Who was Thomas Hadley?

Thomas Hadley (1829–1920) was born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England and died in Kew, City of Boroondara, Victoria, Australia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Russell Hadley 1829–1920

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 09 Jan 1829 · Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England

Died 12 Dec 1920 · Kew, City of Boroondara, Victoria, Australia

Father John Joseph Allen Hadley

Mother Mary Russell

Spouse Susan Capel

Children Arthur Capel Hadley, Constance Mary Hadley, Edith Vict Hadley, Emma Hadley, Helena Maud Hadley, Henry Capel Harry Hadley, John Capel Hadley, May Alexandra Hadley, Paul Capel Hadley, Sarah Hadley, Tom Capel Hadley

Siblings Elizabeth Hadley, Henry Hadley, Martha Hadley, Mary Hadley, Sarah Hadley, William Hadley

Records

1861 England Census Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922 Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985 Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980 England & Wales, Civil Registration … Geneanet Community Trees Index Victoria, Australia, Wills and Probate … England, Select Births and Christenings Gloucestershire, England, Church of England … Australia, Newspaper Vital Notices England, Newspapers.com Stories and Events … Australia and New Zealand, Newspapers.com … Victoria, Australia, Birth Index Gloucestershire, England, Church of England … UK and Ireland, Newspapers.com Marriage … Australia, City Directories and Almanacs Australia and New Zealand, Newspapers.com … Victoria, Australia, Rate Books Victoria, Australia, Outward Passenger Index Australia and New Zealand, Find … Australia, Victoria, Government Gazettes, 1851-1907 Essex, England, Church of England … Ireland, Grand Lodge of Freemasons … Victoria, Australia, Death Index, 1840-1992

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Joseph Allen Hadley

Mary Russell

Spouse(s)

Susan Capel

Children

Arthur Capel Hadley

Constance Mary Hadley

Edith Vict Hadley

Emma Hadley

Helena Maud Hadley

Henry Capel Harry Hadley

Biography

In 1829, Thomas Russell Hadley entered the world in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, born to john joseph allen hadley and mary russell. In 1850, Thomas Russell Hadley resided in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. Thomas Russell Hadley married susan capel, and had children including arthur capel hadley, constance mary hadley, edith vict hadley, emma hadley, helena maud hadley, henry capel harry hadley, john capel hadley, may alexandra hadley, paul capel hadley, sarah hadley, tom capel hadley. Thomas Russell Hadley passed away in 1920 in Kew, City of Boroondara, Victoria, Australia.

Sources

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Census 1861 England Census
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Birth Records Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922
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Death Records Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985
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Record Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980
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Marriage Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Probate/Wills Victoria, Australia, Wills and Probate Records, 1841-2009
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Baptism Records Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms
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Newspaper/Obituary Australia, Newspaper Vital Notices
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Newspaper/Obituary England, Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, 1800's to Current
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Newspaper/Obituary Australia and New Zealand, Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, 1800's to Current
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Birth Records Victoria, Australia, Birth Index
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Marriage Records Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns
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Marriage Records UK and Ireland, Newspapers.com Marriage Index
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City Directory Australia, City Directories and Almanacs
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Newspaper/Obituary Australia and New Zealand, Newspapers.com Obituary Index
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Record Victoria, Australia, Rate Books
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Immigration Victoria, Australia, Outward Passenger Index
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Record Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current
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Record Australia, Victoria, Government Gazettes, 1851-1907
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Record Essex, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1921
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Record Ireland, Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Ireland Membership Registers, 1733-1923
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Record Victoria, Australia, Death Index, 1840-1992

Life Timeline

1829

Birth of Thomas Russell Hadley in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England

Birth

1829

Thomas Russell Hadley was baptized in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England

Baptism

1850

Thomas Russell Hadley resided here in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England

Residence

1854

Thomas Russell Hadley was married in Winchcomb, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Marriage

1861

Thomas Russell Hadley resided here in Wolverhampton, St Mary, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England

Residence

1863

Thomas Russell Hadley resided here in Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia

Residence

1867

Thomas Russell Hadley resided here in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Residence

1900

Thomas Russell Hadley resided here in 49 Gore Street Fitzroy, Pakenham, Victoria, Australia

Residence

1903

Thomas Russell Hadley resided here in Gertrude, Melbourne County, Victoria, Australia

Residence

1907

Thomas Russell Hadley resided here in Melbourne, Pakenham, Victoria, Australia

Residence

1920

Death of Thomas Russell Hadley in Windsor, Victoria, Australia

Death

1920

Death of Thomas Russell Hadley in Windsor, Victoria, Australia

Death

1921

Thomas Russell Hadley - Probate

Probate

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Hadley

This ancestor line traces from Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland, mother of Dorothea Russell (1736) to Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England (1829) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Hadley (1829–1920) was born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England and died in Kew, City of Boroondara, Victoria, Australia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.