William married Florence J. Shipley on 25 Sep 1892 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. Florence (daughter of Jesse S. Shipley and Susie) was born in in Sale Creek, Hamilton County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Jesse Franklin Thomas was born on 4 Jul 1893 in Sale Creek, Hamilton County, Tennessee.
2. Viola E. Thomas was born in in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
3. Lillie Josephine Thomas was born on 28 Apr 1907 in Hamilton County, Tennessee; died on 20 Dec 1992 in Sale Creek, Hamilton County, Tennessee; was buried in Shelton Cemetery, Hamilton County, Tennessee.