On 8 Dec 1743 when Thomas was 23, he married Lydia Delano (43306) , daughter of Joshua Delano (41172) (30 Oct 1700-1 Mar 1749/50) & Hopestill Peterson (23524) (20 Jan 1703/4-27 Jul 1775). Born on 12 Jul 1723 in Duxbury, MA. Lydia died in Kingston, MA, on 22 Oct 1809; she was 86.