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Family Subtree Diagram : Mather (G.B.)

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. ? This must be wrong. If Henry was a bastard and Alice remarried in 1803, the other children must belong to another family. There is also John Mather and Alice Gore, who married at Prestwich in 1811. Another John and Ann, alive in 1841 & 1851 at Nobel Street, Great Bolton. All children baptised at Deane (and living in Bolton) Richard & Betty (and Jane and Wright) from G.B. (West) in 1851. Richard & Elizabeth (and Wright & Margaret) from G.B. in 1861 and James & Ann Gregory (9,5) Betty from Anderton (near Rivington). Elizabeth Lee (Granddaughter) with them in 1861. First marriage witnessed by James Mather. Mary Lee (nee Mather) was in Prison John and James buried at Bolton Emmanuel John & Betty Sutcliff family (also had a Wright Mather) but all their children are ALL Baptised at Dukes Alley John and Betty from L.B. moved to G.B. 1786, then Manchester ~1805, but still had Charlotte baptised at Deane in 1806. Family from G.B. with William Mather died L.B. in 1842, aged 50 Probable son of Richard & Mary (no baptism records), but Richard with Jane (sister, not wife) in 1841 William & Jane (45), with Helen (15) and James (8) in 1841 Old Richard Mather (79) in 1841 with Thomas and James Walsh - Related ? John Mather, son of John (a weaver), and wife Letita daughter of David (Mill Wright). John was a Crofter (i.e. a cloth finisher) at the Bleach Works Family from Little Bolton, and also lived on Chorley Street. Not Related John (41,48,58), Letitia (33,44,55), David (11,21,32) and Elizabeth (7,18,26) at 30 Chorley Street, LB in 1861,71,81 Mather family from Pendleton, a mechanical Calico Printer, moved to Salford. Ann & James baptised Eccles. Robert was a Mechanical Calco Printer, and Mary Walmseley married in Manchester by Banns Samuel Mather could sign his name. He was a widower in 1756 when he married Mary Yates Father Joseph of Wigan and Mary Gullan/Gunn of Fermanagh, N Ireland Son James Mather of Bolton, married in Bolton in 1860 Who is Francis Mather of Breightmet ? Peter (Wid) married Betty (Wid) in 1835 Two unknown Elizabeth Mather marriages at St Peter (Bolton) in 1833 There are two Elizabeth Mather marriaged to Peter and William Hilton. No matching Eagles or Hilton DNA matches John Mather of Deane married Betty Woodward (1814), Betty Bradley (Widow, 1825), Ann Whittle (1826), Elizabeth Gradwell (1833) Our John Mather son of Samuel married Ellen Buckley in Deane in 1837. No baptisms. Possible death of Betty, w of John in 1841 (not together on census) Mary Mathers of Bolton Edmund DNA match with Dave (dkmiller168) Richard and Winnifred, both from Ireland Lodging (and Thomas and Mary born) in Bolton in 1871 No other records Mary Mather (nee Lawton) with two sons in Bolton in 1861. Only Joseph had MMN = Lawton James from Chorley; Ann from Darwen Both Marys born in Bolton. Family lived (and marriages) in Hallwell Robert and Thomas both had daughters Gertrude and Florence Family moved from Chorley to Halliwell Marriages at St Thomas the Apostle, Halliwell Ann Mather married and children baptised at St Mary's, Dean There is also a John Thornley and Ann Wethering family (married 1747) from Blackburn There is also a John Thornley of Prestwich who married Alice Boardman 1755 at Deane There is also a John Thornley of Little Hulton who had two Anns baptised at Dean in 1750 and 1751 John Mather & Betty - Which one is which ? Living at Back Cannon Street in 1861 Richard Mather, Core Maker, son or Richard Ellen Mellor, daughter of James Mather "Mather" must be an Error ! Another Alice & James Topping, Widow born Wigan Robert born: USA Elizabeth born: Little Bolton Emigrated to Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA ERROR: Jane (Chorlton) was with her father John in 1841. Marriages are unverified and Walker unexplaines Alice and James also registered with MMN = WALKER on GRO index (MATHER on BMD and census) Francis from Derbyshire Joseph MMN = Mather (but not Mary Ann) Ainsworth - Weaver of Radcliffe Middleton - Weaver of Hopwood - Whister married Mary Wolstenhoml (1819). Printer. Married Mary Barlow (1821) Newton Heath: Farmer of Newton Prestwich - Weaver of Hopwood & Unsworth Radcliffe: John & Mary - Whister of Bury & Weaver of Bury Mary wife of John Allen of Harwood is another. All other families are from other areas; Ainsworth: Richard (1823) Middleton: Walker (1823); Arthur (1825) Newton Heath: Sarah (1819); Mary (1823) Prestwich: Richard (1815); Martha (1817); William (1819); David (1820) Radcliffe: Esther (1819); William (1821); Elizabeth (1823); Alice (1824); John (1825) Luke (a Cord Maker) married three time (cant find Sarah's marriage). Sons Luke, Thomas and Joseph recorded as Quakers. 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Distrust Distrust Neighbor: Both from Halliwell and lived in Chorley Street 1815 - 1865 John Mather 49 49 John and Ellen are my 2x Great Grandparents.  I.e. John is my great great grandfather.  John was a baptist, and probably attended Moor Street Chapel, although he later married Elizabeth Kay at Dukes Alley Chapel.

9 Oct 1837, John, a spinner, and Ellen were living in Halliwell when they married at St Mary's, Deane.

After he married Ellen, he stayed at their family home at Crook Street (1838 when Benjamin born and 1843 when wife Ellen died), although his family house was at Blackburn Street.

In 1841, John (25) was living with Ellen (20) and son Joseph (1) at Blackburn Street, Little Bolton (not with parents), working as a Cotton Spinner.

20 Sep 1843, John was living at Coopers Square, Little Bolton (on Wedding certificate).  The Bolton Cronical  reported John Mather of Little Bolton marrying Miss Elizabeth Kay of Halliwell.

Between 1844 and 1854, John and Elizbeth had 6 more children, all registered at Little Bolton. Elizabeth Mather registered in 1841 is another family (Joshua Mather and Elizabeth Kay) also in Little Bolton.

In 1851, John was living at 58 Chorley St., Bolton (a labourer at the Iron Works, age 35) with new wife Elizabeth (32) and son Joseph (11), Hannah (6), Samuel (4), Margaret (2) and Sarah A (8mo)

Samuel Mather confirmed as father on marriage certificate.  Making a fair assumption that Isaac Mather (the only other Mather family living in Little Bolton in 1851) is a brother.  Isaacs father is also known to be Samuel.

In 1856, John was a witness to younger brother George's marriage to Mary Marsh. Both could sign their names.

In 1861, John and Elizabeth (45 and 43) are at 114 Chorley Street with their children Joseph (21), Hannah (16), Samuel (14), Margaret (12), Sarah (10), John (8) and Ruth (6).

In 1864, John of 114 Chorley Street died. Marriage (five children) 26 Nov 1785 (Bolton) Marriage (nine children) 3-Dec-1848 (Bolton) ■No more children Marriage (a child) 3 Jun 1756 ■No more children Widowed (three children) 17 Jul 1787 (Deane) Walmsley ■No more children Widowed 28 Aug 1785 (Deane) Widowed 25 Aug 1739 Marriage 25 Dec 1808 XTo be completed Marriage (seven children) 15 Apr 1811 (Bolton). Abode: Deane, Nobel Street ■No more children Marriage (four children) 27 Aug 1817 (Bolton) Bengall Square ■No more children Marriage 21 Mar 1852 (Bolton) ■No more children Marriage (two children) 1856 (Manchester) +Possibly more children Marriage (twelve children) 31 July 1782 (Bolton Emmanuel). ALL Baptisms at St Mary Deane ■No more children Widowed 1829 Widowed 1849 Marriage (five children) (Quaker) Preston Widowed (four children) 11 Feb 1752 (Bolton) Marriage (five children) 14 Sep 1790 (Deane) Derby Street XTo be completed Marriage 11 Sep 1815 XTo be completed Marriage (seven children) Q3 1857 (Bolton Emmanuel) ■No more children Marriage 21 Nov 1875 Marriage (nine children) 4 Feb 1827 (Manchester) Marriage (five children) 28 Sep 1801 (Eccles) ■No more children Widowed (seven children) Q3 1854 (Bolton RO) ■No more children Marriage (nine children) 2 Jan 1826 (Bolton): Abode: Cannon Street, West Bolton ■No more children Marriage 14 Aug 1881 XTo be completed Marriage (seven children) 1844 (Oldham): Abode Chadderton / Tonge ■No more children Marriage (two children) 16 Jan 1803 (Bolton) XTo be completed Marriage 15 Apr 1811 (Bolton) XTo be completed Marriage 1 Aug 1819 ■No more children Marriage 12 Nov 1794 (Bolton) XTo be completed Marriage (seven children) 1 Jan 1819 (Bolton) Marriage (three children) 15 Oct 1898 (Halliwell) ■No more children Marriage (a child) L.B. Widowed (a child) 11 Jan 1841 ■No more children Marriage (a child) 21 Apr 1845 ■No more children Marriage (six children) 3 Mar 1867 (Chorley): Halliwell after 1881 XTo be completed Marriage 15 Apr 1884 XTo be completed Marriage (five children) 1 Jan 1784 (Bolton) Marriage (three children) 1860 (Bolton) Emmanuel ■No more children Marriage (three children) 20 Dec 1890 (Halliwell) ■No more children Marriage Marriage (eight children) 4 Oct 1835 (Ainsworth) Abode: Nobel Street ■No more children Marriage (four children) 3 Sep 1860 (Bolton) ■No more children Marriage 18 Mar 1883 XTo be completed Marriage (three children) 11 Nov 1838 (Bolton) ■No more children Marriage 14 June 1836 (Bolton) Widowed Widowed Marriage (a child) 20 Sep 1835 (Bolton) ■No more children Casual relationship and separation (a child) Illigitimate ■No more children Marriage (five children) 4 Aug 1829 (Radcliffe) Abode Kearsley Widowed (four children) 24 Oct 1819 Widowed 1819 (TBC) via Joseph Howarth Widowed (a child) 15 Apr 1811 (Farnworth) ■No more children Marriage (four children) 28 Aug 1833 (Bolton) Wigan & L'pool Marriage (seven children) 12 Apr 1833 (Bolton) Marriage (eleven children) 14 Nov 1831 (Bolton) Casual relationship and separation (two children) Marriage 1882 (Bolton RO) XTo be completed Marriage (three children) 7 Sep 1851 ■No more children Marriage (a child) 15 May 1856 ■No more children Marriage (a child) 12 Apr 1803 (Deane) Marriage 23 Mar 1825 (Deane) ■No more children Marriage 24 Jan 1825 (Bolton) Marriage (ten children) 24 Mar 1823 (Bolton) L.B. Widowed (six children) 29 Jul 1821 (Deane). Abode: Breightmet Hill ■No more children Marriage (five children) 3 Jun 1816 (Bolton) Hopwood or Birch, Middleton +Possibly more children Widowed (a child) 2 Mar 1817 (Bolton) Bradshaw ■No more children Marriage 6 Dec 1884 XTo be completed Marriage 1879 (Oldham RO) ■No more children Marriage 1867 (Oldham) Marriage 8 Jul 1873 XTo be completed Marriage (three children) 1931 (Salford) ■No more children Marriage (three children) 2 Aug 1902 (Pendleton) Marriage (five children) 1 Jun 1835 Abode Little Bolton ■No more children Marriage 1850 XTo be completed Marriage (seven children) 11 Feb 1844 (Bury) Haigh Street, L.B. +Possibly more children Marriage 3 Aug 1889 XTo be completed Widowed (two children) 9 Mar 1868 ■No more children Widowed (a child) 1868 (Bolton) ■No more children Marriage (six children) 28 Mar 1853 (Bolton) Emmanuel ■No more children Marriage 10 Jun 1881 Marriage (a child) 1854 (Bolton) +Possibly more children Marriage 21 Jan 1893 XTo be completed Marriage (seven children) 2 Jun 1871 St. Peter (Halliwell) ■No more children Marriage (six children) 10 Oct 1853 (Bakewell) ■No more children Marriage (three children) 24 Sep 1833 Widowed (three children) 1849 (Christ Church, Bolton) ■No more children Marriage (two children) Bolton Widowed (two children) Marriage (eight children) 1 Jan 1847 (Chorley). Abode: Adlington & Bolton ■No more children Marriage (four children) 1853 (Liverpool) Marriage (two children) Marriage 12 Apr 1884 XTo be completed Marriage 1874 (Halliwell) XTo be completed Marriage 12 Jun 1897 (Halliwell) Marriage (four children) 23 Apr 1755 (Deane) Halliwell ■No more children Marriage (four children) 25 Sep 1754 (Deane) Little Lever Marriage 22 Oct 1855 (Bolton) ■No more children Committed (long-term) relationship Widowed (four children) Marriage (two children) 11 Apr 1906 (All Saints) ■No more children Widowed (three children) L.B. & Darcy Lever Marriage (a child) Q4 1892 Marriage (three children) Chorley & Bolton Marriage (two children) 3 Jun 1853 Marriage Marriage 21 Jun 1855 Marriage (twelve children) 9 Mar 1873 (Bolton) ■No more children Widowed (six children) 30 May 1814 (Wigan) +Possibly more children Marriage (a child) 8 Dec 1832 ■No more children Marriage (ten children) 2 Sep 1826 (Chorley) ■No more children Widowed 30 Mar 1823 (Walton-le-Dale) Marriage (a child) Q2 1861 (Bolton RO) ■No more children Marriage (six children) 1879 (Bolton RO). Abode: Halliwell & Sharples Marriage (four children) 8 Aug 1891 (Fletcher Street Wesleyan) ■No more children Marriage (a child) 12 Feb 1875 ■No more children Marriage 22 May 1920 ■No more children Marriage (a child) 1874 ■No more children Marriage (a child) 1895 ■No more children Marriage (four children) 25 Feb 1878 (Liverpool) +Possibly more children Marriage (a child) 1903 (Halliwell) ■No more children Marriage (five children) 24 Nov 1834 (Deane) Eastern Bolton +Possibly more children Widowed (a child) 21 Sep 1829 (Bolton) Widowed <1829 (two children) Unknown Marriage (three children) 1 July 1801 Marriage (two children) 11 Jun 1835 +Possibly more children Marriage (a child) Marriage 1840 (Radcliffe) Marriage 1842 (Warrington) Lives with: Aged 3 in 1851, living with her grandfather Richard Mather. Acquaintance: Luke was the son of Richard Mather.&#32; He was also married at Manchester Cathederal, just two years after Luke, son of Thomas, but are they related? Relative of: Luke, in Chorlton, in 1851, son of William and Mary.&#32; He must be related to the other Luke Mather.&#32; &#10;(1) There are not many Luke Mathers&#10;(2) Both Lukes died in Hulme.&#32; &#10;(3) Grace died Prestwich just 4 years befoe this 1851 census. Acquaintance: Both Mather children baptised 1761 (April and May) at Bank Street Lives with: Robert lived with his son Edwin in 1871, ald also 1881 and 1891, after his wife had died. Lives with: Ann, aged 60, was living with son Thomas Mather in 1841 Named After Representative of: Elizabeth was a witness to Richard&#39;s marriage to Hannah in 1881 Lives with: Living together at Little Bolton in 1841 Relative of: On 15 April 1811, Thomas and sister Jane had a double wedding, married by the curate Thomas McDougal.&#32; Jane married Thomas Taylor.&#32; Like Jane&#39;s family., Thomas was another Hand Loom Weaver, but from Standish.&#32; They lived in New York, Rumworth after they married. Lives with: Niece Sarah Chadwick, 22, unmarried (whos mother was Betty Mather), living with William and Betty Mather in 1851 Funding of: John Mather of 304 Halliwell Road, Bolton died 15 March 1954. &#10;Aldministration Manchester 30 April ot Edna Rose, married woman. Effects: &#163;213 10s 7d. Lives with: In 1861, James and Ellen (28 &amp; 22) were living with James&#39;s mother at 19 Mary Street, West Bolton. Lives with: In 1861, Thomas was living with his sister Elizabeth Crompton Lives with: In 1851, Wright Mather was still at Cannon Street, living with his older brother James. Both were Hand loom wevers. Lives with: In 1841, Jane Haslam and her 4 children were living with Peter and Betty Smith. &#10;She is the daughter of Peter Smith or Betty from his/her previous marriage (confirmed by 1851 census when listed the &quot;grandchildren&quot;) Lives with: In 1851, David, Thomas and Betty were recorded as Grandchildren of Peter Smith Lives with: In 1851, Thomas (30), a Joiner was visiting sister Elizabeth Stephenson in Everton.&#10;Records show both were children of James Mather, a soldier. Lives with: In 1881, Elizabeth Hilton (69) was still with her daughter Esther, aged 41 Representative of: James (eldest breother) was witness to Wright&#39;s first marriage to Mary Lives with: In 1871, Esther Ellen (7) and Thomas Mather (2) were with their Aunt Alice Townley. Lives with: In 1871, Betsy was living with her sister Alice Townley Lives with: In 1851, Ann Howcroft (aged 9 and a &quot;logger&quot;) was lifing with her grandparents John and Ann (67 &amp; 64) Representative of: 21 April 1845, John was witness to his sister Mary&#39;s marriage to John Guest. Other: Two Elizabeth Mathers both married Hiltons (Peter in 1831 and William in 1833) Representative of: Handel Mather was witness to his sister Maria&#39;s marriage Lives with: In 1851, Mary Ann Young, 24 was a lodger with Richard and Mary Ann France. Representative of: 9 March 1868, Benjamin &amp; Mary Marsh were witness to Israel&#39;s marriage to Ellen Mather.&#10;Mary and Ellen were sisters. Representative of: in 1884, Emma was witness to her sister Mary Ann&#39;s marriage Neighbor: In 1851, Samuel (Head, 60), Alice (sister) and Wright were living next door to William &amp; Betty Mather and family at Cannon Street, Bolton Relative of: Ann cannot be John&#39;s daughter as he died in 1853.&#32; Ann is probably the daighter of John&#39;s brother William Gregory who married Ellen Barker in 1853 at Dean. Relative of: Illegitimate daughter of Margaret Gregory Representative of: In 1897, Thomas Edward Mather was witness to the marriage of his sister Sarah Ann Lives with: In 1901, Margaret A Mather (sister, 27) was living with Richard and Hannah Relative of: Alice was an illegitimate daughter of Jane, brought up by her grandparents Lives with: In 1861, Robert Calderwood (20) was a lodger with Wright &amp; Sarah Mather in Little Bolton Neighbor: In 1861, Rachel Proctor (18) was living with her gandmother Elizabeth Lomax at 37 Rothwell Street.&#32; William and Esther Mather and family including daughter Mary (16) were living at 41 Rothwell Street. Rachel was to marry Mary&#39;s husband (after Mary died) : In 1871, Thomas (2, nephew) was living with Alice Townley (nee Mather) Lives with: In 1881, Esther Ellen Mather (17) was boarding with her aunt Ellen Ramsden nee Mather (and uncle Thomas). Funding of: Ellen left her estate (see probate) to her two daughters Sarah Billington and Alice Ann Ramsden Lives with: In 1841, John Mather (65) was with his (assumed) son Gorge Mather (25) and Daughter Jane Chorlton (30) Lives with: Possible son, living with John and Jane Chorlton at Derby Street, East Bolton in 1841 Lives with: Possible son, living with John and Jane Chorlton at Derby Street, East Bolton in 1841 Lives with: In 1841, George Mather (25) was living with his father John Mather (65), at Derby Street, East Bolton 1817 - 1890 Mary Mather 73 73 This is Mary, daughter of John, but not the John that married Ann Coupe.

