William
Thomas
was the
son
of
Walter
Thomas
and
Maria
Louiza
van den Boom.
William was born
on Monday 13 December 1869
in Ravenhead Copperworks, Sutton, St Helens, Lancashire.
The places where he lived have been identified as:
| From |
To |
Place |
Source of Information |
| 1869 |
|
Ravenhead, Sutton, St Helens, Lancashire. |
Note 1. |
| 1871 |
|
1, Bibbys Works, West Sutton, St Helens, Lancashire. |
Note 2. |
| 1874 |
|
Ravenhead, Sutton, St Helens, Lancashire. |
Note 3. |
William died
when
he
was
4
years old,
on Sunday 22 March 1874
in Ravenhead Copperworks, Sutton, St Helens, Lancashire.
He was buried
on Tuesday 24 March 1874
in St Helen's Cemetery, Rainford Road, St Helens, Lancashire.
He was buried in section 8, grave 105.
His gravestone (see 'Pictures' link above) had the following inscription:
In affectionate rememberance of
William son of Walter and Maria Louisa Thomas
Who departed this life March 22 1874 aged 4 years and 3 months
The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away
Blessed be the will of the Lord
Also the above Walter Thomas
Who died March 9th 1886 aged 60 yerars
His languishing head is at rest
Its thinking and aching are o'er
His quiet immovable breast
Is heaved by affliction no more
May he rest in peace
Also Maria Louisa Thomas wife of the above
Who died Novr 12th 1893 aged 51 years
May she rest in peace
Gone but not forgotten
William was buried in a Public Grave (which have no headstones). His name would have been added to the "Family Grave" later, as a mark of rememberance by one of the family.
Notes - Sources of information:
| 1. |
Birth Certificate.
|
| 2. |
See 1871 Census.
|
| 3. |
Death Certificate.
|
Census Data:
