Thomas served in the Privaters of the Maryland line during the Revolutionary war. Hence the unofficial title of "captain" (maybe). Thomas also served in the "Corn Stalk" Militia of KY as Lieutenant 2nd Regiment. He enlisted 10 May 1802. He has been accepted as a Son of the American Revolution. (national # 102527,KY State #1518). Source: ejb1498, Oakland, California, Ancestry.com

Thomas was the son of John Bowling & Mary Green. He was married three times, 1st to Ann Nevitt, 2nd Ann Nancy Green, 3rd Eleanor "Ellen" Brown Hutchins. He was the father of 11 children. He is buried next to Ellen. 

Slave owner.