In 1892, he was 31 and lived in Seattle with his mother, 69, brother Frank, 32, and wife Emma, 30. He worked as a laborer, Frank as a butler. Frank was listed as married, his mother as single. They were all listed as citizens.

In 1910, he lived at 1214 Valley Street in Seattle with his wife and daughter. Thomas was 49 and Emma 50, and they have been married 19 years with one child. Hannah E was 16 and born in Washington, while both parents were born in England. Thomas is a park foreman with the city parks.

In 1930, he lived at 4227 Francis Avenue in Seattle with his wife, daughter, and son-in-law. He owned his house, which was valued at $4000, and had a radio. He was 69 and Emma was 72. They married when he was 30 and she was 32. Thomas arrived in 1880, is naturalized, and works as a serviceman for the telephone company. Emma arrived in 1890 and is also naturalized. Hannah is 35 and Frank is 32. They were married at 31 and 28. Frank, also from England, works as a painter in the building industry. He arrived in 1914 and is naturalized.