Thomas Sheridan (abt. 1861 - abt. 1939)

Born about 1861 in Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Frances (Myers) Sheridan — married 1904 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England

Died about 1939 at about age 78 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England

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Biography

Thomas Sheridan was born in Yorkshire, England.

Thomas Sheridon was born about 1861 in Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England. ^[1]

In 1891 Thomas 30, was a boarder in the household of Frances Clayton and her daughter Dinah, in Bradford Yorkshire. Frances was a married woman, although she has been recorded as single. He was working as a Iron Erector, building Bridges. ^[1] In 1901 Thomas 40 was living with Frances Clayton as man and wife, and they had 2 children, twins Christopher and Agnes age 9. ^[2]
It's likely Frances divorced her husband Frank Clayton, and married Thomas Sheridan in 1904. The marriage was registered in the Jan-Feb-Mar quarter of 1904 in the Bradford district.^[3] They remained living in Bradford, Thomas working a a printer's Labourer. ^{[4] [5]}

Thomas's death (age 78) was registered in the Jan-Feb-Mar quarter of 1939 in the Bradford district.^[6]

Children

1. Agnes Sheridan, 1891
2. Christopher Sheridan, 1891–1910
3. Thomas William Sheridan, 1892

Census

1891: 6, Philadelphia Street, Bradford, Yorkshire

Frances Clayton Head Single F 31 Charwoman North Allerton, Yorkshire,

Dinah Clayton Daughter F 10 Scholar Durham Stockton On Tees

Thomas Sheridan Boarder Single M 30 Iron Erector Bridge Building Yorkshire, Dewsbury

1901: 18, Sun Street, Bradford, Yorkshire

Thomas Sheridan Head Married M 40 Masons Labourer Dewsbury, Yorkshire

Frances Sheridan Wife Married F 40 Housework Thirsk, Yorkshire

Christopher Sheridan Son M 9 Scholar Bradford, Yorkshire

Agnes Sheridan Daughter F 9 Scholar Bradford, Yorkshire

1911: 6, Scott Street, Bradford, Yorkshire

Thomas Sheridon Head Married M 49 Labourer- Printer's Dewsbury, Yorkshire

Frances Sheridon Wife Married F 53 Housewife Ainderbey, Yorkshire

Agnes Sheridon Daughter Single F 19 Worsted Spinner Bradford, Yorkshire

Thomas William Sheridon Son Single M 18 Labourer- Printer's Bradford, Yorkshire

1921: 6, Scott Street, Bradford, Yorkshire

Thomas Sheridan Head M 59 Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England Printers Labourer W Byles & Sons Newspaper Proprietors

Frances Sheridan Wife F Married 62 Yorkshire, England

Frances Senior Granddaughter F 9 Bradford, Yorkshire, England

Research Notes

Thomas and Frances may well have met in Stockton on Tees, Durham where Frances was living in the 1880s. I have not found Thomas in 1881 census.
It's likely Thomas Sheridan was the son of William Sheridan & Bridget Whalen. ^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} 1891 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1891"
   citing PRO RG 12, Yorkshire, Yorkshire (West Riding) county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey
   FamilySearch Record: 76N7-GN2 (accessed 5 November 2023)
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   Thomas Sheridan (30), single boarder, Iron Erector Bridge Building, in household of Frances Clayton (31) in Bradford St James in Bradford registration district in Yorkshire, England. Born in Yorkshire, England.
2. ↑ 1901 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1901"
   citing Bradford East subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey
   FamilySearch Record: X9PP-Q3H (accessed 5 November 2023)
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   Thomas Sheridan (40), married, Masons Labourer, head of household in Bradford St James in Bradford registration district in Yorkshire, England. Born in Dewsbury, Yorkshire.
3. ↑ Marriage Registration: "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005"
   citing 1904, quarter 1, vol. 9B, p. 174, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England
   FamilySearch Record: 26QT-WJY (accessed 5 November 2023)
   Thomas Sheridan marriage registered Jan-Feb-Mar 1904 in Bradford.
4. ↑ 1911 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1911"
   citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey
   FamilySearch Record: XWJV-L5V (accessed 5 November 2023)
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   Thomas Sheridon (49), married, Labourer- Printer's, head of household in Bradford St James in Bradford registration district in Yorkshire, England. Born in Dewsbury, Yorkshire.
5. ↑ 1921 Census: "1921 Census Of England & Wales"
   Archive: The National Archives; Series: RG 15; Piece number: 21785; District reference: RD 498 RS 2 ED 3
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 5 November 2023)
   Thomas Sheridan (59), married, Printers Labourer, head of household at 6, Scott Street in Bradford registration district in England. Born in Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England. Employed by W Byles & Sons Newspaper Proprietors.
6. ↑ Death Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 5 November 2023)
   Sheridan, Thomas (Age at death: 78).
   GRO Reference: 1939 Jan-Feb-Mar in Bradford Volume 09B Page 114.
7. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 5 November 2023)
   Sheridan, Thomas (Mother's maiden name: Whalen).
   GRO Reference: 1861 Jul-Aug-Sep in Dewsbury Volume 09B Page 471.