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Family Subtree Diagram : Mather (Haslingden)

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. ? Who is the Catherine Mather (wid) who married James Lepsom (wid) in 1821 ? Who are the Pilkington and Crooks with Catherine in 1841 ? Catherine Pilkington married William Mather 31-July-1816 (witness Susannah Nutter) Family at Waterloo (near the Mathers) in 1841. William died in Sharples, so related maybe !!! Francis and Mary (pre-1837) b. Derbyshire and Stockport. Later Mathers born in Haslingden 1837 - 1860 (all the Mathers registered there). Eliza (mother) from Derbyshire, Head in 1861 at Newchurch, Haslingden DNA investigation: Peter James Mather, died an infant at Edenfield, Haslingden. The family appear to be from Hayfield, Derbyshire Unverified - Copied from other trees DNA investigation with Haslam and Rothwell matches in Harwood This family is on the 1841 census (LANC-OPC), but not Ancestry Charles, born 1833 reveals mothers maiden name Chadwick. 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Abode Town, Haslingden Marriage (four children) Abode: Church Hill, Haslingden Casual relationship or dating (short-term) (two children) Marriage (five children) 31 Dec 1820 (Sheep Green, Haslingden) +Possibly more children Marriage (seven children) 5 Dec 1853 Abode: Blackrod Marriage Marriage (eight children) 5 Feb 1826 (Bolton). Abode: Bradshaw & Harwood +Possibly more children Marriage (seven children) Q2 1844 Hayfield, Derbyshire). Abode Newchurch, Haslingden ■No more children Marriage Sep 1884 Marriage 1899 (Glossop) Marriage Marriage 1883 Widowed (two children) 27 Apr 1845 Bedford Row, Turton ■No more children Marriage (seven children) From Bucks. Abode: Bedford Row, Egerton ■No more children Marriage (a child) +Possibly more children Marriage (a child) 1857 (Bolton) +Possibly more children Widowed (four children) 30 Jan 1752 (Haslingden) Marriage (a child) 15 May 1739 (Haslingden) Committed relationship and separation (a child) not married ■No more children Non-sentimental cohabitation and separation (a child) ■No more children Widowed (a child) 19 Mar 1796 (Haslingden) Abode: Lower Booths Marriage (five children) 1844 Newchurch in Rossendale Widowed (four children) 15 Jan 1820 (Bury) Cowpe & Newchurch in Rossendale Marriage 1843 (Hyndburn RO) Marriage 1849 (Hyndburn RO) ■No more children Marriage (three children) 13 July 1762 (Bolton) Marriage (seven children) 1 Mar 1835 (St Mary's, Deane). Abode: Halliwell ■No more children Marriage (four children) 14 Feb 1796 (Bury, St Mary) Marriage (a child) 20 Jan 1793 (Bury) +Possibly more children Marriage (four children) 3 Jun 1821 (Rochdale) Abode: S Bury Marriage 5 Nov 1807 (Leigh) XTo be completed Marriage PA, USA XTo be completed Marriage (eight children) 1 Jan 1796 (Bolton). Abode: Little Bolton ■No more children Marriage (three children) 4 May 1823 (Bury) Abode: Cowpe ■No more children Marriage (five children) 1855 (Bury). Abode Coupe ■No more children Marriage 8 Sep 1806 (Haslingden) XTo be completed Marriage (a child) 1861 (Hayfield) Marriage (five children) 1883 (Haslingden). Abode: Accrington & Colne ■No more children Marriage (two children) 11 Mar 1815 (Halifax) Abode: Manchester Marriage (a child) 13 Mar 1863 (Bury) Marriage 28 Aug 1775 Marriage 10 Feb 1877 Marriage (four children) 1837 (Haslingden) ■No more children Marriage 14 Dec 1867 (Haslingden) XTo be completed Marriage 10 Jun 1833 (Haslingden) XTo be completed Marriage (a child) 24 Apr 1773 (Haslingden) Marriage 21 Jun 1797 Marriage (two children) 1746 (Gt Harwood) ■No more children Marriage (nine children) 17 Feb 1795 (Bury) Harwood Marriage (a child) Harwood Marriage (a child) Breightmet Marriage (a child) Marriage (a child) Harwood Relative of: Probable daughter (or sibling) of Catherine Pilkington
Living together in 1841 Relative of: Illigitimate daughter of Elizabeth Woods Lives with: Elizabeth (3mo) lived with her grandparents in 1841 Lives with: In 1851, after James had died, Elizabeth Mather lived with her mother Martha at Bedford Row, Turton Neighbor: In 1841, John and Henry were nearby at Butterworths and Bedford Row, Turton.

