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John Mather

John was born on February 27th, 1821 in WestLeigh and his baptism took place on March 26th, 1820 at St. Peter's (Bolton).¹

Birth Notes
- Aged 20 in 1841, living at Tottington
  Aged 40 in 1861, born Westleigh
  
  Membership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-1848
  Name:    John Mather
  Gender:    Male
  Relationship to Primary Person:    Self (Head)
  Father:    John Mather
  Mother:    Betty
  Birth Date:    27 Feb 1821
  Birth Place:    Leigh, Lancashire, England
  LDS Church Ordinance Data:    Baptism Date: July 4, 1841 Tottington, Lancashire, ENG Officiator: Crook, Robert Baptism Date: April 13, 1861 Ordained Priest Date: May 7, 1848 Ordained Elder Date: October 3, 1868 Officiator: Jacobs, H.C.
  Comments:    John emigrated October 18, 1871.

John's father was John Mather and his mother was Elizabeth (Betty) France. His paternal grandparents were Nathan Mather and Betty Green. He had two brothers and two sisters, named John, James, Jane and Ann. He was the fourth oldest of the five children.

General Notes
- In 1841, brothers John and James Mather (20 & 14) were neighbours of Joseph and Elizabeth Harden at Stoney Brow, Tottington Lower End, North Bury
  
  31 Dec 1848, John Mather, Crofter of Tottington and son of John Mather an Engineer married Ellen Barnes.
  
  In 1851, John (from Westleigh) and Ellen (30 & 27) were lodgers with William and Ann Howarth at Tottington Lower End.
  
  In 1861, John and Ellen (40 & 37) were at Club Row, Tottington Lower End with his mother Betty Harding (69)
  
  John became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was re-baptised 4 July 1841 at Tottington.
  
  In Apr 1871, John and Ellen Mather (50 & 47) were at Dobbs Lane Head, Tottington with their adopted daughter Mary Shaw (aged 4).
  
  18 Oct 1871, John Emigrated (to the USA? - tbc), was noted on LDS baptism record. If he did go away, he came back!
  
  In 1881, John and Ellen (60 & 57) are at 4 Spring View, Little Lever with their adopted daughter Mary Shaw (14).

Occupation Details
- From 1841 John's occupation was Crofter in Tottington.
  
  From 1861 his occupation was Cotton Mill Stoker in Tottington.
  
  From 1871 his occupation was Engine Tenter for At Mill, in Tottington.

Social & Emotional Relationships
- John was a neighbour of Joseph Harden.
  - Relationship Notes
    - In 1841, brothers John and James Mather (20 & 14) were neighbours of Joseph Harden at Stoney Brow, Tottington Lower End, North Bury

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- Nathan Mather
  - b.1752 in WestLeigh d.28 Apr 1831 in Pennington
  
  John Mather
  - b.1781 in WestLeigh d.Dec 1835 in Little Bolton
  
  Thomas Green
  
  Betty Green
  - b.1759 in Atherton d.May 1793 in WestLeigh
  
  Margaret Speakman
  
  John Mather
  - b.27 Feb 1821 in WestLeigh
  
  Elizabeth (Betty) France
  - b.1791 in Atherton d.Sep 1874 in Tottington

Personal Timeline

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¹ 1841 UK Census