11 Nov 1838, Mary daughter of John Mather, weaver was living in Derby Street at the time of her marriage to George Yates.  Therfore, her father is the John Mather (and mother Alice Mort) living in Derby Street in 1841. 1793 - >1841 Jane Mather 48 48 From the 1841 census it appears that William and Jane are husband and wife.  However, there is no marriage for such.  Instead, there are probably borther and sister, of parents Richard and Mary Mather.  1755 - 1847 Richard Mather 92 92 There was a Richard Mather (79), born Bolton alive in 1841, living with Thomas and James Walsh (possibly grandchildren).  This may be the same Richard who died in 1847, aged 92.. 1762 - 1826 Mary Rigby 64 64 1792 - 1792 William Mather 9m 9m 1799 - 1874 Mary McQuire 75 75 Mary was born 1798 in Darcy Lever (1851 census).  The birth of her daughter Margaret Lee in 1840 reveals her maiden name as MACGUIRE.  It is therefore likely, Mary MACGUIRE (or McQuire) married John Mather 1817 and was widowed.  Her baptism record confirms she was born in Darcy Lever. 1825 - 1886 Lelitia (Loah) Crankshaw 61 61 Lelitia's farher was David Crankshaw, a Mechanic (1841), later a Mill Wright and mother Mary from Ireland. She was known as Loah by her parents (1851 census) 1849 - 1898 David (Edwin) Edward Mather 48 48 David Edward on baptism, but only David when buried.
David Edwin Mather on headstone at Halliwell (from GPR) 1855 - 1877 Alfred Henry Mather 21 21 Indexed "Algredh" on 1871 census but should read "Aldred H", son age 15, Wheelwright. 1855 - 1898 Edwin Roberts 43 43 In 1871, Edwin (age 15, born Liverpool) identified as an Orphan living with John and Leitia Mather and family..

In 1881 he is an out of work labourer in 6 and 8 Blackhorse St, Bolton (age 26, born in Wigan) 1851 - 1852 Mary Ann Jane Crewe Mather 8m 8m 1862 - 1863 Mary Ann Jane Mather 1 1 1857 - 1859 John Ansley Mather 1 1 John H Mather only lived 13 months.

John H was baptised on the same day and church as Ellen, the daughter of George (a Moulder of GB) and Esther Mather.  Where George and John Mather brothers? 1721 - 1781 Mary Yates 59 59 1761 - 1828 Samuel Mather 67 67 Samuel liked his Marys.  He married Mary Hodgkindon in 1785, Mary Haslam in 1787 (both at Deane), and then Mary Thorp in 1794. 1763 - 1794 Mary Haslam 30 30 Mother Catherine or Alice?

According to Mary's daughter (also Mary) baptism, Mary was the daughter of "John and Catharine Haslam of Deane".  However, the baptism names Mary's mother Alice. 1765 - 1786 Mary (Martha) Hodkinson 21 21 Mary Hogkinson married Samuel at Deane.  She was buried as Martha Mather, wife of Samuel.  However, there are no Lancashire marriages between a Samuel Mather and Martha.

John Hodgskinson (possibly Mary's father) was witness to Samuel's second marriage to Mary Haslam. ~1705 - 1750 Mary Hayes 45 45 1788 Mary Mather Mary was named daughter of James Mather of this parish of Deane and Mary his wife, daughter of John and Catherine Haslam. 1792 - 1871 Elizabeth Mather 79 79 Elizabeth married John Wright from Marshside, North Meols, a Dyer.

Elizabeth died in the Workhouse, aged 79 yrs. 1776 - 1850 John Wright 74 74 It was John who wrote the memorial inscription for Samuel Mather. John had been married once before he married Elizabeth.

In 1841, John Wright (60, a Dyer) and Elizabeth (nee Mather) were at Deansgate.  They had 2 sons William (b.1817) and Samuel (b.1827) with them. 1790 - 1791 Betty Mather 1 1 1763 - <1841 John Mather 78 78 John recorded as a weaver on the 1791 mrriage record to Betty Suttcliff. They had a daugher Jenny which points towards this being the right marriage. 1788 - 1790 Margaret Mather 2 2 1746 - 1816 Hannah Platt 70 70 1787 - 1789 Peter Mather 2 2 There's another Peter Mather (1787-1787), son of Thomas and Betty, but cant be this Ptere's father, Thomas. 1792 - 1793 Ruth Mather 1 1 1789 - 1797 Elizabeth (Betty) Mather 7 7 1794 - 1795 James Mather 1 1 1782 - 1855 John Mather 73 73 WARNING: This could be the John Mather b.1785 son of John and Jane, also weaver from Bolton & Deane who may have married Ann Whittle in 1826, so two families combined.

On 15 Apr 1811, John and his sister Jane had a double marriage.  John Married Ann Coup and Jane Married Thomas Taylor of Deane.

John and Ann had their children baptised at Deane, altholugh they lived in Great Bolton.  John was a weaver.

In 1841, John and Ann (55 & 50) were in Nobel Street with Jane, John, Thomas and Wright. His married daughter Elizabeth Crompton and family were living with them.

In 1851, John and Ann (67 & 64) were living at 31 Nobel Street, West Bolton with sons Thomas (23), Wright (21); and Ann Howcroft (aged 9, lodger), their grandaughter, the daughter of Mary.  Nobel Street is off Derby Street, SW bolton. 1824 Thomas Mather In 1841, living in Nobel Street with parents, aged 15.

In 1861, aged 37, Thomas was still single and a brewer, living with sister Elizabeth Crompton at 74 Nobel Streeet, Bolton. 1828 - 1900 Wright Mather 72 72 There are several Wright Mathers.  This is the middle of five (born 1828), others born 1977 (his uncle) and another born 1846 (his cousin).

In 1841, Wright Mather (13) was living in Nobel Street with parents, a Cotton Bleacher (apprentice).

In 1854, Wright married Sarah Powell (from Herifordshire).

In 1855, it was Wright's uncle Wright Mather, also son of John who married Mary Britton. 

In 1861 the family were in Clarence Street, Little Bolton and the Halliwell Road from 1866 (and 1871).

In 1864, the family may have lived in Chorley, which is where Emma Elizabeth was born and her birth registered.  Later births are recorded in Halliwell.

18 Nov 1900, Wright Mather of Horace Street, Halliwell, Bolton Died. He was 73, confirmed on headstone (but death record has 69).

 1815 Jane Mather Jane was baptised in 1815.

In 1841, Jane in with her parents, aged 25.

Jane did not marry John Wallis, Brickmaker of Rumworth in 1853 (that Jane was born about 1819).  Nore did she marry Abraham Fitton in 1846 (she was a minor and her father was James). Neither did she marry Andrew Bentley in 1848  (also a daughter of James), nor Isaac Dodd in 1849 (a daughter of Thomas Alker).



 1813 - 1878 Elizabeth (Betty) Mather 65 65 Betty and James married at Ainsworth Parish Church in 1835

In 1851, James and Elizabeth Crompton were at 31 Nobel Street.

In 1861, Elizabeth was at 74 Nobel Street (Head, Married, 48) with her brother Thomas Mather (37) and 7 Crompton children. James had left her! 1788 - 1866 Betty (Elizabeth) Morris 78 78 Betty in 1841 and 1851, but Elizabeth in 1861.

Richard and Betty from G.B. (West) in 1851.  Betty from Anderton.  Elizabeth Lee (Granddaughter) with them. 1820 - 1820 John Mather 9m 9m John had left home by 1841. 1821 Jane Mather In 1851, Jane was still unmarried, 29 with parents Richard and Betty and brother Wright.
 1825 - 1892 Wright Mather 66 66 After Wright married Margaret Gregory, he lived at Lark Hill, Tonge (and was there when son Wright Buried, Feb 1861).

On 3 Nov 1850, Wight Mather was witness to the Marriage of Luke Makin and Esther Allen. Wright signed his name.

In 1857, Wright Mather married Margaret Barker.

In April 1861 Wright had two children by his wife Margaret Gregory, Richard (2) and Elizabeth (10mo) and James and Ann Gregery (9,5), possibly from Margarets previous partner or marriage.  He was living with his parents Richard & Elizabeth (66 & 75) at Bengall Square, G.B.

The births for Richard in 1858 and onwards show the mothers maiden name as GREGORY on the Lancashire BMD index, and BARKER on the GRO index.

In 1889 the family (i.e. Nancy) were at 72 John Street, Great Bolton when Nancy (aged 20) married Joseph Furnival

In 1891, Wright (65) was a grocer at 71 John Street, Bolton with daughters Agnes and Margaret. 1818 Mary Mather 11 Feb 1844, Mary, daughter of Richard Mather, Weaver, married John Lee, son of Henry Lee, both spinners.  The couple were living in and married at Bury.

In 1851, John and Mary (30 & 32) were at 28 Bengall Square with John, Nanny and Ellen (6, 4 & 1).  Betsy (3) was staying at her grandparents.

In 1861, John and Mary Lee (40 & 42) were at 21 Haigh Street, Little Bolton with John (16), Nancy (15), Ellen (11), Sarah (9), James (7) and Mary Ann (5)

In 1871, Mary Lee, 54, a factory operative from Little Bolton was an inmate in Salford Prison. 1829 - 1855 Margaret Bolton 26 26 Dau-in-law (30) in 1861, with Wright (34) and with Richard and Elizabeth Mather. 1819 John Barker 1855 John Barker 1848 - 1853 Elizabeth (Betsy) Lee 4 4 Betsy was the daughter of John Lee and Mary Mather.

"Elizabeth" was aged 3 in April 1851, living with her grandfather Richard Mather.  She may have been ill and living with her grandparents. The rest of her family were also at Bengall Square.

Betsy Lee died Jan 1853, aged 4 1762 - 1838 John Mather 75 75 John probably had a brother Thomas who was witness to his marriage in 1782.

John, Betty and family lived at Cannon Street, Bolton Emmanuel (West Bolton).  John died in 1838 aged 75, and Betty continued to live at Cannon Strees with Alice, James and Wright. 1759 - 1842 Betty Edge 83 83 Allways known as Betty for childrens baptisms.

In 1831, Betty Mather (and William Mather, her son) was listed on the G.B. Valuation List at Cannon Street.

