Ellen's father was James Henry Mather, a Clogger and Gentleman, so a Mather before she married.
In 1881 Ellen Mather, Dau, was at 66 Moor Lane, W Bolton, assistant shop keeper, aged 15.
17 Oct 1888, Ellen Mather (23), a spinster at Morris Green, Middle Hulton, the daughter of James Henry Mather (Gentleman) married John Mather (a clogger), son of William Eckersley at Deane Parish Church.
In 1907, John Mather of Bolton Road, Atherton died.
In 1909, Ellen Mather of 286 Bolton Raad was included on the Atherton Electoral Register.
In 1911 Helen (not Ellen) aged 45 was a widow with her sister Sarah Jane at 286 Bolton Road, Atherton.
In 1921, Helen and Sarah Jane (sisters) were living at 1 Wilton Parade, Blackpool