On 1 Jul 1770 when Thomas was 30, he first married
Ruth Bailey (45228) , daughter of
Samuel Bailey (12 Sep 1713-10 Jun 1775) &
Sarah Church (25933) (15 May 1721-5 Sep 1762), in Little Compton, RI.
Born on 24 Apr 1747 in Little Compton, RI. Ruth died in Little Compton, RI, on 6 Dec 1771; she was 24.