It was probably this John Mather (55, labourer) at Butterworths, Turton labouring for Benjamin and Sarah Mayoh, farmers. 
Butterworths is NE of Bedford Row, Egerton where his brother Henry and family were living. Lives with: Ann and her mother probably lived with William Mather.  They are both recorded as living at Lower Lane, Haslingden. Relative of: John Wood has a 8cM DNA match to me (and other Mather connections) and it must be via this John Wood of Astley Bridge born Q1/1849, since John Wood emigrated to Australia and married there.  The GRO record shows his mother as SINGLETON and there are WOOD+SINGLETON births from 1838 (and before) to 1843 in Halliwell, and then untill 1853 in Sharples. Know each other: Possible brothers as both from Hayfield and both lived in Haslingden district. Lives with: In 1851, Alice (23, dau-in-law) was staying with William and Fanny Roberts (her mother) at Newchurch. ~1798 - 1859 Mary Chadwick 61 61 Charles's birth shows mothers name formerly Chadwick.  However, there is no Mather+Chadwick marriage.  The 1824 marriage to Mary Howarth seems more likely, except this Mary is from Oldham.  Perhpas this is the Mary Chadwick who married Thomas Howarth at Todmorden in 1821.

In 1851, Mary (53, born Wigan) was with William (22, b. Manchester) and Henry and Caroline (20 & 15, mborn Turton) visiting Henry Blackledge at the Cotton Mill in Yorkshire St Paul, East Sculcoates. 1825 - 1848 James Mather 23 23 In 1841, both James Mather and Elizabeth Stevens families were living at Bedford Row, Egerton.

27 April 1845, James Mather, spinner of Egerton, son of Henry Mather, a Dyer married Elizabeth Stevens, daughter of Joseph Stevens at St. Peter, Bolton

By 1851, James hed died.  The only death registered is at Tottington, North Bury in 1848.  By 1851, Elizabeth was back with her mother at Turton Row. 1827 William Mather There are 5 Williams of this age from Bolton on the 1841 census.

In 1851, Mary (53), William, Henry and Caroline (22, 20 & 15) were visiting Henry Blackledge (40) in East Sculcoates, Yorkshire. 1829 Henry Mather In 1851, Henry ("Hy", 20, Married) was with his mother Mary Mather (53) and two siblings visiting Henry Blackledge (40) at East Sculcoates, Yorkshire.

The Henry, son of Hanry that married in Deane in 1862 is another, a miner from Little Hulton. 1835 - 1863 Caroline Mather 28 28 In 1841, Caroline (5) was the yongest of the family, living at Bedford Row, Turton (not on Ancestry index).

In 1851, Mary (53), William, Henry and Caroline (22, 20 & 15) were visiting Henry Blackledge (40) in East Sculcoates, Yorkshire.

In Q4 1859, Caroline married Thomas Bingham (not Charles Hilton) Sculcoates Register Office, Yorkshire East Riding (SRO/8/124).  They had a son Frederick William Bingham born Q1-1863 at Bourn and baptised 1-Feb-1863 at Langtoft, Lincoln.  Caroline died in April, two months after giving birth. No family trees to confirm ! 1775 - 1855 Catherine Pilkington 80 80 In 1841, Catherine Jepson (65) was in Waterloo, Little Bolton. She has Ann, Betty and Edward Pilkington (33 & 14 & 4) with her, as well as Nehemiah Crook, Fanny Crook (nee Piklington) and Joseph Crook (45 & 40 & 20).  Sarah Mather (35) with Ann and John (10 & 1) and Thomas and Mary Grundy were about 4 doors away, Samuel and Alice Mather and family were another 6 doors further on. 1771 - 1833 James Jepson 62 62 ~1771 Betty Midwood ~1800 Fanny Pilkington 1794 - 1869 Nehemiah Crook 75 75 Nehemiah died in the Union Workhouse, St James New Bury in 1869 1820 Joseph Crook 1800 - 1820 Ann Rosthorn 20 20 1753 Thomas Mather From Town, Haslingden in 1753 when baptised.

Thomas's parents later lived at Lower Lane, Haslingden, and this is where he was living in 1778 when son William was baptised.  His siblings William and Anne were also at Lower Lane when their children were baptised in 1872 and 1875. 1755 Ann (Nancy) Tunnadine From Haslingden in 1778 when son William was baptised.

Nancy was originally a diminutive form of Anne or Ann, so Nancy may be Ann (as no Thomas and Nancy marriage). 1723 - 1790 Abraham Mather 67 67 Abraham was born 1723 at Church Hill, Haslingden, son of John a feltmaker and Martha.

Another Abraham Mather married Grace Topper at Great Harwood (7 miles NNW)  19 July 1746. It cant be this Abraham, as the baptism records of his children (starting 1744) name the mother as Ann.

In 1775, Sarah, daughter of Abraham and Lydia (not Ann) was born. It must be the same Abraham as abode is Lower Lane, Haslingden, and Abraham's son Abraham is too young to be a father. There is no record of a marriage or death of Lydia, so it is assumed Lydia and wife Ann are the same person.

In 1790, Anne and Abraham (of Town) both died in April, two weeks appart ~1726 - 1790 Anne Barns 64 64 Although Anne for most of the Children's baptisms including Abraham's at Lower Lane in 1763, by 1775 Sarah Mather was baptised "Daughter of Abraham Mather & Lydia" of Lower Lane.  Lydia is his second wife.

 1755 William Mather William Mather (Madder on the early baptism records) was from Lower Lane (or Town Lane after 1790), Haslingden.

