Thomas Leather was born around 1760, probably in Leigh, and married Sarah Arrowsmith sometime before 1782. He died in Leigh in either 1837 or 1844.

Sources
• 1. International Genealogical Index. Thomas Leather listed as father of Betty Leather, b. 1782. • 2. Death Registers. Sep. 1837. 21. 268. Leigh - also - Sep. 1844. 21. 528. Leigh.