (a child) 4 Jan 1809 (Prestwich) +Possibly more children Marriage (ten children) 1806 (Manchester) Heaton Norris ■No more children Marriage 1872 (Heywood) XTo be completed Marriage (three children) 1850 (Durham) Marriage Haslingden XTo be completed Marriage (six children) 1839 (Bury) Abode: Walmersley ■No more children Marriage (a child) Redvales ■No more children Marriage 17 Sep 1849 (Bury) ■No more children Marriage (four children) 1872 (Bolton RO) XTo be completed Marriage (two children) 19 Jun 1881 ■No more children Marriage 14 Aug 1858 XTo be completed Widowed (a child) 2 Aug 1860 Marriage 3 Oct 1875 ■No more children Marriage 27 Apr 1878 XTo be completed Widowed (three children) Q3 1971 ■No more children Marriage 9 Jul 1881 Marriage (a child) 24 May 1860 (Holy Trinity) ■No more children Marriage (seven children) 21 Feb 1885 (Farnworth St James, New Bury) Committed (long-term) relationship (four children) unconfirmed Marriage 24 Nov 1869 XTo be completed Marriage 28 Sep 1904 Marriage 27 Oct 1889 (Birtle) ■No more children Marriage (seven children) 1851 (Bury) Horwich & Withnell Committed relationship and separation (a child) Lives with: In 1841, James Mather (a fuller) and Mary, are at Pigslee Bridge, Walmersley, Bury living with their son Richard Mather (aged 30). Lives with: Susannah (unmarried 43) and other family members were living with Richard Mather (72) a retired Fulling Miller and wife Mary (72) were at Heywood, Heap in 1881. 

 Lives with: In 1871, Elizabeth (40) was still with her father William Mather (63) at Elton Fold, Bury. Work at: Both Brass Finishers from Wigan, living in Elton Lives with: In 1851, James and Mary Mather (74 & 75) were living with their daughter Mary Hardman. Lives with: Sarah Jane, daughter of John and Elizabeth was Richard's niece. Lives with: Ruth Mather (16) was servant to Sarah Mather, possibly sister-in-law Lives with: In 1871, Benjamin Robinson (24) was living with his father James (Wid, 56, born Birtle) at Walmserley. Representative of: In 1878, David was Richard's marriage witness Relative of: Illegitimate son of Ann, 5 years after Andrew had died. Lives with: In 1891, James and Hannah were living with Hannah's father William Mather. 1807 - 1868 Robert Mather 60 60 Another Robert, from Bury, also Fuller.  They are cousins as the fathers are brothers.  The other Robert married Grace.

Aug 1826, Robert of Wood Hey, Holcome died aged 19.

 1845 - 1847 Robert Mather 2 2 This Robert is the son of Richard Mather and Mary Scowcroft whom married at Bury in 1844.  He was not with them in 1861. 1776 - 1857 Mary Evans 81 81 James Mather (a fuller) and Mary Evans, both 65 on the 1841 census, are at Pigslee Bridge, Walmersley, Bury living with their son Richard Mather (aged 30).

In 1851, James and Mary ( 74 & 75) are at Flint Street, North Bury (so probably still in Walmersley). 1805 - 1890 Sarah Mather 85 85 In 1829, Sarah Mather and James Spencer had a son John.

In 1851, Sarah (45) was a servant for Robinson and Mary Jackson in Bury.

In 1871, Sarah (66, born Bury, single ) was a domestic servant at Ramsbottom for William Ashworth, a cotton spinner employing 58 people. 1806 - 1884 Mary Mather 78 78 Mary Hardman, Widow, 45, born Walmseley in 1851, had both parenst James and Mary Mather with her.

In 1841, James a Millwright and Mary (both 35) had David Hardman (3), Robert Taylor (10).  John Mather (10) was also there, probably a nephew (tbc). 1809 - 1893 Richard Mather 84 84 In 1830 Richard and Hannah were at Elton, North Bury when Ann was born, then Glory Butts in 1832

In 1835 they had a daughter Sarah, who was living with Samuel and Alice in 1841

In 1839, Richard's wife Hannah died.

In 1841, Richard (30) and no spouse was at Pigslee Bridge, Walmersley, Bury.  He had his 4 children and parents with him.  The neighbouring property was called "Mathers" occupied by John and Alice Wilkinson (and others), both school teachers.

9 Sep 1844 Richard Mather married Mary Scowcroft.  Both were living at Limefield (where Mary was living in 1841).

Richard and Mary moved to Heap about 1850 (as daughter  Alice was born in Heap).  There were in Heap on the 1851 census.

In 1871, Richard (62) a Fuller, and Mary (62) were at Ben Mill, Heap.

In 1881, Richard (72) a retired Fulling Miller and wife Mary (72) were at Heywood, Heap.  They still had unmarried daughter Susannah (43) and other family members with them.

In 1981, Richard (82, wid) was living with his daughter Frances (43) and niece Sarah J Mather (31) in South Bury.

Richard died in 1893.  Richard and Mary are buried at St Paul, Bury 1811 - 1867 James Mather 55 55 In 1841, Janes and Sarah (both 25) were at Rochdale Road, North Bury with Robert (6), Betty (4), Mary (2) and James (4 mo).