After 1796, the family appear to have moved away from Hasslingden (no marriages or death for any of the children).  They probably stayed nearby in Turton where Henry is buried.

William possibly died in Droylsden, Manchester (about 20 miles South of Haslingden). 1750 - 1753 Abraham Mather 3 3 1744 - 1745 John Mather 1 1 1763 Abraham Mather The Abraham that died in 1775 was born 1774, the son of Abraham and Alice (not Anne), so a different person.

Possibly moved to Droysted, Manchester and married Elizabeth Swindells in 15 May 1796 (unconfirmed) 1758 Anne Mather Anne of Lower Lane, Haslingden, had a daughter Anne baptised 17 Jan 1782.  No father was named. 1748 James Mather 1755 - 1831 Margaret (Peggy) Ashworth 76 76 Margaet was the daughter of Elizabeth Ashworth, a spinster of Cribben-side, Haslingden and Samuel Whitley, a Mason of Saddleworth.

In 1756, Margaret married William Mather with the consent of parents, so under age   However, they had no children baptised and it appears William left her.

Margared Ashworth (not Mather) was buried in Haslingden in 1831, aged 77. 1778 - 1819 William Mather 41 41 This is probably the William Mather on the 1811 Little Bolton Poor Assessment List, with a rented house at "Bottams" (possibly Turton Bottoms)

William, son to Thomas and Nancy Mather was baptised at Haslingden ~1690 - 1756 John (Old Hatter) Mather 66 66 Before 1723, there are no marriage or baptism records for John.  It is likely he married Martha had a son John baptised elsewhere (possibly Bury or Bolton).

In 1729 (indexed 1730), when James was baptised the record shows John was a Hatter.

In 1739 (if Martha had died) John remarried Mary Fielding. However there is a death record for Martha in 1749.  Therefore it is likely to be John's son and both are hatters.

In Dec 1756, John, a labourer (aka The Old Hatter) of Haslingden died. ~1700 - 1749 Martha Mather 49 49 1725 Thomas Mather 1793 - 1794 Nancy Mather 1 1 1787 John Mather This is not the John Mather at Butterworths, Turton in 1841 & 1851 1785 Thomas Mather 1780 Anne Mather 1777 Elizabeth (Betty) Mather Betty was probably poor as in the Workhouse (which can act as a hospital) when Nancy (and possibly Peggy) baptised. 1782 James Mather ~1777 <unknown> 1798 - 1873 Nancy Mather 75 75 Nancy, daughter of Betty Mather of Workhouse was born 1799 and baptised at Aiinsworth.  This could be Elizabeth's child.

31 Dec 1820, William Wood(s) married Nancy Mather at Haslingden. 1799 William Woods 31 Dec 1820, William Wood(s) married Nancy Mather at Haslingden.

Befor the 1841 census, William and Nancy Woods were at Sheep Green, Haslingden.  William was a Mason or a Mason's labourer or most often simply a labourer.

In 1841, William and Nancy (both 40) where at Rake Foot, Haslingden with Betty (21), Margaret (16), Mary Ann (10), John (6), and Susannah (3 and/or 9mo).

In 1851, William and Nancy (50 & 50) were lodgers at Shop Green, Haslingden with Samuel and Betty Brooks 1829 Peggy (Margaret) Woods 1838 Susannah Woods Susannah was an illegitimate child of Nancy Woods 1822 Betty Woods 1835 John Woods 1834 - 1834 Thomas Woods 1m 1m Thomas was the third Thomas baptised (they all died as infants) 1840 Susannah Woods 1833 - 1891 William Ramsden 58 58 1832 Elizabeth Swinby From Sharples when married in 1853 1860 Thomas Ramsden 1856 Martha Ramsden 1864 William Ramsden 1871 Mary Jane Ramsden 19 March 1898, Mary Jane Ramsden married Edward Seddon at Blackrod 1862 - 1893 Ida C Ramsden 30 30 1861 - 1867 Mary E Ramsden 6 6 1868 - 1870 Jane Ramsden 2 2 1875 - 1877 Samuel Ramsden 2 2 1801 - 1877 Joseph Ramsden 76 76 From 1832-35 Joseph, a weaver, and Martha lived in Bradshaw. 

In 1839 and 1840, when sons Joseph and Samuel were baptised they had moved down the road to Harwood.  Both  birth registrations show the mother as HASLAM.

in 1841, Joseph and Martha (40 & 38) were at Riding Gate, Harwood Tonge with Haulgh.

In 1851, son John was born (a late arrival). The birth was registered in Turton with mother's maiden name confirmed as HASLAM.

In 1855, "John son of Joseph" died aged 4 at Breightmet. 1803 - 1874 Martha Haslam 71 71 in 1841, Joseph and Martha (40 & 38) were at Riding Gate, Harwood, Tonge with Haulgh. 1825 John Ramsden 1826 James Ramsden 1828 Thomas Ramsden 1848 - 1849 Henry Mather 11m 11m 1850 - 1940 Harriet Mather 89 89 In 1881 and 1891, Harriet was still singlke, still with her mother Eliza and sister Charlotte in Glossop Dale, Derbyshire 1852 - 1856 Samuel Mather 3 3 1852 - 1906 Charlotte Mather 53 53 1857 - 1938 Eliza Mather 81 81 1823 - 1856 John Mather 33 33 Son Francis's birth was registered at Hayfield, Derbyshire in 1845.  Therefore, the June 1884 marriage there between a MATHER and Elizs is likely to be this person, ie. John Mather.

