He married Ellen Flynn (05/1853-). Ellen was the daughter of John and Ellen (Pensioner Guard). Thomas' children were Henry Godfrey and John Thomas Born Fremantle (1875- ), Edwin William (1877- ), Ada Theresa (1881-1899), Henry James (1884- ). Thomas was a Policeman and Customs Officer. He was stationed at Harvey in (1874), Mt Barker as a Corporal in (1886), Bunbury (1887) and Hamelin in (1889).