On 19 Oct 1704 when Thomas was 27, he first married
Ruth Nichols, daughter of
Israel Nichols (ca 1650-24 Jan 1733/4) &
Mary Shaw (17 Dec 1658-26 Mar 1688), in Little Compton, RI.
271 They were married by Joseph Church, Justice.
Born on 23 Nov 1687 in Hingham, MA.45 Ruth died in Little Compton, RI, on 7 Oct 1731; she was 43.271