In Q2/1844, John Mather married Eliza Platt at Hayfield, Derbyshire. 1815 - 1892 Eliza Platt 77 77 Father Anthony Platt, Joiner

In 1861, Eliza (46, born Marple Bridge) was living in Newchurch, Haslingden with Francis (16), Mary (14), Harriot (10), Charlotte (8) and Eliza (4) 1846 Mary Mather 1845 - 1922 Francis Mather 77 77 1857 - 1933 William Coxon 76 76 1853 Henry Hodge 1851 - 1938 Joseph Dawson 87 87 1856 - 1930 Eliza Ann Ellis 74 74 1832 - 1834 Charles Mather 1 1 Charles Mather of Morton Row, Turton is buried at Walmsley Chapel (Presbyterian), aged 1yr and 11 months. 1835 Priscilla Ramsden 1838 Joseph Ramsden 1851 - 1855 John Ramsden 4 4 1840 Samuel Ramsden 1826 Elizabeth Stevens Stevens when married in 1845, but Stephens when the childrens births were registered (1845-46)

In 1841, Elizabeth was a Bedford Row, Egerton, Turton with her parents Joseph and Martha and 5 siblings. The census  suggests she may have had a brother William married to Charlotte with a daughter Elizabeth Stevens (2mo).  The family were not from Lancashire.

By 1851, Elizabeth Mather, 25 was a Widow, living with her mother Martha. She had no children.

In 1861, Elizabeth had married James Rothwell, and they had a daughter Elizabeth (3).  They were living with Elizabeth's mother at 236 Halliwell Road, Little Bolton. 1845 - 1845 Henry Mather 1846 - 1849 Emily Mather 3 3 1796 - 1849 Joseph Stevens 53 53 In 1841 Joseph and Martha (both 45) were at Bedford Row, Egerton, Turton with their extended family.  Only their Grandaughter Elizabeth (2 months) was from Lancashire.

 1795 - 1875 Martha Stevens 80 80 In 1841 Joseph and Martha (both 45) were at Bedford Row, Egerton, Turton with their extended family.  Only their Grandaughter Elizabeth (2 months) was from Lancashire.

In 1851, Martha Stevens was Head, Wid, 58, still at Bedford Row, Turton with Eden (26), Elizabeth Mather (24), Henry (22) and Richard (19).  The family were from Bredlow, Buckinghamshire. 1819 William Stevens 1824 - 1881 Eden Stevens 57 57 Eden married Mary Broadhurst at Manchester Cathederal 1827 Thomas Stevens 1828 Henry Stevens 1832 Richard Stevens 1821 John Stevens 1819 Charlotte Chisnall 1841 Elizabeth Stevens 1835 James Rothwell James's father was Buckley Rothwell. James and his father were both Stone Masons 1857 Elizabeth Rothwell 1797 - 1843 Henry Mather 45 45 Henry was from Haslingden and may have lived in  Manchester which is where he probably married Mary and is where son WIlliam was born.

In 1832, Henry and Mary had a son Charles baptisd at Walmsley, Turton, abode "Top of the Lane".  Charles died in 1834, aged 1yr, 11mo abode "Morton Row, Turton".

In 1841, Henry and Mary (both 40) were at Bedford Row, Egerton, Turton with with James (15), William (14), Henry (12) and Caroline (5). 

In 1843, Henry died and in 1851, and Mary (53, Widow) was visiting Henry Blackledge (40) in Yorkshire with her three children William, Henry and Caroline (22, 20 & 15)

They appear to be a family, but no Bolton marriage exists so probably married at Prestwich on 23 May 1824.

 ~1730 Alice Cowp 30 Jan 1830, James Mather married Alice, both of Haslingden.  Is she also a Mather?  Other spouses include maiden name, but only "Alice" is shown for James's wife on the Bishop's Transcript.  One the Parish record however, she is Alice Cowp. 1752 Mary Mather 1756 Martha Mather 1760 Alice Mather 1762 - 1829 James Mather 67 67 ~1720 Mary Fielding 1720 John Mather John's father, also John was also a hatter, known as "The Old Hatter" so perhaps this John was "The Young Hatter".

15 May 1739, John married Mary Fielding.  They has a son John baptised 24 Feb 1740 when living at Lower Water Foot.  1739 John Mather 28 Aug 1775, This John Mather possibly married Anne Spencer at Haslingden. 

The following month there is a baptism for John, son of John and Alice of Higher Lane, Haslingden.  This may be John Mather (Widower from Ratcliffe) who married Alice Bridge at Bury in 1762 (and died in 1788) 1730 - 1754 Isabel Barns 23 23 Isabel was born and baptised in 1830 at Haslingden, the daighter of Henry Barnes of Slats.  Her mother was probably Anne (as an earlier Isabel was baptised in 1725).

In 1752, Isabel had an illegitimate child, Henry, named after her father.  James Mather was the father.

May 1754, Isobel Barnes, Spinster died at Haslingden.

Another Isobel Barns of Haslingden married John Kay 1 Aug 1754 at St James, Haslingden, so perhaps this Isobel (with a son Henry) survived.  However, there was consent of parents to this other isobel was a minor. 1752 Henry Barns Baptised 10 Jan 1752, Henry Barns was the illegitimate son of Isabel Barns, a spinster and James Mather of Haslingden.

The same month as Henry was baptised, James Mather married  Alice Cowp. 

May 1753, Henry's mother Isabel Barnes, spinster of Higher Sherfin died. <unknown> 1782 Ann Mather Ann was the illegitimate daughter of Ann Mather from Lower Lane, Haslingden, born Jan 1782 1775 Sarah Mather In 1775, Sarah, daughter of Abraham and Lydia (not Anne) was born. It must be the same Abraham as abode is Lower Lane, Haslingden, and Abraham's son Abraham is too young to be a father.

There is no record of a marriage or death of Lydia, so it is possible Lydia and wife Anne are the same person.  Otherwise Sarah may be an illegitimate child of Abraham and a younder woman, Lydia. ~1800 - 1802 Peggy Mather 2 2 1774 - 1846 Melicent Ashworth 72 72 Melicent Ashworth was baptised in 1774, the daughter of "Jhn" and Betty Ashworth of Blacklayn Head Hennards.

In 1796, Melicent married Edmund Madder (or Mather) of Lower Booths at Haslingden.

In 1803, Edmund died and in 1806 Melicent of Lower Booths married Thomas Howarth at Haslingden.

 1821 Elizabeth Mather In 1841, Elizabeth (20) was with her mother Fanny (45) at Clough Lane, Newchurch.

28 April 1844, Henry Taylor a wool sorter married Elizabeth Mather, daughter of Edmund Mather a dyer at St Nicholas, Newchurch in Rossendale.  Both were living at Fall Barn.

In 1851, Henry and Elizabeth Taylor (33 & 30)  were at Rossendale, Haslingden with Elizabeth Ann (2).

In 1861, Henry and Elizabeth Taylor (42 & 39) were at Rossendale, Haslingden with Elizabeth A (12), James (10), Edmund (8) and Alice (5).
 1818 Henry Taylor 28 April 1844, Henry Taylor a wool sorter married Elizabeth Mather, daughter of Edmund Mather a dyer at St Nicholas, Newchurch in Rossendale.  Both were living at Fall Barn.

In 1851, Henry and Elizabeth Taylor (33 & 30)  were at Rossendale, Haslingden with Elizabeth Ann (2).

In 1861, Henry and Elizabeth Taylor (42 & 39) were at Rossendale, Haslingden with Elizabeth A (12), James (10), Edmund (8) and Alice (5). 1848 Elizabeth Ann Taylor 1794 Frances (Fanny) Holt In 1841, Fanny Mather (45) was in Clough Lane, Newchurch with Elizabeth (20), James (16) and Alice (13).

In 1851, William and Fanny Roberts (58 & 56) were at Newchurch with Alice Mather (23) and Thomas Haman (58) 1825 - 1871 James Mather 46 46 In 1841, James (15) was with his mother Fanny (45) at Clough Lane, Newchurch.

In 1851, James and Jane Mather (26 & 25) were at Baltic, Newchurch, Haslingden (no children).

In 1861, James and Jane Mather (35 and 35) were in Cowpe, Rossendale, Haslingden (no children).

In 1871, Jane was a widow. 1828 Alice Mather In 1841, Alice (13) was with her mother Fanny (45) at Clough Lane, Newchurch.

In 1851, Alice 23 was with her mother Fanny (45) and step-father William at Long Holm Buildings, Newchurch.

In 1861, Alice was a servant in Bury, aged 33, born Rossendale, for Richard Kay

14 Mar 1863, Alice Mather (35), daughter of Edmund Mather a Dyer married John Pilling at St Mary's, Bury by license.  They already has a son William Pilling, but it's not clear if this was Alice's child.

In 1871, John and Alice Pilling (44 & 43) were in South Bury, Lancashire with son William (10), James Pilling (70, father) and Fanny Lomax (8), a boarder. 1823 - 1824 Edmund Mather 1 1 In 1841, Edmund was not with his family (Mother and siblings). He had died in 1824, aged 1. 1793 William Roberts 1827 Jane Hardman
In 1851, James and Jane Mather (26 & 25) were at Baltic, Newchurch, Haslingden (no children).

In 1861, James and Jane Mather (35 and 35) were in Rossendale, Haslingden (no children).

In 1871, Jane Mather (45, Wid) was visiting Mary Taylor (37) a housekeeper at Newchurch. 1866 Frances Ellen Taylor 1853 Edmund Taylor 1856 Alice Taylor 1851 James Taylor 1763 Mary Mather ~1777 - 1778 John Mather 1 1 1744 Hannah Howarth D. 1777 Thomas Mather 1729 - 1794 James Mather 65 65 10 Jan 1852, Isabel Barnes and James Mather of Holden had a child Henry Barnes baptised at Haslingden.

