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Walter
Thomas
was the
son
of
John
Thomas
and
Mary
Bowen.
Walter was born
on Friday 17 March 1826
in Wern, Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales.
His detailed family history can be found here:
Walter Thomas (1826-1886)
He was christened
on Sunday 16 April 1826
at Capel Als, Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales.
Walter married
Margaret
Evans
on Sunday 1 October 1848
in St Paul's Church, Liverpool, Lancashire.
The witnesses at the marriage were Mary Clement (Walter's sister) and George Thomas (Walter's brother).
He
had the following children from
his
marriage to
Margaret
Evans:
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Mary
Ann
Thomas
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born
on 26 August 1850
in Poulton cum Seacombe, Wallasey, Cheshire.
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-
Frances
(Fanny)
Thomas
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born
on 16 November 1852
in Poulton cum Seacombe, Wallasey, Cheshire.
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-
John
Thomas
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born
on 19 June 1856
in Poulton cum Seacombe, Wallasey, Cheshire.
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Walter's second marriage was to
Maria
Louiza
van den Boom
on Tuesday 30 October 1860
in St Mary's Church, Edgehill, West Derby, Liverpool, Lancashire.
The witnesses at the marriage were William Rees (Walter's brother-in-law) and Rachel Rees (Walter's sister).
Walter was
35 years old
and
Maria was
18 years old
when they married.
He
had the following children from
his
marriage to
Maria Louiza
van den Boom:
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John
Thomas
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born
on 17 December 1860
in Poulton cum Seacombe, Wallasey, Cheshire.
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Willem
Thomas
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born
on 3 July 1862
at Burgerlijke Stand, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
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Herbert
Thomas
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born
on 3 March 1864
in Poulton cum Seacombe, Wallasey, Cheshire.
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-
Clasina
Thomas
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born
on 12 May 1866
in Ravenhead, Sutton, St Helens, Lancashire.
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Maria
Louisa
Thomas
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born
on 10 December 1867
in Ravenhead, Sutton, St Helens, Lancashire.
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William
Thomas
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born
on 13 December 1869
in Ravenhead Copperworks, Sutton, St Helens, Lancashire.
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Walter
Thomas
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born
on 31 December 1871
in Ravenhead, Sutton, St Helens, Lancashire.
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Margaret
(Maggie)
Thomas
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born
on 12 June 1873
in near Sutton Lodge, Sutton, St Helens, Lancashire.
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Annie
Thomas
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born
on 8 November 1874
in Ravenhead Copperworks, Sutton, St Helens, Lancashire.
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Rachel
(Jessie)
Thomas
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born
on 30 September 1876
in 85, Oxford Street, St Helens, Lancashire.
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Georgina
Thomas
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born
on 26 April 1878
in Oxford Street, St Helens, Lancashire.
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Wilhelmina
Thomas
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born
on 26 April 1878
in Oxford Street, St Helens, Lancashire.
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The places where he lived have been identified as:
| From |
To |
Place |
Source of Information |
| 1826 |
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Wern, Llanelly, Carmarthenshire. |
Note 1. |
| 1841 |
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Copper Mills, Poolton cum Seacombe, near Birkenhead, Cheshire. |
Note 2. |
| 1851 |
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9, Oak Dale Lane, Poolton cum Seacombe, near Birkenhead, Cheshire. |
Note 3. |
| 1860 |
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64, Clarence Street, Lancashire. |
Note 4. |
| 1861 |
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Oak Dale, Poolton cum Seacombe, near Birkenhead, Cheshire. |
Note 5. |
| 1866 |
1874 |
Ravenhead Copperworks, Sutton, St Helens, Lancashire. |
Note 6. |
| 1871 |
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1, Bibbys Works, West Sutton, St Helens, Lancashire. |
Note 7. |
| 1876 |
1881 |
85, Oxford Street, St Helens, Lancashire. |
Notes 8 & 9. |
| 1886 |
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87, Oxford Street, St Helens, Lancashire. |
Note 10. |
Walter
was
a
Copper Refiner.
Walter died
when
he
was
59
years old,
on Tuesday 9 March 1886
in 87, Oxford Street, St Helens, Lancashire.
The cause of his death was Bronchitis.
Maria L. Thomas (his wife) was the informant of his death.
He was buried
on Friday 12 March 1886
in St Helen's Cemetery, Rainford Road, St Helens, Lancashire.
He was buried in section 8, grave 205.
His gravestone (see 'Pictures' link above) had the following inscription: In affectionate remembrance 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 years
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
Notes - Sources of information:
| 1. |
See Parish Registers and IGI.
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| 2. |
See 1841 Census.
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| 3. |
See 1851 Census.
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| 4. |
Marriage Certificate.
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| 5. |
See 1861 Census.
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| 6. |
Birth Certificate of his children Clasiena, Maria Louisa, William, Walter, Margaret and Annie.
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| 7. |
See 1871 Census.
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| 8. |
Birth Certificate of his children Rachel, Georgina and Wilhelmina.
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| 9. |
See 1881 Census.
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| 10. |
Death Certificate.
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Parish Registers:
Details.
Census Data:
| Year |
Address |
| 1841 |
Copper Mills, Poolton cum Seacombe.
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| 1851 |
9, Oak Dale Lane, Poolton cum Seacombe.
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| 1861 |
Oak Dale, Poolton cum Seacombe.
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| 1871 |
1, Bibbys Works, West Sutton, St Helens, Lancashire.
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| 1881 |
85, Oxford Street, Windle, St Helens, Lancashire.
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