Thomas was the son of Nathan and Catherine from Adlington, aged 6 in 1841.
Was Thomas a sailor at Liverpool? In 1873, When Thomas married, he was a sailor and his wife Elizabeth the daughter of a chandler. After they married, Thomas and Elizabeth lived at Ashton-under-Lyne (or is this another family?)
In 1881, Thomas (41) was a finisher at the cotton factory, born Rochdale. In 1891, Thomas is a stoker at the Cotton Factory, born Ashworth Mood. This must be another Thomas and Elizabeth!
Occupation Details
From 1873 Thomas' occupation was Seaman in Adlington.2
From 1851 his occupation was Collier in Adlington.3
From 1881 his occupation was Finisher for Cotton Factory, in Ashton-under-Lyne.4
From 1891 his occupation was Stoker for Cotton Factory, in Ashton-under-Lyne.5
Thomas and Elizabeth were married in a religious ceremony on July 8th, 1873 at Christ Church (Adlington) witnessed by Thomas Moss & Margaret Ann Whalley.6
Marriage/Union Notes
Marriage: 8 Jul 1873 Christ Church, Adlington, Lancashire, England Thomas Mather - 33, Seaman, Bachelor, Adlington Elizabeth Davies - 32, Servant, Spinster, Adlington Groom's Father: Nathan Mather, Plasterer Bride's Father: Thomas Davies, Chandler Witness: Thomas Moss; Margaret Ann Whalley Married by Banns by: Thos Carpenter Vicar Register: Marriages 1843 - 1876, Page 145, Entry 433 Source: LDS Film 1526077