Thomas Mallinder 1827-1878

Thomas Mallinder was born at Killamarsh in 1827, his brothers and sisters were born in Sheffield. The picture is St Marie's Cathedral Sheffield in 1860 where Thomas married in 1852. This would have been the view as he arrived for his wedding. One source states that Thomas's father, Martin Mallinder 1803-1847, was a founder member of this Church. Thomas spent his working life as a moulder in Sheffield; making moulds for various castings within the foundry. I recall my father telling me that the Mallinders had their own foundry; Martin's sons established a company called 'Mallinder Brothers' that was described as 'General Ironfounders'. Andy Mallinder kindly provided this article from the "Sheffield Independent" to support this oral tradition. Thomas was the senior partner up to his death.

Birth

Thomas was born 20th May 1827 at Killamarsh in Derbyshire. His father is recorded as Martin who was a labourer and his mother is recorded as Ann.

IGI record, 1827 at Killamarsh, Derbyshire

Marriage

1852 26th September at St Marie's Catholic Church Sheffield. Thomas is recorded as 25 years old, a moulder by occupation and living at Rock Hill in Sheffield Park. His father is recorded as Martin Mallinder (deceased) whose occupation was a labourer. His wife is recorded as Elizabeth Crossland, aged 24 years old and living at Granville Street, Sheffield. Her father is recorded as Joseph Crossland, a grinder. The two witnesses are recorded as Ann Crossland and Henry Valentine .

Children

Thomas had seven children:

  1. Joseph Mallinder b. 1853 d. 1915 m. 1880 Paternal line

  2. Ann Mallinder b. 13th Feb 1855 d. 1918 m. spinster. Baptised 4th March 1855 at St. Maries Cathedral, Sheffield - sponsors Francis Mallinder and Ann Mallinder.

  3. Elizabeth Mallinder b. 23rd March 1858 d. 1917 m. spinster. Baptised 4th April 1858 at St. Maries Cathedral, Sheffield - sponsors John Mallinder and Sarah Ashby.

  4. Thomas Mallinder 1859-1869 was the second son of Thomas Mallinder 1827-1878 Paternal Line; named after his father. He is listed in the 1861 census (page 2) but is not listed in the 1871 census record. He died at at 5 TALBOT ST; Buried on June 2, 1869 in Roman Catholic ground; Grave Number 104, Section X of St Michaels RC Cemetery, Rivelin; aged 9 years.

  5. John Mallinder b. 15th May 1862 d. 1877. Baptised 25th May 1862 at St. Maries Cathedral, Sheffield - sponsors William Ashley (or Ashby) and Rosa Mallinder. John was the third son of Thomas Mallinder 1827-1878 Paternal Line. He is listed in the 1871 census record as 8 years . He died at RANDAL ST; Buried on April 25, 1877 in Roman Catholic ground; Grave Number 104, Section X of St Michaels RC Cemetery, Rivelin; aged 14 years.

  6. Eliza Maria Mallinder b. 17th May 1865 d. 1870. Baptised 17th May 1865 at St. Maries Cathedral, Sheffield - sponsors Jacob Hearne and Harrieta Gillway. Elza was the third daughter of Thomas Mallinder 1827-1878 Paternal Line. She died at 5 TALBOT ST; Buried on June 7, 1870 in Roman Catholic ground; Grave Number 104, Section X of St Michaels RC Cemetery, Rivelin; aged 5 years.

  7. William Henry Mallinder b. 25th November 1868 d. 1945 m. abt 1905. Baptised 6th Dec 1868 at St. Maries Cathedral, Sheffield - sponsors Jacob Mallinder and Sarah Butworth

Census 1841

The 1841 census records Thomas as 14 years old living at Pond Street in Sheffield, not being born in Yorkshire.

Census 1851

The 1851 census records Thomas as 23 years old, an iron moulder being born at Killamarsh. He was the first born child, the only one to have been born in Killamarsh before his father Martin moved into Sheffield. This census record shows he was living with his mother and siblings, his father died in 1847.

Census 1861

The 1861 census records Thomas

Census 1871

The 1871 census records Thomas as living at 5 Talbot Road aged 43 years having been born at Killamarsh. His occupation is recorded as an Iron Moulder employing four boys and four men.

Wife

    Elizabeth Crossland (1827-1899)

  1. This is a census record for 1841, note that Elizabeth remains at this address until her marriage.

  2. This is the 1851 census for Elizabeth, the year before she married.

  3. At the time of Thomas's death Elizabeth would have been about 50.

  4. In 1881 Thomas had died but his wife Elizabeth was living at 22 Randall Street with daughters Ann (26), now a dressmaker; Elizabeth (23) a dressmaker's assistant and William Henry who was at school. Joseph (27 Paternal Line) had left home and was now married to Hannah (nee. Aiken); he was an iron moulder living at 45 Alderson Road. It is interesting to note that in 1881 Francis and Mary were also living at 31 Randall Street, an iron founder employing 9 men and 5 boys. Francis was Thomas' brother and perhaps he is ensuring his brothers' widow is supported.

  5. In 1891 Elizabeth was 63 years old living at 45 Alderson Road, where Joseph (Paternal line) and Hanna (nee. Aiken) had been living in the 1881 census. She was living with her two daughters, Ann (35) and Elizabeth (32), who were dressmakers. Her son William Henry (22) was also living with them,he was a haberdasher. Elizabeth died at 71 years old in 1899.

  6. Elizabeth died in 1899 aged 71, register 9c 248.

Death

Thomas died 19th February 1878 at Sheffield, aged about 50 years old. There is a burial record for February 21, 1878 at St Michaels RC Cemetery, Rivelin. The record states that he died aged 58 years, this should read 50 years.

There is a floor tiling memorial, to the far left aisle of the main atrium, at St Maries Cathedral in Sheffield. The tiles were made about 1880 asking for prayers for a fair number of deceased parishioners; see here for a detailed explanation on the tiles.

Notes of Interest

  1. Thomas Mallinder 1827-1878 summary of his movements derived from various sources listed above.

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