In 1850, James was a Fuller at Little Bridge, Bury when David was born.

In 1851, James a Fuller and Sarah (39 & 36) were at Rochdale Road, South Bury with Robert (15), Betty (14), Mary (12), James (11), Richard (8), Edmund (2) and David (5 mo).

In 1861, James and Sarah (49 & 45) were at 90 Marsh Lane, North Bury with Betty (24), Mary (22), James (20), Richard (18), Edmund (12) and David (10) 1828 - >1881 Mary Ann Harding(?) 53 53 Mary (Mary Ann in 1861) was from Leeds and 5 to 11 years younger than James. 1854 James Edward Davis James Edward Davis was aged 7 in 1861, living in Wardleworth as a "boarder" with James and Mary Mather. 

By 1871, James Edward is 17, still in Wardleworth and now described as James and Mary's son. 1858 Elizabeth A Mather 1809 - 1884 Mary Scowcroft 75 75 In 1841, Mary Scorcroft (3) was living in Limefield, North Bury with her parents Thomas and Nancy, several younger siblings and two assumed children of hers; Thomas (3) and Martha (1).

9 Sep 1844 Richard Mather married Mary Scowcroft.  Both were living at Limefield (where Mary was living in 1841).

Thomas continued to live with Thomas and Mary was was with them in 1851, aged 13.  Its not clear what happened to baby Martha, so maybe she wasnt Mary's child.

Richard and Mary are buried at St Paul, Bury
 1830 Ann Mather 14 Aug 1858, Ann Mather (27) of Heap, daughter of Richard Mather, a Fuller married William Walker Whittaker (23) a  Mechanic from Newchurch at St Mary the Virgin, Bury. 1832 Mary Mather 2 Aug 1860, Mary Mather married Henry Howarth a Blacksmith.  Mary was a widow and back with her parents in 1871.

3 Oct 1875 Joseph Fletcher (46), a Blacksmith and Widower of Bell Lane Bury son of Jacob Fletcher a Book Keeper married Mary Howarth (43), Widow, daughter of Richard Mather a Fuller Miller of Myrtle St. Bury at St Paul, Bury. 1847 - 1934 Frances Mather (Cass) 87 87 In 1891, Frances (43) was single and living with her father in South Bury.  Her father died in 1893.

Frances, aged 46, daughter of Richard, married William Cass at Birtle.

Frances Cass of Rochdale Old Road, Bury died in 1934. 1852 Alice Mather Alice was NOT recorded with mother Scowcroft.

In 1871, Alice (19) was with her parents in Heywood.

25 Dec 1872, Alice Mather (21) married Eli Jackson at Heywood St James, Lancashire.  Her sister Frances Mather was a  witness. 1849 Esther Hannah Mather 1838 - 1900 Thomas Scowcroft (Mather) 61 61 Thomas was not with the family in 1841, there is no birth registered, and he was not baptised.  He is most probably the bastard son of Mary Scorcroft baptised 25 Mar 1838.

In 1841 Thomas (3) and assumed sister Martha (1) were in Noth Bury, living with their grandparents Thomas and Nancy  Scowcroft (55 & 50, weavers) and mother Mary (30). There is also no birth registration for Martha Scowcroft.

In 1851, Thomas (13) is with Richard and Mary.

In 1900, Thomas died (61) in North Bury and is buried at St Paul, Bury. 1806 - 1839 Hannah Sharples 32 32 Richard was 30 on the 1841 census at Pigslee Bridge, Walmersley, Bury. The burial in Feb 1827 shows Hannah of Pigslee wife of Richard Mather, aged 34. 1777 - 1851 James Mather 74 74 Fuller on 1804 marriage record.

James Mather (a fuller) and Mary (nee Evans), both 65 on the 1841 census, are at Pigslee Bridge, Walmersley, Bury living with their son Richard Mather (aged 30) and his 4 children.

In 1851, James and Mary (74 & 75) are at Flint Street, North Bury (probably still in Walmersley) living with their daughteer Mary Hardman. 1837 - 1887 Susannah (Sarah) Mather 50 50 In 1841, Sarah, aged 5 was with Samuel and Alice in North Bury.

Susannah (43), unmarried daughter was with her parents in 1861 and 1881.  However in 1771 the census entry was corrected to "wid", and also with her parents. 1861 William Mather 1863 Mary Mather Mary may belong to a different Mather + Taylor. She is missing in 1871, but there is no matching death record. 1864 John Mather 1867 - 1874 Martha (Hannah) Ann Mather 7 7 In 1871, Martha H (so possibly Hannah) was with parents, aged 3.

Martha Hannah Mather died in 1874, aged 6. 1837 - 1906 Richard Mather 69 69 27 July 1861, Richard Mather, aged 24 married Alice Taylor, aged 29

In 1841, Richard (4) is with his parents William and Mary at Healds, South Bury. He will return here in 1891.

29 Jul 1861 Richard Mather (24) a Woollen Spinner of Bury son of William Mather, Warper married Alice Taylor (29) of Bury, daughter of John Stansfield a Book Keeper at St Mary the Virgin, Bury, Lancashire.