In 1841, Betty Mather was 81, living in Cannon Street, West Bolton (Emmanuel district).  She had Alice (55), James (55) and Wright (40) living with her, all hand loom weavers.

Betty died in 1842 and is burried at Emmanuel with thre of her sons John, James and Wright. 1793 Margaret Mather Nathan and Margaret had their children baptised at Deane.

Margaret (45) and Nathan (50) had there family with them in Swan Lane, Bolton in 1841:  Nathan (20), Charles (15), Elizabeth (20), Maria (14) and John (8). 1865 - 1928 Thomas Mather 63 63 Thomas was the son of James Mather of Every Street, Bolton

There were three Thomas's born in 1865 with mother's maiden name GOLDEN (E Bolton), GORTON and RYLEY (W Bolton).

In 1890, Thomas (24) a Cotton Operative of Every Street, son of James (dec.), married Hannah Greenhalgh at Bolton St Thomas, Halliwell.

In 1891, Thomas a Cotton Operative, and Hannah (both 25, born Bolton) were living at 26 Victoria Grove, Halliwell.

In 1901, Thomas and Hannah (both 35) were at Bridge Street, Halliwell with two daughters Amy E (9) and Florence V (5)

In 1911, Thomas and Hannah (both 45) of 20 Pendlebury Street, Bolton had been married 20 years.  Thay had Amy Ethel (19) and Florence Victoria (13) and another child (Gertrude) that died. 1784 - 1864 Luke Mather 80 80 From 1814 to 1819, Luke tried his hand at being a Quaker.  The births of Luke, Thomas & Joseph were recorded in the Preston Quaker records.

In 1828 Luke, a widower and reed maker married Grace Jones (a widow).  In 1838, Maria Burdett, Widow of Pendleton and daughter of Luke the reed maker married John Thomas at Eccles.

In 1849 Luke, now 64 a widower and still a Reed Maker at Portland Street, Manchester married a 49 yeer old Elizabeth Chapman.

Luke Mather (Reed Maker) died at Browning Street in Hulme, Manchester Dec 8 1864 of old age (Natural Decay). ~1755 - 1847 Grace Jones 92 92 Grace had Margaret (30), Emma (3) ans Ann Croasdale (20) with her in 1841.  There are probably her children from an earlier marriage, as she was a widow when she married Luke.. 1800 Elizabeth Chapman ~1785 Sarah 1816 - 1896 Thomas Mather 80 80 Thomas was baptised in 1840.  Perhaps the family changed from being quakers.  His mother is recorded as Sarah, even though his father Luke had remarried in 1829.  It must have been an adult baptism.

Thomas, a widower, son of Luke, married Matilda Selina Bond, daughter of George Henry Hearne in 1851.  He was 34, so born about 1817. ~1821 Mary Mather Mary was still with her father in 1841. 1814 Luke Mather 1819 Joseph Mather Joseph was no longer with his father in 1841. 1812 Jacob Mather Jacob was missing from the 1841 census. 1836 - 1875 Luke Mather 39 39 Luke, in Chorlton, in 1851, son of William and Mary Mather.  He must be related to the other Luke Mather.  Both died in Hulme.  Also, Grace died Prestwich just 4 years befor this 1851 census.

Luke married Mary. ~1730 - 1781 Christian Haslam 51 51 Christiana or Christian Mather nee Haslam ~1766 - 1766 James Mather 1761 Anne Mather Anne was Baptised at Bank Street Unitarian.

13 Jan 1806, Ann Mather may have married Richard Greenhalgh, or 20 Oct 1806 Richard Morris.  However, she would have been aged about 45 ! 1761 - 1828 Samuel Mather 67 67 Samuel liked his Marys.  He married Mary Hodgkindon in 1785, Mary Haslam in 1787 (both at Deane), and then Mary Thorp in 1794. ~1770 - 1771 John Mather 1 1 D. 1774 Thomas Mather 1780 - 1850 Thomas Mather 70 70 16-Jan-1803, Thomas a weaver married Ann Kay, a widow, at St. Peters.. There are no obvious children.  There are other Thomas Mather marriages to Ann Holt of Blackrod (1810) and Ann Hulton of Middleton (1818)

The following years resulted in two birth in Bolton for parents Thomas and Ann. Robert in 1805 was probably illegitimate as no father was named. Margaret in 1810 seem late for a widowed couple but is possible 1797 - 1866 Wright Mather 69 69 In 1841, Wright (40) was living with his old mother Betty Mather (82) and two older siblings at Cannon St, West Bolton.

In 1851, Wright Mather was still at Cannon Street, living with his older brother James. Both were Hand loom wevers.

22 Oct 1855, Wright Mather, son of John, both weavers, married Mary Britton at St Peter's, Bolton.

In 1861, Wright Mather (63) a Cotton Weaver was at 104  Cannon Street, married to Mary Mather (60). They had 2 lodgers but no children (as old when married). 1789 - 1814 Thomas Mather 25 25 Did Thomas marry?  All 5 Thomas Mather marriages at Bolton between 1806 and 1830 are accounted for.  The "obvious" 1810 marriage to Ann Holt is a Blackrod family, and the others are after 1822.

There is a perfect match for the death of Thomas Mather of Great Bolton, aged 25 in May 1814.  Therefore, it appears he never married.

 1785 - 1855 Alice Mather 70 70 1 Aug 1819, Alice Mather married Thomas Jones.

In 1841, Alice and James Mather, i.e not Jones, (both listed as 55 although Alice is before James as older) were with their mother Betty Mather (82) at Cannon Street, Bolton.  There were no children present.

In 1851, it appears Alice Jones (nee Mather) did marry, but probably had no children. She is house servant to her brother James, still at Cannon Street. 1800 - 1859 William Mather 59 59 WARNING - May have the wrong marriage as Catherine Pikiington in 1816 is also a good fit.  This was a double wedding of William and Richard, possible brothers.

William, a weaver of Great Bolton had his children baptised at St. Mary Deane

In 1831, William Mather was listed on the G.B. Valudation List (along with Betty Mather, probably his mother) at Cannon Street.

In 1841, William and Betty (both 35, hand loom weavers) were were at Laths House, Bolton with Thomas (17), John (15), Susannah (11) and James (9).

In 1851, William and Betty (50 & 47) were at Cannon Street, Western Bolton with Thomas (30), John (25), Susannah (20), James (17), William (6), Elizabeth (2) and their niece Sarah Chadwick (22).

 1806 - 1806 Charlotte Mather WARNING: This Charlotte is probably the daughter of another John and Betty from Manchester. 1808 - 1873 William Mather 65 65 William, twin of Sarah, was baptised 15 Oct 1808 at St. Mary's Deane.

14 Nov 1831, William Mather married Esther Dewhurst.

Between 1833 and 1854, William and Esther had 10 children.  The first two (Alice and Sarah) were baptised. After them, the births were all registered in East Bolton.

In 1841, William and Esther (both 30) were in Rothwell Street, East Bolton with Alice, Sarah and Ann (8, 5 & 3).

In 1851, William and Esther (43 & 41) were at 15 Rothwell Street with Sarah (16), Ann (14), Ellen (10), Mary (7), W'm (4) and Jane (1).

In 1861, William and Esther (53 & 51) were at 41 Rothwell Street, E Bolton with Ann (24), Ellen (18), Mary (16), Jane (11), Betsy (7) and William (4).

After William's wife Esther died in 1862, William may have remarried. 1808 Jane Mather The Jane that married John Chorlton was probably the daughter of John and Alice.  There is no marriage record found, and Alice and James were registered as WALKER, not Mather.  However, all other BMD and census records confirm Jane's maiden name was MATHER.

Jane may have been a Widow TAYLOR when she married John Chorlton (or Charlton), but no marriage chain. She may have married twice (first to Thomas Sim Smith 2 Jan 1826, Prescot, witness John Mather).  She may have been Jane Mort (not Mather) when she marriad.

In 1829, Jane WALKER married John TAYLOR at Bolton.

In 1841, Jane and John Chorlton (both 30) were wilth William and Sarah Chrolton (10 & 5) at Derby Street, Great Bolton (East). Also present was her father John Mather (65) and uncle George Mather (25). Three other possible children from earlier marriages were Richard and Ann WALKER (both 15), Freerick FISH (10), and Mary TAYLOR (10). 1791 Jane Mather Jane was originaly from Deane, and her family moved to Bolton Emmanuel (before she married). Her marriage shows Thomas Taylor of Deane and Jane of this parish (i.e. Great Bolton).

On 15 April 1811, Jane and brother John had a double wedding.  Jane married Thomas Taylor.  Like Jane's family, Thomas was a Hand Loom Weaver, but from Standish. 

Jane and Thomas lived at Rumworth after they married and by 1851, had moved to Little Hulton.
 1791 Nathan Wood Nathan was from Rivington, Lancashire, England.

In 1841, Nathan, Margaret and family were at Swan Lane, East Bolton.  Nathan was a labourer. 1851 James Gregory 1855 Ann Gregory Ann cannot be John's daughter as he died in 1853.  Ann is possibly the daighter of John's brother William Gregory who married Ellen Barker in 1853 at Dean. However, Ann is baptised daughter of Margaret spinster, so is the illegitimate daughter of Margaret after John died, perhaps by one of his brothers who she lived with in 1851.. 1860 Elizabeth Mather 1858 - 1922 Richard Mather 64 64 In 1881, Richard Mather married Hannah Chamberlain

In 1881, Richard (22), son of Wright, was a cotton piecer.

14 Aug 1881, Richard Mather (23), a piecer at 71 John Street, son of Wright Mather married Hannah Chamberline (23), daughter of Richard Chamberline (dec, weaver).

In 1891, Richard and Hannah (33 & 32) were at 23 Green Street in the All Saints parish of Little Bolton.

In 1901, Richard and Hannah (42 & 43) were at 12 Bedor Street, Bolton with no children.  Richard's sister Margaret A (27) was with them.

11 Apr 1906, Richard Mather (Wid), a core maker of 35 Bullock Street, son of Richard (dec) married Jane Hannah Fielding (Wid), daughter of Charles Russell at All Saints, Bolton.

In 1911, Richard, a core maker, and Jane Hannah Mather (52 & 45) were at 75 Noble Street, Bolton with Annie (3), Richard (2) and three Fielding step-daughters. 1831 Margaret Barker Margaret used GREGORY as her maiden name (on BMD index) for all the childrens births between 1858 and 1869.  The GRO index has her maiden name as BARKER.

In 1849, Margaret Barker married John Gregory at Bolton Christ Church.

In 1857, Margaret Gregory married Wright Mather. 1830 - 1911 Isabella Aspinall (nee Harrison) 81 81 In 1911, Isabella died as is buried with four Eastwoods at halliwell. 1867 Agnes Mather In 1891, Agnes (25) was with her father Wright Mather (65) a grocer at 71 John Street

Q4 1992, Agnes married James Henry Kay, a foundary man at Bolton St Paul, Deansgate.

In 1901, James Kay and Agnes (41 & 34) were at 65 John Street with son Harry (3)

In 1911, James and Agnes (52 & 44) were at 60 John Street with son Harry (13).  Two other children had died.

Agnes and James Henry Kay are buried together in the grave of her brother Wright Mather. 1869 Nancy Mather 3 Aug 1889, Nancy Mather (20) married Joseph Furnival at Fletcher Street Wesleyan Methodist, Bolton. 1873 Margaret Ann Mather POSSIBLE ERROR

Margaret (27, single) was with older brother Richard in 1901 1804 Arabella Mather Baptied "Arabella" daughter of Richard and Mary Mather of Great Bolton but possibly should be Anabella.

There are no other records for Arabella

 1786 - 1787 Ellen Mather 1 1 1822 - 1882 John Mather 60 60 Illegitimate as father missing from baptism. Living in Nobel Street with "parents" John and Ann in 1841, aged 15. John, Thomas and Wright were all Cotton Bleacher apprentice.

21 April 1845, John was witness to his sister Mary's marriage to John Guest.

In 1851, living with wife Loah (23) and her parents (59 & 60) at 12 Sweet Green, East  Bolton

When David Eliz & Alfred baptised 1849-55, John was a Crofter and a finisher when both Mary Ann baptised in 1851 and 1863.  On the 1861 census he is a Crofter at the Cotton Bleach Works.

From 1857 to 1864, John and Lolita had four children but the all died as infants.  They may have then decided to adopt Edwin.

John was a finisher in 1871 and 1881,

Married 1848, finisher, son of John a Weaver.

The family lived at 30 Chorley St in 1861-71-81, just along the road from where John & Elizabeth were in 1851. 1808 - ~1876 Mary Ann Walmsley 68 68 Only Mary when married, but more often Mary Ann on census records. 1849 Edwin Mather Edwin, 21, was a plumber and glazier in 1871.

Edwin, now a mechanical printer (like his father), was married to Jane E in 1881 with 2 children Mary A (5) and Harry W (1).

Edwin was a widow in 1891 with father, sister and three children. 1830 Julia Ann Mather Julia Ann Mather (aged 24) married George Hubbert (aged 25) on 21 Jun 1855.  Her father Robert is a Mechanical Printer.

"Juliaet" Hibbert was a widow, aged 39 in 1891 1845 James William Mather 1779 John Mather John was from Pendleton, a Sizer 1780 - >1841 Ann Worsley 61 61 1834 Harriet Mather 1837 John Mather 1839 Robert Mather 1828 Thomas Mather 1847 - 1849 George Henry Mather 2 2 1807 Harriet Mather Harriet probably married William Vickere or more likely Thomas Hughes (both Eccles in 1826).

Thomas (a mechanic) and Harriet Hughes were in Pendleton in 1841.  They had 5 children by then.  All 7 born Lancashire. 1802 Thomas Mather Thomas (35) a cotton dyer was married to Sarah (40).  They had daughters Elizabeth (13), Harriet (11), Sarah (9) and Thomas's mother Ann (60) with them at Pendleton.

Thomas was a widower, dyer, aged 58 in 1851, still at Pendleton.  He had daughters Elizabeth (32) and Harriet (30) with him, and a granddaughter Sarah Ann Huem or Huene (5).

Thomas married Hannah from Yorkshire (sometime after 1861)

Thomas (68), Hannah (60) and their grandson George B Thain (18) were in Droylsden in 1871. 1817 James Mather Ja Mathers, aged 20, was a J. Baker at Picton St, Pendleton in 1841. 1814 Ann Mather 1832 - ~1833 Maria Mather 1 1 1809 - 1893 Robert (Thomas) Mather 84 84 Robert from Pendleton, son of John and Ann. Pendleton is NE of Blackburn so well North of Bolton and our Mather family.

Robert is a bit of a mystery.  In 1851 he recorded his name as Thomas, although wife and all the children's names  match.

1841 in Salford, Calico Printer with Mary Ann, both age 30 (rounded), with Thomas (13), Julia (11), Harriet (6), John (4), and Robert (2).

1848 in the Salford court for Larceny, aged 36 – ok, that sounds like our lot.