30 Jan 1752 (or 1751), James Mather married Alice Cowp at Haslingden.  This was just 3 weeks after his illegitimate son Henry Mather was baptised.  The son was baptised Mather, even though they were not married, so maybe Alice too him in as hers!

1752-1760, James was a weaver at Under Hutchbank when Mary and Alice were baptised.  By 1762 he was at Troy in the Grange.

James was a widower when he married Hannah Howarth.  The only other "Manchester" marriage within 10 years for James is for Esther Mason, the previous year, but this isnt it.  James and Esther continued to have their family in over Darwen past the 1762 second marriage.  The 1752 Haslingden marriage of James Mather and Alice Cowp is therefore another option.

James and Hannah's daughter Mary was baptised at Bank Street, and the abode is recorded as Turton.  This indicated James is of the Turton Presbyterian Mather family.

3 entries for Great Bolton Land Tax (possible for three different people):
1) James Mather (tenant) paid 2d (about the smallest possible sum) Land Tax in 1798 (page 363)
2) Ja Mather (with Jn'o Yates, Ann Haydock and Robert Roberts paid 3d each to William Seddon, Hollins Hey (page 373)
3) Ja's Mather paid 1d (with others) to Jon'n Bowher (page 394) 1813 - 1886 John Wood 73 73 In 1835, John married Martha Singleton at St Mary's, Deane.

In 1841, John and Martha (both 30) ware at Halliwell with daughter Amelia (1)

 1812 - 1878 Martha Singleton 66 66 In 1871, Martha Wood (58 and married) was with her youngest; Joseph (20) and Hannah (18). Husband John was missing. 1838 James Wood James may have died an infant, as he wasnt with his parents in 1841. 1840 Amelia Wood First daughter, Amelia named after her mother's close sister, Amelia Singleton. 1845 Thomas Wood 1847 Mary Wood 1849 John Wood John emigrated to Australia, and married his wife Martha Marten Traynot (1854-1916) in Maldon, Victoria 10 April 1873.

Their son Joseph Alexander Wood, known as Joe, (1878-1950)  is the grandgather of john Wood, whom I have a DNA match with. The DNA must surely come from the Lancashire Woods (as other closer relatives are Australian). 1850 Joseph Wood 1853 Hannah Wood 1784 - 1852 Isaac Wood 68 68 In 1807, Isaac Wood, Whelwright of Leigh married Esther Grundy at Leigh St Mary.

In 1841, Isaac Wood (55) was Esther Wood (60) and assumed son Isaac (15) at Tongue with Haulgh. Both Isaacs were Wheelwrights.

Isaac Wood (68) of Tonge with Haulgh died in 1852 1807 - 1891 Thomas Wood 84 84 1808 Fletcher Wood There was a Mary Fletcher Wood, born Radcliffe about 1840, daughter of Henry and Mary.  This Fletcher Wood may be related to them. 1778 - 1842 Susan (Susy) Livesey 64 64 John Wood 1770 - 1848 Isaac Wood 78 78 1769 - 1826 Martha Fletcher 57 57 Martha, wide of Isaac Wood died March 1924, aged 57 1800 William Wood 1800 Betty Hamer In 1841, William and Betty Wood (both 40) had their 4 chjilfren and Willima Hames (19), assumed nephew) with them at South Bury. 1822 John Wood In 1841, John, 20, was with his grandparents, Isaac and Susan.  He was also recorded with his parents William and Betty, aged 15 (rounded) 1824 Ann Wood 1826 Sarah Wood 1827 Rachel Wood 1800 Isabella Wood Isaac Wood 1781 - >1841 Esther Grundy 60 60 1816 Sarah Smith 1776 - 1857 James Singleton 81 81 In 1841, James (60, weaver) was living in Little Bolton with John and Ann Lomax, possibly his sister (TBC).

In 1851 James Singleton (75, formerly a Weaver) was lodging  with Samuel and Alice Lord (72 & 66) at 44 Lever Street, Little Bolton. 1775 - 1819 Alice Greenhalgh 44 44 1814 Amelia Singleton 1818 - 1818 James Singleton 5m 5m 1797 John Singleton 1799 Alice Singleton 1796 - 1858 Thomas Singleton 62 62 1804 - 1885 Elizabeth Singleton 81 81 27 Feb 1825, Elizabeth Singleton married Thomas Blakely Heelis (confirmed).  Their son (also Thomas Blakely) died in Utah in 1912. 1807 Sarah Singleton Sarah married Thomas Whittle.  Sarah emigrated to Utah (Church of Latter day Saints) 1800 - 1853 Ann Mather 53 53 Ann was born about 1800 at Lower Booths and lived in Rossendale.  There are no Mathers in Rossendlae in 1841 (and 76 Collings's).  She is probably the daughter of Edmund Mather of Lower Booths who married Melicent Ashworth in 1796.

In 1823, Abraham was a dyer when he married Ann Mather at Bury.

