27 June 1831, James Mather married Mary Dodd at Davenham, Cheshire.
In 1841, James and Mary (35 & 30) were at Greengate, Salford with Elizabeth (5), Hannah (5), William (4) and Thomas (1)
In 1851, James and Mary (44 & 42) were at Rooden Lane, Prestwich with Elizabeth (17), William (12), Thomas (10), Mary (8) and Ann (6). In 1852, Jams was a Brickburner (brick maker) when daughter Elizabeth married
In 1861, James a cordwainer and Mary (54 & 52) were with Thomas (20), Emma (9) (and two children) at Prestwich
In 1871, James Mather (64, Mar, Shoe Maker) was in Prestwich,