1851-1881 in Salford (“Thomas” in 1851) with Mary Ann, Journeyman Calico Printer.  1861,71 records also show with Mary Ann and Mechanical Calico Printer from Pendleton.  Widow in 1881.

1893 Died, buried Prestwich (near Salford), aged 83 1830 - 1875 Sarah Powell 45 45 1804 - >1871 Elizabeth (Betty) Farrand 67 67 In 1826, Betty Favien (or Fairen) married William Mather at Bolton that same day as Richard Mather married Mary Rosthorn.  They were not brothers.   Later, birth registrations record the mother as "Farrand"

In 1841, William and Betty (both 35, hand loom weavers) were were at Laths House, Bolton with Thomas (17), John (15), Susannah (11) and James (9).

In 1861, Elizabeth Mather (58) was with William (17) and Elizabeth (12).

In 1871, Elizabeth Mather (68, Head, Wid) was living with her son James (37, a moulder) and his three children at 53 Back Renninalt(?) Street, East Bolton (St Mark's)

In 1873, Betty Mather died, aged 69.  This may be Betty Cooper. 1830 - 1911 Susannah Mather 80 80 In 1851, Susannah, aged 20 was with her parents at Cannon Street, Bolton.

14 Sep 1854, Susannah Mather, daughter of William Mather, a weaver, married John Bell, a crofter of Little Bolton.

John and Susannah Bell emigrated to Pennstlvania, USA

In 1911, Susannah Bell, parents William and Elizabeth Mather, died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA  1832 James Mather In 1861, James and Ellen (28 & 22) were living with James's mother at 19 Mary Street, West Bolton.

In 1871, James Mather (37, Moulder) was with his mother Elizabeth (68) and three children William (10), George H (8), and Thomas (5) and two lodgers. 1824 Thomas Mather Baptised: Thomas Mather Faron

In 1841, Thomas Mather (17) was at Laths House, West Bolton

In 1851, Thomas Mather (27) was a Power Loom Weaver at Cannon Street, Western Bolton with his parents. 1826 - 1869 John Mather 43 43 In 1851, John (23) was a Iron Forge Man (Smith) in West Bolton.

28 Mar 1853, John Mather, Forgeman Great Bolton, son of William Mather a weaver, married Elizabeth Coop, spinster of Little Bolton, daughter of Thomas Coop, a spinner.

In 1861, John a "Furnace Man" and Elizabeth (34 & 31) were at 49 Peel Street, E Bolton with Thomas (8) and Mary (5)

John's wife Elizabeth died March 1867 and was buried at St Mary, Deane.  John may also have died 1869, aged 43 and buried at Dean. However, after Elizabeth died he may have gone to the USA with his daughter Susannah - TBC.

In 1911, John Mather, Furnaceman, aged 84, widowed, was lodging with Robert Lee (60) at 17 Nobel Street, Bolton. 1844 William Mather In 1851, William (6) was at Cannon Street, Western Bolton.

Living in Bolton Emmanuel in 1861

1875, William may have married Mary McClellan at Bolton Emmanuel
 1849 Elizabeth Mather In 1851, Elizabeth (2) was at Cannon Street, Western Bolton.

Living in Bolton Emmanuel in 1861 1803 - 1864 Henry Mather 61 61 Henry is a possible son of John and Matty, born Atherton 25 Feb 1804, or he more likely the bastard child of Alice Mather of Little Hulton, baptised 8 March 1803.  Alice maried James Topping the following month.

Henry recorded his place of birth as Little Hulton, which is where he was in 1851 and 1861, but in 1841 was a Coal Minor at Pendleton Street, Pendleton, Eccles.

The Henry from Windle, St Helens is another who died 13 Mar 1839, aged 36.  There another Henry from Eccleston, Wigan who died 29 Dec 1850, aged 47, so all three born about 1803. 1787 - 1854 Alice Atherton 67 67 In 1814, Alice Atherton married James Topping at Wiga,

8 Dec 1832, Alice Topping remarried Robert Landshaw

In 1841, Robert and Alice Langshaw (35 & 40) were at Millgate, Wigan with William Langshaw (8) and Martha, Elizabeth and Alice Topping (15, 13 & 5).

In 1851, Alice Longshaw (65, born Wigan) was living at Millgate, Wigan with Martha Topping (27), William Langshaw (17) and two Topping grandchildren.  In 1851, there was another Alice Topping (59, Widow of James) at Pembereton with Peter, Margaret, Alice, James and Ellen (26,18,16,13 & 10)

In Feb 1854, Alice Langshaw of Millgate, died aged 67. 1865 - 1866 Isaac Mather 1m 1m Baptised Isaac Henry Mather, but died an infant. 1857 - 1905 Hannah Chamberlain 48 48 Hannah was the daughter of Richard Chamberlin, a weaver (deceased in 1881 when Hhannah married) 1857 Wright Mather Who is this Wright Mather, with MMN = STEWART?

Wright possibly has a sister Mary Alice Mather, born Chorley in Q2/1861, daughter of Thomas and Ellen of Chorley Moor who married 8 Dec 1860.

There is no early death record for Wright. Therefore, he may have been adopted out of the family. 1824 - 1872 Ann Bamford 48 48 1860 Walter Mather 1864 Martha Ann Mather 1853 - 1853 Wright Mather 9m 9m 1850 Maria Mather 1856 - 1861 Wright Mather 4 4 Mary Ann and her younger brother Wright Mather both died about March 1861 ~1780 Ann Kay Ann was a widow when she married Thomas Mather, a weaver at St Peter's, Bolton. 1785 Thomas Taylor In 1841, Thomas (55, weaver), Jane (50) and 5 children were living at Little Hulton.  They also had their grandson Ellis (7 months).

In 1851, Thomas (66), Jane (60) and Catherine (31) were at Rumworth. ~1785 - <1841 Thomas Jones 56 56 1 Aug 1819, Alice Mather married Thomas Jones. ~1765 Mary Thorp ~1790 - <1851 Robert Chadwick 61 61 Robert was a Sawyer when he married in 1819 and Mary in 1825, when Sarah baptised in 1832 and Elizabeth in 1835

In 1841, Robert, son Henry and daughter Sarah are not on the Lancashire Census 1830 - 1830 Sarah Chadwick 10m 10m 1832 Sarah Chadwick In 1851, Sarah Chadwick (22) was living with her uncle William Mather (and wife Betty) at Carmon Street, W Bolton.

In 1861, Sarah was 29 and unmarried in W Bolton with two daughters Henrietta and Alice (6 & 3) ~1780 - <1841 Betty (Elizabeth) Mather 61 61 Unknown birth year and parents, except that daughter Sarah was living with her uncle and aunt in 1851.  She may have been born about 1780 (just before her parents married) or 1801, a close sister to William and Mary.

If daughter Sarah was with her uncle William and Betty in 1851, then Sarah must be the daughter of John Mather who married a Betty, possibly this John and Betty Edge.  John & Betty Sutcliff didnt have a son Wiliam. 1820 - 1820 Margaret Chadwick 11m 11m 1822 - 1871 Henry Chadwick 48 48 In 1841, Henry Chadwick (15) was a Wheelwright at Howell Croft, West Bolton.

In 1851, Henry was at Harrogate, Yorkshire, a sawyer (like his father). 1870 - 1954 John Mather 83 83 John Mather of 31 Horace Street, Halliwell, son of Wright Mather (both Curtain Cleaners) married Sarah Ann Banks, the daughter of James Banks, a corporation labourer.

In 1901, John and Sarah Ann (27 & 25) were living at 31 Horace Street.

In 1911, John and Sarah were at 328 Halliwell Road, Bolton.

In 1939, John was a curtain Cleaner at 309 Halliwell Road.  Sarar A was with him (5y younger).  He died at the same address in 1954, leaving his estate of £213 to Edna Rose, a married woman.

John's wife Sarah died the following year.  Both deaths were recorded at Bolton North. 1875 - 1955 Sarah Ann Banks 79 79 In 1898, Sarah Ann Banks married John. Her father was James Banks.

in 1939, Sarah and John were at 304 Halliwell Road.

John (1871-1954) and Sarah Ann (1883-1955) are buried together at St Peter's Church burial ground, Halliwell, Lancashire, together the daughter Florence (and her husband), and son John. 1902 - 1977 Florence Mather 75 75 Florence married William Smalley.

Florence Smalley (1902-1977) and William Smalley (1900-1953) are buried with her brother John Mather (1904-1907) 1904 - 1907 John Mather 3 3 John was missing in 1911 and the census shows he had died. 1909 Edna Mather In 1936, Edna married Thomas N Rose at St Thomas, Halliwell (Ref: Bolton, 34/4/487).

In 1954, Edna Rose was administrator of her father's Will. 1868 Sarah Ellen Mather 1866 - 1906 Walter William Mather 40 40 1864 Emma Elizabeth Mather Emma Elizabeth Mather married George Grimshaw (TBC)

in 1884, Emma was witness to her sister Mary Ann's marriage 1858 Mary Ann Mather 1794 Sarah Mather ~1810 <male> Mather Mary and Robert were in Bridge St, L.B. in 1841.  This means they are llikely related to our L.B. Mather family (from Kay Street and Simpson St)

There are no adult Mather deaths recorded in L.B. Sep-1837 to 1841 1811 Mary Mather In 1841, Mary (3) was a weaver at Bridge Street 1835 Robert Mather In 1841, Robert Mather was 6 and with his (assumed) mother Mary (30) at Bridge Street, Little Bolton.  This may be the son of William and Ellen from Bolton bap 18-Sep-1836.

NOTE: There is another Robert (aged 7 in 1841), son of Elizabeth Roper & Richard. 1820 - 1841 Richard Howcroft 21 21 Richard was the son of Peter Howcroft of Middle Hulton.  Both men were (coal) miners

11 Jan 1841, Richard married Mary Mather at Deane

In Jun 1841, Richard and Mary (both 20) were at Hollins Cottages, Miffle Hulton. Also present was Alice Holcroft (55).  Note: His mother was Elizabeth, not Alice.

August 1841, Richard Howcroft of Middle Hulton died, aged 21. 1819 John Guest John was Illegitimate.

In 1841, John Guest (20) was with his assumed mother or aunt Betty Guest (50) and Thomas Guest (8).

 1885 - 1885 Harold Mather 1888 Florence Mather 1845 Robert Mather In 1911, Robert and Jane (65 & 63) had been married 45 years and had 10 children, 6 that have died. 1848 Jane Caldwell Jane was from Heath Charnock 1884 - 1961 Lily Mather 77 77 In 1908 Lily was living with her parents at 16 Horace Street when she married John from 17 Horace Street, Halliwell.

In 1911, Lily and John were living with Lily's elderly parents at 16 Horace Street 1868 Sarah Ann Mather 1874 Thomas Edward Mather In 1897, Thomas Edward Mather was witness to the marriage of his sister Sarah Ann

In 1903, Thomas E Mather married Matilda P Carlisle at Bolton, St Thomas, Halliwell

In 1921, Thomas Edward Mather (born Chorley) and Matilda Parker Mather were in Bolton with their daughter Phyllis. 1881 Paul Mather 1847 Ephriam Bennett 15 Apr 1884, Ephriam Bennett, an Engineer of 15 Alfred Street, Chorlton-on-Medlock, son of Mark Bennett married Elizabeth Ann Mather of 30 Chorley Street, daughter of John Mather a weaver at St George's, Little Bolton. ~1730 Thomas Mather 1795 - 1875 Richard Mather 80 80 Richard is probably the son of John and Betty Mather from Deane (since he lived in Bolton West and married Betty from Anderton).

In 1841, Richard Mather (45) a weaver, was living in Bengall Square, Bolton.  Wife Betty was 10y older, with Mary (22), Jane (18), and Wright (15).

In 1851, Richard and Betty (55 & 33) were at 35 Bengall Square.  Betty was from Anderton.  Elizabeth Lee (Granddaughter) was with them (and her parents John and Mary Lee at 28 Bengall Square).

Richard (76) was logding with his daughter Jane Barker in 1871. 1836 - 1841 Wright Mather 5 5 1839 Ellen Golden 1860 William Mather 1863 George Henry Mather 1865 Thomas Mather 1839 - 1841 Ellen Mather 1 1 1841 - 1842 Wright Mather 4m 4m 1799 James Mather If James was also a soldier like his father then he probably had a son Thomas, a joiner born 1821

In 1853, James Mather was a soldier when son Thomas married. 1811 Elizabeth Mather
In 1841, William, a Clogger, and Elizabeth (both 30) were at Derby Street, East Bolton with Sarah (6), Mary (4) and Esther (1).

In 1851, William and Elizabeth (42 & 40) were at Weston Street, E Bolton with 7 daughters.

In 1861, Elizabeth Hilton (Wid, 49, Head) was at 85 Commercial Street with Esther (21), Elizabeth (18), Hannah (16) and Charlotte (10). 1809 - 1860 James Mather 51 51 James was born in Hindley.

James was baptised 27 Oct 1811 at St Mary's Deane.  There is no matching adult death for James, unless he was born earlier. James may have been born about 1810 before his parents married. 

He cant be the James illegitamate son of Ann Mather of Turton, born 16 Apr 1811 (the day after they married) and baptised 25 May 1811 as the death age doesn't match.

In 1841, Jane Banks (60), was head (listed first), assumed to be Margaret's mother, living at Back Barry Row, Turton.  James and Margaret Mather were both 30.  Also present were Elizabeth Horrox (i.e. Horrocks), aged 35 with Banks Horrox (9) and Edwin Horrox (1).  Holt Mather lived here in 1851.

In 1851, James, now a Stripper and Grinder, and Margaret Mather (both 52) were at 9 Baton Street, Little Bolton with sister-in-law Ellen Banks (28) and nephews Joseph and Walter Banks (5 & 3).
 1865 - 1922 Hannah Greenhalgh 56 56 1892 - 1985 Amy Ethel Mather 93 93 In 1918, Amy married John Henry Wilcox (1888-1971). They  had a daughter Beatrice (1919-2013) and a son John Wilcox (1925-1931) whom is buried with them. 1897 - 1920 Florence Victoria Mather 23 23 Florence married ? Padgett

25 Dec 1919, Florence V Mather (born 1897) arrived in the USA from Southampton. 1900 - 1953 William Smalley 53 53 1864 - 1865 Frederick Mather 1 1 1864 - 1865 William Mather 1 1 1814 James Crompton James and Betty were married at AInsworth.

In 1851, James and Elizabeth Crompton were at 31 Nobel Street (same house and John and Ann Mather) with their 6 children.

In 1871, James (56, Wid), was a Fustian Dyer with son Richard (26), John (22) and Mary (16), at 3 Crewe Place, Regent Road, Salford.  It is not clear who "son" John is and perhaps it is Jane, or a son-in-law. 1838 William Crompton 1840 Alice Crompton The birth for Alice was registered as MATHER, not CROMPTON.  This appeares to have been an error. 1843 Ellen Crompton 1845 Richard Crompton 1848 Jane Crompton 1851 Elizabeth Crompton In 1871, Eliza married John Chadwick at St. Paul's,  Bury 1854 Mary Crompton 1836 James Crompton 1810 Margaret Mather 1841 James Mather In 1860, James, sizer, son of Joseph Mather, a labourer married Nancy Ponfret Cooper, dau of Page Ponfret Cooper at St Peter, Bolton. 

