In 1881, Thomas (21) was a Mill Mechanic, living with parents Ralph and Joanna and family at 68 Kent Street, Little Bolton
13 Nov 1884, Thomas, a Fitter of 68 Kent Street, Bolton, son of Joseph (should be Ralph) Mather married Alice Holden, daughter of James Holden an Overlooker at St, George, Little Bolton.
In 1901, Thomas a Mechanic Fitter and Alice (41 & 44) were in Glen Bott Street, Halliwell, Bolton with Harold (18) and Annie (12).
13 Feb 1919, Thomas Mather, widower, machine fitter of 26A Church Street, Halliwell, son of Ralph (dec, Iron Moulder) married Eliza Jane Fairclough, dau of John Fairclough (dec, weaver) at St Matthew, Halliwell