Thomas Mather
Thomas was born in June 1843 in
Bolton and his baptism took place on September 10th, 1843 in
Hindley.
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Birth Notes
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1843
MATHER Thomas KAY Western Bolton WB/9/5
MATHER, THOMAS KAY
GRO Reference: 1843 J Quarter in BOLTON UNION
Volume 21 Page 133
Thomas' father was
Joshua Mather and his mother was
Elizabeth Kay. His paternal grandparents were
John Mather and
Margaret (Peggy) Smith. He had a brother and four sisters, named
John,
Margaret,
Catherine,
Margaret and
Elizabeth. He was the second youngest of the six children. He died at the age of 66 in October 1909 in
Bolton.
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Death Notes
Died before 1911 census
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1909
MATHER Thomas 66 South West Bolton SWB/10/362
Name: Thomas Mather
Estimated birth year: abt 1843
Registration Year: 1909
Registration Quarter: Oct-Nov-Dec
Age at Death: 66
Registration district: Bolton, Lancashire
Volume: 8c
Page: 248
General Notes
Joshua (and John) is a reoccuring name in this family. As Thomas and Catherine had a son Joshua, it is likely that this family is correct.
In 1871, Thomas and Catherine (28 & 27) were at 1 Salt Pie Row, Bolton Emmanuel with John (5), Catherine (3) and Margaret (2mo)
In 1881, Thomas and Catherine (both 37) were at 10 Rigby Street, Bolton with 7 children
In 1911, Catherine, 67, was a widow.
Thomas and
Catherine were married in a religious ceremony in September 1864 at
Christ Church, Bolton.
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Marriage/Union Notes
Lancashire Marriage indexes for the years: 1864
MATHER Thomas LAWTON Catherine Bolton, Christ Church 65/2/443
They had five sons and seven daughters, named
John,
Joshua,
Thomas,
James,
Fred,
Mary,
Catherine,
Margaret,
Elizabeth,
Emma,
Annie and
Maud. There are no more children.
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Children
Mary Elizabeth Mather
Mary was born in October 1864 in
Little Hulton.
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Birth Notes
Had died before 1871 census
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1864
MATHER Mary Elizabeth LAWTON Little Hulton LH/13/177
Name: Mary Elizabeth Mather
Registration Year: 1864
Registration Quarter: Oct-Nov-Dec
Registration district: Bolton, Lancashire
Volume: 8c
Page: 219
She died at 3 months old in January 1865 in
Bolton.
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Death Notes
Had died before 1871 census
Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1865
MATHER Mary E 0 Western Bolton WB/33/152
Name: Mary Elizabeth Mather
Registration Year: 1865
Registration Quarter: Jan-Feb-Mar
Registration district: Bolton, Lancashire
Volume: 8c
Page: 252
John Mather
John was born in November 1865 in
Bolton.
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Birth Notes
Aged 5 in 1871, at Bolton Emmanuel
Aged 15 in 1881, born Bolton at Bolton St Marks
Aged 25 in 1891, born Bolton
Aged 35 in 1901, born Bolton
Aged 45 in 1911, born Bolton
Aged 55 and 7mo in June 1921
Not the John born Farnworth (as he was still single in 1891)
MATHER, JOHN LAWTON
GRO Reference: 1865 D Quarter in BOLTON
Volume 08C Page 337
This is a match as living in Bolton Emmanuel in 1851
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1865
MATHER John LAWTON Western Bolton WB/49/347
He died at the age of 58 in September 1924 in
Bolton.
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Death Notes
Name John Mather
Death Age 58
Birth Date abt 1866
Registration Date Q3 1924
Registration District Bolton, Lancashire
Volume 8c
Page 340
Joshua Mather
Joshua was born in June 1875 in
Bolton.
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Birth Notes
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1875
MATHER Joshua LAWTON Western Bolton WB/65/144
MATHER, JOSHUA LAWTON
GRO Reference: 1875 J Quarter in BOLTON
Volume 08C Page 442
He died at the age of 23 in March 1899 in
Bolton.
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Death Notes
MATHER, JOSHUA 23
GRO Reference: 1899 M Quarter in BOLTON
Volume 08C Page 315
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| BMD Births | Yes (11 children) |