WARNING: There was also James Cooper who married Peggy Mather at Blackpool in 1852 and had 5 children in Sharples.

In 1851, James (11) was the only child of Joseph (from Wigan) and Mary (from Ireland), living in Lupton Street, Bolton.

In 1861, Mary Jane's birth was registered in Wigan, although the other three births are all in Bolton.  Both daughters, Hannah (names after Nancy's mother) died as infants.  Nancy (wife) died in 1869, during or soon after giving birth to the second Hannah.

In April 1861 James and Nancy (20 & 19) are at 8 Hanover Street, Wigan with Joseph and Mary Mather (57 & 52).

In 1871, James (30, Widower) was a Steel Forger, back with his parents Joseph and Mary (68 & 63) and the two surviving children Mary Jane (10) and Joseph (5).  They were living at 9 Partridge St, next to Bk Lupton Street (where they were in 1851)

In 1881, James Mather (40, Wid) was at Bk Spring Gardens, a general labourer, with son Joseph (14). He also had a daughteer Mary (aged 1) but was a Widowed in 1869
 1842 - 1869 Nancy Pomfret Cooper 26 26 Nancy was the daughter of Page Ponfret Cooper from Spalding, Lincolnshire.

In 1851, Nancy was 8, living with parents and siblings at 18 Hill Lane, Little Bolton

In 1869, Nancy died, aged 27 1866 Joseph Mather 1869 - 1870 Hannah Mather 1 1 1861 Mary Jane Mather 1857 Thomas Kay 1815 - 1899 George Yates 84 84 In 1841, George and Mary were missing, but their daughter Sarah Yates (aged 3) was with Jane Hughes (50) and her two children at Rothwells Court,  E Bolton.

In 1851, George and Mary (both 35, born Bolton) had Sarah (12), Elizabeth (7) and John (7 mo), living at Syon Street, Chrolton, Ardwick.

In 1850, Son John's birth was registerred at Chrolton.

In 1861, George and Mary (45 & 44) were at Milton Street, West Bolton with Sarah (21), Elizabeth (17), and John (10).

George Yates died 1899, aged 83 1839 Sarah Yates 1844 Elizabeth Yates 1850 John Yates 1824 John Mather John, illiigitimate child of Alice Mather (spinster) 1775 - 1853 David Milner 78 78 14 June 1836 David married Frances Mather by license at Bolton.  Both had been previously married.

In 1861, David and Frances Milner (60 & 50) and Bridget Taylor (15) were living at Bridgman Street, E Bolton. David was a Coal Agent. 1790 - 1860 Frances Mather 70 70 Frances was born in Breightmet about 1790, but what was her maiden name.  Possible Bolton baptisms for Francis are Taylor (1788); Stanley (1790); Holland (1792) <unknown> Mather 1789 - 1856 Peter Smith 67 67 14 Apr 1811, Peter Smith, a shoe maker, married Ellen Grundy at Farnworth. Witness James Smith.  He also married Jemima Statham 24 Oct 1819 and had daughter Margaret in 1820. This may be him (similar signatures), but later in 1841 and 1851, when older, he is a labourer.

20 Sep 1835, Peter Smith (widower) married Betty Mather (widow) at St Peter's Bolton. Witness Peter Entwistle.

In 1841, Peter (a labourer) and Betty Smith (50 & 45) were living at Kersley Mill, Farnworth.  With them were Jane Haslam (25) and her four Haslam children.  His son Peter (12) was living with his three older half-sisters Margaret (20), Jamima (18) and Mary (16) at King's Street (nr. Deansgate), West Bolton.

In 1851,  Peter Smith (62, Born Kearsley) was with his three grand children David, Thomas and Betty Haslam (20, 15 and 12) 1792 - 1851 Betty Collinge 59 59 In 1841, Peter and Betty Smith (50 & 45) were living at Kersley Mill, Farnworth.  With them were Jane Haslam (25) and her four Haslam children.

In 1851 the grandchildren were with Peter Smith and Betty had gone, presumed died. <unknown> 1810 - <1851 Jane (Jenny) Collinge 41 41 In 1841, Jane Haslam was 25 living with Peter and Betty Smith at Farnworth.  She had four children with her, the youngest being Betty, born 1839.  Betty Haslam's Farnworth birth record reveals the mother's (Jane) maiden name as COLLINGE.  Also, assuming she was recently widowed, the only male Haslam death in Farnworth was Nathan Haslam in 1839, aged 30.  Their 1829 Farnworth marriage confirms this family line.  Baptism records show the family lived in Kearsley.

Jane (also known as Jenny when Mary baptised) may have remarried (civil marriage). There are no indexed (CoE) marriages with the father named as Collinge or Collins. However, in 1851, the ghildren were with their grandfather Peter Smith so its also likely she had died.
 1809 - 1839 Nathan Haslam 30 30 Nathan was "the son of Lawrence Haslam (-1829) of Kersley and Betty (1772-1846) his wife"

All of Nathan's children's baptisms show Nathas was a Collier living at Kearsley (1829 to 1839). 1831 - 1879 David Haslam 48 48 19 Oct 1851, David married Elizabeth Raines at Farnworth 1833 Mary Ann Haslam Known as Mary (1841), although baptised Mary Ann. 1835 Thomas Haslam 1839 - 1889 Betty Haslam 50 50 Betty was the last child.  There are no more HASLAM+COLLINGE birth registrations after 1839 1792 - 1826 Jemima Statham 34 34 April 1826, Jemima was buried the same day her two daughters Mary and Jemima were baptised. 1829 - 1829 Peter Haslam 21d 21d Pater was not with his mother Jane in 1841. He must have died. The burial shows he died, aged just 3 weeks. Samuel Mather 15 Mar 1819, Samuel Mather, Gentleman of Manchester married Elizabeth Howarth. 1820 Margaret Smith 1822 - 1856 Jemima Smith 34 34 4 July 1841, Jemimah Smith, daughter of Perer a Cordwainer,  married William Pugh Probert 1824 Mary Smith ~1790 - 1818 Ellen Grundy 28 28 15 April 1811, "Peter Smith of this Parish (Farnworth) Shoe Maker & Ellen Grundy of the same spinster were married in this chapel by Banns."

Ellen wife of Peter Smith of Farnworth and Bolton, Shoe maker must have died as he married again in 1819

In 1841, Ellen and Peter Smith Shoe Maker (both 50) are at Prescot, St. Helens.  This must be another couple as Peter Smith Shoe maker married Jemima in 1819. 1807 Ann Smith Ann daughter of Peter & Ellen Smith of Farnworth was baptised 12 April 1807 (but parents didnt marry until 1811) 1808 - 1894 Charles Ambro Stephenson 86 86 Charles was born in born Graystoke, Cumberland

In 1841, Charles (a Joiner) and Elizabeth Stephenson (both 30) had Jane and Ann (5 & 1).  Isaac and John Stephenson (20 & 15) were probable brothers.

In 1851, Charles A Stephenson and Elizabeth (43 & 40) were in Everton, Liverpool with Jane, Ann, John and Charles (14, 10, 8 & 6).  Thomas Mather (30, Joiner, b.Bolton) was visiting. 1811 - 1875 Elizabeth Mather 64 64 Elizabeth was born in Wigan, the 4th daughter of James and Jane his wife.  She lived in Liverpool after she was married.  There is no evidence to suggest she is related.

In 1833, when Charles married Elizabeth he was living in the parish of Farnworth and Elizabeth in Bolton.  She probably had a brother Thomas born Bolton about 1821 (who was with her in 1851)

In 1841, Charles (a Joiner) and Elizabeth Stephenson (both 30) had Jane and Ann (5 & 1).  Isaac and John Stephenson (20 & 15) were probable brothers.

In 1851, Charles A Stephenson and Elizabeth (43 & 40) were in Everton, Liverpool with Jane, Ann, John and Charles (14, 10, 8 & 6).  Thomas Mather (30, Joiner, b.Bolton) was visiting. 1809 - 1859 William Hilton 50 50 In 1841, William, a Clogger, and Elizabeth (both 30) were at Derby Street, East Bolton with Sarah (6), Mary (4) and Esther (1).

In 1851, William and Elizabeth (42 & 40) were at Weston Street, E Bolton with 7 daughters.  No wonder he was a clogger! 1836 Jane Stephenson 1840 Ann Stephenson 1843 John Stephenson 1845 Charles Stephenson 1840 Esther Hilton In 1841, Esther Hilton was aged 1 (and 11 in 1851).

In 1881, Esther, aged 41, was still with her mother (69) 1842 Elizabeth Hilton 1844 Hannah Hilton 1847 - 1855 Martha Hilton 8 8 Missing in 1861.  Had died in 1855, aged 8 1850 Charlotte Hilton 1834 Sarah Hilton 1837 Mary Hilton Mary was aged 4 in 1841, aged 13 in 1851 and missing by 1861.   She does not appear to have died. There are 7 possible marriages between 1856 and 1861 (6 non-conformist/registry office) which may be her.
 1813 - 1857 James Mather 44 44 Who was this James that died in 1857 in W Bolton, aged 44?  It cant be the James b.1813 who married Margaret Stockton (aka Slater) as he was still alve, living in Sharples in 1861.  He must be the daughter of James and Sarah (or illigitimate son of Ann Mather).



 1791 - 1842 William Mather 51 51 A William Mather died in Little Bolton in 1842 but who is he?  Is he related to our L.B. Mather family?

From the 1841 census (Barlow Row, L.B.) it appears that William and Jane (both 45) are husband and wife, with Helen (15) and James (8).  However, there is no marriage for such.  Instead, there are probably cousins - tbc.

William died in 1842, aged 50 so was born about 1792. The closest matching Bolton baptisms, is for son of James and Sarah.  This fits will with his children's names.

William married Catherine, but she died in 1834 so William's children were brought up by him and "Jane".  Wow is Jane Mather related? 1810 - 1862 Esther Dewhurst 52 52 In 1841, William and Esther (both 30) were in Rothwell Street, East Bolton with Alice, Sarah and Ann (8, 5 & 3).

In 1851, William and Esther (43 & 41) were at 15 Rothwell Street with Sarah (16), Ann (14), Ellen (10), Mary (7), W'm (4) and Jane (1).

In 1861, William and Esther (53 & 51) were at 41 Rothwell Street, E Bolton with Ann (24), Ellen (18), Mary (16), Jane (11), Betsy (7) and William (4).  Neighbours at 43 Rothwell road were James and Ann Dewhurst and family, possibly Esther's brother. 1835 - 1857 Sarah Mather 22 22 16 May 1856, John Young, a Striker (illegitimate) married Sarah Mather, daughter of William Mather a weaver at St Peter's, Bolton. 

After giving birth to son William Pope Young in Q4 1856, Sarah died the following year. 1833 Alice Mather Alice was aged 8 in 1841, living in Rothwell Street but missing in 1851 (not died, so probably in service).

In 1861, Alice and Richard Townley, a cotton spinnter, were in Bolton with 3 children.

In 1871, Alice Townley (Wid, 37) still had her two daughters, niece Esther Ellen Mather (7) and nephew Thomas Mather (2). 1837 Ann Mather Ann had an illegitimate daughter Esther Ellen Mather 1840 - 1840 Ellen Mather 1841 - 1918 Ellen Mather 76 76 9 March 1868, Ellen Mather (26) of 54 Shaw Street, Great Bolton married Israel Edge (26) at Fletcher Street Wesleyan Methodist Chapel.  Her sister Mary and Benjamin Marsh were witness.

In 1869, Israel and Ellen had Rachel, registered at Halliwell, who died an infant.

In 1873, Sarah was born and Israel died the same year.

In 1873, Esther married Thomas Ramsden, who had children from a previous marriage.  They had Alice in 1880.

In 1911, Ellen Ramsden (69, Head) was with her step-son Robert Ramsden (single, 47) and daughter Alice Ann Ramsden (single, 31)

 1844 - 1869 Mary Mather 24 24 Mary died, aged 24, soon after giving birth to Thomas Marsh, her only child. 1847 - 1859 William Mather 12 12 William was missing in 1861.  Another william, aged 4 was on the census.  However, this William did not die until 1859. 1849 Jane Mather 2 June 1871, James Knowles, weaver at Regent Street, Halliwell, son of William married Jane Mather, daughter of William Mather, a weaver.  Both were of full age.

In 1901, Jane (50) was a widow at 45 Clarendon Street, Boltonwith her 4 sons and married daughter Esther A Rothwell. 1852 - 1852 John Mather John was missing in 1861 1854 Elizabeth (Betsy) Mather In 1861, Betsy (7) was with family.

In 1871, Betsy (16) was living with her sister Alice Townley 1857 William Mather In 1861, William (4) was with parents William and Esther and family.  However, he cant be their son as they already had as William (died 1859) and there is no birth registered for William son of MATHER+DEWHURST.  He appears to be an illegitimate child, possibly a grandson.
 1767 - 1854 Alice Mather 87 87 In 1851, Alice Toppings (84) was Henry Mather's mother-in-law, living with the family at Little Hulton.  She is also refered as "Alice Mort Topping", mother of Henry Mather (on FindAGrave website - UNCONFIRMED)
 <unknown> 1864 - 1939 Esther Ellen Mather 75 75 In 1871, Esther Ellen (7) and Thomas Mather (2) were with their Aunt Alice Townley.

In 1881, Esther Ellen Mather (17) was boarding with her aunt Ellen Ramsden nee Mather (and uncle Thomas). 1861 George Heald 1831 - <1871 Richard Townley 40 40 1852 Esther Townley 1854 Ann Townley 1860 William Townley 1869 Thomas Mather In 1871, Esther Ellen (7) and Thomas Mather (2) were with their Aunt Alice Townley. ~1835 John Young 16 May 1856, John Young, a Striker (illegitimate) married Sarah Mather, daughter of William Mather a weaver at St Peter's, Bolton.

In 1861, the John Young, a Blacksmith with Sarah Ellen (6) and William (4) was another (with MMN of children = Kay) ~1765 James Topping 1775 - 1850 John Mather 75 75 John Son of Ann Eckersley of Kersley (SE Bolton between Farnworth and Clifton) by John Mather, baptised at Ringley (1 mile East on the other side of the River Irwell).

NOTE: Assumed to be the John Mather & Alice Gore family (as DOB matches death), but could also be son of Thomas b.1766 at Little Hulton (better expected age and place of birth, matching Alice Mort).

In 1841, John Mather (65), George Mather (25) and Frederic Fish (20) were at Derby Street, East Bolton

8 Sep 1850, John Mather of Derby Street, Bolton died, aged 75.  His death was recorded in the Bolton Chronical.  1787 - 1858 Ann Coup 71 71 1807 - 1865 Elizabeth Mather 58 58 Elizabeth from Lowton had an adult baptism at Winwick in 1820 (aged 12).  She had an infant sister Nancy (b.8-Dec-1819) baptised the same day.

