Thomas fought in the battle of Lone Jack under Colonel Upton Hays, in Shank's
company C. He was born 1 Dec 1828 in North Carolina to Charles Smith and
Nancy Golden. He married Frances Snow in Jackson County, Missouri on 24
Nov 1853. Frances was the daughter of James Snow and Alley Cave. He died
27 Oct 1899 and is buried in the Lone Jack Cemetery. Frances Smith died in
1908 and is also buried in the cemetery.