Thomas was the son of James Mather of Every Street, Bolton. There were three Thomas's born in 1865 with mother's maiden name GOLDEN (E Bolton), GORTON and RYLEY (W Bolton).
In 1871, Thomas (5) was living at 9 Bristol Street, Bolton with his mother and siblings.
In 1890, Thomas (24) a Cotton Operative of Every Street, son of James (dec.), married Hannah Greenhalgh at Bolton St Thomas, Halliwell.
In 1891, Thomas a Cotton Operative, and Hannah (both 25, born Bolton) were living at 26 Victoria Grove, Halliwell.
In 1901, Thomas and Hannah (both 35) were at Bridge Street, Halliwell with two daughters Amy E (9) and Florence V (5)
In 1911, Thomas and Hannah (both 45) of 20 Pendlebury Street, Bolton had been married 20 years. Thay had Amy Ethel (19) and Florence Victoria (13) and another child (Gertrude) that died.