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

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

In 1850 and 1861, Elizabeth and Peter (and Elizabeth's mother Grace) were in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. 1803 - 1870 Mary Mather 66 66 No DNA matches to this family, so unsure who's Mary's parents are.  There are a couple of possibilities, but not the Mary of same age that died in 1817, aged 14.  Most likely is daughter of John Mather and Betty Edge, as they had a son John and daughters Betsy (all died as infants) ~1780 - <1841 John Mather 61 61 23 March 1825, John Mather, a weaver, married Betty Bradley, a widow, at Deane.

8 Sep 1850, another John Mather of Derby Street, Bolton died, aged 75. 1777 - 1841 Betty Bradley (Wid) 64 64 This is not Elizabeth Gradwell (who married another John Mather) William Barker In 1825, William Barker (widow) married Mary Mather Mary Mather 1797 - 1876 James Lee 79 79 24 Mar 1823 James Lee married Mary Mather (spinster), so Mary McQuire may be another person.  The birth of Samuel in 1838 shows MMN = MATHER, but margeret in 1840 is MMN = MCQUIRE.

In 1824, James was a labourer when James was born, but soon became a weaver.

In 1841, James (a carter) and Mary (both 40) were at Hyde Street, Little Bolton with Mary (14), Catherine (10), Joseph (7) and Margaret (1)

In 1851, James and Mary (53 & 52) were at 9 Hyde Street, Little Bolton with Mary (24), Joseph (17, a cripple), and Margaret (10)

In 1861, James and Mary (64 & 63) were at 4 Hyde Street with Mary (34), Catherine J (30) and Joseph (27). 1799 - 1834 James Rawsthorn 35 35 All children were baptised Rawsthorn, but later adopted the name "Rostron". 1788 - 1874 John Allen 86 86 John was a weaver when he married Mary Mather at Bolton and a Weaver in 1840 when Martha married.

Alice (1818-1819) is the only child (death) record of parents John and Mary Allen following their marriage.  It shows John a Tapemaker at Collyhurst, so this is probably another family.

There are Martha and David Allen, children of John a weaver and Mary of Hopwood baptised at Prestwich in 1817 and 1820 but this family also had Richard of Prestwich in May 1815 (before the 1816 marriage) so this may also be another family, or possibly Richard was illegitimate or from another family.  There are no Prestwich baptisms before Richard.  After that they had Walker and Arthur baptised at Middleton, all recorded as abode Hopwood.

In 1841, John a cotton weaver and Mary (both 50) were at Back York Street, Heywood, Bury with David (20) and Arthur (15).

David's Crensus records show he was born in Birch, Middleton.

In 1851, John (63, Wid) was living at Birtle with his son Arthur (25).  This John died in Birtle in 1851, aged 63.

In 1861, There is John and Mary Allen (72 & 71) at Eten Hill (Beer House), Radcliffe with son James (31). Therefore there are two possible families.  This John died at Radcliffe in 1874, aged 86 (and Mary in 1872, aged 84).

In 1871, John Allen (84, Wid) was living with his son David Allen, wife Ann (both 50) and family at Newton.  1791 Mary Mather 1827 Mary Lee 1830 - 1917 Catherine Jane Lee 86 86 1834 Joseph Lee In 1841, Joseph(7) was at Hyde Street, Little Bolton.

In 1851, Joseph (17) was still at Hyde Street, a cripple.

In 1861, Joseph (27) was still at Hyde Street. 1840 Margaret Lee 1829 - ~1829 George Lee 1825 Ann Lee No obvious death and burial for Ann, so she may have left home before 1841 1827 Elizabeth Lee 1831 Elizabeth Lee 1817 - 1825 John Mather 8 8 John may be the son of this John and Mary but there is no record on the baptism that his father was deceased, instead a labourer (which John was when he married Mary).  However, it is the only child of John and Mary baptised at Turton around this time. 1825 - 1826 William Rawsthorn 3m 3m 1824 Mary Rosthorn 1822 Thomas Rosthorn 1827 Mary Ann Rosthorn In 1850, Mary A Rostron married William Young at Christ Church, Bolton.

In 1851, Mary Ann Young, 24 was a lodger with Richard and Mary Ann France (her mother). 1829 William Rosthorn 1820 David Allen In 1841, David and Arthur (20 & 15) were with their parents John and Mary (both 50) at Heywood, Bury.

In 1842, David married Ann Towers at Grappenhall, St Wilfrid, Warrington. 

In 1851, David and Ann were at Warrington with their children 1817 Martha Allen 1815 - 1816 Richard Allen 1 1 WARNING: Richard was baptised before John and Mary married, is not recorded as from Hopwood, and appears to have died at Whitefield aged 20 months, so may belong to another family.

This is more likely Richard of Birch, Middleton, not the Richard, Surgeon of Birch in Rusholme, Manchester who married Francess Chappe, also son of a John Allen. 1826 - 1867 Arthur Allen 41 41 In 1841, David and Arthur (20 & 15) were with their parents John and Mary (both 50) at Heywood, Bury. 1823 - 1823 Walker Allen 1m 1m 1862 - 1902 Edwin Lomax 40 40 Edwin, son of William Lomax, (Deceased), Mason when married in 1884 1855 - 1855 Eliza Ann Mather 4m 4m 1832 Sarah Summersgill In 1881, Wright and Sarah (61 & 49) were at Old Hall Street, Middleton with Walter (20) and Martha A (16) 1863 - 1866 John Thomas Mather 3 3 1846 Handel Mather ~1846 Elizabeth Howard 1849 - 1861 Mary Ann Mather 12 12 Mary Ann who died aged 12 is the daughter of Wright Mather and was buried at Tonge cum Alkrington, St Michael, Lancashire, together with two infant sons of Wright and Ann Mather.

Mary Ann and her younger brother Wright Mather both died about March 1861 1851 Frederick Entwistle 1786 - 1859 James Mather 73 73 From 1804 till 1818, James was a Private in Coldstream Regt of Foot Guards, Waterloo. He was discharged 14 Dec 1818, aged 32, with "good conduct". He was about 5'6", brown hair, hazel eyes and a dark complexion. He was a weaver.

In 1841, Alice and James (both listed as 55 although Alice is before James as older) were with their mother Betty (82) on Cannon Street, Bolton.

In 1851, James Mather (60) and his sister Alice Jones (62) and brother Wright Mather (50) were still living on Cannon Street, W Bolton. 1906 Edmund Mather In 1931, Edmund Mather and Eveline Barnes were married at Salford.

Daughters Mary (born 1931) and Marion (born 1934) were registered at Barton upon Irwell, Salford.

In 1931, a Storekeeper & Timekeeper at Irlam, Salford. 
One child was with Edmund and Eveline. 1908 - 1989 Eveline Barnes 81 81 1931 Mary Mather In 1931, Edmund Mather and Eveline Barnes were married at Salford.

Daughters Mary (born 1931) and Marion (born 1934) were registered at Barton upon Irwell, Salford.

One child was with Edmund and Eveline in 1939 at Irlam, Salford 1934 Marion Mather 1941 - 2014 Ian Edmund Mather 72 72 1878 James Mather 2 Aug 1902 James married Mary Ann Johnson at St Thomas, Pendleton, Lancashire.  James Mather (25) was a  Packer living at 144 Fitzwarren Street, son of Richard Mather, (deceased), a Carter.

After they married, James and Mary Ann lived at 185 Fitzwarren Street, Pendleton (shown on baptism records).  James worked as a Warehouseman or Packer.

In 1911, James and Mary Ann (both 33) 185 Fitzwarren Street, Pendleton with Mary Ann's father William Johnson (64) and Brother William Johnson (27).  They had two children Edmund and Louisa (5 & 1).



 1878 Mary Ann Johnson Mary Ann's father was William Johnson, a Goods Guard. 1909 Louisa Mather 1904 - <1911 James Mather 7 7 Missing, died before 1911 1799 - 1863 Richard France 64 64 In 1841, Richard & Ann (both 40) were with Elizabeth (15), Sarah (13) and Ellen France (5), and Thomas (2), Mary Ann (15), William (13) and Ruth Rostron (7); also three France daughters, two from previous marriage and Ellen (5).

In 1851 Richard and Mary Ann France (52 & 48) were living in Little Bolton with Mary Ann Young (24), Ruth Roston France (17), Ellen (15), James (6), Samuel (4) and Hannah (3) ~1825 William Young 1834 Ruth Rostron France 1836 Ellen France Aged 5 in 1841, in Little Bolton

 1894 - 1900 Gertrude Mather 5 5 1821 John Lee In 1851, John and Mary (30 & 32) were at 28 Bengall Square with John, Nanny and Ellen (6, 4 & 1).  Betsy (3) was staying at her grandparents.

In 1861, John and Mary Lee (40 & 42) were at 21 Haigh Street, Little Bolton with John (16), Nancy (15), Ellen (11), Sarah (9), James (7) and Mary Ann (5)

In 1871, John Lee (50, Married) was at 20 Haigh Street with Ellen (20), Sarah (19), James (15) and Mary Ann (13). His wife Mary Lee (54) was in Salford prison.

Ellen married James Holt.  In 1881, James and Ellen Holt (29 & 31) and family were at 18 Haigh Street, Little Bolton with James Lee (26) a boarder.

 1846 Nancy Lee 1844 John Lee 1850 Ellen Lee 7 Aug 1871, Ellen married Thomas Holt 1852 Sarah Jane Lee Known as Sarah 1854 James Lee James married Mary Ellen 1856 Mary Ann Lee Mary Ann does not appear to be Mary Mather's daughter, possibly a granddaughter as recorded as daughter in 1961 and 1871 1870 Joseph Furnival 3 Aug 1889, Joseph Furnival, 19, Mill man at a Forge Bachelor of 6 Slaterfield, Gt. Bolton married Nancy Mather 1846 - 1873 Israel Edge 27 27 Israel's parents were Thomas and Hannah

9 March 1868, Ellen Mather (26) married Israel Edge (26) of 4 Cross Street, Halliwell at Fletcher Street Wesleyan Methodist Chapel. 1843 - 1932 Benjamin Hartley Marsh 88 88 1868, Benjamin married Mary Mather and had a son Thomas.  They had a son Thomas the same year, and early the following year hie new wife Mary died.

12 Feb 1875, Thomas (31) widowed, son of Thomas married Rachel Proctor (32), daughter of Benjamin Proctor.

Rachel and Benjamin had no children. 1830 - 1867 Elizabeth Coop 37 37 In 1871, Thomas Coop (18) and George Mather (8) were with their grandparents (Thomas and Margaret Coop)

28 Mar 1853, John Mather, Forgeman of Great Bolton, son of William Mather a weaver, married Elizabeth Coop, spinster of Little Bolton, daughter of Thomas Coop, a spinner.

Elizabeth, wife of John Mather, of Great Bolton died 26 March 1867, aged 37, and is buried at Deane. 1853 - 1903 Thomas Coop (Mather) 50 50 1853, born Thomas Mather Coop, before his parents married (later the same year).

In 1871, Thomas Coop (18) and George Mather (8) were with their grandparents (Thomas and Margaret Coop)

1 Apr 1881, Thomas was with his grandparents at 76 Peel Street.

10 Jun 1881, Thomas Mather Coop, 28 Self Actor Minder,  Bachelor of 76 Peel Street, Great Bolton married Alice Crook.
 1857 Alice Crook Father William Crook, a Collier.  Probably has a close sister Ellen Crook, he marriage witness.

10 Jun 1881, Alice Crook married Thomas Mather Coop at Fletcher Street Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Bolton, Lancashire. 1862 George Mather In 1871, Thomas Coop (18) and George Mather (8) were with their grandparents (Thomas and Margaret Coop) 1855 - 1871 Mary Mather 15 15 Birth was registered in Burnley.

Jan 1871, Mary Mather, aged 15, daughter of John died and was buried at St. Mary's Deane 1854 - 1855 Alice Mather 1 1 1858 - ~1859 Ellen Mather 1 1 1861 James Mather 1829 - 1901 John Bell 72 72 1871 John Wittam 1846 - <1901 James Knowles 55 55 2 June 1871, James Knowles, weaver at Regent Street, Halliwell, son of William married Jane Mather, daughter of William Mather, a weaver.  Both were of full age.

After James and Jane married, they went to America.  In 1874, Sarah was born in the State of Lewisham, USA. 1872 Esther Ann Knowles In 1898 Esther Ann Knowles married James Rothwell (Bolton Register Office or Registrar Attended, RO/124/80)

In 1901, Esther Ann Rothwell was 28 and living with her mother Jane Knowles (50, Wid) 1874 Sarah Knowles 1876 Ellen Knowles 1879 William Knowles 1882 James Knowles 1886 Herbert Knowles 1890 Fred Knowles 1827 Frances Matkin 1865 - 1930 Charles Edward Chadwick 65 65 27 Jul 1863, Charles Edward Chadwick joined the The Clifton Freemason Lodge 1868 Leah Chadwick 1870 Annie Chadwick 1859 William Henry Chadwick 1855 Sarah Chadwick 1854 George Chadwick 1835 - 1835 Elizabeth Chadwick 7m 7m 1824 - 1824 Mary Chadwick 4m 4m Baptised Mary, but burial records, aged 4 months show name as Mary and Martha Chadwick, daughter of Robert. 1804 Joseph Mather In 1833, Joseph married Mary Gullan, and in 1837, their son Joseph's birth is registered with his mother "MARY GULLAN".  However, the two later births record the mother as GUNN.  There was no MATHER+GUNN marriage, only GULLAN.

In Q4 1838, Son Joseph's birth was registered at Bolto with mother recorded as Mary Gullan.

In 1841, Joseph and Mary (35 & 30) were at Spring Gardens, Bolton with son Joseph (3).  Mary was Irish.

In 1851, Joseph (of Wigan) and Mary (45 & 40), were at 8 Supton Street, Bolton with son James, aged 9 (no daughter).

In 1861, Joseph and Mary (both 50) are at 9 Hanover Street, Wigan. Joseph is a Coal Miner born at Aspull.  Mary is a Bonnin Minder from Ireland.  Many of the neighbours are also Irish.  Their son James and Nancy (20 & 19) are with them.  Although so much fits, other records suggest this in noa a mining family.

In 1871, Joseph Mather and Mary (68 & 63) were at 9 Partridge Street, Bolton with their son James, widower (30) and his two children.  Joseph was a brewer.

In 1881, Joseph Mather (77, Wid) was a lodger, recorded as a British Subject, born at Sea.  Is this him? 1808 Mary Gullan Mary is from Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.

24 Sep 1833, Mary Gullan married Joseph Mather at Manchester. 

In 1837, The birth of son Joseph in Bolton records the Mother's name as "MARY GULLAN"

1841/42 Birth records for their son James and MARY JANE  suggest MMN is either GRADWEL, GUNN or TURNER.  GUNN is more likely as there are other marriages for the others. 

