Thomas was made a constable in Fremantle in 1829. In charge of the wreck of the 'Marquis of Anglesea' as it became a temporary gaol, Harbour Masters office and the Governor's Fremantle office. He owned land at Fremantle Lot 40 in 1832, Guildford Lots 113, 114, 115, 116 in 1832 and Perth Lot Y 0 in 1834. He then moved to York where he owned several large tracts of land. Thomas was York's first postmaster. He was also a carpenter, wheelwright in York. Matilda died 30 May 1865 at York and Thomas died the same year on 19 October 1865.