Thomas fought in the Revolutionary War. While residing on
the Saluda River, he entered service during 1781 under
Capt. Samuel Rosamond. He marched to Cuffeytown and was
enrolled by Maj. Field Pardue to serve in Capt. Richard
Johnson's company of horse. He was in the siege of
Grayson's Fort and the siege of Ninety Six as a baggage
wagon guard. He served under Capt. Rosamond after the siege
was lifted. Thereafter, he joined Capt. Robert Maxwell,
with whom he served until the end of the war. A.A.5581;
Q324.23