John married Ann, and moved to Heap, Lancashire where they had James, Moses, John, Joseph, Ann and Samuel Mather.
In 1819 thru 1825, John was a Weaver, living at Pott Hall, Heywood.
John was a Sand Dealer in 1841, living with Ann (both 40) and their 6 children at Knowles Brow, Bury. Since his son Moses was with Ellis Mather, it is assumes John is his brother.
In 1851, John (farmer) and Ann (54 & 51) were at Knowles Brow, Heywood, Heap with James (30), Moses (28), John (26), Joseph (24), Ann (17) and Samuel (11)
In 1861, John (64) was a Sand Dealer, living at Manchester St, Heywood, Lancashire with wife Ann (62) and 5 children.
John Mather, Sand Dealer, died Aug 1866.