Thomas Burns was born around 1816 in West Bromwich, Staffordshire.

Thomas married Susan Stone on Monday 5 August 1833 in Tipton, Staffordshire.

He had the following children from his marriage to Susan Stone:

- Annie Burns	born around 1853 in Wednesbury, Staffordshire.
- Sarah Burns	born around 1860 in Wednesbury, Staffordshire.

Thomas was a Miner, Gas Tube Fitter, Brewer and Publican.

Details of Thomas's death are not known.