In 1841, Abraham and Ann Collings (38 & 40) were at Cowpe, Rossendale, Bury with Elizabeth (15), Abraham (14) and Mary Ann (13).
 1803 - 1844 Abraham Collins 41 41 Abraham is probably the son of Abraham and Mary Collings (or Collins) of Haslingden, Woollen Weavers, who were both 62 and living at Lower Fold, next to Cowpe in 1841.

In 1823, Abraham was a dyer when he married Ann Mather at Bury. He had a (assumed) brother Edmund Collins who was witness.

In 1841, Abraham and Ann Collings (38 & 40) were at Cowpe, Rossendale, Bury with Elizabeth (15), Abraham (14) and Mary Ann (13).

In 1844, Abraham Collings of Cowpe died aged 41 and was buried at Newchurch in Rossendale.  Elizabeth died in 1849, aged 23 and is also buried there.

In 1851, Ann Collings (Wid, 52) was still at Coupe (i.e Cowpe) with son Abraham (22) and two lodgers.
  1826 - 1849 Elizabeth Collings 23 23 1827 Abraham Collings In 1851, Abraham (22) was still at Coupe (i.e Cowpe) with mother Ann Collings (Wid, 52) and two lodgers.

1862 to 1865, Abraham lived at Mill End (the Mill at Waterfoot) where Ephriam and Emilia were born and Elizabeth Died.

In 1865 Abraham and Sarah moved to Booth Fold, which is where Elimia and Sarah Ann were born.

In 1871, Abraham, (42, born Coupe) and wife Sarah (36), both born Coupe, Spotland were at Booth Fold, Newchurch with Mary Ann (16), Ephriam (8), Emilia (5), and Sarah Ann (1) 1828 - 1846 Mary Ann Collings 18 18 Possibly married Pickup (as matching burial)

In 1844, the Mary Ann Collinge that married George Birtwistle at Haslingden was another, the daughter of John Collinge, a farmer.

Mary Ann Collinge of Cowpe died May 1846, aged 15 and was buried at Newchurch in Rossendale, St Nicholas. 1835 Sarah Ann Asten ASTEN (from 1865 indexed as ASTIN) 1856 Mary Ann Collinge 1863 - 1871 Ephriam Collings 8 8 1865 - 1946 Amelia Collings 81 81 Birth registered as Amelia, but EMILIA on 1871 census.

26 Nov 1871,  Amelia COLLINGE married Willim Hollingrake FARROW at Facit, St John, Preston (CE35/1/338). 

In 1911, Amelia Farrow is confirmed as being born at Waterfoot, so the correct marriage. 1868 - 1944 Sarah Ann Collings 75 75 22 July 1888, Sarah married George Thomas Taylor at Oswaldtwistle  and they had a son Herbert, a secretary.

Sarah Ann Mason of 3 Commercial Street, Oswaldtwistle died 13 Jan 1944 1858 - 1863 Elizabeth Alice Collinge 5 5 Thomas Haworth 1837 - 1881 Squire Mather 44 44 1843 - 1908 Hannah Maria Higginbottom 65 65 1863 - 1863 Peter James Mather Died and infant.  Only one possible pair of parents, married at Hayfield. 1864 Walter Palmer Mather 1858 Mary Ellen Chadwick 1884 - 1884 Lilian Mather 9m 9m 1891 George Frederick Mather 1892 Reuben Mather 1898 Ethel Mather 1900 Harry Mather 1796 - 1879 Margaret Liddle 83 83 Margaret lived at Sherfin Nook, Haslingden.  Both daughters recorded their abode here when they married.

In 1851, Margaret Mather (55, Wid), mother-in-law was living with John Storey.

In 1861, Margaret was described as a lodger, although still with Sarah and John Story.

In 1871, Margaret Mather (75) was with Sarah Storey (50, head)at Haslingden. 1790 - <1837 Abraham Mather 47 47 In 1790, Abraham was born at Haslingden.  The family then moved elsewhere.

In 1808, Abraham (22, born Clifton) was in the 84th Foot Soldiers, 2nd Battalion

11 March 1815, Abraham Mather a Soldier married Margaret Liddle at Halifax. At the time both were from Halifax.

In 1816 and 1819, Jane and Sarah were baptised at Manchester Cathederal. Abraham was a labourer, then a slater.

It then appears that Abraham became a multiple biggamist, marrying two (or more) widows.

In 1824, Abraham Mather, batchelor and Salter of Manchester married Hannah Barrat, a Widow.

In 1827 Abraham a Slater and Hannah had a daughter Elizabeth baptised at Manchester Cathederal.

In 1832 Abraham Mather, a widower and Slater married Mary Aldrifge, a widow at Manchester Cathederal.

In 1837, daughter Sarah married John Story.  Her father Abraham was still a slater.

The 1851,61,71 census confirms Margaret was from Halifax. 1827 - 1887 John Pilling 60 60 14 March 1863, John Pilling (36, Widower) son of James Pilling a weaver married Alice Mather (35, Spinster) at St Mary's, Bury by licence.

