On 6 Mar 1851 when Thomas was 23, he married Elizabeth W. Peterson (63406) , daughter of Thomas Peterson (56729) (29 Jan 1803-4 Dec 1889) & Mary Wakefield Sampson (57582) (27 Apr 1802-7 Jan 1881).475 Born on 21 Jan 1831 in Duxbury, MA.475 Elizabeth W. died in Duxbury, MA, on 27 Mar 1902; she was 71.