In 1871,  Richard and Alice (33 & 40) were at 42 Oppenshaw Fold with William (8),, Jojhn (6), Martha H (3) and Mary (1).

Oppenshaw Fold is SW Bury, just East of the River Irwell.

In 1881, Richard and Alice (43 & 50) had William (19), John (16), Mary (11) and Elizabeth (7) at 42 Oppenshaw Fold, Bury.

In 1891, Richard and Alice (53 & 60) were at 22 Healds, South Bury with William (29, Wid'r), John (26), Mary (21), Elizabeth (17) and g-daughter Margaret A (3) 1831 Alice Taylor 1844 James Mather In 1861, Brothers James, John and Samuel (17, 14 & 11) were at Redvales with parents and family.

15 Aug 1864, James Mather (21), Dresser of Bury, son of William Mather, a Warper married Jane Taylor (21) of Bury, daughter of James Taylor a Block Printer at St Mary the Virgin, Bury.

In 1891, James and Jane (47 & 48) were at 8 Pill Street, Bury with Richard (20) and Mary E (8) 1843 Jane Taylor 1869 Mary Mather 1874 Elizabeth Mather 1872 - 1872 James Mather James of Oppenshaw Fold (where his parents were in 1881)  died aged 3 days. 1872 Richard Mather 1883 Mary Emma Mather 1884 - 1884 Martha Mather 1878 - 1880 Thomas Mather 2 2 1874 - 1874 Elizabeth Mather In 1874, there are two Elizabeth Mathers born in Bury.  This one in Elton (that died), North Bury and the other daughter of Richard and Alice Mather of South Bury. 1811 - 1851 Mary Warburton 40 40 Mary died in 1851, aged 40 while giving birth to Ellen.  Mother and daughter's deaths are recorded as adjacent records at South Bury. 1830 Elizabeth Mather In 1851, Elizabeth's mother Mary died in childbirth.  Elizabeth stayed with the family, a spinster, to look after the younger children.

In 1861, Elizabeth (30) was with her father William (53).

In 1871, Elizabeth (40) was still with her father William Mather (63) at Elton Fold, Bury. 1832 Rachel (Mary) Mather Baptised Rachel, but later known as Mary 1834 Martha Mather Born at Redivals, Bury 1839 - 1905 Thomas Charlton Mather 66 66 Was Thomas illegitimate or adopted?

Baptised Jan 1839 at Bury St John, Thomas Mather son of William and Mary, but birth registered at Pilkington, Bury as Thomas Charlton Mather with mother "CHARLTON" in 1840.  The other children were baptised at Bury St Mary.

There are no other 1838/39 registrations for Thomas, or for a mother Charlton (birth or marriage).  This is unexplained with missing birth registration in 1838 and an extra one in 1839.

In 1841, Thomas was aged 2.
 1807 - 1876 William Mather 69 69 1800-1809, Richard's siblings; Ellen, Sally, John and Martha were all born at Redvales. Bury is shows for Richard's baptism, so is most likely to have been born at Redvales, South Bury.

In 1834, William was at Redvales (Redivales) when Martha was baptised.

In 1841, William and Mary (both 30) at Healds, South Bury had Elizabeth (11), Mary (9), Martha (7), Richard (6) and Thomas (2).

In 1851, William and Mary (43 & 40) were at Healds, South Bury with Elizabeth (20), Mary (18), Richard (13), Thomas (12), James (7), John (4) and Samuel (1).

In 1861, William (53) was at Redvales with Elizabeth (30), Richard and Thomas (24 & 22) and James, John and Samuel (17, 14 & 11), all from first marriage.

In 1871, William (63), born Burnley, was with Elizabeth (40, dau, single) and Samuel (21).
 1846 John Mather John and Samuel were baptised together in 1851 at St Mary Bury, although born 3y appart.  The Birth registration and baptism show John born 19 June 1846 at Rochdale.

In 1861, Brothers James, John and Samuel (17, 14 & 11) were at Redvales with parents and family. 1849 Samuel Mather In 1861, Brothers James, John and Samuel (17, 14 & 11) were at Redvales with parents and family. 1851 - 1851 Ellen Mather 1846 - 1870 Charles Frederick Mathers 24 24 In 1851, Charles F Mathers (15) was with his parents at Wardleworth, Rochdale.

In Oct 1870 Charles died.  19 Oct 1870 a claim (Manchster Petitions) was made for use of room (2/6-) and witness (2s) for the inquest. 1844 - 1906 George Henry Washington Mathers 62 62 In 1861, sons George Henry (17) and Charles (15) are living in Wardleworth, Rochdale, with parents James and Mary Ann, born in the USA and British Subjects.

In 1871, George W Mather and Jane (both 27) are in Rochdale with Charles F (4) and George H (8 mo).

In 1901, George H W Mather (born USA) and Jane (both 57) are in Accrington with 4 sons.

5 Feb 1906, George Henry Washington Mather of Burnley Road, Accrington died leaving effects of £144 to his widow Jane Mather. 1844 - 1924 Jane Lee 80 80 1878 Herbert William Mather 1880 George Henry Mather 1882 John James Mather 1886 Albert Lee Mather 1884 - 1885 Joseph Lee Mather 1 1 1875 Alice Ann Mather 1866 Charles Frederick Mather 1872 Jane Emma Mather 1850 Sarah Ann Broughton Sarah Ann's father was recorded as William Sherwood, a Butcher on her second marriage.

