Thomas Smith (of Saltley)
1820 Born in Chew Magna, Somerset
1843 Presumably established business in Birmingham, which became Thomas Smith and Sons of Saltley
1851 Thomas Smith 31, harness maker, lived in Birmingham with Jane Smith 29, William Smith 7, Harriett Smith 4, Thomas Smith 2[1]
1861 Thomas Smith 41, harness manufacturer, lived in Doddeston, Aston with Jane Smith 39, William Smith 17, Harriet Smith 14, Thomas Smith 12, John Smith 2, Mary J Smith 1[2]
1871 Thomas Smith 50, edge tool manufacturer, lived in Erdington with Mary Jane Smith 49, Thomas Smith 22, John Smith 12, Mary Jane Smith 11, Albert Smith 7[3]
1881 Thomas Smith 61, edge tool maker, lived in Aston with Mary Jane Smith 59, John Smith 22, hardware warehouseman, Mary Smith 21, Albert E. Smith 17[4]
1886 His sons William Smith of 21, Whittall-street, Birmingham, Thomas Smith the younger continued the business of Thomas Smith and Sons of Saltley