Ralph was born about 1605 in Little Hulton. Ralph's father was Henry Mather and his mother was Anne Mather. He had two brothers named Richard and James. He was the second oldest of the three known children.
General Notes
According to Henry's will, Richard was Ralph and James were his youngest sons.
At Easter 1637 (Archive ref QSB/1/183/78): TURTON & BLACKROD - convictions of Thomas Grenehalgh and Ralph Mather for unlawful selling of ale.