Thomas was born in 1812 in Ormskirk and his baptism took place there on September 6th, 1812.1
Birth Notes
THOMAS WALMSLEY Christening: 06 SEP 1812 Ormskirk, Lancashire, England Parents: Father: RICHARD WALMSLEY Mother: MARTHA
Baptisms: 6 Sep 1812 St Peter and St Paul, Ormskirk, Lancashire, England Thomas Walmsley - Son of Richard Walmsley & Martha Abode: Bick[erstaffe] Register: Baptisms 1794 - 1812, Page 95, Entry 27 Source: LDS Film 1849663
The Bolton Chronical (2 Sep 1837) reported Thomas's marriage: On the 29th ult., at the Parish Church. Mr Thomas Wlmsley, iron-monger, Deansgate, to Sophia, third daughter of Mr Matthias Mather, all of this town.
Occupation Details
From before 1837 Thomas' occupation was Ironmonger in sales in Bolton.2
Occupation Notes
Ironmonger on marriage licence
From 1837 his occupation was Inn Keeper in Bolton.3
Occupation Notes
Inkeeper when Thomas Walmsley married Sophia Mather
Thomas and Sophia were married in a religious ceremony on August 29th, 1837 at St. Peter's (Bolton) by minister A. Hadfield and witnessed by Thomas Bradshaw; Rachel Mather.2
Marriage/Union Notes
Marriage: 29 Aug 1837 St Peter, Bolton, Lancashire, England Thomas Walmsley - of full age Iron Monger Bachelor of Deansgate G.B. Sophia Mather - of full age Spinster of Derby Street G.B. Groom's Father: Richd. Walmsley, Farmer Bride's Father: Matthias Mather, Moulder Witness: Thomas Bradshaw; Rachel Mather Married by Licence by: A. Hadfield Offg. Minister Register: Marriages 1837 - 1838, Page 39, Entry 77 Source: Microfilm of register at Manchester Library