Thomas was born about 1817-1820 in Schoharie, New York. He is found in the 1855 Census for Schoharie as the married black Head of Household, laborer, age 35. Also in the home (all black, all born in New York) are:
in the 1870 US Census for Schoharie, Thomas is again head of household, age 53. Also listed:
The household in 1875:
Thomas and Harriet are living by themselves in the 1880 Census.
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