Details of Thomas's birth are not known.

Thomas married Mary Spittle on Tuesday 24 October 1775 in St Bartholomew's Church, Wednesbury, Staffordshire.
The witnesses at the marriage were Richard Longmore and Hannah Longmore.

He had the following children from his marriage to Mary Spittle:

- Anne Saunders	born around 1777.
- Sarah Saunders	born around 1779.
- Martha Saunders	born around 1792.

Details of Thomas's occupation are not known.