Thomas Lowe
1783–1854
Born: 28 Sep 1783 · Cheadle, Staffordshire, England
Died: 1854 · Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England
Married: 8 Aug 1800 · Stoke upon Trent / Bradley, Staffordshire, England
Family
- Spouse
- Mary H Harvey
- Children
- William Lowe
Biography
A New Sleaford parish register records Thomas Lowe of Sleaford buried on 15 November 1854, aged 71. A Staffordshire marriage licence allegation dated 8 August 1800 names a Thomas Lowe intending to marry Mary Ann Harvey; treat this as a possible parentage clue for William Lowe, not as proof of the parent-child bridge.
Sources & Records
Photos
Documents & Records
Thomas Lowe Burial Record
✅ Genuine parish burial register page — confirms Thomas Lowe burial details in New Sleaford, Lincolnshire.
Transcription
BURIALS in the Parish of New Sleaford in the County of Lincoln in the Year 1854. No. 785. Name: Thomas Lowe. Abode: Sleaford. When buried: Novr. 15th. Age: 71. By whom the Ceremony was performed: Richard Garburgh, vicar.
Key facts
- Thomas Lowe of Sleaford was buried at New Sleaford, Lincolnshire on 15 November 1854.
- Age at burial: 71, consistent with birth about 1783.
- Ceremony performed by Richard Garburgh, vicar.
Thomas Lowe Marriage Statement
⚠️ Genuine marriage licence allegation image and useful Lowe clue, but weak as direct ancestry evidence. Use as a possible parentage clue for William Lowe, not as proof that Thomas Lowe and Mary Ann Harvey were his parents.
Transcription
At Stoke upon Trent the 8th day of Augt. 1800 before the Reverend Wm. Fernyhough Surrogate, &c. On which Day appeared personally Thomas Lowe of the Parish of Cheale [Cheddle/Cheadle?] in the County of Stafford and being sworn on the holy Evangelists made oath as follows (to wit) That he is of the age of twenty one Years and upwards, and a Bachelor and intends to marry Mary Ann Harvey of the Parish of Bradley in the County of Stafford and Diocese of Lichfield [and Coventry?] aged eighteen Years and upwards: not knowing, or believing any lawful let or impediment by reason of any precontract consanguinity, affinity, or any other lawful cause whatsoever, to hinder the said intended marriage: WHEREFORE he prayed a Licence to be granted to him, to solemnize the said marriage in the parish Church of Bradley aforesaid, in which said Parish of Bradley the said Mary Ann Harvey hath had her usual abode for the space of four Weeks last past. Thomas Lowe. The said Thomas Lowe was duly sworn, and the Licence was decreed to be granted by me, Wm. Fernyhough, Surrogate.
Key facts
- The image names Thomas Lowe of Cheale/Cheadle, Staffordshire, bachelor aged 21 or over, on 8 August 1800.
- Thomas Lowe intended to marry Mary Ann Harvey of Bradley, Staffordshire, aged 18 or over.
- This is a possible explanation for William Lowe's currently assigned parents, but does not prove the parent-child bridge.
Research Notes
2026-05-31: Lowe chapter overreach corrected. The New Sleaford burial supports a Thomas Lowe born about 1783 and buried 15 Nov 1854. The Staffordshire marriage-licence image names Thomas Lowe and Mary Ann Harvey and is a useful clue, but the bridge to William Lowe needs source-context re-check before being treated as confirmed.