YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Timothy Mather 1628–1684 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1628

Birth Location: Lancashire, England

Death Date: 14 JAN 1684

Death Location: Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America

Father: Richard Mather

Mother: Katherine Hoult

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Atherton, Elizabeth None

Children(s): Samuel Mather, Sarah Mather, Nathaniel Mather, Nathaniel Mather, Catharine Mather, Elizabeth Mather, Joseph Mather, Jeremiah Mather, Richard Mather, Atherton Mather

The story of Timothy Mather began in 1628 in Lancashire, England. Timothy Mather married Elizabeth, Elizabeth Catherine Atherton, and had children including Atherton Mather, Catharine Mather, Elizabeth Mather, Jeremiah Mather, Joseph Mather, Nathaniel Mather, Richard Mather, Samuel Mather, Sarah Mather. Timothy Mather passed away in 1684 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America.

Find more search results for Timothy Mather
TM

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Timothy Mather began in 1628 in Lancashire, England.
  • Timothy Mather married Elizabeth, Elizabeth Catherine Atherton, and had children including Atherton Mather, Catharine Mather, Elizabeth Mather, Jeremiah Mather, Joseph Mather, Nathaniel Mather, Richard Mather, Samuel Mather, Sarah Mather.
  • Timothy Mather passed away in 1684 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Timothy Mather's Ancestors

Self
Timothy Mather
1628–1684
Birth Place: Lancashire, England
Parents
Richard Mather
1596–1669
Lowton, Greater Manchester, England
Katherine Hoult
1596–1655
Lancaster, Lancashire, England
Grandparents
Thomas Mather
1575–1634
Lowton, Winwick, Lancashire, England
Marguerite Abraham
1568–1633
Lowton, Winwick Parish, Lancashire, England
Edward Holt
1582–1628
Of Bury,Lancashire,Engl
Elizabeth Shepley
1584–1606
Of Bury,Lancashire,Engl
Great-Grandparents
John Mather
1550–1633
Margaret Nairn
1532–1577
William Abraham
1543–1569
Elizabeth Cowbron
1542–1586
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Mather
1528–1633
Elizabeth Thester
1532–1612
Nicolas Thester
1510–1599
Nicolas Thester
1510–
Richard Abrahame
1517–
Judith Woodward
1520–1568
John Cowbaine
1520–
Elizabeth Thomason
1520–1572

Timothy Mather's Descendants

1.
TM
Timothy Mather (1628–14 JAN 1684) m. Elizabeth (Catherine) Atherton (28 SEP 1628–15 MAY 1678) m. Elizabeth (1630–20 FEB 1710)
  1. 1. Samuel Mather 1650–1728 m. Hannah Treat 1659–1707
    1. 1. Rev (Nathaniel) Mather 1695–1748 m. Ruth Havens 1684–1743
      1. 1. Increase Mather 1725–1794 m. Anna (Cotton) Brown 1725–1790
        1. 1. Lydia Mather 1751–1790 m. Joseph Brown 1749–
        2. 2. Increase Mather 1758–1816 m. Sarah Meeker 1760–1860
        3. 3. Joseph Mather 1763–1806 m. Kezia Tuttle 1764–1845
        4. 4. Eleanor Mather 1754–1804 m. John Davis 1748–1801
        5. 5. Cotton Mather 1759–1822 m. Sarah Doty 1762–1840
        6. 6. John Mather 1765–1814 m. Julia White 1764–1855
        7. 7. Nathaniel Mather 1746–1803 m. Mary Whitehead 1746–1775 m. Lois Cooley 1745–1790
        8. 8. Keziah Mather 1749–1814 m. William Lain 1743–1811
        9. 9. Daniel Mather 1757–1816 m. Beersheba Southworth 1757–1818
        10. 10. Ruth (Ann) Mather 1751–1844 m. Benjamin Casterline 1749–1828
      2. 2. Ebenezer Mather 1729–1794 m. Margaret Downs 1731–
    2. 2. John Mather 1675–1679
    3. 3. Hannah Mather 1682–1683
    4. 4. Ebenezer Mather 1687–
    5. 5. Elisabeth Mather 1691–1696
    6. 6. Benjamin Mather 1696–
    7. 7. John Mather 1699–
    8. 8. Joseph Mather 1689–1717
    9. 9. Azariah Mather 1685–1736 m. Martha (Mattie) Taylor 1687–1787
    10. 10. Samuel Mather 1677–1745 m. Abigail Grant 1679–1722 m. Hannah Buckland 1694–1758
  2. 2. Sarah Mather 1651–
  3. 3. Nathaniel Mather 1652–1652
  4. 4. Nathaniel Mather 1658–1690
  5. 5. Catharine Mather 1655–1694
  6. 6. Elizabeth Mather 1646–1703 m. Joseph Davis 1645–1691
  7. 7. Joseph Mather 1661–1691 m. Sarah Clapp 1670–1737
  8. 8. Jeremiah Mather 1654–1718 m. Hannah Griggs 1659–1718
  9. 9. Richard Mather 1653–1688 m. Catherine Wise 1658–1686
  10. 10. Atherton Mather 1663–1734 m. Mather 1680– m. Rebecca Stoughton 1673–1704 m. Mary Lamb 1681–1755

Timothy Mather's Timeline

3 Records

1628
1628
Birth of Timothy Mather in Lancashire, England
Lancashire, England
1684
JAN 1684
Age 56
Burial of Timothy Mather in Dorchester North Burying Ground, Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Dorchester North Burying Ground, Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
1684
14 JAN 1684
Age 56
Death of Timothy Mather in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1628
    Event Place: Lancashire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: JAN 1684
    Event Place: Dorchester North Burying Ground, Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 JAN 1684
    Event Place: Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE