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Thomas Walder plaque
 
Thomas was a prominent clock and watchmaker in Arundel and is the only Walder so far to have the benefit of a blue plaque in the High Street. His shop has been replaced by a later building but his original town clock is still there, albeit with a new face.

Thomas left a detailed notebook which is now in Arundel museum. The museum has also produced a pamphlet on Thomas which includes pictures of his notebook and some of his clocks. I am not sure at this point if it is still available. A Google search produced two Thomas Walder clocks listed in auctions.

The 1851 census records Thomas as a retired watchmaker, widower, age 84, living in Tarrant Street, Arundel (185119).
 
  Thomas Walder clock and plaque Thomas Walder clock and plaque  
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Thomas Walder bap. 1 Aug 1766 Arundel d. 31 Jan 1861 Age 94 -MI St Nicholas Arundel
1. Hannah Smith m. 11 Nov 1783 Tortington
2. Elizabeth White b. 1771 m. 23 Mar 1799 Arundel d. 19 Jan 1838 Age 67-MI St Nicholas Arundel
 
William 1739
 
Elizabeth m. Richard Martin 26 Apr 1808 Ferring
---Walder Martin bap. 10 Dec 1815 Ferring, with Thomas in 1841
1. William bap. 9 Jul 1786 Arundel ? m. Sarah Marchant 16 Dec 1810 Battle
1861 -Frindsbury Kent -Labourer -Age 74, ditto Sarah (186183)
1. Ann bap. 13 Jul 1788 Arundel
1. Thomas bap. 16 July 1790 Arundel
1. James bap. 30 Aug 1792 Arundel
1. Catherine bap. 19 Oct 1794 Arundel
1. Charles bap. 2 Jul 1797 Arundel
 
 
A note of caution on these family details. A2A has a Settlement Order for Arundel dated 17 Dec 1785. Thomas Walder married Hannah, Tortington, 2 children mentioned. One of them is probably an Elizabeth as her son Walder Martin is with Thomas in 1841.
 
Census: 1841

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1841 Census -Arundel 184113
Address Name Rel. Con Age Profession Where Born
High Street Thos Walder 74 Watchmaker Same County
Walder Martin 21 Watchmaker Same County
Charlotte Newman 55 F.S. Same County

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