After Charles Mather in 1868, Sarah Ann (aged 22, Widow) married Charles Rhodes Schofield (32) a Joiner in Dec 1872.. 1868 - 1870 James Thomas Mathers 1 1 James appears to be the only child of Charles F Mathers (the only MATHERS birth registered in Rochdale during his short marriage) 1822 - >1881 James Mathers 59 59 James Mather (or Mathers) was born in Bolton about 1822

Around 1844-46 James was in Rhode Island, USA (where his first two sons where born).

In 1861, James and Mary Ann (38 & 33) were at 115 Whitworth Road, Wardleworth with sons George Henry (17), Charles (15) and James Edward Davis (boarder, aged 7)

In 1871, James (50) is a general dealer at Wardleworth, Rochdale with wife Mary (42, born Leeds), son James Edward (17), and daughter Edlizabeth (11), borth born Rochdale.

In 1881, James (65) is a Hardware Dealer at 6 Paddock, Spotland Near Side with his wife Mary (54, born Leeds). 1835 - 1841 Sarah Mather 6 6 1806 James Hardman In 1841, James and Mary Hardman (both 35) were living at Back of John Street, North Bury with sons John Mather (10) and David Hardman (3). 1805 - 1828 John Taylor 22 22 1837 John Hardman John was not present in 1841, assumed died. 1842 Mary Hardman 1813 Ann Butterworth 1835 Elizabeth Ann Mather 1839 Sarah Mather 1841 Mary Mather 1848 Alice Mather 1850 Leah Mather 1815 - 1896 Sarah Butterworth 81 81 In 1881, Sarah Mather (66, Wid) was at 1 Bell Lane Grocers Shop, North Bury with daughter Mary (42), David (30) and his two children. 1837 Betty Mather 1839 Mary Mather (Ryder)
There is no Birth registration for Mary Mather.  Maybe she is Mary Butterworth (MMN = CRABRETT), adopted into this family.

There is a birth registered for Mary Mather (MMN = RYDER) with no apparant 1841 census record.  This could be her.

In 1851, 1861, 1871, Mary (aged 12,22,32) is with her parents James and Sarah

27 Oct 1889, Mary Mather, daughter of James Mather married William Wolstenholme son of William at Birtle, Lancashire, England

In 1891, William a farmer and Mary (38 & 42) were in Birtle with Mary's mother Sarah Mather (76) 1840 James Mather James Mather married Rachel Nuttall

In 1881, James and Rachel (40 & 41) were in North Bury with Sarah (18), Marths (13), Betsy (11) and Harry (6). 1843 - 1884 Richard Mather 41 41 27 April 1878, Richard Mather (35) of 39 King Street, Accrington, son of James Mather a Fuller married Ann Sugden (25) of 38 Hood Street, daughter of William Mason a Mason at Accrington St James.

In 1843, Richard died aged 41 at Barnoldswick (near Colne and Foulridge) 1850 David Mather In Q3 1871, David Married Eliza Quin (Civil Marriage) at Bury

Eliza died

April 1881, David (42) was with his mither Sarah (66) at 1 Bell Lane Grocers Shop, Bury.

9 Jul 1881, David Mather (32), Brewer and Widower of 1 Bell Lane, Bury, son of James Mather a Fuller-Miller married Eliza Brooks (36) of 17 Egerton Street, Radcliffe, daughtger of Peter Brooks a Printer at Radcliffe St Thomas. 1838 David Hardman 1848 - 1880 Edmund (Edwin) Mather 32 32 In 1871, Edmund was a grocer in Bury.

In 1874, Edwin was a grocer in Myrtle Street, Bury when Percy was born

In 1879, Edmund and Betsy are at 58 Broughton Road, Pendleton. Edmund a Provision Dealer. 1848 Betsy Wood In 1871, Betsy and Edmund (23 & 22) were in Bury with son James (1 month).  They also had Abraham and Jane Wood (21 & 20).  This was probably Betsy's brother and sister-in-law (tbc). 1871 James Mather 1872 - 1874 Margery Mather 1 1 1874 Percy Mather 1879 Annie Mather 1817 - 1875 Henry Mather 57 57 It is assumed (as no baptism) that Henry's parents were Robert and Mary Mather from York Street, Heywood, Bury (both 75 in 1841). James Mather (45) may be the oldest son.

28 Oct 1839, Henry a Whister, son of Robert Mather a weaver married Mary Hall, daughter of John Hall, a Stone Mason.  James Mather was witness.

In 1841 Henry and Mary (both 20) were at Balding Stone, Walmersley, Bury with daughter Esther (10 mo) and Mary's parents John and Alice Hall (both 45).

Some disaster must have happened to Henry and Mary.  In 1851 and 1861, their daughter Esther was with her grandparents. 1819 Mary Hall Mary's parents were John Hall, a Quarry man and Stone Mason and Ann Hall. 1840 - 1870 Esther Mather 30 30 In 1841, Esther was 10 months, living at Baldingstone, Walmersley, Bury with Parents Henry and Mary Mather and grandparents John and Ann Hall.