In 1871, John and Alice Pilling (44 & 43) were at 4 Manchester Road, South Bury, Lancashire with son William (10), James Pilling (70, father) and Fanny Lomax (8), a boarder.

10 Feb 1877, John Pilling (49, Wid), Coal Agent, son of James Pilling married Isabella Sellets (50) at St Peter's, Bury. 1861 William Pilling It is not clear who William was the son of.  There is no illegitimate William PILLING or William MATHER registered in 1861 1797 - 1830 Edmund Mather 33 33 Edmund was born about 1796 as aged 34 when died at Newchurch in Rossendale.  The 1797 baptism for Edmund son of Robert at Brindle, abode Withnell is a good match.  Other siblings of father Robert were also born at Withnell.

There are two Edmund deaths at Newchurch in Rossendale.  His son was buried 13 Jan 1824 (with both parents named), and then Edmund himself 15 Dec 1830 (agd 34 so born 1796) ~1740 Anne Spencer Anne or Alice ?

28 Aug 1775, This John Mather possibly married Anne Spencer at Haslingden.  The following month there is a baptism for John, son of John and Alice of Higher Lane, Haslingden. 1827 Isabella Sellers 10 Feb 1877 Isabella Sellers, illegitimate married John Pilling. 1815 John Storey 4 Sep 1837, John of Stonefold, was the son of Richard Storey, a labourer when he married Sarah Mather, daughter of Abraham Mather, a Slater 1817 - 1897 Sarah Mather 80 80 Sarah was born at Manchester, daughter of Abraham Mather and Margaret.  She was baptised May 1819, daughter of Abraham a Slater and Margarey.

4 Sep 1837, John of Stonefold, was the son of Richard Storey, a labourer when he married Sarah Mather, daughter of Abraham Mather, a Slater 1836 - 1880 Nicholas Mather (Storey) 44 44 Nicholas Storey was born before his parents married, so his propper name was Nicholas Mather.  Another Nicholas Mather was born in Mellor the same year.

4 Dec 1867, Nicholas Mather (32), and Engineer and bachelor from Haslingden "Son of John Storey, weaver", married Mary Harris (31), a spinster and daughter of John Harris (farmer) from  Mangholes.

There are no MATHER+HARRIS births (so was Mary a widow?).  The Births at Wigan are another family.

In Sep 1880, Nicholas Mather died at Chapel Street, Haslingden, aged 44.. 1837 Mally Storey Mally was born at Henheads, Haslingden.

By 1861, Mally had left home. 1846 John Storey 1850 Margaret Storey 1836 Mary Harris 4 Dec 1867, Nicholas Mather (32), and Engineer and bachelor from Haslingden married Mary Harris (31), a spinster and daughter of John Harris (farmer) from  Mangholes. 1816 Jane Mather ~1815 Richard Nuttall ~1735 Lydia Duckworth Lydia Duckworth (partly obscured) on marriage record,  probably Duckworth (certainly not just Duck). ~1760 John Rishton ~1770 - 1803 Edmund Mather 33 33 In Mar 1803, Edmund Mather (or Madder), Newhouse, Rossendale died and was buried as Haslingden.  4 days earlier, Betty, daughter of Abraham Mather of Newhouse was also buried.

There was also an Edmund Mather (1796-1830) from Rossendale which is assumed to be his son, or this is simply another family from Rossendale (possibly a son of Robert from Brindle). ~1725 Abraham Mather 1746, Abraham Mather and Grace Topper, both of Darwen, were married at St. Bartholomew (Great Harwood) with a licence by Mr Hunter.

1756, 1759, Betty and Sarah were born at Eacroft, and baptised at Lower Darwen Independant Chapel. ~1725 Grace Topper 1756 Betty Mather 1759 - 1764 Sarah Mather 5 5 1757 - 1845 Robert Haslam 88 88 Top o the Knotts, (West) Harwood Farm, nr Turton 1767 - 1825 Isabel Rothwell 58 58 1795 - 1863 Robert Haslam 68 68 1797 - 1868 Mary Haslam 71 71 1798 - 1875 Alice Haslam 77 77 1799 James Haslam 1800 - 1884 Peter Haslam 84 84 1802 Thomas Haslam 1803 Ann Haslam 1803 James Haslam 1807 Eliza Haslam 1796 - 1883 Thomas Ormrod 87 87 1836 - 1912 Elizabeth Ormrod 76 76 Elizabeth is the g-grandmother of esme94 who has a 11cM DNA match to me.  No ashred matches.
 ~1795 Richard Haslam ~1795 Ann Horridge ~1827 - 1892 John Haslam 65 65 1833 - 1895 Alice Rothwell 62 62 1868 - 1945 Mary Alice Haslam 76 76 White_Joanne has a 12cM DNA match to me. Match to JMG, but no shared matches show.  JMG has a shard match with Lesley Wood, also descended from Mary Alice Haslam (possibly another).

She is also descended from Susan Holt b.1788, Tottington, Bury, daughter of Robert Holt of Bury.. 1783 - 1843 William Haslam 60 60 1784 - 1853 Ann Roscoe 69 69 Created using GenoPro® Click for details.