Thomas Swales

One census indicates born Nov 1848, but not in 1851 census. Age in 1861 and 1881 census indicates born about 1852. Living with his sister, Margaret Shaw in 1861. This is how we make the tenuous connection to Mary Swale/Swales of Swainby/Whorlton. In 1871, Wife Mary and daughter Annie are listed as Swales, and living with Mary's parents. Thomas is not with them. There is a Thomas Smith, age 19, born in Swainby,a servant, living with another family in Easby. I suspect this might be our Thomas. Everything fits but the last name. Either he gave his name as Smith, or it was really mistranscribed. Dwelling: 7 Albion St Census Place: Skelton In Guisbrough, York, England Source: FHL Film 1342166 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 4842 Folio 69 Page 43 Marr Age Sex Birthplace Thomas SWALES M 29 M Swainby, York, England Rel: Head Occ: Iron Miner Mary J. SWALES M 31 M Easby, York, England Rel: Wife Occ: Miner Wife Annie SWALES 10 F Kildale, York, England Rel: Daur Occ: Scholar Frances M. SWALES 7 F Kildale, York, England Rel: Daur Occ: Scholar John T. SWALES 6 M Boosbeck, York, England Rel: Son Occ: Scholar Margaret E. SWALES 4 F Boosbeck, York, England Rel: Daur Edith A. SWALES 1 F Boosbeck, York, England Rel: Daur Came to the US in 1887/88 with a Frances and John. There is a T. (or J.) Swales on the steamship Wyoming, 25 Apr 1888, with two children, Francis an John, ages 15 and 7 respectively. The only problem is that Francis is listed as male, and located in forward steerage, which is consistent with being male. T. Swales' profession is hard to read, but may be miner (or minister). Frances appears to have two illegitimate sons with different fathers in the 1900 census, William J. and Thomas H. Frances M. born Apr 1872 John T. born Jan 1874 ?? William J. born Jun 1893 Thomas H. born Aug 1896 Herbert Harry born about 1882 Eva (middle initial A or M) born about 1883 (not in 1901 census!) Maud Louise born about 1886 Maud married David Evans C.1907. They are in the 1910,1920 & 1930 census in Nanticoke with a bunch of kids. Their son James was in the 1910 census twice, once with them, and once with Thomas. Elsie (Elsie May in 1901 census) born about 1888.