In 1851, Esther 10 was a visitor and granddaughter of John and Alice Hall at Baldingstone, Walmersley.

Sept 1870, Esther Mather died at Walmersley and is buried at Bury St Paul. 1765 Robert Mather In 1841, Robert and Mary (both 75) were at Heywood.

Another Robert Mather of Pigslee, Walmersley died Dec 25 1846, aged 80 1776 - 1857 Mary 81 81 1796 James Mather In 1841, James and Sarah Mather (45 & 40) were at Heywood, Bury with assumed parents Robert and Mary (both 75) and John and Joseph (15 & 10).  John Marcroft (45, born in  Northumberland) was not a son-in-law to Robert. 1801 Sarah 1826 John Mather 1831 Joseph Mather 1796 John Hall In 1841, John and Alice Hall (both 45) were at Balding Stone, Walmersley, North Bury with thier daughter Mary Mather and husband Henry (both 20). 1796 Alice Hall In 1841, John and Alice Hall (both 45) were at Balding Stone, Walmersley, North Bury with thier daughter Mary Mather and husband Henry (both 20). 1868 - 1870 James William Mather 1 1 1873 - 1874 George Henry Mather 1 1 1839 Rachel Nuttall 1862 Sarah Mather In 1885, Sarah maried Thomas Newton 1865 - 1868 Mary Mather 3 3 Mary's 1865 birth was registered as SARAH in error.  They already had Sarah born 1862.  The daughter was baptised Mary.

May must have died young as missing from future baptism records. 

Mary (i.e. not Sarah) died North Bury in 1866, aged 3. 1877 Rachel Mather 1870 Betsy Mather 1867 Martha Mather 1838 - 1838 James Mather 3m 3m There is not enough space for a James born to James and Sarah, so James must be Samuel & Ann's son. 1845 Edward Mather 1854 - 1854 Alfred Mather 2m 2m Since Alfred's birth was registered at Noth Bury he was most likely a son of Samuel and Ann (as opposed to James Mather and Sarah Butterworth who used the Bury South Office from 1850). 1853 - 1868 Samuel Mather 15 15 Births of Edmund and David, confirmd sons of James and Sarah were registered in South Bury.  Since Samuel's birth was also registered here, it is assumed he was another son.

Samuel is missing in 1861 1833 William Mather William was born in Wigan, son of George, a tinplate worker and Rachel.

In 1841, Wiliam (8) and Mary (11) were with their father George Mather (30) a Tinplate worker at Chapel Lane, Wigan.

In 1851, William (18) was an apprentice at Scholes, Wigan. This could be another person (as possibly for a grocer)!

In 1856 William Mather (23) a Brass Finisher, son of George Mather married Mary Booth (23) from Elton

In 1861, William and Mary (27 & 29) were in South Bury with Arthur Ernerst (3) and Anne Maud (3mo)

In 1881, William and Mary (47 & 48) were at 26 Darlington Street, Wigan with Arthur, Annie and two servant girls.
 1832 Mary Booth 1858 Arthur Ernest Mather Arthur married Mary Rose 1861 Ann Maud Mather 1840 - 1880 James Mather 40 40 James Mather was a Brass Finisher, born Wigan.  He is probably William's cousin or brother who was also a Brass Finisher from Wigan, and both came to live (and marry) in Elton.

In 1871, James and Elizabeth (32 & 37) were at 8 Ardwick Street, Salford with Walter (8), William (6, actually 1) and Sarah (1, actually 6).  NOTE: On the census, the names of children William and Sarah are reversed (see GRO and 1881 census).

James died in 1880, leaving Elizabeth (49) a Widow in 1881 with Walther (18), Sarah (16), Willie (11), Elizabeth (7) and loger Maria Maden (25). 1834 Elizabeth Lee In 1881, Elizabeth (49, Wid, born Tottington) was at Walmserley (probably closer to her family). She had Walter (18), Sarah (16), Willie (11), and Elizabeth (7).  Lodging with her was Maria Maden (25) and her illegitimate son Harrison (7mo) 1860 - 1860 Daniel Mather Daniel, son of James a Brass Finisher 1862 Walter Mather Walter son of James a Mechanic 1869 William Mather 1865 Sarah Mather 1872 Elizabeth Mather 1835 Robert Mather There is another Robert from Bury, born 7 Jan 1835, also son of James and Sarah (Aked).

In 1841, Robert (6) was with parents Janes and Sarah at Top o'the Lees, North Bury.

In 1851, Robert (15, a Fuller) was at Rochdale Road, South Bury

In 1859, Robert Mather married Betsy Roscow at Bury RO.

In 1861, Robert and Betsy (25 & 28, both born Bury) were at Heywood, Heap (North Bury) with their daughter Martha (1 month, born Heap).

