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Thomas Hargreaves

Thomas was born in September 1856 R Cliviger & Mereclough.¹

Birth Notes
- 04 in 1861, born Cliviger (Burnley)
  14 in 1871, born Burnley
  34 in 1891, born Burnley
  48 in 1911, born Overtown, Lancashire
  76 when died
  
  HARGREAVES, THOMAS        SLATER
  GRO Reference: 1856 S Quarter in THE BURNLEY UNION
  Volume 08E Page 156
  
  Possibly twins:
  Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1856
  HARGREAVES    Matilda    SLATER    Burnley    Preston    BU/40/27
  HARGREAVES    Thomas    SLATER    Burnley    Preston    BU/41/34

Thomas' father was William Hargreaves and his mother was Susannah Slater. His paternal grandparents were James Hargreaves and Mary Slater; his maternal grandparents were George Slater and Sarah (Sally) Whitehead. He had a brother named James. He was the younger of the two known children. He had twelve half-brothers and six half-sisters, named Thomas, Frederick, James, George, William, Robert, Edward, John, Albert, Alfred, Joseph, James, Martha, Mary, Sarah, Matilda, Harriet and Clara. He died at the age of 83 on January 7th, 1940 in Burnley.²

Death Notes
- HARGREAVES Thomas of 89 Church-St, Burnley died 7 January 1940 at Monkholm Nursing Home, Reedley Hallows, Burnley. Probate Lancaster 5 February to Ernest Hargreaves retired entamologist. Effects £780 8s 8d
  
  Thomas may have been 73 or more likely 76:
  
  Deaths Mar 1940   (>99%)
  Hargreaves     Thomas     76     Blackburn   8e, 938
  
  HARGREAVES    Thomas    73    Rawtenstall A 2nd    Preston    RAW.A/4/97
  or,
  HARGREAVES    Thomas    76    Blackburn East    Blackburn    BE/8/53
  or,
  HARGREAVES    Thomas    76    Blackburn West    Blackburn    BW/8/63

General Notes
- Thomas was the son of William Hargreaves, or was he? I have DNA matches to two of his descendants, but none of his many cousins ancestors. His mother Susannah may have had affairs, and she didnt live with her husband.
  
  Thomas (a cotton drawer) and Mahala lived in Burnley all their married life. Mahala was born in Devon.
  
  In 1871, Another Thomas W (14, so same age) and brother Joseph (11) were living with their mother Susannah (M, 42), a smallware dealer. Susannah may have been living independantly. This was Thomas Walker Hargreaves, a tin-plate worker and his brother Joe, a piano dealer.
  
  In 1871, Thomas Hargreaves (14, nephew) was living with his uncle William and Grace Slater at Habergham Eaves, Burnley
  
  In 1885, Thomas (a twister of 5 Ash Street) son of William (a collier) married Mahala Smith (of 55 Albert Street), daughter of John Smith (a stone cutter). His sister Clara was witness. They were married 25y in 1811
  
  In 1901, Thomas (44), Mahala (39) and four children were at 60 Glebe Street, Burnley. Thomas was a cotton drawer and spinner.
  
  In 1911, Thomas (48), Mahala (42) and family were living at 21 Lansdowne Rd, Burnley. They had been married 25 years and had 7 surviving children with them (2 children had died).
  
  In 1930, his son Allan traveled to Quebec, Canada. He recorded his father Thomas Harrgreaves of 21 Lansdowne St, Burnley, Lancs.
  
  7 Jan 1940, Thomas Hargreaves of 89 Church Road, Burnley died at Monkholme Nursing Home. He left £780.

Occupation Details
- From 1871 Thomas' occupation was Baker R Habergham Eaves.
  - Occupation Notes
    - A baker for his uncle William Slater in 1871
  From 1881 his occupation was Cotton twister in Burnley.
  From 1885 to after 1911 his occupation was Drawer & Twister (cotton) R Habergham Eaves.
  - Occupation Notes
    - A twister on 1885 marriage

Social & Emotional Relationships
- Thomas funded Ernest Hargreaves.
  - Relationship Notes
    - 1940: HARGREAVES Thomas of 89 Church-St, Burnley died 7 January 1940 at Monkholm Nursing Home, Reedley Hallows, Burnley. Probate Lancaster 5 February to Ernest Hargreaves retired entamologist. Effects £780 8s 8d
  He was a relative of Matilda Hargreaves.
  - Relationship Notes
    - Matilda's birth was registered at same time as Thomas, same family names, but two different families (not twins).
  He lived with William Slater.
  - Relationship Notes
    - In 1871, Thomas Hargreaves (14, nephew) was living with his uncle William and Grace Slater at Habergham Eaves, Burnley

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- Henry Hargreaves
  - b.1763 R Cliviger & Mereclough d.>  1851
  
  James Hargreaves
  - b.1810 R Cliviger & Mereclough
  
  Jane (Jenny) Whitaker
  - b.1771 in Whalley d.<  1851
  
  William Hargreaves
  - b.1833 R Cliviger & Mereclough d.12 Apr 1911 in New Zealand
  
  Mary Slater
  - b.25 Jan 1811 R Cliviger & Mereclough d.Dec 1875 in Burnley
  
  John Slater
  - b.~  1770 R Cliviger & Mereclough d. R Cliviger & Mereclough
  
  Elizabeth (Betty) Slater
  - b.1790 R Cliviger & Mereclough
  
  Susan Britcliffe
  - b.~  1770
  
  Thomas Hargreaves
  - b.Sep 1856 R Cliviger & Mereclough d.07 Jan 1940 in Burnley
  
  John Slater
  - b.~  1770 R Cliviger & Mereclough d. R Cliviger & Mereclough
  
  George Slater
  - b.1802 R Cliviger & Mereclough
  
  Susan Britcliffe
  - b.~  1770
  
  Susannah Slater
  - b.23 Aug 1834 R Cliviger & Mereclough d.Jun 1900 in Burnley
  
  Sarah (Sally) Whitehead
  - b.13 Feb 1801 R Cliviger & Mereclough d.Aug 1877 in Holme

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¹ 1891 UK Census
² National Probate Records
Source/Citation 1911 UK Census

Thomas Hargreaves

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