In 1841, Thomas was aged 13 at Old Globe, Egerton, Turton.
Thomas, son of Holt, both spinners, married Mary Ann Beswick on 14 July 1850, living at Little Bolton.
In 1851, Thomas and MaryAnn (22 & 20) were at 33 Berry Row, Egerton with his parents Holt and Alice Mather (42 & 43) and 5 younger siblings.
23 Feb 1873, Thomas Mather, widowed, a coton spinner, son of Holt Mather married Ann Pendlebury (nee Willcock, daughter of George Willcock).
In 1881 Thomas and Ann (50 & 52) are at 120 Mount Street, Little Bolton with John (19) and Alice Ann (17) and grandson Robert (aged 3).
In 1901 Thomas was a lamp lighter at Belmont, living with his daughter Alice and son-in-law Joseph Hill. Belmont is 2.5 miles West of Egerton and Walmsey
Thomas of Belmont died in July 1901, aged 72, and is buried at Walmsey Christ Church