Robert of Farnworth (not Eccles), born Bedford, Leigh in 1790 (or 1784 and another family if death age is correct).
3 Jan 1814 Robert Mather (23) and Elizabeth Hardman (22) were married at St Mary's Eccles. Robert may have had a brother Henry who married Nancy Gillebrand there the same day.
In 1841, Robert and Betty Mather (54 & 52) were living at Dial Post, Farnworth with Ann (24), Hugh (20), Henry (14), Joseph (11), and William and Annah Mather (both 21)
In 1851, Robert Mather (61) was a Spade Labourer, living at Back Terrace, Farnworth with wife Betty (60), and Ann (36), Joseph (19) and Henry (23, married)
In 1861, Robert Mather and Betty (75 & 70) were at Spring Gardens, Farnworth, with daughter Ann (45) and Ann Hardman (47, visitor), neighbours of his son William. Robert was a Brick Maker and an employer of 4 men.
Robert, Brick Maker, died 10 Nov 1866