 1833 Betsey Roscow 1861 Martha Mather 1861 Martha Mather Q1 1861, Martha was born in Bolton (not the Martha born Bury or Chorley). 1830 - 1891 Margaret Gerrard 61 61 In Jan 1891, Margaret of Higher Street, Farnworth died, (just before the census), aged 61 1855 - 1883 Andrew Mather 27 27 2 Apr 1877, Andrew married Ann Lightbrown at Mawdsley Street Chapel, Bolton

In 1881 Andrew and Ann (both 25) were at New Bury, Farnworth with Mary J (3) and William T (1)

In 1891, Andrew had died.  Ann was at 30 Higher Street, Farnworth with Mary (13), William (11), Richard (10), Margaret Hanah (7), and John (3). 1862 Hannah Mather 21 Feb 1885, Hannah married James Howcroft

In 1901, James and Hannah Howcroft (both 38i) were at 5 East Street (private house) with Herbert (14), Fred (8), Frank (5), Elizabeth (3) and Clara (1).

In 1911, Hannah (48, Wid) was with Herbert (24), Fred (18), Frank (15) and Clars (11) at 5 East Street, Bolton & Lever. 1868 Jane Mather Simply "Jane" on all records.

In 1871, Jame Mather (3) was at Farnworth

In 1881, Jame Mather (13) was at school in Farnworth

Jan 1891, Jane's mother died had her fasther was with her married sister Hannah.

Between 1881 and 1891, there are no matching census or deaths for Jane, so Jane must have married; possibly Richard Stott (1888, Pennington); John Whistlecroft (1889, Ince), or James Beattie (1890, Prescot), although none found.

In 1891 and 1901 there was a Mary Jane Mather, born Farnworth, a pauper in Blackburn and then Burnley. Thus may be her (tbc). 1871 - 1872 Esther Mather 1 1 1856 - 1894 Ann Lightbown 38 38 1829 - 1896 William Mather 67 67 William, son of Richard from Haslingden.  Probably not the son of Richard and Hannah Knowles from Tottington, North Bury, as 6 miles South of Haslingden, and they were probably too old.  Richard Mather and Hannah Sharples from Pigslee is a better match.

In 1841, William (12) and his siblings were with his father Richard (30) a fuller and grandparents James and Mary (both 65) at Walmersley. at Pigslee Bridge.

29 Dec 1852, William (22) son of Richard Mather married Margaret Gerrard (22), daughter of Thomas Gerrard at St John The Evangelist, Farnworth & Kearsley Parish Church.

In 1871, William and Margaret (both 41) were in Farnworth with Andrew (15), Hannah (8), Jane (3) and Esther (3 mo)

In 1881, William Mather (57) was a Canal Boatman living at Farnworth with Margaret (57), Hannah (18) and Jane (13).

In 1891 William Mather (61, Wid) was a colliery banksman living with his son-in-law James Howcroft. Jane had left home.

In 1896, William died at Farnworth Hospital, aged 67. 1853 William Booth Mather 1854 - 1901 Isabella Adelaide Holmes 47 47 1880 Walter Mather 1879 Frederick Mather 1809 - 1902 Ellen Horsefield 92 92 In 1881 Ellen Mather (81, W) was living with her son John Henry Mather at 10 Eden Street, Sharples. 1849 John Henry Mather In 1871, John H Mather (21) was at 10 Eden Street with his brother Robert (24) and Mother Ellen Mather (61)

In 1881, John Henry Mather (31) was unmarried at 10 Eden Street, Sharples living with his mother Ellen (71, Wid)

19 June 1881, John Henry Mather married Mary Hannah Wood at Heaton Norris Christ Church. 

1882 to adter 1885 they lived at Astley Bridhe, although both their sons were baptised at Heaton Norris.


In 1891, John Henry Mather (41) is still at 10 Eden Street, now married to Mary H Mather (37) 1846 Robert Horsefield Mather About 1880, the family moved from Sharples to Chorley, where Edith, Harry, John and Thomas where born. 1785 - 1865 John Horsefield 80 80 1788 - 1835 Betty Booth 47 47 ~1785 Robert Mather 11 Jun 1806, Robert Mather of the town of manchester married Margaret Robinson at Manchester Cathederal..

From 1807 to 1828, There were 10 children of Robert and Margaret Mather, all baptised at Heaton Norris or Levenshulme

In 1841, Robert and Margaret (both 55) were at Heaton Norris with Mary (25), Elizabeth (20), Esther (15), William (15) and Margaret (12) 1782 Margaret Robinson In 1841, Robert and Margaret (both 55) were at Heaton Norris with Mary (25), Elizabeth (20), Esther (15), William (15) and Margaret (12)

In 1851, Margaret (68) was at Heaton Norris with her daughters Sarah Clark (41, Wid), Mary (38), Elizabeth (32) and Margaret (22) 1860 Sarah Jane Mather Sarah Jane Mather was the niece of Richard and Mary.  She is most probably the daughter of John Mather of Queen Street, Backup (father unknown), a plumber and glazier and Elizabeth Ashworth who married at Backup 21 April 1856.

In 1861, Sarah Jane Mather (1) and her mother Elizabeth (31) were visiting Robinson and Mary Jackson and family.

21 Mar 1866, Sarah Jane (born 8 Oct 1859) was baptised at Bury, daughter of John and Elizabeth Mather.

Sarah J Mather was living with Richard in 1871, 1881 and 1891 1851 Eli Jackson 1821 - 1908 Rev John Mather 87 87 John was the son of Joseph Mather (1791-1852) and Hannah Keighley (1792-1834) - TBC


In 1851, their first son James Marahsll Mather was born in Darlington. James would go on to become a Free Methodist Minister like his father.

