Edward Thomas (bef. 1817 - 1892)

Born before 9 Nov 1817 in Hagley, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Hannah Griffiths (Doughty) Thomas — married 1860 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Died 24 Jan 1892 after age 74 in Upper Arley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Edward Thomas was born in 1817 in Hagley, Worcestershire, England to William Thomas and Elizabeth "Betty" (Hyde) Thomas.

Edward Thomas, son of William & Elizabeth, was baptised on 9 Nov 1817 in Hagley.^[1]

Edward was married sometime before 1851.

In 1851 Edward Thomas (age 33, Genminn Inland Women [Government Inland Revenue?]) lived in Stepney, Middlesex - he was listed as married, but no other household members were recorded.^[2]

Edward was a widower by 1860.

Edward Thomas (of Stafford in the County of Stafford, of the age of 21 or upwards, Supervisor of Excise, a widower) and Hannah Griffiths Doughty (of Liverpool in the County of Lancashire, of the age of 21 or upwards, a spinster) applied for a marriage license on 16 Apr 1860, to be married at the Church of St Paul in Liverpool - the license was granted on 17 Apr 1860.^[3]

Edward and Hannah had seven daughters:

1. Elizabeth Hannah Thomas (1861-)
2. Sarah Ann Eliza Thomas (1863-)
3. Louisa (Thomas) Waldron (1865-1949)
4. Caroline Annie Thomas (1869-)
5. Henrietta Thomas (1871-)
6. Rosa Ada Thomas (1874-1874)
7. Amy Ada Thomas (1875-1924)

In 1861 Edward Thomas (age 43, Supervisor Inland Revenue) lived at Sackville Street in Barnsley, Yorkshire with his wife Hannah (21), daughter Elizabeth (0), mother-in-law Hannah Daughty (59, Wife of Ship Owner), brother-in-law Benjamin Daughty (15, Scholar), niece Louisa Griffiths (15, Scholar), and servant Emily Abrahams (14, Servant).^[4]

In 1871 Edward Thomas (age 58 [~53], Supervisor) lived in Stourbridge, Worcestershire with his wife Hannah G (30) and four daughters: Elizabeth H (10, Scholar), Sarah A (7, Scholar), Louisa (5, Scholar), and Caroline A (2), as well as mother-in-law Hannah Doughty (68) and servant Elizabeth Williams (15, Domestic Servant).^[5]

In 1881 Edward Thomas (age 63, Superannuated Supervisor Inland Revenue) lived in Upper Arley, Staffordshire with his wife Hannah G (41) and six daughters: Elizth H (20), Sarah A C[E] (17), Louisa (15, Scholar), Caroline A (12, Scholar), Henrietta (9, Scholar), and Amy Ada (5, Scholar).^[6]

In 1891 Edward Thomas (age 73, Retired Supervisor Inland Revenue) lived in Upper Arley with his wife Hannah (50) and three daughters: Caroline (21), Henrietta (18), and Amy (15).^[7]

Edward Thomas passed away on 24 Jan 1892, aged 74 years. His death was registered in Kidderminster, Worcestershire in the first quarter of the year.^[8]

For some reason, Edward's wife Hannah is listed as a spinster with her maiden name on his probate record - perhaps there was some irregularity with their marriage, or perhaps it was simply a mistake:

• "THOMAS Edward of the Grove Arley (near Bewdley) Staffordshire gentleman died 24 January 1892 Probate Lichfield 24 February to Hannah Griffiths Doughty spinster Effects £259."^[9]

Sources

1. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JQZH-Z9C : 4 February 2023), Edward Thomas, 1817.
2. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1851", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SGB1-8JJ : Thu Mar 07 06:13:03 UTC 2024), Entry for Edward Thomas, 1851.
3. ↑ "England, Cheshire, Marriage Bonds and Allegations, 1606-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FBL6-XRS : 9 March 2018), Edward Thomas, 16 Apr 1860; citing Cheshire, England, , Cheshire Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,894,980.
4. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1861", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7VL-LVY : Sat Mar 09 19:02:09 UTC 2024), Entry for Edward Thomas and Hannah Thomas, 1861.
5. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1871", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V5YN-2CD : 27 June 2022), Edward Thomas, 1871.
6. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1881", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q27F-GXZK : Tue Mar 05 19:51:03 UTC 2024), Entry for Edward Thomas and Hannah G Thomas, 1881.
7. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1891", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:7TXP-Z2M : Sun Mar 10 03:32:24 UTC 2024), Entry for Edward Thomas and Hannah Thomas, 1891.
8. ↑ "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2JVM-QL9 : 31 December 2014), Edward Thomas, 1892; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
9. ↑ "UK Wills & Probate, 1858-1996" (https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/) Edward Thomas, 1892.

• https://www.ancestry.co.uk/family-tree/person/tree/46702219/person/6595096811/facts
• Dr Bloor's privately published book "John Thomas - his Midland Connections".