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Thomas Lewis

Thomas was born on April 14th, 1827 in Little Neston and his baptism took place on April 14th, 1827 in Neston.¹²

Birth Notes
- WARNING: There is another Thomas Lewis from Ness (near Little Neston). This other Thomas was the son of Robert
  
  Aged 14 in 1841
  Left home by 1851
  Aged 34 in 1861, born Neston
  
  Name:    Thomas Lewis
  Gender:    Male
  Record Type:    Christening (Baptism)
  Baptism Date:    14 Apr 1827
  Baptism Place:    Neston , Cheshire , England
  Residence Place:    Neston , Cheshire, England
  Father:    Joseph Lewis
  Mother:    Elizabeth Lewis

Thomas' father was Joseph Lewis and his mother was Elizabeth Williams. His paternal grandparents were John Lewis and Mary; his maternal grandparents were Samuel Williams and Ann Millington. He had three brothers and four sisters, named Joseph, William, Ben, Mary, Ann, Anne and Elizabeth. He was the third oldest of the eight children.

General Notes
- In 1841, Thomas was with parents in Little Neston (Colliery)
  
  In 1861 there is a Thomas and Martha Lewis family. Also in 1861, there is this Thomas Lewis, born 1827 in Neston, a Coal Miner, married to Susannah from Staffs and living in Parr, (St Helens), Lancashire with 5 children.
  
  The Other Thomas was born Ness, was the son of Roger (see any census record), and married Martha Smith.
  
  In 1851, William (24) was with his young wife Susannah (19)
  
  In 1862, Thomas and Susannah were witness to William and Catherine's marriage
  
  In 1871 Thomas married an older woman, Hannah Bromley, a widow, daughter of William Mainwaring, with children of her own.
  
  In 1881, Thomas (55) is with an older wife Hannah (60) and son Thomas, so a new wife!

Occupation Details
- From 1851 Thomas' occupation was Coal Miner in mining / energy in Goldenhill.
  From 1861 his occupation was Coal Miner in mining / energy in St. Helens.
  - Occupation Notes
    - At Parr, Lancashire
  From 1881 his occupation was Coal Miner in mining / energy in Prescot.

Social & Emotional Relationships
- Thomas was a representative of William Lewis.
  - Relationship Notes
    - In 1862, Thomas and Susannah were witness to William and Catherine's marriage
  Thomas and Thomas Lewis distrusted each other.

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- John Lewis
  - b.~  1755
  
  Joseph Lewis
  - b.May 1796 in Neston d.Mar 1878 in Prescot
  
  Mary
  - b.~  1755
  
  Thomas Lewis
  - b.14 Apr 1827 in Little Neston
  
  John Williams
  
  Samuel Williams
  - b.1759 in Broughton (Hawarden)
  
  Elizabeth Broughton
  
  Elizabeth Williams
  - b.19 Dec 1797 in Saltney d.Mar 1883 in Prescot
  
  John Millington
  - b.~  1730 in Shotton d.~  1775
  
  Ann Millington
  - b.19 Jun 1768 in Shotton d.Jun 1810 in Hawarden
  
  Margaret Youde
  - b.Feb 1728 in Hawarden

Personal Timeline

Click here for details of Thomas' family with Susannah (Hannah) Dean

¹ 1841 UK Census
² Cheshire Parish Records (1538-2000)