In 1853, Mary Elizabeth was born in South Bury. They didnt stay there long as the next son John Henry was born in Wardleworth, Rochdale in 1856.

In 1861, John was away from his Leeds home.

In 1871, John and Sarah (50 & 57) were at Jesmond, Northumberland. John was a Misister Free Methodist.

In 1891, John  and Sarah (70 & 77) were living with their dauhhter Mary E Whitaker and family in Haslingden. 1821 Sarah Marshall In 1861 Sarah Mather (4) was a "Methodist Free Church Misisters wife"! with James, Mary and John (9, 7 & 5) and Ruth Mather (16) a general servant at Leeds. 1851 - 1916 Rev James Marshall Mather 64 64 In 1861, James (9) was with his mother Sarah.

In 1871, James Marshall Mather was a lodger in Lincoln.

16 May 1916, the Reverend James Marshall Mather of Granville avenue, Manchester, Broughton Park, Salford, Manchester died. 1853 Mary Elizabeth Mather 1856 John Henry Mather 1845 Ruth Mather 1851 James Whitaker 1816 - 1849 Rachel Mather 32 32 This is Rachel, daughter of James a weaver (i.e. not a Fullter) and wife Mary.

1839, Rachel daughter of James a weaver married William Robinson, a weaver. Both were living at Walmersley.

In 1841, James and Rachel (39 & 25) were at Lanchard, Walmersley with son William (2).

 James Mather It's not clear which Mary James married.  The closest marriage to the birth of Rachel is Mary Stott in 1816, but that James was a Dyer, and James was a weaver.

In 1816, James Mather, a weaver of Redvales and his wife Mary had Rahcel baptised at Bury.  There appear to be no other children. 1812 James Robinson James was the son of William Robinson, a farmer.

1839, Rachel daughter of James a weaver married William Robinson, a weaver. Both were living at Walmersley.

In 1841, James and Rachel (39 & 25) were at Lanchard, Walmersley with son William (2).

James and Rachel lived at Butcher's Acre, Tottington.  James was a Weaver.

About May 1849, his wife Rachel died and in September James married Susannah Hopkinson, daughter of William Booth.

In 1861, James and Susannah (47 & 36) were at Walmserley with John, Joseoh and Benjamin (18, 16 & 14) and John Hopkinson (20).

In 1871, James (Wid, 56, born Birtle) was still living at Walmserley with his son Benjamin Robinson (24)

 1839 William Robinson 1841 - 1842 Mary Robinson 2m 2m 1843 John Robinson 1845 Joseph Robinson 1846 Benjamin Robinson 1849 Rachel Robinson Mary Mather This is possibly Mary Evans, married at Bury in 1804 1825 Susannah Hopkinson Susannah (a widow) was the daughter of William Booth, a Joiner 1850 Jane Clegg Jane, daughter of Robert Clegg.

Q1 1872, Married at Bolton (civil marriage) 1854 Mary Hannah Wood 1885 Precy Mather 1882 Ernest Mather 1813 Mary Mather Single at Heaton Norris in 1841 and 1851 1822 Esther Mather In 1841, Esther was still with her mother in Heaton Norris.

In 1850, Esther daughter of Robert Mather a weaver married Henry Turner, a mechanic at Manchester Cathedral. Both were aged 27. 1814 - 1815 Joseph Mather 1 1 1824 - 1843 William Mather 18 18 1828 Margaret Mather Margaret married Peter Wood 1810 Sarah Mather 1808 John Mather 1807 Ann Mather 1834 William Walker Whittaker William was the son of William and Ann from Spotland, Rossendale. 1834 - 1869 Henry Howarth 35 35 1829 - 1889 Joseph Fletcher 60 60 3 Oct 1875 Joseph Fletcher (46), a Blacksmith and Widower of Bell Lane Bury son of Jacob Fletcher a Book Keeper married Mary Howarth (43), Widow, daughter of Richard Mather a Fuller Miller of Myrtle St. Bury at St Paul, Bury
 1868 James Howarth 1853 - 1938 Ann Sugden 85 85 27 April 1878, Richard Mather (35) of 39 King Street, Accrington, son of James Mather a Fuller married Ann Sugden (25) of 38 Hood Street, daughter of William Mason a Mason at Accrington St James.

After Richard died in 1843, Ann remarried James Henry Aspin 2 Feb 1886 at Accrington.

1938, Ann Aspin died in Accrington, aged 85 1852 - 1875 Eliza Quinn 23 23 Daughter of Joseph and Mary Ann Quinn 1845 Eliza Brooks Eliza, daughter of Peter Brooks, a printer 1872 Annie (Ann) Mather 1875 Robert Mather 1824 James Entwistle James was the son of John Entwistle, a weaver.

In 1841 James (12) was at The Smithy, Lever with Betty Entwistle (47), William (20) and others.

24 May 1860 James Entwistle (36) a Grocer, son of John Entwistle, a Weaver married Elizabeth Mather (37), daughter of Robert Mather, a Weaver at Bolton Holy Trinity.  (Maybe their transcribed ages should be 30 & 31).

In 1861, James, a Grocer, and Elizabeth (32 & 31) were lodging with Eliza Entwistle (58, possibly his mother) and her son William (30) at 82 Sydney Street, East Bolton.

In 1871, James (head)  a draper and Elizabeth (47 & 50) were at 82 Sidney Street. James had his (assumed) bother William (40) and mother Eliza (68) with him and John Bolton (21) a lodger.

In 1881, James had died. His wife Elizabeth Entwistle a draper (61, dau-in-law) was still at 82 Sidney Street with Eliza (78) and her son William (50). 1820 Elizabeth Mather Elizabeth was the daughter of Robert Mather, a weaver

24 May 1860 James Entwistle (36) a Grocer, son of John Entwistle, a Weaver married Elizabeth Mather (37), daughter of Robert Mather, a Weaver at Bolton Holy Trinity. Marriage witnesses were John Hardman and Sarah Pendlebury.

In 1861, James and Elizabeth had a daughter Margaret Ann Entwistle (or Entwisle), who died an infant. 1877 Mary Jane Mather 1879 William Thomas Mather 1881 - 1947 Richard Mather 66 66 1883 Margaret Hannah Mather 25 Sep 1904, Margaret Hannah Mather, daughter of Andrew married Samuel Bridge (both 21 of 294 Manchester Road) 1888 John Mather In 1888, John Mather was born with MMN = LIGHTBOWN.  He mus be an illegitimate son as Andrew had died in 1883. 1863 James Howcroft In 1891, James and Hannah (both 28) and Herbert (4) and Wilfred (1) were living with Hannah's father William Mather (61) at Farnworth. 1887 Herbert Howcroft Herbert was born in the U.S.A. 1890 - 1891 Wilfred Howcroft 1 1 Wildred (Wilfrid) died, aged 1 1895 Frank Howcroft 1897 Elizabeth Alice Howcroft 1900 Clara Howcroft 1885 - 1885 Albert Mather 1893 Fred Howcroft In 1901, "Fred" was 8 1886 - 1921 Elizabeth Alice Holt 35 35 1910 - 1982 Richard Green Mather 72 72 Richard married Hannah King

"shazshop" (no dna match) is a Grandson of Richard Mather 1912 - 1983 John Mather 71 71 1921 - 1998 Joseph Russell Mather 76 76 In 1947, Joseph R Mather married Maggie Flanagan 1920 George Mather 1850 John Greenhalgh 1874 - 1874 Elizabeth Ellen Mather 9m 9m 1872 - 1880 William Robert Mather 8 8 William died at Chorley, aged 8. 1875 Mary Fanny Mather 1878 Henriett Clegg Mather 1874 Harry Mather 1861 - 1861 Margaret Ann Entwistle There were two Margaret Ann Entwistle's born in Bolton in 1861.  This Margaret Ann died an indant. 1813 - 1877 Samuel Mather 63 63 In 1841, Samuel and Ann (both 25) were at Cresent Row, North Bury with Elizanbeth (5) and Sarah (2).  Also present was Elizabeth Jump (20) and her son James (1), who dont appear to be related or James born locally.

In 1851, Samuel and Ann (37 & 38) were with 5 daughters. 1829 John Mather (Spencer) John (illegitimate) son of James Spencer of Walmersley, Fuller and Sarah Mather of Tottington, Spinster and the nephew of Mary Mather.

In 1841, John Mather (10), was living with James and Mary Hardman (borth 35) and also David Hardman (3).

In 1851, John Mather (21) was living with and described as the nephew of Mary Taylor 1883 Samuel Bridge 1853 William Wolstenholm 27 Oct 1889, Mary Mather, daughter of James Mather married William Wolstenholme son of William at Birtle, Lancashire, England

In 1891, William a farmer and Mary (38 & 42) were in Birtle with Mary's mother Sarah Mather (76)

In 1902, the The Ramsbottom Observer reports that Mr William Wolstenholme was a previous tenant of the Globe Inn. 1873 Ada Mather Ada Marcella Mather, daughter of Elizabeth Mather of Preston is another person.

In 1874, Thomas Holt Green married Hannah Broadley Oliver at Bury (a year after Ada Mather was born)

In 1891, Ada Mather (17), niece of Thomas H and Mary Green (nee Oliver) at 18 Bond Street, N Bury

In 1901, Aged 27: Niece of Thomas and Mary Green 1852 - 1852 William Mather Taylor 1m 1m 1831 Mary Ann Kay 1828 - 1888 Robert Mather Taylor 60 60 In 1841, Robert and John Mather (both 10) were with James  and Mary Hardman (both 35) in North Bury.

In 1860, the family moved from Horwich to Withnell. ~1805 James Spencer Jamesa Spencer, Fuller of Walmersley, North Nury 1853 James Robert Mather Taylor 1859 Joseph Thomas Mather Taylor 1861 Bernard Taylor 1863 David Taylor 1865 Kay Thomas Taylor 1867 Doctor Samuel Taylor Rochdale Rochdale Redvales Redvales Created using GenoPro® Click for details.