1837 - 1841 Joseph Mather 3 3 Joseph born Bolton, Q2 1838

Not the son of James and Margaret Wood. 1844 - 1847 Mary Jane Mather 2 2 1834 - 1834 Robert Chadwick 2m 2m 1831 - 1900 Luke Mather 69 69 Luke was the son of Richard Mather.  He was also married at Manchester Cathederal, just two years after Luke, son of Thomas, but are they related?

in 1851, Luke was with his older brother James at Salford

In 1861, Luke and Elizabeth (30 & 34) had his nephew Richard (11, born Salford) as well as sons John and William (6 & 2) 1811 James Mather James, son of Ann Mather (father not named), baptised the day after John Mather married Ann Coupe, so must be another. 1863 - 1864 Hannah Mather 1 1 Hannah birth registered Western Bolton (i.e. not Sharples where other MATHER+COOPER lived). 1830 - 1853 John Gregory 23 23 In 1851 John and Margaret (21 & 20) were with John's parents at Kay Street, Bolton.  Granddaughter Mary was aged 1.

Between 1855 and 1857 John must have died. There is a Bolton death in Q3-1854 aged 20 but tht would be before Ann was concieved. Then, the death in Q3-1853, aged 23 is a better match. 1849 - 1852 Mary Gregory 2 2 in 1851, Mary (1) granddaughter, was with Thomas and Rachel Gregory.  Parents John (21) and Maragret (20) were also there at 40 Kay Street, Bolton. 1854 Samuel Edward Gregory 1835 Richard Mather In 1871, Richard and Winnifred (40 & 36) and their two children Thomas and Mary (12 & 9) were lodging with Margaret Durkin (63, Head, Irish) at 43 Daws Street, Bolton. 1837 Winnifred Mather 1859 Thomas Mather 1862 Mary Mather <male> Mather 1816 Mary Lawton In 1861, Mary Mather (45, Wid) was in Adam Street, Bolton with sons Joseph (13) and William (10) 1848 Joseph Mather Thre is only the one James Mather born in Bolton in 1847/48.

In 1861, James Mather (13) was with his mother Mary (45, Wid) and brother William (10) living in Adam Street, Bolton 1851 William Mather in 1851, William (10) was with his mother Mary in Adam Street, Bolton. 1827 James Mather In 1841, James (10, rounded) was with his parents Robert and Mary at Chorley.

1 Jan 1847, James Mather (19), son of Robert married Ann Riley (18), daughter of Robert Riley at St George's, Chorley, Lancashire.  James and Ann lived in Chorley most of their married life (<1853 and >1858). 

In 1851, James and Ann (24 & 23) were in Chorley with Susannah (4) and Robert (4 mo).

In 1853 they were in Adlington (where Richard was born) and then Bolton where the Marys were born).

In 1861, James and Ann were in Chorley with 5 children.

In 1871, James and died and Ann (40) was Head with 6 children (now also Jane) and her mother Susan Riley (74). 1828 Ann Riley In 1841, Ann Riley (12) was ay Mill Cottages, Breightmet, possibly a servant girl for James and Ann Holt.

1 Jan 1847, James Mather (19), son of Robert married Ann Riley (18), daughter of Robert Riley at Chorley, Lancashire

In 1871, Ann was Head (40, Married), in Bristol Street, Bolton  with Robert (20), Richard (18) Mary (12), Sarah (11), Jane A (8) and Thomas (5). Her mother Susan Riley (74) was also living with her. 1846 Susannah Riley (Mather) 1850 - 1927 Robert Mather 77 77 29 Aug 1874, Robert Mather (23), Self-acting Minder, Bachelor, son of James Mather a Self-acting Minder married Ellen Ashton (22), a Card Loom Hand, daughter of Moses Ashton, deceased, Stone Mason at St Peter, Halliwell, Lancashire.

In the 1890s, Robert and his brother Thomas both had daughters Ethel, Florence and Gertrude. How strange! 1853 Richard Mather In 1871, Richard (18) was living at Bristol Street, Bolton with his mother and siblings.

9 Mar 1873, Richard Mather (19) of Bristol Street, son of James Mather, both self acting minders, married Jane Edge. 1854 Mary Mather 1857 Mary Mather 1859 Sarah Mather 1862 Jane Ann Mather 1827 - <1871 Margaret Jones 44 44 In 1851, Margaret (25) an unmarried woman was a dress maker was with her son George (4) at 80 Gerard Street, Liverpool.

25 Jan 1853, Thomas Mather a Joiner, son of James Mather, a soldier married Margaret Smith, daughter of Hugh Smith at St Peter's, Liverpool.  Both were living at Christian Street. 1856 Ann (Annie) Mather In 1861 Ann was 5

In 1871, Ann Mather (14) was at School in Dale Street, Liverpool

25 Feb 1878, Annie Mather(s) (21), daughter of Thomas a Joiner,  married Thomas Henry Eagles (22), a Butcher, at Liverpool St Peter. 1821 Thomas Mather Thomas is the son of James, a soldier, and Jane.

In 1851, Thomas (30, born Bolton), a Joiner was visiting his  sister Elizabeth Stephenson at 32 Haigh Street, Everton.

25 Jan 1853, Thomas Mather a Joiner, son of James Mather, a soldier married Margaret Smith, daughter of Hugh Smith at St Peter's, Liverpool.  Both were living at Christian Street.

In the 1850s. Thomas and Margaret lived at 49 Christian Street, Liverpool, Thomas a Joiner.

In 1861, Thomas a dock labourer and Margaret (40 & 34) were at 78 Christian Street with son George (15) and Ann 5.

In 1871, Thomas (50, Wid) was still with his sister in Dale Street, Liverpool, but now only with daughter Ann (14). 1853 - 1853 Ann Jane Mather 3m 3m 1859 - 1859 Jane Mather 3m 3m 1846 George Jones (Mather) In 1851, Geroge Jones (4) was with his unmarried mother.  He later took the name Mather, but may not be Thomas Mather's son.

In 1861, George J Mather (15) was in Liverpool, Islington with parents and sister Ann (5) ~1800 Jane Patterson Jane was the daughter of Edward and Jane Patterson 1862 George Thomas Kitchen 12 April 1884, George Thomas Kitchen (22) of 25 Bamber Street, son of Thomas Kitchen, shoe-maker married Jane Ann Mather (21) at Bolton St Peter. 1850 Ellen Ashton 29 Aug 1874, Ellen (22), daughter of Moses Ashton, deceased, Stone Mason married Robert Mather (23), Self-acting Minder, Bachelor at  St Peter, Halliwell, Lancashire. 1879 John McNamara ~1730 John Thornley 1755, John Thornley married Alice Boardman at Deane St Mary.

The following 15 years there were four children of John  Thornley (mother not named, assumed to be Alice) baptised at Deane, and living in Halliwell.

It is assumed the other John and Ann Thornley family moved to Little Lever.  Bolton baptism records starting 1755 name both parents (John and Ann) and there does no appear to be another John and Ann marriage. 1763 Alice Thornley 1760 Betty Thornley 1756 Samuel Thornley 1758 Margaret Thornley 1768 John Thornley ~1730 John Thornley ~1730 Alice Boardman 1765 Ann Thornley 1755 Richard Thornley 1760 Mary Thornley 1729 Ann Mather Ann was probably born at Little Hulton, daughter of William (latin Guillaume or Guliolius) Mather.  She was educated and could sign her name.

There only appears to be one marriage between a John Thornley and Ann, to the family at Little Lever is likely to
be them.

25 Sep 1754, John Thornley married Ann Mather at Deane St Mary.
 1801 Mary Britton 1817 John Mather In 1861, John and Betty Mather (34 & 40) were at 18 Back Cannon Street with four (Parttington or Partington or Patterson or Parkinson ?) step-children:
Samuel (20), William (18), Alice (16), and Thomas (13).

There is no common Mothers Maiden Name (MMN) for the four children with married name (similar to) Partington:
Samuel: Scholes, Berry
William: Rigby, Partington, Seddon
Alice: Price, Seddon, Taylor, Whittle
Thomas: Howarth, Jackson, Wood, Crompton, Taylor

It does not appeat John Married Betty.  In 1871, There is a Betty Parkinson (Wid, Head, 50) whith her son Samuel (30).  This may be them. 1821 Betty Boden Betty's maiden name was probably BOWDEN or BODEN (common MMN to Samuel and William). However, there is no marriage to support this theory. <male> Partington Parttngton or Partington or Patterson 1841 Samuel Parkinson 1843 William Parkinson 1845 Alice Parkinson 1848 Thomas Parkinson 1819 - 1887 Wright Mather 68 68 In 1881, Wright and Sarah (61 & 49) were at Old Hall Street, Middleton with Walter (20) and Martha A (16) 1865 - 1939 Jane Hannah Russell 74 74 Jane Hannah was the daughter of Charles and Harriet Russell.

In 1871, Jane H Russell (5) was living in Little Bolton with her grandmother Hannah Cobbe.

In 1891, Robert and Jane H Fielding (28 & 25) were at Darcy Lever with daughter Harried (11 mo)

In 1906, Richard Mather (Wid), a core maker, son of Richard (dec) married Jane Hannah Fielding (Wid), daughter of Charles Russell at All Saints, Bolton.

In 1911, Richard, a core maker, and Jane Hannah Mather (52 & 45) were at 75 Noble Street, Bolton with Annie (3), Richard (2) and three Fielding step-daughters.

In 1914, Jane Hannah Mather married John Tyson at Blackburn.  This is another, as Jane Hannah Mather was buried at Astley Bridge in 1939.

In 1939, Jane H Mather (born 30 Apr 1865) was living with her son RIchard in Bolton. 1907 Annie Mather 1909 Richard Mather In 1939, Richard was at 14 Forfar Street, Bolton (with DOB same as on baptism) with assumed wife Phyllis and his mother Jane H Mather (born 30 Apr 1865).. 1863 - 1896 Robert Fielding 33 33 1890 Harriet Fielding 1892 Hannah Fielding 1896 Adaline Fielding 1860 James Henry Kay
Agnes and James Henry Kay are buried together in the grave of her brother Wright Mather. 1898 Harry Mather 1779 - 1846 James Mellor 67 67 1828 to 1833, James was a printer in Chorley when James, Betty and Ellen were baptised.

In 1841, James and Ellen (60 & 45) were at Derby Streeet, Bolton with James, Betty and Ellen (12, 10 & 8) 1792 Ellen Mellor Living at 24 Babmer Street, Bolton in with son James 1861 and 1871 1833 Ellen Mellor In 1841, Ellen (8) was with her parents James and Ellen Mellor at Derby Street, Bolton.

In 1853, Ellen Mellor, daughter of James "Mather" married Joseph Winstanley at St Peter's, Bolton.  This must be a transcription error, although her brother James Mellor was a witness.

In 1871, Ellen Winstanley (39, Sister, Wid) was at 24 Bamber Street, West Bolton with brother James and Ellen Mellor (both 42) and her blind mother Ellen Mellor (79) and her two children. Joseph Winstanley 1828 James Mellor In 1861 James and Ellen (both 32) were at 24 Bamber Street,  Bolton with James's mother Ellen (71)

In 1871, James and Ellen Mellor (both 42) from Crawley were at 24 Bamber Street hith his sister Ellen Winstanley (39, Wid)  and thier blind mother Ellen Mellor (79). 1829 Ellen Mellor In 1871, James (head) and Ellen (both 42) were at Bamber Street with James's molther and sister. 1855 James Winstanley 1858 Martha Winstanley 1831 Betty Mellor 1829 George Hubbard 1803 Ann Mather Ann is probably the daughter of Thomas Mather and Ann Hay (or Ann Kay), married 16 Jan 1803 at Bolton St Peter 1853 Elizabeth Ann Mather 15 Apr 1884, Ephriam Bennett, an Engineer of 15 Alfred Street, Chorlton-on-Medlock, son of Mark Bennett married Elizabeth Ann Mather of 30 Chorley Street, daughter of John Mather a weaver at St George's, Little Bolton.  Oldest brother David Mather was one of the 4 witnesses.
 1856 William Pope Young 1854 Jane Edge 1770 James Topping James, Base son of Alice Toppings of Pemberton 1806 Roger Langshaw 1833 William Langshaw 29 Oct 1855 William Langshaw "Lankshire" (22), a collier, son of Robert a carder married Alice Ashcroft (20) of Scholes.  William couldnt sign his name and he may be having a play on names. The witnesses were Richard and Mary Derbyshire! 1825 Martha Topping 1828 Elizabeth Topping 1836 Alice Topping Baptised daughter of Jane and described as a granddaughter in 1851

19 June 1854, Alice married Levi Glover at St Thomas, Wigan. 1823 William Topping 1821 Jane Topping 1816 Ann Topping 1804 - 1888 Robert Mather 84 84 2 Sep 1826, Mary Bolton (Wid) married Robert Mather at St Lawrence, Chorley.

In 1841, Robert and Mary (both 35) were at Pall Mall, Chorley with James (10), Ann (10), Richard (9), John (7), Thomas (4), Easther (6) and William (2).

In 1851, Robert and Mary (both 47) were at Pall Mall, Chorley with Richard (20), John (18), Esther (16), Thomas (14), William (12), Mary Jane (9), Robert (5) and Jane (2).

In 1881, Robert (77, Widower) was living at 10 Brook Street, Chorley.  He died in 1888. 1804 Mary Cunliffe The four births after 1837 show MMN = CUNLIFFE, but there is no corresponding marriage.  This is easily explained if Mary had been married before.

30 March 1823, Mary Ann Cunliffe married James Bolton at Walton-le-Dale near Preston.  James died in Dec 1823, just 9 months after he had married, aged 19.

2 Sep 1826, Mary Bolton (Wid) married Robert Mather at St Lawrence, Chorley.

In 1841, Robert and Mary (both 35) were at Pall Mall, Chorley with James (10), Ann (10), Richard (9), John (7), Thomas (4), Easther (6) and William (2)

In 1851, Robert and Mary (both 47) were at Pall Mall, Chorley with Richard (20), John (18), Esther (16), Thomas (14), William (12), Mary Jane (9), Robert (5) and Jane (2). 1830 Ann Mather 6 Apr 1849, Ann Mather daughter of Robert married Edward Collinson at Standish, Lancashire, 1831 Richard Mather 1832 John Mather 1837 Thomas Mather 1835 Esther Mather 1839 William Mather 1841 Mary Jane Mather 1849 Sarah Mather 1804 - 1823 James Bolton 19 19 1844 Alice Mather In Q2 1861, Alice Mather married Robert Calderwood (a civil marriage, possibly Methodist)..

In 1900,  Alice Calderwood (56, Wid) was at Essex, NJ, USA.

In 1920, Alice "Grand-mother-in-law" was still alive in East Orange Ward 3, Essex, New Jersey, USA 1862 Elizabeth Calderwood In 1861, Elizabeth was born and baptised in Little Bolton

In 1891, Elizabeth Calderwood (29) was a patient at St Helens, Sutton hospital.  This may be another Elizabeth born in Bury the same year.

3 June 1885 Elizabeth Calderwood married Frederick Gooding Mason (1860-1909) at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA. 

In 1886, they had a daughter Alice Calderwood Mason 1841 Robert Calderwood In 1851 Robert (9) was with Charles and Elizabeth Yates at  Wigan, their grandson, and probably the son of Euphonnia Calderwood (28, a step-daughter).

In April 1861, Robert Calderwood (20), a British Subject, born in the  USA was a Brass Turner, lodging with Wright and Sarah Mather and family in Little Bolton.

In Q2 1861, Robert Calderwood married Alice mather (a civil marriage, possibly Methodist). There are no obvious close relatives of Wright Mather who could be this Alice.

In 1862, Elizabeth was born and baptised in Little Bolton.

After 1862, there is no death of any Calderwood in Lancashire.  It appears Robert (and Alice and Elizabeth)  returned to the USA (Nebraska). 1851 John Entwistle In 1877, John Entwistle married Eliza Jane Mather (just after their daughter Sarah Mather was born).

In 1881, John and Eliza J Entwistle (30 & 26) were at 6 Halliwell Court, Halliwell with Sarah (2) and Elizabeth (1).

In 1888 there were two other Mather+Entwistle marriages (John in Bolton and George at Walmsley).

In 1891, John and Eliza J Entwistle (43 & 34) were at 3 Argyle Street, Sharples with Mary (7), Eliza (5) and Emily (4 mo).

In 1901, John and Eliza J Entwistle (50 & 47) were living at 47 Broughton Street, Halliwell with daughter Sarah Mather (22), and Mary E and John Entwistle (16 & 8). 1856 - 1929 Eliza Jane Mather 72 72 In 1877, John Entwistle married Eliza Jane Mather (just after their daughter Sarah Mather was born).

In 1881, John and Eliza J Entwistle (30 & 26) were at 6 Halliwell Court, Halliwell with Sarah (2) and Elizabeth (1).

In 1888 there were two other Mather+Entwistle marriages (John in Bolton and George at Walmsley).

In 1891, John and Eliza J Entwistle (43 & 34) were at 3 Argyle Street, Sharples with Mary (7), Eliza (5) and Emily (4 mo).

In 1901, John and Eliza J Entwistle (50 & 47) were living at 47 Broughton Street, Halliwell with daughter Sarah Mather (22), and Mary E and John Entwistle (16 & 8). 1892 John Entwistle 1878 Sarah Mather (Entwistle) Sarah Mather of Halliwell Court, daughter of Eliza Jane Mather  when bapotised and in 1881 aged 2.

Where was Sarah in 1891 ?

In 1901, Sarah Mather was 22, so born before her parents married. 1884 Mary Ellen Entwistle In 1911, Mary Ellen Entwistle (265) was the adopted daughter of William Henry and Elizabeth Ann Scott (both 42), livinjg at 302 Wigan Road, Westhoughton 1890 Emily Entwistle 1886 Eliza Entwistle 1880 - 1882 Elizabeth Entwistle 1 1 1795 - 1817 John Mather 22 22 John is probably the son of Isaac or Solomon, both of Turton.  There is a 6 year gap where Isaac and Alice probably had children (and baptism records are missing)

John Mather born about 1795 died at Edgworth and buried  11 May, 1817 at St. Ann's, aged 22. This may be a missing family member.

2 March 1817, John Mather, labourer, married Mary McQuire at St. Peter's Bolton.  Their witness was James Bromiley.  Marriage or Mary's cooking! didn't agree with John.  He was married in March and died in May!

Did John and Mary have a son?  John Mather, son of John  and Mary Mather of Bradshaw died Nov 1825, aged 8 so could be his son, although no reference to John deceased or Mary's new married name.  Son John's baptism does confirm John was a labourer. 1826 - 1826 Peter Smith 3m 3m 1828 Peter Smith 8 Jun 1828, Peter was baptised, son of Peter (a shoe maker) and Betty. NOTE: There was another Peter born in 1828, son of John and Margaret Smith, who died aged 2.

In 1841, Peter (12), a rope maker, was living with his three older half-sisters Margaret (20), Jamima (18) and Mary (16) at King's Street (nr. Deansgate), West Bolton.

In 1861, there was a Peter Smith (32), born Bolton, nail maker lodging in Todmorden.  Sep 1863, this Peter Smith (34), a nail maker, married Jane Riley (23).  His father was John Smith, also a nail maker.  1817 - 1874 Mary Mather 57 57 11 Jan 1841, Mary Mather married Richard Howcroft.  Later in June 1841, Richard and Mary (both 20) were at Hollins Cottages, Middle Hulton.  Then Richard Howcroft (a coal miner) died, so possibly a mining accident.  They had a daughter Ann baptised in 1842, after Richard had died.

21 Apr 1845 Mary (widow and daughter of John) married John Guest, and Elizabeth was born soon after.  However, it appears the marriage didnt last and Mary left John.

In 1851, daughter Ann Howcroft was living with her grandparents John and Ann Mather at 31 Nobel Street, W Bolton.

From 1849 to 1856 Mary had 7 children by John Haslam.  MMN = MATHER recorded for 7 births in Western Bolton.

In 1861, Mary was living with John Haslam 1842 Ann Howcroft (Haslam) Ann "Haslan" was born about 1841 to 1843.  There were 9 Ann(e) Haslam births in Bolton over this period.  However, none have a common Mothers Maiden Name with her sister Elizabeth's births (so probably adopted half-sisters and Elizabeth is probably from Mary's previous marriage).

Ann was born and baptised in 1842, after her father Richard Howcroft had died.   Her mother Mary remarried and Ann was probably brought up be her grandparents.

In 1851, Ann Howcroft (aged 9 and a lodger) was living with her grandparents John and Ann (67 & 64)

In 1865, Ann married John Southern.

In 1871, married daughter Ann Neaham (28, should be Southern) was with her parents John and Mary Haslam. 1845 Elizabeth Guest (Haslam) There is no birth registered for Elizabeth with MMN = MATHER, so she may be from another marriage. The three Elizabeth Haslam biths registeres in 1845-46 are others:
1) The daughter of Peter and Sarah Haslam nee Dumbhill, fatmers of Tong, Sharples.
2) The daughter of John and Mary Yates (not Gates) who moved from Bolton to Manchester
3) The daughter of Samuel and Margaret Greenhalgh who died in 1848 aged 1.
Therefore she must be an adopted daughter, probably Mary's from an earlier marriage.

25 Nov 1868, Elizabeth, daughter of John Haslam a weaver of Emmanuel Street married Thomas Booth. 1803 - 1854 Mary (Mariann) Ann Mather 51 51 No DNA matches.

MaryAnn is probably the daughter of William Mather and Mary, baptised at Bolton 10 April 1803, but there are no Bolton marriage of a William and Mary before 1803, so probably the family from Westhoughton.

In 1819, MaryAnn possibly had an Illegitimate daughter Ruth Mather (who married George Hulme in 1839).

1822-24, recorded as Marianne Rasthorn when Thomas and Mary baptised, and later Mary Ann.  All the children's baptisms show their abode as Breightmet. In 1851, daughter Mary Ann Young recorded her birthplace as Breightmet Hill.

Mary Ann France was 48 in 1851, so born about 1803.  She is probably the daughter of William and Mary Mather, baptised April 1803.  There are no marriages for a William and Mary at Bolton, and her parents are not William Mather and Mary Petty from Billinge, near Wigan, married 31 Oct 1802 as they had a daughter Ann baptised there 12 Dec 1802.  William Mather and Mary Rosthern seems much more likely, married at Warrington 22 Aug 1976.  William and Mary Green from Westhoughton is another family.  William and Mary Clegg married in 1797 is another possibility.

In 1821, Mary Ann Mather married James Rawsthorn at Deane St Mary. 

1 June 1835, Mary Ann Rostron, widow, married Richard France, widower.

In 1841, Richard & Ann (both 40) were with Elizabeth (15), Sarah (13) and Ellen France (5), and Thomas (2), Mary Ann (15), William (13) and Ruth Rostron (7); also three France daughters, two from previous marriage and Ellen (5).

In 1869, (trial 5 July) Mary Ann Rawsthorn (must be another) was imprisoned for larceny.

 1894 - 1977 Thomas Harold Marsh 82 82 1873 Thomas Mather 1874 Mary Ann Mather 1876 Robert Mather 1881 Alice Mather 1885 Ellen Mather 1886 Richard Mather 1888 Mark Edge Mather 1890 Joseph Edge Mather 1880 - 1882 Jane Mather 1 1 1878 - 1880 Sarah Mather 1 1 1892 John Mather 1895 Ivy Mather 1868 - 1955 Thomas Marsh 87 87 In 1871, Thomas (2, nephew) was living with Alice Townley (nee Mather) 1863 - 1917 Mary Ann Flitcroft 54 54 1892 - 1942 Ethel Marsh 50 50 6 Dec 1919, Ethem married Charles Henry Ratcliffe at Fletcher Street Wesleyan Methodist, Bolton 1899 Stanley Marsh 1901 Doris Marsh 1869 - 1869 Rachel Edge 2m 2m 1873 - 1940 Sarah Edge 66 66 Sarah Billington 1843 - 1921 Rachel Proctor 78 78 Daughter of Benjamin Proctor.

Aged 8 ijn 1851, living with grandparents.

In 1861, Rachel (18) was with her grandmother Elizabeth Lomax (63) at 37 Rothwell Street.  Mary Mather, who married Benjamin Marsh and died in 1869 was a neighbour at 41 Rothwell Street.

12 Feb 1875, Rachel Proctor married Benjamin Marsh, a widow. 1876 - 1877 Sarah Elizabeth Marsh 8m 8m 1876 Ellen Evans 1841 Thomas Ramsden 1880 Alice Ann Ramsden Aged 1 in 1881

In 1911, Alice Ann Ramsden was still single, living with her mother Ellen and half-brother Robert Ramsden at 4 Cross Carmrod Street, SW Bolton.

In 1918, Alice Ann Ramsden was described as a spinster in her mother's probate. 1872 John Billington 1897 - 1956 Albert Billington 58 58 11 Apr 1925, Albert married Beatrice Smith (1899-1970).  In 1928, they had a son Arnold Billington (1897-1956)

22 Mar 1970, Beatrice died at 4 Tottington Road, Harwood, Turton (where she was living in 1939). 1855 Thomas Henry Eagles 1879 Margaret Eagles 1881 Eliza Eagles 1886 Thomas Eagles 1888 John Eagles 1879 Matilda Parker Carlsile 1907 Phyllis Mather 1862 James Mather Barker 1855 <female> Bell 1811 John Chorlton In 1841, John and Jane (both 30) were at Derby Street, Bolton with William (10) and Sarah (5)

In 1851, William and Sarah Chorlton (46 & 44) were with William (16), Sarah (12), Isaac (10), Alice (7) and James (4) 1841 Isaac Chorlton 1845 Alice Chorlton 1847 James Chorlton 1838 Sarah Chorlton 1834 William Chorlton 1808 Jane Mather The Jane that married John Chorlton was probably the daughter of John and Alice.  There is no marriage record found, and Alice and James were registered as WALKER, not Mather.  However, all other BMD and census records confirm Jane's maiden name was MATHER.

Jane may have been a Widow TAYLOR when she married John Chorlton (or Charlton), but no marriage chain. She may have married twice (first to Thomas Sim Smith 2 Jan 1826, Prescot, witness John Mather).  She may have been Jane Mort (not Mather) when she marriad.

In 1829, Jane WALKER married John TAYLOR at Bolton.

In 1841, Jane and John Chorlton (both 30) were wilth William and Sarah Chrolton (10 & 5) at Derby Street, Great Bolton (East). Also present was her father John Mather (65) and uncle George Mather (25). Three other possible children from earlier marriages were Richard and Ann WALKER (both 15), Freerick FISH (10), and Mary TAYLOR (10). 1804 - 1834 John Taylor 30 30 1833 Mary (Nancy) Taylor Mary baptised 1833, daughter of John and Jane Taylor of Bolton 1826 Richard Walker 1826 Ann Walker <male> Walker 1838 - 1839 Samuel Lee 1 1 In 1851, Samuel (13) was living with Benjamin and Ann Atkinson (71 & 81), Nancy Lee (47) and others at Elton, North Bury. 1824 James Lee 1842 - 1888 Hannah France 45 45 Hannah married John Redman and/or John Hunt in NY - UNCONFIRMED.  (Hannah Maria Mather was another person, born Aston in 1843) 1840 - 1841 John France 9m 9m 1838 - 1840 Richard France 2 2 1847 Samuel France In 1851, Samuel (4) was with his parents and sister Ruth 1794 Francis Gregory 1805 Mary Mather 1843 Mary Ann Gregory 1845 Joseph Gregory In 1845, Joseph was the only one Joseph Gregory born in Bolton.  His Mother's maiden name was MATHER. ~1775 - <1841 Alice Mort 66 66 1814 George Mather George, son of John Mather and Alice Mort or Alice Gore.

In 1841, John Mather (65), George Mather (25) and Frederic Fish (20) were at Derby Street, East Bolton.  1702 - 1776 Samuel Mather 74 74 In 1739, Samuel Mather of Deane married Mary Haeys of Leigh (at Leigh) by Banns.

Samuel Mather was a widower when he married Mary Yates.  Before that, he may have been married to Mary's sister, Ann Yates of Eccles (married 1732).  Another possibility is Mary Hayes of Leigh (married 1739) ~1780 Robert Walsh In 1841, There was Robert and Elizabeth Walsh (both 50) at Bradshaw Mill with james and Thomas (both 20) and others, but this must be another family to the James and Tjomas with Richard Mather in 1841. ~1780 Betty Mather 1821 Thomas Walsh In 1841, Thomas Walsh (21) was with Richared Mather (79) at Stable Row, West Bolton. 1826 James Walsh In 1841, James Walsh (15) was with Richared Mather (79) at Stable Row, West Bolton.

This is not James son or Robert and Elizabeth of Little Bolton who was with his parents in 1841.

15 Feb 1846, James Walsh, son of Robert married Margaret Knox.

In 1851, James was a lodger and widower. 1812 - 1874 Patience Walsh 62 62 1784 Samuel Horrocks 1838 Ellen Horrocks 1836 Henry Horrocks Aged 5 in 1841 1829 - 1893 Mary Howe 64 64 In 1841, Mary Howe (12) was at Heywood with parents Henry and Sarah Howe (both 40, not form Lancashire) 1849 - 1913 Hannah Maria Allen 64 64 1817 Thomas Stott Married Martha Allen in 1840, both aged 23 1820 Ann Towers MMN = Towers on Amelia and John's birth records

Ann Towers of Latchford, daughter of John Towers, a shoemaker married at Grappenhall, Warrington in 1842. The Wright Mathers of Bolton The Wright Mathers of Bolton Created using GenoPro® Click for details.